Go for March 4: Disaster prep, First Saturday, In Mulieribus

1. Disaster on display

Clark Regional Emergency Services Agency will host a disaster movie night while highlighting how you can better prepare for local calamities. The night will feature a screening of the Norwegian film “The Wave,” rated R, in which a small village is threatened when a mass of rocks tumbles into a fjord, setting off a 300-foot tsunami. The villagers have only 10 minutes to escape catastrophe. The movie night begins at 7:30 p.m. March 4 at Kiggins Theatre, 1011 Main St., Vancouver. There will be additional showings at 2 and 6:15 p.m. March 5, 6:30 p.m. March 6, 5:15 p.m. March 7 and 7:30 p.m. March 8. Admission is $7. 360-373-1911 or www.facebook.com/CRESA.911

Local geologist and author Richard Waitt talk about his new book, “In the Path of Destruction: Eyewitness Chronicles of Mount St. Helens.” A geologist with the U.S. Geological Survey, Waitt was part of the team conducting research on Mount St. Helens. The book combines local narratives, science, history and journalism. The book talk begins at 2 p.m. March 6 at Vintage Books, 6613 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. Admission is free. 360-694-9519, www.vintage-books.net

2. Art about town

The Ridgefield School District and the local community will celebrate Youth Arts Month during First Saturday on March 5. The day begins with a pancake breakfast fundraiser for the library from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Ridgefield Community Center, 210 N. Main Ave. Arts activities and crafts for all ages will take place at the Sportsman’s Restaurant, 121 N. Main Ave., Ridgefield, with assistance from the Ridgefield Art Association. And from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. visitors can take part in an art puzzle scavenger hunt at participating downtown merchants. Missoula Children’s Theater presents two performances of “Aladdin” at 2 and 4:30 p.m. at Ridgefield High School, 2630 S. Hillhurst Road, with tickets at $4, and $2 for children. And a big kickoff concert will feature local dancers, musicians, poets and singers at 7 p.m. at Old Liberty Theatre, 113 N. Main Ave., with a $5 suggested donation to support the arts programs. 360-619-1301 or www.ci.ridgefield.wa.us/community/page/first-saturday-youth-arts-month

3. Illuminated Middle Ages

The music ensemble In Mulieribus presents “Horae: A Musical Book of Hours,” a concert inspired by the Middle Ages and the detailed religious devotionals known as books of hours. Music from the period will be performed in front of projected images from the illuminated manuscript collection at Mount Angel Abbey in Oregon. There will be a concert at 7:30 p.m. March 5 at the St. Philip Neri Church, 2408 S.E. 16th Ave., Portland and a concert at 7 p.m. March 6 at the Proto-Cathedral of St. James the Greater, 218 W. 12th St., Vancouver. Tickets are $15 to $25. 503-283-2913 or www.inmulieribus.org

4. Race into March

Energy Events host the seventh annual Fort Vancouver Run, a scenic race with 5K and 12K routes through the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, along with a kids race. Event proceeds will benefit the Fort Vancouver National Trust. The run will be followed by music, snacks and vendors. Race day registration opens at 6:45 a.m., with race starts at 8 a.m. March 6 and the kids race at 10 a.m., at the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, 1001 E. Fifth St., Vancouver. Registration is $50 for the 5K, $55 for the 12K, $18 for ages 8 to 18, and $20 for the kids race. http://energyevents.com

5. POWFest

The Portland Oregon Women’s Film Festival, also known as POWFest, highlights women’s contributions to the world of filmmaking with a range of features, short films and workshops. The guest of honor is director, producer and screenwriter Catherine Hardwicke. Her filmography includes “Twilight,” “Miss You Already” and “Lords of Dogtown.” There will be a screening of “Twilight” at 12:30 p.m. March 6, followed by a question-and-answer session with Hardwicke. Other festival highlights include a documentary showcase at noon March 5, films around the theme “Aging Gracefully” at 3 p.m. March 5, a youth showcase at 4:30 p.m. March 6 and a silent film showcase with live music at 6 p.m. March 6. The festival takes place at the Hollywood Theatre, 4122 N.E. Sandy Blvd., Portland. Tickets are $9 to $20 for individual events and $60 for a festival pass. 503-281-4215 or www.powfest.com