Save the Date: More than just St. Patrick’s Day in March

March 1: Find the luck of the Irish at the Lucky Shamrock Auction, 5 p.m. at WareHouse ’23, 100 Columbia St. Bid on items in live and silent auctions, enter raffles and snap pics in a photo booth. Tickets are $65; proceeds go to Rocksolid Community Teen Center. 360-885-2181 or www.rocksolid-teen.com

March 1-3: The Washington State Horse Expo gallops into the Clark County Event Center, 17402 N.E. Delfel Road, Ridgefield, with demonstrations, seminars, a marketplace, kid-friendly activities and the Saturday Night Extravaganza. Tickets are $9 to $24; parking is $6 cash. www.WashingtonStateHorseExpo.com

March 1-10: See a musical that’s practically perfect in every way: “Mary Poppins” will float onto the stage at the Washburn Performing Arts Center at Washougal High School, 1201 29th St., Washougal. Tickets are $10 to $16. 360-750-8550 or www.journeytheater.org

March 2: The Vancouver Variety Market, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 2 at Luepke Center, 1009 E. McLoughlin Blvd., Vancouver, features 50 vendors selling art, vintage goods, home decor and more, plus fun-for-kids activities like a reptile show and face painting. 360-859-6044 or www.vancouvervarietymarket.com

March 3: Southwest Washington Wind Symphony presents “Childhood Wonder,” a free concert at 3:30 p.m. at Union High School, 6201 N.W. Friberg-Strunk St., Camas, inspired by Keith Lindberg’s paintings of children. Hear music from “Star Wars,” “The Adventures of Kid Cam, Rocketman” and “Alex and the Phantom Band.” www.swwindsymphony.org

March 3: Travel to “A Carnival in Venice,” 3:30 p.m. at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 426 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver, with the Bravo! Choirs, Northwest Chamber Orchestra, Michael Vaughn Jazz Quartet and clarinetist Michael Kissinger. Tickets are $30, free for students 18 and younger. 360-906-0441 or www.bravoconcerts.com

March 9: Mark World Water Day with “Celebrate Water,” 1 to 3 p.m. at the Water Resources Center, 4600 S.E. Columbia Way, Vancouver. Kids and their families can explore the importance of water through activities, crafts and games. 360-487-7111 or www.cityofvancouver.us/watercenter

March 9: It’s a lucky day for laughs at the St. Patrick’s Day Improv Show, 7:30 p.m. at Magenta Theater, 1108 Main St., Vancouver. Enjoy a family-friendly evening with Irish accents, acting out impromptu sketches based on audience suggestions. Tickets are $10 to $12 at magentatheater.com.

March 15: The Paddy Hough Parade is a beloved Vancouver tradition, 11:15 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Uptown Village (along Main Street south of Fourth Plain, rain or shine). The parade features local kids, car clubs, civic leaders and regular folks showing Irish pride. 360-607-8966 or www.houghfoundation.org

March 22: Invigorate your senses at the Terminal 1 Night Market, 5 to 10 p.m. at the WareHouse ’23 Event Space, with 80 vendors selling locally made goods with live music and food (or visit the WareHouse ’23 restaurant for dinner). Admission and parking are free. www.nightmarketvancouver.com

March 23: Dancing with the Local Stars is a dance competition where business owners, nonprofit directors and even a city council member vie for the Mirror Ball Trophy from 6 to 9 p.m. at Windy Hills Winery, 1346 S. 38th Court, Ridgefield. Tickets are $75 and benefit the Three Creeks Rotary Club. www.rotaryofthreecreeks.com

March 23 and 30: See the bright side of Fort Vancouver National Historic Site on two Lantern Tours, both from 6:30 to 8 p.m. On March 23, rangers will lead guests through buildings inside the fort stockade. On March 30, follow a ranger on an outdoor walking tour of the barracks. The cost is $25 or $10 for children. 360-816-6216 or www.nps.gov/fova/planyourvisit/lantern-tour.htm

March 24: Dress in shades of shamrock green to run or walk 3, 7 or 10 miles in support of local charities. The Couve Clover Run starts at 9 a.m. at Main Event Sports Grill, 800 Main St., Vancouver, and ends with a party featuring craft beer and food. 360-574-7292 or whyracingevents.com

March 24: Hear Ken Peplowski — clarinetist for music greats from Mel Torme to Madonna — at the Moulin Rouge-themed Evening of Jazz, 5:30 p.m. at WareHouse ’23, 100 Columbia St. Tickets ($100) include Northwest cuisine, drinks and dancing. 360-735-7278 or vancouversymphony.org

March 27: Bring bad bicycles, broken small appliances, torn clothes, damaged jewelry and dull tools or knives to the Repair Cafe, 5 to 7 p.m. at the Vancouver Community Library, 901 C. St. Volunteers will fix, sew and sharpen items for free. 360-882-0936, ext. 224, or www.columbiasprings.org/repair

March 9, 16, 23 and 30: Pay homage to the plucky red-haired orphan at Pomeroy Farm’s Anne of Green Gables Teas, 20902 N.E. Lucia Falls Road, Yacolt. For $26, Anne fans can savor sandwiches, scones, soup and sweets, then tour the farm’s log cabin. 360-686-3537 or www.pomeroyfarm.org

March 30: Guess “whodunnit” at a Murder Mystery Party, 6:30 p.m. at Eatery at The Grant House, 1011 Officers Row, Vancouver. With hearty appetizers and a no-host bar, guests can act out a night of Jazz Age revelry gone wrong at “The Cat’s Meow” club. 360-906-1101 or eateryatthegranthouse.com