Cheer on players of all stripes and skills during this weekend’s Hoops on the River, as the 3-on-3 tournament runs from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Sunday. Hundreds of teams will swarm 21 half-courts set up along Columbia and West Eighth streets, on the north and east sides of Esther Short Park. There will also be a slam dunk contest, three-point shootout, and vendors and seating for spectators. 360-921-2429 or www.hoopsontheriver.org
The annual Camas Vintage and Art Faire will feature more than 60 vintage, antique and upcycled vendors along with artists for an eclectic mix of items. Live music will accompany the fair along with food vendors from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 27 in downtown Camas, along Northeast Fourth Avenue. Admission is free. http://downtowncamas.com
Celebrate 100 years of the National Parks Service with the free Centennial Day, featuring demonstrations, history and exploration from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 27 at the reconstructed Fort Vancouver, 1001 E. Fifth St. Vancouver. The DH-4 Liberty Plane will be installed at the Pearson Air Museum, while a time capsule will be cemented at the Visitors Center. Re-enactors of the 1st Oregon Cavalry will be present on the parade ground, complete with black powder weapon demonstrations. 360-816-6230 or www.nps.gov/fova
Professional magician Carey Heim will perform two show of close-up and comedic parlor magic at 3 and 6 p.m. Aug. 27 at Dave’s Killer Magic Shop, 1707 Main St., Vancouver. Tickets are $10. 360-448-9022 or http://killermagicshop.com
Nationally known comedians Alex Elkin, Tony Baker and Simon Kaufman will perform during Comedy in the Vineyard at 6 p.m. Aug. 28 Three Brothers Vineyard & Winery, 2411 N.E. 244th St. Ridgefield. Tickets are $10. www.threebrotherswinery.com/events.html
Oregon Symphony Waterfront Concert kicks off the symphony’s season with musical performances by local community ensembles from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m., followed a performance by the full symphony at 7 p.m. Sept. 1, ending with a fireworks show set to Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture from Gov. Tom McCall Waterfront Park, 1020 S.W. Naito Parkway, Portland. Admission is free. http://orsymphony.org
Counting Crows and Rob Thomas are co-headling a tour across North America, performing at 6:45 p.m. Sept. 4 at the Sunlight Supply Amphitheater, 17200 N.E. Delfel Road, Ridgefield. Best known as the songwriter and vocalist of Matchbox Twenty, Rob Thomas has carved his own solo career. Rock band Counting Crows are led by vocalist Adam Duritz. Tickets are $26 to $80.95 through Ticketmaster, 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com
Hands Across the Bridge celebrates the success of sobriety as people in recovery and supporters gather to join hands along the I-5 Bridge, along with a program of speakers, from 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 5. It will be followed by Oxfest, a sober music festival sponsored by Oxford Houses of Oregon and Washington. The free day includes activities, games and speakers in Esther Short Park, West Eighth and Columbia streets, Vancouver. 360-903-4645 or http://handsacrossthebridge.org
Dinner in White on the Columbia is a fundraiser to help build a bigger library in Washougal. The dinner is fashioned as a fancy picnic where participants dress in white, bring their own dinner, best tableware, decor and white tablecloth to the provided table and chairs. Prizes will be given for the best dressed and best table, followed by dancing and music. The event runs 4 to 10 p.m. Sept. 10 at the Port of Camas-Washougal, 24 S. A St., Washougal. Tickets are $25 to $30 for those 21 and older. www.eventbrite.com/e/2016-dinner-in-white-on-the-columbia-tickets-25875266619
The CRESA Community Expo gives the public a glimpse inside the 911 Dispatch Center and the Emergency Operations Center from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 10. First responders from across Clark County, including SWAT, search and rescue teams, law enforcement and fire agencies will be on hand with displays and demonstrations. The ever popular sheriff’s K-9 Unit will also showcase its skills, along with kids activities, vehicle displays, food and prizes at the CRESA Building, 710 W. 13th St., Vancouver. 360-992-6289 or www.facebook.com/CRESA.911
Visitors can stroll back through the eras at the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site during Campfires and Candlelight. See how U.S. Army soldiers, Oregon Trail immigrants and the residents of Fort Vancouver Village spent their evenings with costumed volunteers from 4 to 10 p.m. Sept. 10 at the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, 1001 E. Fifth St. Vancouver. Admission is free. 360-816-6230 or www.nps.gov/fova
