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December 26, 2024, 6:05am Clark County Life

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Rabbi Shmulik Greenberg leads the crowd at Esther Short Park as they celebrate the beginning of Hanukkah with the lighting of the menorah Thursday evening, Dec. 7, 2023.
A Kwanzaa celebration will be from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday at the Clark County Event Center at the Fairgrounds, 17402 N.E. Delfel Road, Ridgefield.
“I’m Done!” by Gretchen McLellan, illustrated by Catherine Lazar Odell, and “No Party Poopers!” by Gretchen McLellan, illustrated by Lucy Semple.

Snuggle up for storytime with these Clark County children’s authors and their new books

“I’m Done!” by Gretchen McLellan, illustrated by Catherine Lazar Odell, and “No Party Poopers!” by Gretchen McLellan, illustrated by Lucy Semple.

December 12, 2024, 6:05am Clark County Life

Do your children or grandchildren need more mice? How about kites, birds, beavers or fairies? Read story

The Christmas Ships parade will ply the Columbia and Willamette rivers this month.

All that glitters: From Christmas Ships to ZooLights, illuminating displays abound throughout the holiday season

The Christmas Ships parade will ply the Columbia and Willamette rivers this month.

December 10, 2024, 6:10am Clark County Life

’Tis the season when twinkling lights illuminate our nights, making the darkness merry and bright. One light show is making a debut — Winter Gleam at Oaks Amusement Park in Portland — but several light shows have been going strong for decades, including the Christmas Ships parade, which is celebrating… Read story

The holiday season in Vancouver kicks off on Friday with the annual Christmas tree lighting in Esther Short Park.

Save the date: Every single ever-lovin’ holiday thing to do in Clark County from Thanksgiving to Christmas

The holiday season in Vancouver kicks off on Friday with the annual Christmas tree lighting in Esther Short Park.

November 28, 2024, 6:08am Clark County Life

When the clock ticks past midnight on Thanksgiving, winter festivities will officially start. Pumpkins and colorful leaves will be whisked away, replaced by Santa Claus and evergreen wreaths. Of course, you might be one of those people who’ve had lights on your house and a tree in your window for… Read story

Maestro Salvador Brotons, facing, leads the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra during a concert at Skyview High School  (The Columbian files)
“Reflection” by Nho Nguyen.

A Thousand Words: Veterans Art Show in Vancouver inspired by broad experience may surprise

“Reflection” by Nho Nguyen.

November 21, 2024, 6:03am Clark County Life

The Society of Washington Artists is hosting an art exhibit featuring the work of six local military veterans. Thirty-three of their paintings will be on display this month, next month and January in the Corridor Gallery, inside the Esther Short Building. Read story

Tombstones sit in the grass Oct. 13, 2021, at Jim Mains’ house on Franklin Street in Vancouver. Mains’ upgraded holiday display now stretches across several properties.

There are a bunch of boo-tiful and spooktacular things to do for Halloween in Clark County

Tombstones sit in the grass Oct. 13, 2021, at Jim Mains’ house on Franklin Street in Vancouver. Mains’ upgraded holiday display now stretches across several properties.

October 24, 2024, 6:10am Clark County Life

Costumes and trick-or-treat buckets stand at the ready. Houses across Clark County are adorned with orange lights, spiderwebs and skeletons. No one needs to tell you that Halloween is just a week away. If you’re getting into the spirit of things, here’s a haunted house full of Halloween events in… Read story