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People brave the cold water of Klineline Pond for a polar bear swim during the Turkey Trot.

Go, Ideas for your weekend: Run out for shopping, music and Shakespeare

People brave the cold water of Klineline Pond for a polar bear swim during the Turkey Trot.

November 18, 2016, 6:00am Clark County Life

Take the weekend to plan for these local Thanksgiving running events. Read story

The Vancouver community Christmas tree glows after the annual lighting ceremony at Esther Short Park.

Save the Date: Shakespeare, musicals, dramas prepare to take stage

The Vancouver community Christmas tree glows after the annual lighting ceremony at Esther Short Park.

November 12, 2016, 6:04am Clark County Life

Fall theater productions are in full swing, with musicals, dramas and Shakespeare to delight in the autumn night. Read story

Veterans and their families wave as the Lough Legacy Veterans Parade at Fort Vancouver passes by in 2015. (Molly J.

Save the Date: Veterans parade, upcoming races hit streets

Veterans and their families wave as the Lough Legacy Veterans Parade at Fort Vancouver passes by in 2015. (Molly J.

November 5, 2016, 6:01am Clark County News

The Lough Legacy Veterans Parade at Fort Vancouver will mark its 30th anniversary celebrating those who served. The parade will honor veterans of all service branches, beginning with a ceremony at 10 a.m. today on the Marshall House lawn, before more than 2,000 individuals march or ride along East Reserve… Read story

The Clark County Scare Grounds feature haunted houses with plenty of colorful thrills at the Clark County Fairgrounds.

Save the Date: Frights, fun at Halloween events today through Monday

The Clark County Scare Grounds feature haunted houses with plenty of colorful thrills at the Clark County Fairgrounds.

October 29, 2016, 6:00am Clark County Life

This is your last weekend to check out the four frights that wait at the Clark County Scare Grounds. Read story

Search for the perfect pumpkin while visiting Joe&#039;s Place Farms in Vancouver.

Save the Date: Halloween fun; Loowit, Drink This! raise your spirits

Search for the perfect pumpkin while visiting Joe&#039;s Place Farms in Vancouver.

October 22, 2016, 6:02am Clark County Life

Pumpkins are waiting to become jack-o’-lanterns this weekend at Joe’s Place Farms. Read story

Velvet Acres Gardens gets into the spirit of the fall season.

Pumpkin Patches

Velvet Acres Gardens gets into the spirit of the fall season.

October 14, 2016, 6:05am Clark County Life

Bi-Zi Farms Pumpkin Patch, through Oct. 30: 2 to 5:30 p.m. Fridays; 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Nighttime corn maze: 6 to 9:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Romp through the pumpkin patch and corn maze, bale pyramid and hay maze. Meet the farm animals, try the roping… Read story

A shopper examines items on sale at the Junk Bonanza Vintage Market in 2015 at the Clark County Event Center at the Fairgrounds.

Go: Vintage Market, Pumpkin Lane Civil War re-enactment, Pet Expo

A shopper examines items on sale at the Junk Bonanza Vintage Market in 2015 at the Clark County Event Center at the Fairgrounds.

October 14, 2016, 6:00am Clark County Life

The Junk Bonanza Vintage Market returns with two days of vintage and antique wares from more than 60 vendors. Treasure hunters can find vintage items, antiques, architectural salvage, and re-purposed and upcycled goods. Read story

Caleb Bourgeois as meek Seymour, left, and Thomas Zalutko as sadistic Orin in &quot;Little Shop of Horrors.&quot; (Magenta Theater)

Save the Date: Carnivorous plant takes root at Magenta

Caleb Bourgeois as meek Seymour, left, and Thomas Zalutko as sadistic Orin in &quot;Little Shop of Horrors.&quot; (Magenta Theater)

October 8, 2016, 6:03am Clark County Life

Sometimes you shouldn’t feed the plants. Magenta Theater brings to life the classic musical “Little Shop Of Horrors,” which follows a meek floral assistant who discovers an unusual plant that feeds on human flesh and blood. Read story

Jarrad Isch adds hops to a batch of beer during an informal neighborhood brewers guild.

Go: Fresh hops, four haunted houses, apple fest

Jarrad Isch adds hops to a batch of beer during an informal neighborhood brewers guild.

October 7, 2016, 6:06am Clark County Life

It's the other seasonal drink: fresh hop beer, a brew that incorporates freshly harvested hops within 24 hours of being picked from the fields. And the Vancouver Brewfest -- Fresh Hop Edition will spend two days highlighting the offerings. Read story

A red winged black bird (suspected) is seen perched in a tree.

Save the Date: Fun takes flight in Ridgefield; Pumpkin Lane is open

A red winged black bird (suspected) is seen perched in a tree.

October 1, 2016, 6:03am Clark County Life

There’s so much to take in at this weekend’s BirdFest and Bluegrass. The popular Audubon Live Bird Show will be at 1 p.m. today at View Ridge Middle School, 510 Pioneer St., Ridgefield. The birds will also be shown at the Birders’ Marketplace from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today… Read story