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Save the Date: Catch fish, or final concert of the season

By Ashley Swanson, Columbian Features News Coordinator
Published: June 6, 2015, 12:00am

Go fish. The Mount St. Helens fishing derby lets kids ages 16 and younger learn the basics of fishing — with equipment, tackle and fishing cleaning provided.

Hosted by Gifford Pinchot National Forest from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today, the derby’s main event will have 1,500 rainbow trout in Lake Merwin. There will also be storytelling, make-your-own volcanos and crafts at Merwin Park, 299 Merwin Village Court, Ariel. Admission is free; $1 for parking. 360-449-7800 or www.fs.usda.gov/main/giffordpinchot

Vancouver USA Singers and Clark College Chorale join together for the final concerts of the Vancouver USA Singers’ season. “Celestial Voices” features classic and new melodies, from “Hymn to St. Cecelia” to “Good Night Dear Heart.” The concerts begin at 7:30 tonight and 3 p.m. Sunday at Prairie High School Auditorium, 11500 N.E. 117th Ave., Vancouver. Tickets are $17 to $20, free for ages 12 and younger. www.vancouverusasingers.org

The Two Rivers Heritage Museum is hosting a plant fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Discover native plants, Camas lilies, peonies, perennials and chrysanthemums for sale, along with birdhouses, strawberry plants and more. Proceeds go toward supporting the museum. The museum is located at 1 Durgan St., Washougal. 360-835-8742 or www.2rhm.com

Magenta Theater Company will bring “Rose Colored Glass” to the stage June 12 through 27. Set in 1938 Chicago, Lady O’Riley and Rose Fleishman are mistrustful neighbors, but Lady’s 13-year-old granddaughter Peg is determined to unite them in friendship. But as the rumblings of war in Europe intensify, it’s a worthy cause that brings them together. Tickets are $15 to $18. 360-635-4358 or www.magentatheater.com

Reserve a seat June 13 for the Living History Performance at the Lelooska Foundation, 165 Merwin Village Road, Ariel. Chief Tsungani and the Lelooska Family dancers bring to life First Nations culture through Northwest Coast masks, song, dance and folktales, told in the glow of firelight. Tickets are $12 and $8 for ages 12 and younger. 360-225-9522 or www.lelooska.org

The 13th annual Camtown Youth Festival will run 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 13. A festival for just for youths features a variety of games, activities and entertainment. There will be the annual art show, kids’ flea market and demonstrations, all taking place in Crown Park, Northeast 15th and Everett streets, Camas. 360-834-5307 or www.ci.camas.wa.us

Creative Media and Digital Culture Program at Washington State University Vancouver will bring “The Golden Age of Superman” to life on stage, in the style of a classic radio show, complete with Foley sound effects. The show begins at 7 p.m. June 18 at Kiggins Theatre, 1011 Main St., Vancouver. Admission is free. http://supermanradioshow.com

Visit Yacolt when Bigfoot’s in town during Yacolt Rendezvous Days on June 27. Participants can register for the Bigfoot Fun Run, with 5K and 10K routes, which kicks off the community celebration. The race will be followed by a community parade, music, lawn mower races and fireworks at dusk, all near Town Hall, 202 W. Cushman St., Yacolt. 360-686-3922 or www.townofyacolt.com or https://sites.google.com/site/bigfootfunrun/

The Vancouver USA Marathon includes a variety of races for all types of runners. Registration is still open for the full and half marathons on June 21, along with the Freedom 5K, kids marathon and kids fun run on June 20. $100 for full marathon, $80 for half, $40 for 5K, $18 for ages 18 and younger; $25 for kids marathon, $15 for fun run. For those that enjoy cheers over beers, the Summer Brewfest will be held in conjunction to the marathon, featuring 25 breweries for those 21 and older to try June 19 through 21. Admission is $15. All activities take place in Esther Short Park, 301 W. Eighth St., Vancouver. www.vancouverusamarathon.com

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