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East Vancouver Pizzeria Earns Coveted Certification Straight From Naples

Pizzeria La Sorrentina just joined an extremely exclusive club. The East Vancouver restaurant has received a rare certification from Naples, Italy — the birthplace of pizza — recognizing its commitment to authentic Neapolitan pizza-making traditions. We're talking dough fermented with care, wood-fired at 800 to 900 degrees, and baked for just 60 to 90 seconds. It's the kind of honor that puts Vancouver on the culinary map in a way that makes us all a little prouder of our zip code. Read more from The Columbian.

Christian Harlow Wins PNGA Junior Amateur Golf Title for Vancouver

Vancouver's Christian Harlow, a King's Way Christian standout, powered his way to the Pacific Northwest Golf Association Junior Boys Amateur championship on Friday. Harlow faced a grueling 36-hole championship match and came out on top, adding a major regional title to his resume. It's a big moment for the local golf scene and one more name to watch as prep sports heat up this fall. Full story here.

Fort Vancouver High Opens Ed Lynch Trades Center for Students

Vancouver Public Schools celebrated the ribbon-cutting of the Ed Lynch Trades Center at Fort Vancouver High School on Friday, giving Clark County students a brand-new pathway into skilled trades careers. The center is the district's latest investment in hands-on career education, meeting growing demand from families who want more options beyond the traditional four-year college track. If you know a student who's handy or curious about the trades, this one's worth bookmarking. Details from The Columbian.

Camas Slough Bridge Closes This Weekend — Plan Your Detour Now

Heads up if your weekend plans take you east on Highway 14: the West Camas Slough Bridge will close for repairs starting this weekend, and detours will be in effect. WSDOT is advising travelers to build in extra time if they're heading toward Camas or Washougal. It's a short-term closure, but on a summer weekend it could catch you off guard if you're not prepared. Get the closure details here.

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⚡ Quick Bites

Tuff Trucks Roar Back at the Clark County Fair Today

Two Tuff Trucks shows hit the grandstands arena this Saturday — at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. — plus a cheeseburger eating contest, Junior Livestock Auction, and comedy hypnotist Tyzen on the community stage. See the full Saturday schedule.

Ridgefield Waterfront Survey Closes Sunday

The Port of Ridgefield is planning 250 to 350 residential units as part of a mixed-use "21st century working waterfront" on the old Pacific Wood Treating site. The public input survey closes Aug. 17, so speak up while you can. Details and survey link here.

Boys & Girls Clubs Open First Dedicated Space Inside Evergreen High

Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Washington cut the ribbon on a dedicated Outreach space at Evergreen High School — a portable classroom offering drop-in access and case management for teens, funded through the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. Read more about the new space.

Who Passed, Who Didn't: Latest Restaurant Health Inspections

Clark County Public Health released inspection results for Aug. 2–8. Check whether your favorite spot made the list before your next dinner reservation. See the full rundown.

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📅 Mark Your Calendar

Saturday, August 15

• Mt. St. Helen's Summit Climb with MSHI Geologist — 6:00 AM. A single-day, non-technical scramble to the summit with professional mountain guides and a certified volunteer climbing steward. Great for novice hikers and experienced mountaineers alike. More info
• Clark County Parks & Nature Fee Free Day: National Relaxation Day — 7:00 AM. Enjoy free access to Clark County regional parks all day. Walk, bike, hike, paddleboard, bird-watch, skate or have a BBQ picnic — it's all on the house. More info
• Cascade Park Kiwanis Fundraising Rummage Sale — 8:00 AM–4:00 PM at Fourth Plain Church of the Nazarene, Vancouver. Find tools, kids' clothing, bikes, toys, sports equipment and DVDs. Proceeds support the Kiwanis Doernbecher Children's Cancer Program, Boys and Girls Club, Martha's Pantry and more. More info
• Cameraderie Bird-a-thon — 8:00 AM at Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge. Split into teams and compete to spot as many bird species as possible, followed by a species count, awards ceremony and celebration. All ages and experience levels welcome. More info
• Windhaven Ride for Veterans — 8:30 AM–2:00 PM starting at Yacolt Community Church, Yacolt. Hot rods, classic cars, motorcycles and trikes cruise through northeast Clark County, then return for music, food and a vendor market. $25 vehicle entry, $10 passengers. More info
• Downtown Vancouver Market — 9:00 AM–3:00 PM at Esther Short Park. Vancouver's flagship year-round farmers market with local produce, food and makers. More info
• Wander Clark County: HerStory Walking Tour (Early Tour) — 9:00 AM at Clark County Historical Museum, Vancouver. Celebrate the remarkable women who shaped Vancouver and Clark County — from Esther Short to Mother Joseph and beyond. $10. More info
• Wander Clark County Walking Tours — 9:00 AM (also at 11:00 AM). The Clark County Historical Museum's popular series highlights a different historic neighborhood each weekend. $12.51. More info
• Salmon Creek Trail Parkrun — 9:00 AM at Salmon Creek Trail, Vancouver. A free, friendly weekly 5K — walk, jog or run. All ages and abilities welcome, dogs too. Register online for your personal barcode. More info
• Stewardship Saturday at Columbia Springs — 9:00 AM–Noon at 12208 S.E. Evergreen Highway, Vancouver. Help remove invasive species, maintain trails and improve accessibility. Tools and gloves provided; bring a water bottle and closed-toe shoes. More info
• Whipple Creek Regional Park Trail Maintenance — 9:00 AM. Join the Whipple Creek Restoration Committee for brush cutting and trail graveling. Meet at the main North Parking area off NE 179th Street. Email [email protected] to sign up. More info
• Frenchman's Bar Beach Cleanup — 9:00 AM at Frenchman's Bar Regional Park. Join Clark County's volunteer team for a litter pickup. All tools supplied — just wear closed-toe shoes and bring water. More info
• Curiosity Kids: Design and Discover at OMSI — 9:00 AM at OMSI, Portland. Kids ages 3–5 and their families explore hands-on engineering challenges in this bilingual STEAM program. More info
• Assisted Bridge: Lesson and Play — 9:15 AM at Vancouver Bridge Club, 6503 E. Mill Plain Blvd. Free bridge lesson followed by assisted play. More info
• Beaks, Feet and Feathers — 9:30 AM at the Water Resources Education Center, Vancouver. Families with kids ages 6–10 can learn how birds' beaks, feet and feathers help them thrive, then hit the trail for hands-on birding. Free; registration required. More info
• Clark County Fair — 10:00 AM–11:00 PM at Clark County Fairgrounds, Ridgefield. "Blast Off to Fun" with rides, concerts, food, exhibits, animals and more. $8.50–$11.50 admission. More info
• Pearson Museum and Airfield Celebration: A Flight Through Time — 10:00 AM–3:00 PM at Pearson Air Museum, Vancouver. Celebrate 101 years of aviation history with guided walking tours, exhibits, aircraft and vintage car displays, flight simulators, paper airplane competitions and a talk by historian Martin Middlewood. Free. More info
• Sunflower Festival at O'Keefe Farms — 10:00 AM–7:00 PM at 17604 N.E. 182nd Ave., Brush Prairie. Wander through 60 varieties of sunflowers, enjoy live music, food vendors, 30+ craft vendors and photo ops in huge sunflower fields. $10 adults, $5 kids. More info
• Open Saturday at Pearson Field Education Center — 10:00 AM–3:00 PM, Vancouver. Explore flight simulators, a vertical wind table and historic airplanes. Free for all ages. More info
• Freeform: A Day of Creativity — 10:00 AM–2:00 PM at Vancouver Arts Hub, 1007 E. Mill Plain Blvd. Free art workshops from theARTScentered including Flamenco dancing, eco-art, poetry, neurographic drawing, paper collage, upcycle sewing, music therapy and air dry clay. More info
• Safe Routes to School Summer Fair — 10:00 AM–2:00 PM at The Heights Bike Garden, 5411 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. Plan your route to school, join the Bike Rodeo, learn to ride, do a story walk-and-talk and play bus bingo with C-Tran. Free. More info
• Kids Crochet at Hook & Needle — 10:00 AM at 621 Broadway, Vancouver. Becka Denning of Radiant Beans teaches kids ages 10+ foundational crochet stitches while making bookmarks. $45, supplies included. More info
• Reptile Man — The Fascinating World of Reptiles — 10:00 AM at various FVRL Library locations. Live reptiles, big laughs and up-close encounters with the Oregon Reptile Man. Free. More info
• Berry Bowls Workshop at Kilnfolk Clay Studio — 10:00 AM–11:30 AM at 108 W. Sixth St., Vancouver. Students ages 8+ make a ceramic berry bowl. Beginner-friendly. $55. More info
• The Stuff of Legends at AQUA Gallery — 10:00 AM–3:00 PM at 403 Quayside Place, Vancouver Waterfront. See Abby Ketcham's expressive stuffies and Carson Legree's vibrant mythological paintings. Free. More info
• Goat Adventure at Your Library — 10:00 AM. Meet some new goat friends at this mobile petting zoo at your local FVRL branch. Free. More info
• Open House: East Vancouver Community Park Planning — 10:00 AM. The City of Vancouver wants your input on a brand-new 14-acre community park near 192nd Ave. and 20th St. All ages welcome, light refreshments provided. More info
• Waterfront Walk on the East Esplanade with Outdoor Afro — 10:00 AM. Walk along Portland's Eastside Esplanade with Outdoor Afro leaders Shirley and Raina. Free BIPOC event; register through the Outdoor Afro app. More info
• Jenks Music and Juggling — 11:00 AM at Ridgefield Community Library. A high-energy music and juggling show that dazzles and entertains. Free. More info
• Play Bridge (0–150 points) — 11:00 AM at Vancouver Bridge Club, 6503 E. Mill Plain Blvd. $10. More info
• Wander Clark County: HerStory Walking Tour (Late Tour) — 11:00 AM at Clark County Historical Museum, Vancouver. $10. More info
• Forest Walk the Lower Macleay Trail with BirdHersPDX — 11:00 AM. Join BirdHers and Portland Parks and Rec for a birding outing in Forest Park. Take advantage of the free Forest & Washington Park shuttle running Fridays and Saturdays this summer. More info
• The La Center Historical Museum — 12:00 PM–4:00 PM at La Center. Free admission; run entirely by volunteers and donations. More info
• Chelatchie Prairie Railroad Summer Train Rides — 12:00 PM departing from Yacolt. Ride through the tunnel, across the East Fork of the Lewis River, with a stop at Moulton Station to visit Yacolt Falls. $16–$24. More info
• Artist Talk at Art at the Cave — 1:00 PM at 108 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver. Hear from the Inner Light Photographic Society about their "Lost and Found" exhibit celebrating the society's 40th anniversary. More info
• Lost and Found: Inner Light Photographic Society at Art at the Cave — 1:00 PM at 108 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver. Over 20 photographers showcase work shot on everything from vintage cameras to smartphones, plus a darkroom installation. Free. More info
• Amazing Aquifers — 1:00–2:00 PM at the Water Resources Education Center, Vancouver. Drop-in hands-on activities for ages 5–12 about aquifers, drinking water and conservation. Free, no registration required. More info
• The Vancouver Folksingers — 1:00–3:00 PM at St. Luke's-San Lucas Episcopal Church, 426 E. Fourth Plain Blvd. Monthly singalong for all skill levels. Song books provided; bring your own instruments. Free. More info
• Harry Potter and the Cursed Child — 1:30 PM at Keller Auditorium, Portland. Broadway's Tony Award-winning spectacular brings the next chapter of the wizarding world to life on stage. More info
• Family Movie at Ridgefield Community Library — 3:00 PM. Bring the family for a family-friendly movie and free popcorn. Free. More info
• Jessa Campbell and the Saplings at Camas Public Library — 3:00 PM. Upbeat, danceable songs rooted in STEM and ecology themes to close out the Summer Reading Program. Free; register at CamasPL.org/Jessa. More info
• Teen Escape Room at Washougal Community Library — 4:00 PM. Navigate underwater adventure clues and solve puzzles before time runs out. Designed for teens of various skill levels. Free. More info
• Hough Foundation Sip & Stroll — 5:00 PM–8:30 PM in downtown Vancouver and Uptown Village. A self-guided tour of 34 businesses offering wine, beer, cocktails and more. 21+ only. $45 per person; proceeds support neighborhood elementary students. More info
• Bad Art Night at Camas Public Library — 5:30–7:00 PM. Create the most terrible piece of art you can — materials provided. An hour of artistic chaos followed by a 30-minute Bad Art Gallery with awards. Free. More info
• Saturdays in the Park at Sternwheeler Park — 6:00 PM–8:00 PM, La Center. La Center's free, family-friendly concert series. More info
• Battle Ground High School Class of '76 — 50th Reunion — 6:00 PM–10:00 PM at Summit Grove Lodge, Ridgefield. Contact Valerie Weisenborn at 360-607-7248 to reserve. $40 per person. More info
• Nordic Midsummer Farm Dinner — 6:00–8:30 PM at Good Year Farms, Washougal. Enjoy a smörgåsbord of Pacific Northwest-inspired Nordic bites — deviled eggs, Jarlsberg spread, savory tarts, skagenröra, crayfish, corn and more, complete with paper hats and accordion-playing Scandinavians. $99; proceeds support Friends of the Washougal Community Library. More info
• VanCity Saturday Social Dance and Beginners Lesson — 7:00 PM at VanCity Ballroom, 9212 N.E. Highway 99, Hazel Dell. A 45-minute lesson followed by social dancing until 10:00 PM. No partner or experience needed. $10. More info
• Live Music on the Patio at Farrar's Bistro — 7:00 PM at 12514 N.W. 36th Ave., Vancouver. Enjoy food, cocktails, local wine and live performances on the pet-friendly patio. First come, first served seating. More info
• What's the Scoop on Animal Poop? at Battle Ground Lake State Park — 7:00 PM. Interpretive guide Ellen M. Wilson teaches you to identify animal scat in the park. Prizes awarded! Free (Discover Pass required for parking). More info
• Northwest Oboe Seminar Concert — 7:30 PM at First Evangelical Church, 4120 N.E. St. Johns Road, Vancouver. Featuring special guest Erin Hannigan with oboes, English horns and bassoons. Reception follows. $15. More info
• Saturday Karaoke Night at Pour Choices Pub — 8:30 PM at 1919 Main Street, Vancouver. Let your inner entertainer shine — come solo or bring friends. More info

Sunday, August 16

• Sunday Sounds Concert Series — 8:00 AM at Columbia Tech Center Park, Vancouver. The season finale of east Vancouver's free Sunday concert series. Food and refreshments available from local vendors, or bring a picnic. More info
• Free Outdoor Fitness Bootcamp — 9:00 AM. Meet at Northwest Personal Training, 1011 Broadway, Vancouver, then head to a scenic outdoor location for a full-body workout. All fitness levels welcome. Free. More info
• Living History: Fort Vancouver Dragoons — 11:00 AM–1:00 PM at Vancouver Community Library. Learn about US Army Dragoons with Academia Duellatoria, including a live saber-fighting demonstration from a licensed fencing instructor. Free. More info
• Mad About Plaid Open House at The Valiant Ballroom — 12:00 PM at 815 Washington St., Vancouver. Most Everything Vintage releases its fall and winter collection — 800+ pieces of wool, plaid, tweed and knit clothing and accessories. Enter through the Narnia wardrobe. Free. More info

Monday, August 17

• Paddle For Life — 8:00 AM–5:00 PM at Port of Ridgefield Kayak Launch. Dragon boating competition fostering camaraderie and supporting the physical and emotional empowerment of women in Clark County who have experienced breast cancer. More info
• Camp Hope of SW WA — Summer Camps for Kids — 9:00 AM. Outdoor discovery camps for ages 6–17 featuring science explorations, creative crafts and nature adventures. More info
• Pomeroy Farm Kids Workshops: How to Homestead — 10:00 AM–Noon at Pomeroy Farm, 20902 N.E. Lucia Falls Road, Yacolt. Best for ages 6–12 (must be accompanied by an adult). $35 per class or $150 for the full week. Families are welcome to bring lunch afterward. More info
• Storytime in the Park — Camas Library — 10:30 AM at Crown Park, 120 NE 17th Ave., Camas. Bring a blanket and enjoy an outdoor family storytime. All ages. Free. More info
• Downtown Vancouver Rotary Lunch Meeting — 12:00 PM at AC Marriott Vancouver Waterfront. Community members are invited to the weekly lunch. More info
• Washington State International Kite Festival — 12:00 PM at Bolstad Beach Approach, Long Beach. Choreographed kite ballets, mass ascensions, workshops, competitions and activities for all ages. A worthy road trip. More info
• Line Dancing at Cascade Park Community Library — 1:30 PM–3:30 PM. Learn line dances for fun and exercise — any shoes welcome. Free. More info
• Bigfoot Adventure on the Portland Spirit — 2:00 PM. An 80-mile roundtrip jetboat tour from Portland to Multnomah Falls with Bigfoot lore narration by Animal Planet's Cliff Barackman. $64–$72. More info
• Vancouver Chrysanthemum Society Meeting — 2:00 PM–3:30 PM at 78th Street Heritage Farm, 1919 N.E. 78th St., Vancouver. Non-members and curious growers welcome. More info
• Early Learners Music and Movement — 2:30 PM–3:30 PM at Vancouver Community Library. Songs, rhymes, rhythm and dance for ages 0–5 and their caregivers. Free. More info
• Preschool Restaurant at Camas Public Library — 3:30 PM–4:30 PM. Preschoolers and their adults cook, serve and pretend as they explore a restaurant through imaginative dramatic play. Free, no registration required. More info
• Summer Lecture Series with the Humane Society — 5:30 PM–7:30 PM at Humane Society for Southwest Washington, 1100 NE 192nd Ave., Vancouver. Learn about animal sheltering, shelter medicine and how HSSW cares for its animals. Free. More info
• Adaptive Bicycling Summer Series — 6:00 PM–8:00 PM at Portland International Raceway. Bring your own bike or try one of theirs. Helmets required. All participants welcome. More info
• Cosmic Watercolor Splatter Coasters Workshop — 6:30 PM at Vancouver Arts Hub, 1007 E. Mill Plain Blvd. Susan Soltau of Dragon Half Art teaches wet-on-wet blending and splatter techniques to create galactic coasters. No experience needed; all supplies provided. $35. More info

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