Try This: ‘The Old Apple Tree’ in song, Quilt Show, Couve Clover Run

Seeds and sounds

Pianist Jordan Nylander will perform the world premiere of “The Old Apple Tree,” an original composition about Vancouver’s Old Apple Tree, at 6:30 p.m. Friday at St. Luke-San Lucas Episcopal Church, 426 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver. The concert also will feature works by Sibelius, Bach’s “English Suite No. 3 in G minor,” and other original music by Nylander. Come at 6 p.m. to hear an update about the church’s community and participate in a seed swap. Seed-swappers should bring a labeled envelope with seeds or a plant start. Admission is free. Child care will be provided for children 5 years old and younger.

Tiny beautiful things

Little Art Camas is an exhibit and sale of original small-scale artworks created by local artists of all ages. All art is $20 at the show from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday and noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at Fuel Medical, 314 N.E. Birch St., Camas. The show also features live music by Bret Malmquist, drinks, refreshments and a Friday silent art auction. Proceeds support Camas public art. Learn more at downtowncamas.com/event/littleartcamas/.

Quilt quest

The North Clark Historical Museum, 21416 N.E. 399th St., Amboy, will host its annual Quilt Show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. The theme is “Quilting Builds Friendships.” The Chelatchie Quilters make and donate a quilt to the museum every year for a raffle fundraiser. To learn more, visit northclarkhistoricalmuseum.com or clarkcountyquilters.com.

Green speed

Why Racing Events will host the Couve Clover Run starting at 9 a.m. Sunday at 695 Waterfront Way, Vancouver. Celebrate in festive green and support local charities while running or walking 3, 7 or 10 miles along an extremely fast and scenic course. The Lucky Leap 1-mile walk has been added for those who want a shorter distance but still want a shirt, medal, food and beer. There is also an untimed 3-mile walk division. The post-event party will be hosted by Why Racing Events and downtown Vancouver pubs and breweries. The cost varies from $30 for the Lucky Leap to $80 for the 10-mile run. Register at whyracingevents.com/couve-clover-run/.

Good to grow

The Watershed Alliance of Southwest Washington will offer a free screening of “Native Seeds: Supplying Restoration,” from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Columbia Room at the Vancouver Community Library, 901 C St., Vancouver. This is a nine-part video series that explores the native seed supply chain in the western United States. Pizza will be provided, including gluten-friendly and vegan options. Attendees should bring their own water bottles. Register at thewatershedalliance.org/?portfolio=film-series.

… And more

For more details about these and other events — including “The Ephemerists” paper arts group at Birdhouse Books; broom-making workshop at Vampire Unicorns and High Tea at Willful Wine in the Grant House — see events.columbian.com.