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Dogs chase balls in the pool at Lake Shore Athletic club during a fundraiser for Humane Society for Southwest Washington.

Save the Date: Eat, drink and be merry with comedy show, winery tour

Dogs chase balls in the pool at Lake Shore Athletic club during a fundraiser for Humane Society for Southwest Washington.

August 19, 2017, 6:05am Clark County Life

Three Brothers Vineyard & Winery will host Comedy In The Vineyard, an evening of comedy featuring Garbriel, winner of the Seattle International Comedy Competition, and Susan Rice, named Portland’s Funniest Person in 2015. The show begins at 6 p.m. Aug. 27 at the winery, 2411 N.E. 244th St., Ridgefield. Tickets… Read story

There are plenty of tasting samples at the Heirloom Tomato and Garlic Festival in Ridgefield.

Go: Tomato and Garlic Festival, Sip & Stroll, Show and Shine car show

There are plenty of tasting samples at the Heirloom Tomato and Garlic Festival in Ridgefield.

August 18, 2017, 6:00am Clark County Life

Events worth checking out this weekend. Read story

The sun sets over Mount St. Helens as seen from the WSUV campus.

Save the Date: Cars, stars and pirates on deck for month of summer fun

The sun sets over Mount St. Helens as seen from the WSUV campus.

August 12, 2017, 6:05am Clark County Life

Looking for an excuse to cruise? The Northwest Corvette Association will host its 33rd annual Endless Summer Cruise-In, open to all makes and models of cars and trucks, with goody bags and dash plaques for the first 100 cars. Read story

A monster truck crushes on the last day of the Clark County Fair.
Greg Archuleta, of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde shows a traditional hat he wove of western red cedar bark at the Cathlapotle Plankhouse.

Save the Date: Celebrate summer with science, sports, wine and jazz

Greg Archuleta, of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde shows a traditional hat he wove of western red cedar bark at the Cathlapotle Plankhouse.

August 5, 2017, 6:00am Clark County Life

Get ready for the upcoming Aug. 21 solar eclipse with Science on Tap: “The Sights, Safety, and Science of the Great American Eclipse.” Read story

Watermelon, the iconic flavor of summer.

Go: Small Town Summer Fun and Picnic in the Park

Watermelon, the iconic flavor of summer.

August 4, 2017, 6:00am Clark County Life

It will be an outdoor party with summer activities and crafts at Camas First Friday's Small Town Summer Fun. Read story

The Columbian files Thousands of participants compete in the Spartan Sprint, a 4-mile-long extreme obstacle course, held at the Washougal MX Park.

Save the Date: Outdoors opportunities abound heading into August

The Columbian files Thousands of participants compete in the Spartan Sprint, a 4-mile-long extreme obstacle course, held at the Washougal MX Park.

July 29, 2017, 6:01am Clark County Life

The city of Ridgefield will be hosting a Picnic in the Park as a Ridgefield First Saturday event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 5. Picnickers are encouraged to bring a lunch, with lunches also available for purchase. There will be water balloon games, interactive art projects, a scavenger… Read story

A bee makes its morning rounds pollinating Spanish Lavender.

Go: Lavender fest, Our Days and Blueberry pancakes

A bee makes its morning rounds pollinating Spanish Lavender.

July 28, 2017, 6:00am Life

Ideas for your weekend Read story

Fourth Plain Multicultural Festival will feature diverse music, food and dance on July 30.

Save the Date: Get ready for fairs, festivals and a footrace

Fourth Plain Multicultural Festival will feature diverse music, food and dance on July 30.

July 22, 2017, 6:00am Clark County Life

Take part in some fairy tale fun during Camas Days. Read story

Take a bite of blueberry pancakes during a sampling event at the Cedar Creek Grist Mill.

Save the Date: Sunday Sounds Concert, art show and sale among options

Take a bite of blueberry pancakes during a sampling event at the Cedar Creek Grist Mill.

July 15, 2017, 5:52am Clark County Life

Spend a blue Sunday in the park with the Norman Sylvester Band during the Sunday Sounds Concert. Read story