Try This: A territory of activity

Amboy Territorial Days celebrates Amboy’s heritage with a logging show, lawn mower races, live entertainment, arts booths, food and children’s games throughout the weekend.

A complete list of events is available online.

Events: Logging show, 1 p.m. today, $5, free for children 6 and younger.

Lawn mower races, noon Sunday, $5, free for children 6 and younger.

Parade, featuring cars, floats, horses, marching bands, wagons and tractors, 10 a.m. today. The parade forms at Amboy Middle School, 22115 N.E. Chelatchie Road, and ends at Amboy Territorial Park.

Carnival, opening at noon today and Sunday

When: Today and Sunday. The park opens at 8 a.m. both days.

Where: Amboy Territorial Park, 21400 N.E. 399th St., Amboy.

Admission: Most events are free; there are fees for the carnival.

On the Web: http://tdays.org.

The festival is one of several weekend entertainment options in Clark County and Portland. Others include the 4th Plain International Food Festival, the latest exhibit at the White Sturgeon Art Gallery and the Portland Historic Races.

1. Treats at heart of food fest

A variety of ethnic foods from restaurants and markets along the Fourth Plain corridor will be available for sampling at today’s 4th Plain International Food Festival. Visitors can also browse arts and crafts created by local artisans, and children’s activities and live music will be offered.

When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today.

Where: Warrior Field, 2298 Norris Road, Vancouver.

Admission: Free; food will be $1-$4 per item.

Telephone: 360-759-3528.

E-mail: 4thplainbusiness@gmail.com.

2. Exhibit spotlights arts group

The High Fiber Diet arts group takes center stage in the latest exhibit at the Water Resources Education Center’s White Sturgeon Art Gallery. The group of artists from southern Washington and Oregon’s Willamette Valley will display quilts that interpret landscapes and river scenes from a bird’s-eye view. Porcelain and stoneware by Washington artist Richard Roth will also be on display. The exhibit opens today and continues through Aug. 28.

Event: Reception, 2-5 p.m. today.

Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays.

Where: Water Resources Education Center, 4600 S.E. Columbia Way, Vancouver.

Telephone: 360-487-7111.

On the Web: http://cityofvancouver.us/watercenter.

3. Racing into history

The Portland Historic Races feature more than 250 historical race cars, which have all been restored to the original racing condition. The event also includes an open paddock, allowing fans to walk up to the cars.

When: 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and Sunday.

Where: Portland International Raceway, 1940 N. Victory Blvd., Portland.

Admission: $25 per day, or $40 for both days. Children 12 and younger receive free admission when accompanied by an adult. Parking is $10 per day or $15 for both days.

Telephone: 818-249-3515.

On the Web: http://portlandhistorics.com.

4. Carell stars in ‘Despicable Me’

An evil genius (voiced by Steve Carell) plots to steal the moon, but his plan is thwarted by three little girls who see in him the potential to be a good father. The animated film’s star-studded cast is rounded out by Russell Brand, Jason Segel, Danny McBride, Julie Andrews, Will Arnett and Kristen Wiig. “Despicable Me” will also be shown in 3-D in select Clark County theaters.

When: Showtimes vary.

Where: Battle Ground Cinema, 1700 S.W. Ninth Ave., Battle Ground; Cinetopia, 11700 S.E. Seventh St., Vancouver; various Clark County Regal Cinemas locations.

Admission: Varies by theater.

Telephone: Battle Ground Cinema, 360-666-7200; Cinetopia, 360-213-2800; Regal Cinemas, 800-326-3264.

On the Web: http://battlegroundcinema.com, http://cinetopia.com or http://fandango.com.