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Thursday, June 21, 2007
Compiled by PAT STEPHENS for The Columbian

Special events and activities are an important part of what makes Clark County a great place to live. Choose to participate, find new friends and new interests, and get involved in your hometown.

Through July 1
The Old Slocum House Theatre presents He and She. The theater is located in a historic Victorian house in Esther Short Park, 605 Esther St., Vancouver. Tickets: 360-696-2427.

June 21-24
First annual Amboy Bluegrass and Old Time Music Festival in Amboy’s Territorial Days Park. Dancing, workshops, music, open mikes, food, fun.

June 23
RiverWalk, presented by The Columbian.
Information: 360-737-3218 or www.columbian.com

June 23
Clark County YWCA’s Vancouver Home & Garden Tour. Information: 360-696-0167.

July 3 and several other evenings
Movie Night at the Historic Reserve.

July 4
Fourth of July at the Historic Reserve, Vancouver, WA USA. One of the largest fireworks display west of the Mississippi! Enjoy a full day of music, arts/crafts, food, children’s games, many musical guests and bands/ high school singing contest, carnival rides and end the day with a great fireworks display!  http://official4thofJuly.org   Info Phone: 360-992-1800.

July 4
Independence Day Celebration in Ridgefield, WA.

July 4 – 7
Fort Vancouver Rodeo at Clark County Saddle Club, 10505 NW 117th Ave. Info: 360-896-6654.

Starting in early July through mid-August
Noon concerts in Esther Short Park, every Wed.
www.cityofvancouver.us

July 5 to Aug. 9
Six to Sunset Concerts every Thursday, 6 to 8 pm, in Esther Short Park.

July 14
Kids Digs archaeology at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site.

July 19 – 22
Battle Ground’s Harvest Days. Two parades, lawnmower races, arts, and more.

July 20 & 21
Hot July Nights at Esther Short Park. Concerts, food, and fun. This is a 21 and over event. Doobie Brothers, the Temptations, Linda Hornbuckle, The Four Tops. Info: 360-750-8840.

July 21 and 22
The American Cancer Society’s 2007 West Clark County Relay for Life at Columbia River HS.

July 22
Concert on the Green at Firstenburg Community Center, 700 NE 136th Ave. off Mill Plain. 4 to 7 p.m. Patrick Lamb. Tickets $15. Ages 21+.
360-487-7001.

July 27-28
Camas Days Street Fair in downtown Camas.

July 27
Hangar Dance at Pearson Air Museum, 1115 E. 5th St., Vancouver. Tickets: 360-694-7026.

July 28
Ho’ike Hawaiian Festival at Esther Short Park.

July 28
LaCenter Our Days Festival, downtown LaCenter on 4th Street.

July 29
Vancouver Courthouse Criterium Cycling Event, at 11th and Daniels, near the courthouse.

July and August
Movie Nights at the Historic Reserve Parade Grounds.

August 3 – 12
Clark County Fair at the Fairgrounds in Ridgefield. Big. Wild. Fun.

August 4 – 5
Pomeroy Living History Farm’s Annual Quilt Show. 20902 NE Lucia Falls Road, Yacolt.

August 10 – 26
30th Anniversary Clark County Parade of Homes at Hillhurst, Phase 2 in Ridgefield. Features five luxury homes, special events, Color & Design Tours, Playhouse Parade, and new this year, a Dog House Parade! www.clarkcountyparadeofhomes.com

August 11
Firstenburg After Hours concert series, 6 to 10 p.m. The Antics. Tickets $15. Ages 21+. Firstenburg Community Center, 700 NE 136th Ave. off Mill Plain. 360-487-7001.

August 16
Symphony Under the Stars at the Taste of Vancouver, Esther Short Park.

August 16 – 19
Taste of Vancouver at Esther Short Park.

August 18-19
Uptown Village Street Festival, Main St. between 4th Plain and Mill Plain.

August 24 – 26
Vancouver Wine and Jazz Fest at Esther Short Park.

August 25 and 26
Third annual Kalama Days of Discovery Native Hawaiian and Native Indian Cultural Event.

September 8
Vancouver Peace and Justice Fair at Esther Short Park.

September 15
Candlelight Tours of Fort Vancouver.

September 29
Firstenburg After Hours concert series, 6 to 10 p.m. Bobby Torres. Tickets $15. Ages 21+. Firstenburg Community Center, 700 NE 136th Ave. off Mill Plain. 360-487-7001.

For the most current events, exhibits and entertainment information, read Weekend and Beyond every Friday in The Columbian, and visit The Columbian’s website, www.columbian.com