1. Walk the town
Enjoy the spring air with the 15th annual International Discovery Walk Festival. It has something for everyone, from casual strollers to competitive cyclists. Choose between two family-fun walks, a 5K walk through the historic Fort Vancouver area or a 10K route that will go through downtown Vancouver, along the Columbia River Renaissance Trail and over the Land Bridge to meet up with 5K route. Detour through the Farmers Market along the way. There also are 15K, 25K or 50K bike rides, and two 300 meter swims in the afternoon at Propstra pool. All walkers and riders will be given a detailed map and directions for their route when they start; the routes will be marked with arrows and ribbons.
When: Registration starts 8 a.m. to noon, all events finished by 4 p.m. today.
Where: Hudson’s Bay High School, 1601 E. McLoughlin Blvd., Vancouver.
Admission: Free, $10 for optional medal and IVV credit. Cash or check only.
Telephone: 360-818-4280.
On the Web: http://discoverywalk.org.
2. Symphony features rising stars
Wrapping up its 20th anniversary season, the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra presents its April concert featuring “Lincoln Portrait” by Aaron Copland and narrated by Edmund Stone of All Classical FM. The two performances will also present this season’s Young Artists Honorees, pianist Alexander Zhu, saxophonist Kenneth Fukumoto and cellist David Kim, who competed for scholarships and a chance to play with the symphony.
When: The performance begins at 3 p.m. today and 7 p.m. Sunday.
Where: Skyview High School, 1300 N.W. 139th St., Vancouver.
Admission: $29, $24 for seniors 62 and older, $9 for students with identification.
Telephone: 360-735-7278.
On the Web: http://vancouversymphony.org.
3. Music professors showcase their talents
Bringing the magic of music to the wider community, Clark College music faculty members will perform Bach, Beethoven, Chausson and others at Trinity Lutheran Church. The performers include April Brookins Duvic, Kathy Charles, James Manuele, Sue Inouye, Eva Richey, Stephen Shepherd, Wendy Edgar, and Nikki Graybeal, each bringing a different classical instrument to this free concert. Donations will be accepted for the church’s winter overflow fund for the homeless.
