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Seton Catholic's Graham Dumas Catches 3 TDs, Then Catches a Crown

Talk about a Friday night to remember. Seton Catholic's Graham Dumas hauled in three touchdown passes, grabbed an interception on defense, and — just to top it off — was named homecoming king during the festivities. The Cougars rolled past Kalama 55-20 to improve to 2-0 in Trico League play. Hard to script a better high school football moment than that. Full story from The Columbian.

Evergreen Plainsmen Prove Depth Runs Deep in 34-7 Rout of Heritage

Missing two of their top playmakers, Evergreen didn't flinch. The Plainsmen's supporting cast delivered in a big way at McKenzie Stadium, scoring crucial touchdowns on an interception return and a kickoff return to dismantle Heritage 34-7. It's the kind of next-man-up performance that signals a program with real depth heading into the heart of the season. Read more here.

Washougal Falls 29-21 as Mark Morris's Hunter Nelson Scores 4 Times

Washougal ran into a buzzsaw named Hunter Nelson on Friday night. The Mark Morris running back punched in four rushing touchdowns, powering the Monarchs to a 29-21 win and an unbeaten 4-0 start in the 2A Greater St. Helens League crossover game. The Panthers fought hard but couldn't contain Nelson when it mattered most. Watch the highlights and read the recap.

Prairie Shut Out 40-0 by Kelso in League Play

It was a tough night for the Prairie Falcons, who were held scoreless in a 40-0 loss to Kelso in 3A Greater St. Helens League action. Kelso's Zephaniah Rutherford rushed for two touchdowns while the Hilanders' defense smothered Prairie all game long. The Falcons will look to regroup as league play continues. Read the full recap.

Week 4 Scoreboard: All the Friday Night Results in One Place

From blowouts to close calls, Week 4 of Clark County high school football delivered plenty of action under the lights. Woodland fell 47-7 to Tumwater in a non-league matchup, with Michael Belvin providing the Beavers' lone highlight on a 55-yard touchdown run. For every score from Friday and Saturday's games, check out the full scoreboard.

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⚡ Quick Bites

Shipbuilding Eyes a Comeback on Vancouver's Waterfront

Three maritime industry veterans want to bring construction of 400-foot vessels back to the Columbia Business Center along Vancouver's riverfront. The venture aims to reinvigorate a shipbuilding tradition that once defined the area. Full story here.

455 Yards Through the Air: Mountain View's AJ Kightlinger Goes Off

Mountain View quarterback AJ Kightlinger completed 30 of 43 passes for 455 yards and five touchdowns Friday night as the Thunder rolled past Elma 42-14 at McKenzie Stadium. Shawn Shoff and Jamell Riley each hauled in scoring strikes. Read the recap.

Ridgefield Raptors Draw 3,700 Fans to Playoff Games, Plan 2027 Upgrades

GM Gus Farah says the Raptors averaged more than 1,400 fans per game this summer despite weather challenges, and playoff crowds hit 3,700 over two games. Sound system improvements and other upgrades are in the works for 2027. Details here.

Friday Night Scoreboard: Camas, Skyview, Ridgefield All Win Big

Thor Brody scored three rushing touchdowns in Camas's 56-7 rout of Union, Dugan Logue led Skyview to a 35-0 shutout at Battle Ground to stay undefeated, and Ty Russin caught seven passes for 182 yards as Ridgefield topped Hockinson 27-7. Camas recap | Skyview recap | Ridgefield recap

Clark County's Top Coffee Shops for Actually Getting Work Done

The Columbian rounded up the best local spots where you can settle in with a laptop and a latte without fighting for a table or losing focus. See the list.

Kiddie Academy Building a New Location in Camas

A new Kiddie Academy daycare is under construction in Camas, and local parents are already swapping notes on the franchise's track record. If you're weighing childcare options, the conversation on Reddit's Vancouver WA forum is worth a scroll. Join the thread.

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📅 Mark Your Calendar

Saturday, September 26

• Washington State Parks Fee Free Day – National Public Lands Day — 7:00 AM / No Discover Pass needed — explore Washington's state parks for free on the nation's largest single-day volunteer effort in parks.
• Camas Plein Air Event & Tribute to Marquita — 8:00 AM / Red Door Gallery, Camas / $30 entry — A premier outdoor painting competition honoring the late Marquita Call, with $2,800 in cash prizes for regional artists.
• Downtown Vancouver Market — 9:00 AM–3:00 PM / Esther Short Park, Vancouver — The flagship year-round farmers market at 8th & Esther, running since 1990.
• Salmon Creek Trail Parkrun — 9:00 AM / 800 NE 117th St., Vancouver / Free — A free weekly 5K community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer, or spectate. Register once online and bring your barcode.
• Curiosity Kids: Design and Discover — 9:00 AM / OMSI, Portland — Hands-on engineering challenges for curious kids and their families. Ages 3+.
• Stewardship Saturday at Columbia Springs — 9:00 AM–12:00 PM / Columbia Springs, Vancouver / Free — Remove invasive species, maintain trails, and enjoy the natural area. Tools, gloves, and guidance provided.
• National Public Lands Day Ivy Removal at the Historic Covington House — 9:00 AM–12:00 PM / 4201 Main St., Vancouver / Free — Pull ivy, peek inside the historic house, and learn about its history. Training, gloves, tools, and snacks provided.
• NW Trail Sisters Guided Falls Creek MTB Ride — 9:00 AM / Gifford Pinchot National Forest — Shuttle to Oldman Pass for a spectacular guided mountain bike ride on Falls Creek Trail, with groups split by ability.
• Annual Lacamas Lake Cleanup — 9:30 AM / Camas — Join Lacamas Watershed Council and the City of Camas for litter picking and ivy pulling around Round, Fallen Leaf, and Lacamas Lakes. Registration required.
• Burnt Bridge Creek Native Plant Walk with WREC — 9:30 AM / 1605 N Devine Rd., Vancouver — Learn how native plants thrive in restored landscapes and get tips for your own yard. Led by the Water Resources Education Center.
• Assisted Bridge: Lesson and Play — 9:15 AM–10:30 AM / Vancouver Bridge Club, 6503 E. Mill Plain Blvd. / Free — Free bridge lesson followed by assisted play.
• Great Train Swap Meet — 9:30 AM–2:30 PM / Battle Ground High School / $5 — Model trains and memorabilia from 180 vendors, plus an operating modular layout under construction by Southwest Washington Model Railroaders.
• Open Saturday at Pearson Field Education Center — 10:00 AM–3:00 PM / Pearson Field, Vancouver / Free — Flight simulators, a vertical wind table, historic airplanes, and STEAM activities for all ages.
• Costume Swap at Kindred Vancouver — 10:00 AM / Kindred Vancouver / Free — Bring clean costumes, accessories, or Halloween decor and swap for something new.
• Bi-Zi Farms Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze — 10:00 AM / Bi-Zi Farms, Vancouver / $14–$16 — Wagon ride to the patch, one free pumpkin, corn maze admission, and harvest festival fun.
• Oregon Trail & Cider Press Family Day — 10:00 AM / Camp Hope, Battle Ground / $50 — Your family becomes a wagon train! Cross rivers, hunt buffalo, dodge dysentery, and press fresh cider together.
• Stewardship Day at Mount St. Helens — 10:00 AM / Hummocks Trail, Mt. St. Helens / Free — Remove invasive weeds, then join an optional 2.4-mile guided hike. Registration required.
• Camas-Washougal Fire Department Open House — 10:00 AM–2:00 PM / 4321 NW Parker St., Camas / Free — Live kitchen fire demos, vehicle extrication demonstrations, fire extinguisher practice, and emergency preparedness exhibits.
• Spooky Ghosts Hand Building Workshop — 10:00 AM–11:30 AM / Kilnfolk Clay Studio, Vancouver / $55 — Craft your own ceramic ghost. No experience needed; best for ages 8+ with parental help.
• Costume and Prop Sale — 10:00 AM–3:00 PM / Metropolitan Performing Arts Building, 1014 Main St., Vancouver — Proceeds support Metropolitan Performing Arts.
• Girls in Aviation Day — 10:00 AM–4:00 PM / FLYIT Academy, Camas / Free — Meet women pilots and aviation pros, enjoy crafts and activities, and explore booths from NOAA, LifeFlight, and more. Registration required.
• Cleanup at Operation Understanding – Couve Collective — 10:00 AM / Vancouver — Litter cleanup from 11 AM–12 PM with SOLVE and Couve Collective, followed by a block party with food, live music, and local vendors until 5 PM.
• Cameraderie: VAS Youth Program Birding Photography Walk — 10:00 AM — Vancouver Audubon Society's youth birding and nature photography program for ages 8–18, led by experienced birders and photographers.
• Adopt-A-Park Event at LeRoy Haagen Memorial Community Park — 10:00 AM / 13200 NE LeRoy Haagen Memorial Dr., Vancouver — Remove ivy and non-native plants to support forest health. Family-friendly; great for teens.
• Weed Pulling Rodeo at Mt. St. Helens — 10:00 AM / Science and Learning Center at Coldwater — Pull invasive species, then enjoy a free guided hike with MSHI staff. Snacks and beverages provided.
• Sensory Storytime — 10:30 AM–11:30 AM / Vancouver Community Library / Free — Smaller-group, interactive storytime with sensory play, visual aids, and freedom of movement. Ages 3–9; registration required.
• CouveCon — 11:00 AM–7:00 PM / Vancouver Mall / Free–$30 — The 5th annual pop culture celebration with artist showcases, celebrity meet-and-greets, cosplay contests, fandom panels, and interactive activities.
• Oktoberfest at Oaks Park — 11:00 AM–10:00 PM / Oaks Park, Portland — German food and beer, Kinderplatz kids' activities, wiener dog races, cooking shows, and rides.
• Play Bridge with 0–150 Points — 11:00 AM / Vancouver Bridge Club / $10
• Free Lunch at East Woods Presbyterian Church — 11:00 AM–1:00 PM / East Woods Presbyterian Church, Vancouver / Free — Lunch with Our Neighbors on the fourth Saturday of every month.
• Oktoberfest at Alderbrook Park — 11:00 AM–10:00 PM / Alderbrook Park, Brush Prairie / $15 adults, $10 kids 4–13 — Live music, German food, pony rides, bounce houses, wiener dog races, pedal boats, pool, mini golf, and more.
• Small Acreage Stewardship Tour: Good Year Farm — 11:00 AM lunch ($10), noon tour (free) / 29610 SE 23rd St., Washougal — Tour land restoration practices, meet farm animals, and explore the native plant nursery. Registration required.
• 2026 Native Plant & Seed Library Opening Day with the Vancouver Bee Project — 11:00 AM — Pick up free native plants, seeds, and resources for pollinator habitat. Available while supplies last.
• Giant Breed Rescue Event at 54°40' Brewing — 11:30 AM / 54°40' Brewing Company, Washougal / Free — Giant breed dog meetup in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge. Pre-register your dog to attend.
• Krafty-oke at Drop the Mic Karaoke — 12:00 PM–2:00 PM / Drop the Mic Karaoke, Camas / $45 — Create a succulent garden in a wine glass while singing karaoke, co-hosted by Camas Plant & Supply.
• Cornbread Day at Cedar Creek Grist Mill — 1:00 PM / Cedar Creek Grist Mill, Woodland — Taste cornbread made with fruit jam, hot peppers, bacon, cheese, and herbs, then vote for your favorite.
• Eleventy-First Birthday Party at Vancouver Community Library — 1:00 PM / Vancouver Community Library / Free — Step through a life-sized round door for snacks, crafts, trivia, a costume contest, and a screening of The Fellowship of the Ring.
• The Sound of Music — 1:00 PM / Washburn Performing Arts Center, Washougal / Pay-what-you-will — Columbia Theater Arts Foundation's production runs through Sept. 26.
• Family Movie Matinee at Three Creeks Community Library — 3:30 PM / Three Creeks Community Library, Vancouver / Free — Bring the crew for a family-friendly movie and free popcorn.
• Tween & Teen Video Game Night — 4:00 PM–6:00 PM / Ridgefield Community Library / Free — Nintendo fun, snacks, and new friends.
• Family Promise of Clark County Fundraiser — 5:30 PM / Royal Oaks Country Club, Vancouver / $110 — Dinner, silent and live auctions, dessert dash, and a program about Family Promise's work supporting local families.
• Live Music: Trevor Lund at 14 Acres Vineyard & Winery — 5:30 PM–7:30 PM / 14 Acres Vineyard & Winery, Ridgefield / Free — Live music in the tasting room. All ages, no cover, no reservation needed.
• Motley Crue at Cascades Amphitheater — 6:30 PM / Cascades Amphitheater, Ridgefield / $74 — The Return of the Carnival of Sins tour with special guests Tesla and Extreme.
• for KING + COUNTRY: The Most Beautiful Colours Tour — 7:00 PM / Keller Auditorium, Portland / $66.15 — The four-time Grammy Award-winning duo performs live.
• Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Opening Night with Yulianna Avdeeva — 7:00 PM / Skyview Concert Hall, Vancouver / $15–$63 — Conductor Salvador Brotons leads Grieg's Piano Concerto with pianist Yulianna Avdeeva, plus Beethoven's Pastoral Symphony.
• VanCity's Saturday Social Dance and Beginners Lesson — 7:00 PM / VanCity Ballroom, Hazel Dell / $10 — 45-minute lesson followed by social dancing. No partner or experience needed.
• Haunted Walking Tours — 7:00 PM / Clark County Historical Museum, Vancouver / $15–$20 — Guided one-mile tours through downtown with tales of lingering spirits and forgotten tragedies.
• Spirit Tales of the Vancouver Barracks — 7:00 PM / The Grant House, Vancouver / $17–$22 — Historian Jeff Davis leads a 1.5-mile walking tour of the historic barracks' haunted history.
• On the Brink: An Evening of Short Films — 7:30 PM / Columbia Theatre, Longview / $17.50 — Comedy, drama, dance, and more from Pacific Northwest and national filmmakers. Some films contain adult language.
• Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors at Magenta Theater — 7:30 PM / Magenta Theater, Vancouver / $28–$30.20 — A lightning-fast, 90-minute comedy romp through Bram Stoker's vampire tale. Five actors, a dozen-plus roles, and plenty of laughs.
• Saturday Karaoke at Pour Choices Pub — 8:30 PM / 1919 Main St., Vancouver — Come solo or bring friends and show everyone what you've got.

Adults

• 2026 CCHM Spooky Soiree Fundraising Dinner and Auction — 5:00 PM–8:30 PM / Summit Grove Lodge, La Center — An evening of eerie elegance benefiting the Clark County Historical Museum, with dinner, auction, and macabre amusements at the historic lodge.

Sunday, September 27

• GRO Parade of Homes — 10:00 AM–7:00 PM / Emerald Grove, Salmon Creek / $20 — Tour eight custom homes featuring smart home tech, indoor-outdoor living, wellness amenities, and energy-efficient design. Last day of the parade!
• Naydenov Xcel Booster Pancake Breakfast — 10:00 AM–1:00 PM / American Legion, Salmon Creek / $10 — Pancakes, bacon, eggs, fruit, and drinks to support a local girls' gymnastics team's travel and competition fees.
• Mushroom Foraging with Mt. St. Helens Institute — 10:00 AM / Pine Creek Information Station — Learn to identify wild edible and inedible mushrooms, then harvest and cook them into delicious dishes. Expect dirty shoes and hands!
• Paradise of Samoa Polynesian Dance Troupe — 2:00 PM / Battle Ground Community Library / Free — 50 minutes of Polynesian dance and narration from Hawaii, Tahiti, Samoa, and New Zealand with audience participation.
• Wild Symphony — 2:00 PM / Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Portland / $16–$56 — Dan Brown's animal-kingdom musical adventure performed live with orchestra and narration. Perfect for little book lovers.
• Autumn Pumpkins Workshop — 3:30 PM–5:00 PM / Kilnfolk Clay Studio, Vancouver / $55 — Craft ceramic pumpkins using the pinch pot method. Family-friendly for ages 5+ with parental help.
• Healthy Kids Run Vancouver Fall 2026 — 4:00 PM–5:00 PM / Pacific Community Park, Vancouver / $8–$54 — Weekly running series for kids of all abilities, including a Challenger Division. Ages 2 through teens.
• Nutrition and Hormones Talk at Dovetail Cellars — 5:00 PM / Dovetail Cellars, 404 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver / Free — Keri Buhman of Mirabelle Nutrition introduces the BLINGS Method, a food-first approach to energy, digestion, and well-being. RSVP required.
• Free Dance Sampler Classes — 5:30 PM–7:30 PM / Vancouver Fitness Studio, Hazel Dell / Free — Drop in for rumba at 5:30 PM and tango at 6:30 PM with Julieann and Joseph Platt of Ballroom Dance with Us.

Monday, September 28

• Audiobook Walking Club — 9:30 AM / Camas Public Library / Free — Bring your audiobook and join fellow listeners for a 60-minute walk at a new outdoor location each month, plus optional social time.
• Tiny Toppings Storytime — 11:00 AM / Eight Cow Creamery, Ridgefield — Storytime at Copper Bell Bookshop with a coupon for a free kids' ice cream scoop afterward.
• Downtown Vancouver Rotary Lunch Meeting — 12:00 PM–1:00 PM / AC Marriott Vancouver Waterfront / Free — Community members welcome at the weekly gathering.
• Early Learners Music and Movement — 2:30 PM–3:30 PM / Vancouver Community Library / Free — Songs, rhymes, rhythm, and dance for ages 0–5 and their caregivers.
• Tales with Tails — 4:00 PM–5:15 PM / Camas Public Library / Free — Kids in grades 1–5 practice reading aloud to Scamp the therapy dog. 15-minute slots; registration required.
• Teen & Adult Creative Crafts: Felted Landscapes — 5:00 PM / La Center Community Library / Free — Use provided supplies to create a one-of-a-kind needle felted landscape. Ages 13+; registration required.
• Vancouver Public Schools Understanding and Insight Tour — 5:30 PM / Columbia River High School, Vancouver / Free — Join Superintendent Rocky Torres-Morales to learn about student performance and the district's outlook. Spanish, Russian, and other language support available.
• Cosmic Watercolor Splatter Coasters Workshop — 6:30 PM / Vancouver Arts Hub, 1007 E. Mill Plain Blvd. / $35 — Learn wet-on-wet blending and splatter techniques with Susan Soltau of Dragon Half Art. All supplies provided; no experience needed.

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