Combine education, entertainment and Black History Month with back-to-back movies.
The Black Women in History Double Feature event from 1 to 5 p.m. Feb. 24 at Camas Public Library, 625 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas, will screen the Oscar-nominated “Hidden Figures,” and HBO’s “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks,” both movies about black women who played significant roles in important scientific developments. “Hidden Figures,” which is rated PG, will show at 1 p.m., and “The Immortal Life,” which is rated TV-MA, will screen at 3:30 p.m. Free admission and free popcorn available. 360-834-4692 or ci.camas.wa.us/library-events/events.
Maybe if you take your kids to see some horses, they’ll stop horsing around. Well, probably not, but checking out the Washington State Horse Expo is still a good bet for fun when it takes place March 2, 3 and 4 at Clark County Events Center at the Fairgrounds, 17402 N.E. Delfel Road, Ridgefield. The eighth annual expo brings together horse owners and enthusiasts from across the region. There will be presentations and demonstrations by international and national experts, and performances including the Red, White & Blue Showcase on Saturday night featuring clinicians and special guests. Other events include the Volcano Ridge Mounted Archers, the largest mounted archery group in the nation; the Black Pearl Friesian Dance Troupe meet-and-greet on Sunday; and a kids’ corral with activities for children, the main attraction this year being Pepa, a certified therapy horse. The Expo runs from noon to 9 p.m. March 2; 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. March 3; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 4. Tickets cost $11, $9 for seniors (62 and older) and youth (ages 7 through 12). Parking is $6 (cash only). 360-397-6180 or http://www.clarkcoeventcenter.com.
You’ll be seeing green at the next installment of Camas First Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. March 2. During “Go Green,” which is free and takes place in Camas’ downtown on N.E. Fourth Ave., there will be Lucky Leprechauns, Eartha the Clown, a “Green Zone” with family friendly activities with local nonprofits that care for the environment, art shows and artist demonstrations, a local ribbon cutting and green outfits. Participating merchants will keep a “lucky leprechaun” in their business, and for every leprechaun you find, you receive a prize ticket to be entered to win “green” prizes and more from the merchants. 360-904-0218 or downtowncamas.com.
Enjoy this Lantern Festival to welcome in the Year of the Dog. View the more than 500 lanterns created by Benjamin Franklin Elementary students, solve 500 riddles (in English and Mandarin) and enjoy the full moon. There will be live music from Aram Arslanian. Snacks and hot drinks will be served at Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, 5206 Franklin St., Vancouver; free, but donations are accepted. 360-313-1850 or franklin.vansd.org.
