1. Smart art and fine wine
Take a break and indulge your artistic side at the Satisfy Your Senses Art Show and Sale, a three-day celebration of local art and fine wine at Latte Da Coffee House and Wine Bar, 205 E. 39th St., Vancouver. From 5 to 8 p.m. July 26, meet the five artists whose works are featured — paintings, jewelry and more — while enjoying live music, wine tasting and small plates. Return from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 27 for more browsing and noshing with Latte Da’s full food and drink menu, and enter the raffle for an original oil painting by Bonnie Junell. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 28, stroll around the art displays on the patio area while sipping mimosas and sparkling wine. Proceeds benefit the Fort Vancouver Regional Library Foundation. lattedacoffeehouse.com
2. Country roads
Get a closer look at Clark County’s beautiful back roads during the Vancouver Bicycle Club’s Ride Around Clark County, 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 27. Bicyclists can choose one of five routes through the scenic countryside — 100 miles, 68 miles, 54 miles, 34 miles or 20 miles — with plenty of food, mechanics and support available between seven well-stocked rest stops. All routes start and finish at the Historic Hangar at Pearson Air Museum, 1115 E. 5th St., Vancouver. Same-day registration opens at 6 a.m., and the first cyclists will be out on the course between 6 and 7 a.m., with all routes closing at around 5 p.m. Registration fees range from $20 to $60; proceeds support Bike Clark County and the Clark County Food Bank. www.vbc-usa.com
3. Takin’ it to the streets
The Camas Days Festival offers family fun, parades, vendors and live music from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. July 26 and 27 on the shady streets of downtown Camas, centered around Northeast Fourth Avenue, with free admission. Vendors selling art and jewelry, locally made products and prepared food will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. both days, and attendees 21 and over can enjoy the “Toast of Camas” Wine and Microbrew Street, 5 to 11 p.m. both days. Keep the little ones occupied on Kids’ Street with a climbing wall, giant slide, inflatables and fast pitch. On July 26, the Kids’ Parade marches through town at 11:30 a.m., and the Camas Days Parade at 11 a.m. July 27 boasts bands, drill teams, floats and animals. www.facebook.com/camasdays
4. Peace, love and rock ‘n’ roll
If the ’70s were over too soon for you, then don your best fringed vest and flower crown and drive your painted Volkswagen van over to Magenta Theater’s Rock Choir Concert, 7:30 p.m. July 27, at Magenta Theater, 1108 Main St., Vancouver. Magenta’s groovy nine-person choral ensemble — attired in full ’70s regalia –will belt out classic songs by iconic rockers and bands like Queen, The Eagles, John Denver, The Village People, The Bee Gees and Styx. If rocking out makes you work up an appetite, you can buy beer, wine, hard cider and light refreshments in the lobby. Tickets are $10 in advance (available at magentatickets.com) or $12 at the door. www.magentatheater.com
