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Go: Quilter’s Workshop, Open Mic, Science Saturday

The Columbian
Published: January 12, 2018, 6:00am
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The Clark County Quilter’s Workshop on Jan. 12 and 13 features Seattle quilter and author Katie Pedersen, who will teach modern quilting techniques.
The Clark County Quilter’s Workshop on Jan. 12 and 13 features Seattle quilter and author Katie Pedersen, who will teach modern quilting techniques. The Columbian files Photo Gallery

1. Thread the needle

Making things yourself is all the rage these days. Learn some new quilting techniques at Clark County Quilter’s Workshop from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 12-13 at WareHouse ’23, 100 Columbia St., Vancouver. Guest lecturer Katie Pedersen, a Seattle author, will present a two-day workshop: “Improv Strip Piecing” on Jan. 12 and “Double Trouble” on Jan. 13. The cost is $65 for Clark County Quilters members and $90 for non-members (includes membership). Online registration required; no drop-ins. Pedersen wrote the book “Quilting Modern” and specializes in mixing improvisational quilting methods with traditional designs. clarkcountyquilters.org/workshop_jan2017-18.html

2. Say anything

The microphone is open for business. Climb on stage and say your piece at the Writer’s Open Mic from 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 12 at Latte Da Coffee House and Wine Bar, 205 E. 39th St., Vancouver. The theme of this month’s open mic is “Beginnings.” Poetry and short stories may be read. Sign-up starts at 5:30 p.m. with readings starting at 6. The full food and drink menu will be available. 360-448-7651 or lattedacoffeehouse.com/event/writers-open-mic-night-7

3. A helping hand

Help plant some new trees to keep the greenery growing from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 13 as part of the Central Vancouver Neighborhood Planting With Friends Of Trees at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 400 S. Andresen Road Vancouver. Volunteers are invited to the staging site at 8:45 a.m. to enjoy breakfast treats and coffee or hot chocolate. Planting starts promptly at 9 a.m. Gloves and tools will be provided. Just dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes or boots. Neighborhood volunteers will also provide a potluck lunch for all volunteers after the planting is complete. A signed youth waiver is required for those 18 and younger to volunteer. The group requests those 15 and younger are accompanied by an adult. 360-487-8324 or friendsoftrees.org

4. Pretend you’re Einstein

It usually takes years of hard work, education and money to become a scientist, but you can do it for free by just showing up to Second Saturday at the Water Center: Be a Scientist from 1 to 3 p.m. Jan. 13 at the Water Resources Education Center, 4600 S.E. Columbia Way, Vancouver. Explore different fields of science with interactive activities. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. 360-487-7111 or www.cityofvancouver.us/publicworks/page/second-saturday-water-center

5. No bull

Don’t tell these performers to break a leg, because there’s a legitimate possibility it might happen. At 7 p.m. Jan. 13, check out the Professional Bull Riders Real Time Relief Velocity Tour. Riders battle bovines for eight-second rides at the Moda Center, 1 N. Center Court, Portland; $15 to $83. Each rider faces a bull in round one, and the top 10 scoring riders move on to the championship round. The rider with the highest combined score is champion. 503-235-8771 or www1.ticketmaster.com/event/0F005339CD6537D9#efeat4212

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