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Ridgefield Senior Fires 6-Under 66, Wins First 10 Holes Straight

Brody Newcombe of Ridgefield put on a performance for the ages at the King's Way Match Play Tournament on Thursday, shooting a 6-under 66 at Club Green Meadows and winning every single one of the first 10 holes against his opponent — a 10-up victory in match-play terms. The senior's round wasn't about his opponent faltering; Newcombe was simply scorching the course. If you follow Clark County prep golf, remember this name — this kind of round doesn't come along often. Full story from The Columbian.

Outdoor Volleyball Under the Lights? Camas Takes the Court Outside at Doc Harris

Camas is doing something you don't see every day — hosting an outdoor volleyball match at Doc Harris Stadium tonight, pitting the Papermakers against Ridgefield. Camas athletic director Stephen Baranowski says this isn't just a one-off experiment; it could grow into an annual Friday night event with a Saturday tournament attached. It's the kind of creative, community-first thinking that makes Clark County high school sports worth paying attention to. Read more at Clark County Today.

Battle Ground's Miles Skov Earns Week 1 Football Athlete of the Week

Battle Ground junior Miles Skov grabbed The Columbian's Week 1 Football Athlete of the Week honor, pulling in 208 of 603 reader votes. It's a strong early statement for a Battle Ground Tigers program that clearly has fans rallying behind its young talent. The award is sponsored by Killer Burger, so here's hoping Skov celebrated accordingly. Watch the video at The Columbian.

Your Weekend Lineup: Bluegrass, a Camas Car Show, More

Looking for something to do this weekend? The Columbian's roundup includes a bluegrass festival, the Camas Car Show, and several other community gatherings happening across Clark County over the next few days. Whether you're into live music, shiny hoods, or just getting out of the house, there's plenty on the calendar. See the full list at The Columbian.

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⚡ Quick Bites

Julio Rodríguez's Three-Run Homer Rescues Mariners in the Seventh

Seattle struck out 16 times Thursday night but still topped the Texas Rangers 4-3, thanks to Julio Rodríguez's go-ahead three-run blast off Jakob Junis in a four-run seventh inning. Sometimes one swing is all you need. Full recap

Darnold's Hip Injury Clouds Seahawks' Week 2 Plans

Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald confirmed Thursday that quarterback Sam Darnold is dealing with a muscle-related hip injury, and his status for next week's game at Arizona remains undetermined. Keep an eye on practice reports heading into the weekend. Read more

Blazers Lock In Coaching Staff Under Micah Nori for 2026-27

The Portland Trail Blazers announced a round of basketball operations additions and promotions, finalizing head coach Micah Nori's staff ahead of the 2026-27 season. Training camp is right around the corner. See the full staff

Is Five Below Open Yet? Vancouver Parents Want to Know

A thread blowing up on r/VancouverWA captures the collective impatience: local parents are asking whether the new Five Below location has officially opened its doors. If your kids have been asking too, you're not alone. Join the thread

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📅 Mark Your Calendar

Friday, September 11

• Patriot Day — 9:00 AM at Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Park. Join the community for a solemn ceremony honoring the memory of those lost on September 11, 2001. Local dignitaries, first responders, and community members gather to pay tribute. Free. More info
• Adult & Teen Craft & Chat at La Center Community Library — 10:00 AM–12:00 PM at La Center Community Library. Bring your fiber arts project — knitting, crochet, spinning, lap quilting, needlepoint, cross-stitch, even mending — and enjoy a social circle. Ages 13+. Free. More info
• The Portland Maize & Pumpkin Patch — 10:00 AM–5:00 PM on Sauvie Island, Portland. Navigate almost 2 miles of corn maze pathways — allow 45 minutes to an hour to solve each half. More info
• 2026 GRO Parade of Homes — 10:00 AM. The annual single-site home show showcasing high-end, innovative, live-able homes in a professional setting. More info
• Playgroup at Firstenburg Community Center — 10:00 AM. A safe indoor space for kids ages 9 months–6 years to run, climb, and explore while parents socialize. $7–$9. More info
• Book Swap at Kindred Vancouver — 10:00 AM–4:00 PM at Kindred Vancouver, 2213 Main St. Bring clean, gently used books and take home as many new-to-you titles as you like — no trade required. Free. More info
• Canopy Time at Plas Newydd Farm — 10:00 AM. A guided walk through the farm with hosts Abby Braithwaite and David Morgan — part nature journaling, part phenological exploration. More info
• Fall Watercolor Workshops with Kathryn Garcia-Stackpole — 10:30 AM–12:30 PM at Vancouver Arts Hub, 1007 E. Mill Plain Blvd. Learn to paint florals, apples, and pumpkins. Beginners welcome. $125 includes all materials. Register at kathrynbydesign.art. More info
• 60+ Senior Community Meal Program — 12:00–1:00 PM at Calvary Chapel Vancouver, 6503 E. Mill Plain Blvd. Free lunch for low-income seniors age 60+, sponsored by the 5&2 Food Pantry. More info
• Home School Rides at Oaks Park — 12:00 PM at Oaks Amusement Park, Portland. Unlimited ride bracelets for homeschool families. $21.50. More info
• Blood Drive at Magenta Theater — 12:00–5:00 PM at Magenta Theater, 1108 Main St., Vancouver. Donors receive a $5 discount on tickets for Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors plus a free Hello Kitty item. Sign up at redcrossblood.org (sponsor code: magentatheater). More info
• NAMI Art Group — 1:00–3:00 PM at NAMI Southwest Washington, 4201 N.E. 66th Ave., Suite 105, Vancouver. A weekly creative group hosted by the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Free. More info
• HOPE Dementia Support: Meet Me at the Movies — 1:00 PM at the Kiggins Theatre, 1011 Main St., Vancouver. A musical screening on the second Friday of every month. $10/person. More info
• Rose City Comic Con — 1:00 PM at Oregon Convention Center, Portland. Portland's premier pop culture convention — a fun, family-friendly 3-day celebration of comics, cosplay, and fandoms. More info
• Base Camp at Mount St. Helens — 3:00 PM at the Science and Learning Center above Coldwater Lake. Camp on the north side of the mountain for a weekend of guided hikes, evening dinners, and blast-zone views. $275. More info
• Base Camp: 21+ with Mt. St. Helens Institute — 3:00 PM. An adults-only weekend camping adventure on the north side of Mount St. Helens with guided hikes and evening programs. More info
• Alderbrook Park Cruise-In — 4:00–8:00 PM at Alderbrook Park, Brush Prairie. Classic cars plus disc golf, train rides, mini golf, bounce houses, pool, and more. $5–$10. More info
• Ridgefield Lions Oktoberfest — 4:00–10:00 PM at Abrams Park, 400 Abrams Park Rd., Ridgefield. Ages 21+ tonight — enjoy hammerschlagen, live music by Freight Train Jaine and Double Down, a stein-holding contest, and Best Dressed Oktoberfest contest. Tickets from $27.38. More info
• Into the Crater Hike with the Mt. St. Helens Institute — 5:00 PM. A bucket-list adventure into the crater of an active volcano, led by geologists and professional mountain guides. More info
• Community Dragon Boat Paddle in Ridgefield — 5:30 PM at Ridgefield Public Boat Launch. Try dragon boat paddling for free — no experience needed, equipment provided. Ages 14+. More info
• Project Huddle Knit/Crochet Circle — 5:30–8:00 PM at Dandelion Teahouse and Apothecary, 109 W. Seventh St., Vancouver. Bring your knitting or crochet projects (or your unfinished scraps for others to use). Free. More info
• Battle Ground Legacy Night — 6:15 PM at Battle Ground District Stadium. All Battle Ground alumni are invited to watch Battle Ground High School vs. Prairie High School football. Dress in the style of the decade you graduated! Alumni recognition at 6:30 PM, game at 7:00 PM. $10. More info
• Jesus and Friends: An Evening of Acoustic Christian Music — 6:30–8:00 PM at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1309 Franklin St., Vancouver. Modern Christian music on acoustic instruments. Free, donations encouraged. More info
• Haunted History Walking Tour — 7:00 PM starting at Clark County Historical Museum. Guides lead groups through downtown Vancouver to uncover tales of the strange and peculiar side of local history. $20. 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. More info
• Spirit Tales of the Vancouver Barracks — 7:00 PM starting at The Grant House, Vancouver. Historian Jeff Davis leads a walking tour covering over 150 years of Vancouver Barracks history — and its hauntings. 1.5–2 hours, about 1.5 miles. $17–$22. More info
• The Weeds: Trio of Innovative Original Irish Melodies — 7:30 PM at Old Liberty Theater, Ridgefield. Family trio from Carmel, California blending traditional Irish melodies with original compositions on fiddle, mandolin, banjo, Celtic harp, and more. $22. More info
• "Friday Frolic" Scottish Dance Class — 7:30–9:00 PM at Columbia Dance Center, 1700 Broadway, Vancouver. No partner or special clothing needed (soft-soled shoes recommended). $8 at the door, first class free. More info
• Friday Live Music at Pour Choices Pub — 7:30 PM at 1919 Main Street, Vancouver. Colin Fox & Abigail Judge perform live. More info

Saturday, September 12

• VAS BirdBlitz 2026 on iNaturalist — 6:00 AM. Team up with Vancouver Audubon Society to find and document birds across Clark, Skamania, and Klickitat counties by uploading photos and recordings to iNaturalist. More info
• Summit Climb on Mt. St. Helens — 6:00 AM. A single-day, non-technical scramble to the summit with professional mountain guides, designed for both novice hikers and experienced mountaineers. More info
• Downtown Vancouver Farmers Market — 9:00 AM–3:00 PM at Esther Short Park. The flagship year-round market featuring local vendors. More info
• Vancouver Peace and Justice Fair — 9:00 AM–3:00 PM at Esther Short Park. Free admission to explore booths from nonprofits and community organizations, plus live music and cultural performances. More info
• Salmon Creek Trail Parkrun — 9:00 AM at 800 NE 117th Street, Vancouver. A free weekly 5K — walk, jog, run, or volunteer. All ages and abilities welcome, dogs too. Register at parkrun.us. More info
• Curiosity Kids: Sasquatch Science Team at OMSI — 9:00 AM–10:00 AM at OMSI, Portland. Kids and families use their five senses to explore and wonder about Sasquatch and our environment. More info
• Second Saturday at Jane Weber Arboretum — 9:00 AM–12:00 PM at 9215 S.E. Evergreen Highway, Vancouver. Volunteer work party to get the grounds ready for fall, with a light lunch afterward. Free. More info
• Litter Pick-Up at Frenchman's Bar Regional Park — 9:00–11:30 AM at 9612 NW Lower River Road. Volunteer to help clean up the park — wear close-toed shoes and dress for the weather. More info
• Uptown Vancouver Community Clean-Up — 9:00 AM. Meet at Kindred, 2213 Main St., Vancouver, for gloves, grabbers, and buckets. Help keep Uptown beautiful! More info
• Assisted Bridge: Lesson and Play — 9:15–10:30 AM at Vancouver Bridge Club, 6503 E. Mill Plain Blvd. Free bridge lesson followed by assisted play. More info
• Open Saturday at Pearson Field Education Center — 10:00 AM–3:00 PM. Explore flight simulators, a vertical wind table, and historic airplanes. Free for all ages. More info
• Dandelion Wish Fair — 10:00 AM at Dandelion Teahouse & Apothecary, Vancouver. Outdoor popup market featuring local vendors with skincare, plants, jewelry, quilts, and more. More info
• 2026 Catio Tour — 10:00 AM in SE Portland. Peek into creative outdoor cat enclosures — from simple setups to showpiece catwalks. $15 includes an online guidebook and maps. More info
• Flower Bouquet Workshop at OMSI — 10:00 AM at OMSI, Portland. Learn flower arranging with locally grown, seasonal flowers, led by Lexie Criscola of Fruits of Orange. Take-home bouquet included. $55. More info
• Nature Days at Columbia Springs: Fire, Fungi & Community Builders — 10:00 AM–1:00 PM at Columbia Springs, 12208 S.E. Evergreen Highway, Vancouver. Hands-on science and nature experiences for all ages. Free. More info
• 5K/10K Oktoberfest Fun Run — 10:00 AM at 54°40' Brewing, 3801 S. Truman St., Washougal. Scenic routes along the Columbia River. Oktoberfest attire encouraged! $50 includes race bib and finisher medal. More info
• KatVisions Doll Show — 10:00 AM–3:00 PM at American Legion Smith Reynolds Post #14, 4607 Saint James Rd., Vancouver. Browse collectible dolls and toys, or bring yours for repair and evaluation. Free admission. More info
• Bird Stories of Plas Newydd Farm Writing Workshop — 10:00 AM in Ridgefield. Writer Kate Gray leads a workshop inspired by the farm's feathered friends. No writing experience necessary. Coffee, tea, and water provided. More info
• Sensory Storytime — 10:30–11:30 AM at Vancouver Community Library. Interactive storytime with sensory play and freedom of movement for ages 3–9, with reduced group size for sound sensitivity. Registration required. Free. More info
• Spanish Storytime at Camas Public Library — 10:30 AM. Bilingual stories and songs in Spanish and English for children and families. No registration required. Free. More info
• Play Bridge (0–150 Points) — 11:00 AM at Vancouver Bridge Club, 6503 E. Mill Plain Blvd. $10. More info
• Oktoberfest at 54°40' Brewing — 11:00 AM–7:00 PM at 3801 S. Truman St., Washougal. Live German music by Festival Brass, stein-holding contest, silent auction, raffle, and more from the Camas Lions Club. $10. More info
• 440 West Market and Mingle Grand Opening — 11:00 AM at the Vancouver Waterfront. Tour the Waterfront's newest community and shop local vendors including Fe Cafe, Sourdough by Lana, Boop Club Pop Up Pet Portraits, and Charcuterie Cutie. More info
• Chelatchie Prairie Railroad Summer Train Rides — 12:00 PM departing from Yacolt. Ride through the tunnel and across the East Fork of the Lewis River with a stop to visit Yacolt Falls. $18–$24. More info
• Paper Collage at Art at the Cave — 12:00–5:00 PM. Greg Bee hosts a free, stress-free paper collage day — bring supplies or just show up. Minors must be accompanied by adults. More info
• Bi-Zi Farms Sunflower Festival — 12:00–8:00 PM at Bi-Zi Farms, Vancouver. Cut your own sunflower, enjoy a free hayride, snap photos, and visit the farm animals. $12. More info
• Waterfront Vancouver Bluegrass Festival — 12:30 PM at Waterfront Park, 695 Columbia Way, Vancouver. Free, family-friendly live bluegrass all afternoon featuring Jackstraw, The Rosa Lees, Stillhouse Junkies, and headliner Jason Carter Band. Bring blankets or chairs. More info
• Oksana's School of Art Grand Opening — 12:00–3:00 PM at 5300 MacArthur Blvd., Suite 102, Vancouver. Join the ribbon-cutting and learn about art classes for children, teens, and adults at all skill levels. More info
• The Foundation's Annual Block Party — 3:00–7:00 PM at Bridgeview Resource Center, 505 Omaha Way, Vancouver. Free, family-friendly event with food, music, games, and local community resources. More info
• Vancouver Elks Lodge #823 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony — 4:30–5:30 PM at 11605 S.E. McGillvray Blvd., Vancouver. A public ceremony honoring first responders on the 25th anniversary of September 11. Free. More info
• Columbia River High School Class of '66 Reunion — 5:30–9:00 PM at Club Green Meadows Hospitality Room. Cash bar, snacks, open mic, and conversation. RSVP to CR66reunion at gmail dot com. More info
• Jazz Duet at Dovetail Cellars — 6:00–8:00 PM at 404 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver. Annie Averre and Christopher Woitach perform live jazz alongside wood-fired pizza and wine. More info
• Candlelight: Tribute to Michael Jackson — 6:30 PM at The Old Church Concert Hall, Portland. A live, multi-sensory concert experience under candlelight. $43–$65. More info
• VanCity's 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 PM — ballroom, Latin, swing, and country. No partner needed. $10. More info
• OMSI Public Star Party — Autumn Night Sky — 8:00 PM at Stub Stewart State Park, Buxton, OR. View planets, the moon, stars, and more through telescopes with Rose City Astronomers. Free (parking $10/vehicle). More info
• Karaoke Theme Night: Love Songs at Pour Choices Pub — 8:30 PM at 1919 Main Street, Vancouver. Grab the mic and sing your favorite love ballads or power anthems. More info

Sunday, September 13

• Crossroads Fall Kickoff — 8:00 AM at Crossroads Community Church, 7708 NE 78th St., Vancouver. A new sermon series kicks off, plus a church picnic after the last service with free hot dogs, inflatables, field games, snow cones, cotton candy, and raffles. Free. More info
• Sunday Brunch at Sons of Norway Lodge — 9:30 AM–12:30 PM at Sons of Norway Columbia Lodge, 2400 Grant Street, Vancouver. Scandinavian pancakes, sausages, scrambled eggs, lingonberries, and a beverage — free pancake refills! $12. More info
• Laundry Love — 12:00–2:00 PM at Sunshine Laundry and Cleanworks Laundromat, Battle Ground. Volunteers from Saving Grace Church pay for patrons' washing, drying, and even folding. Free. More info
• Waterfront Vancouver Bluegrass Festival — Day 2 — 12:00 PM at Waterfront Park, 695 Columbia Way, Vancouver. Today's free lineup features Thunder Ridge, Tuesday String Band, Whiskey Deaf, and headliner Never Come Down. More info
• 2nd Annual Leadbetter Walk & Roll — 1:00 PM in Camas. Leadbetter Road closes to vehicular traffic from the Lacamas Lake Boat Launch to Camp Currie so you can walk, roll, or ride the future North Shore Trail route. More info
• Healthy Kids Run Vancouver — Fall 2026 Kickoff — 4:00–5:00 PM at Pacific Community Park, Vancouver. A fun 5-week Sunday running series for kids of all abilities, ages 2 and up. Includes a Challenger Division for children with special needs. $8–$54. More info
• How to Winterize Your Garden for Spring Success — 4:00 PM. WSU Extension Master Gardeners and Fort Vancouver Regional Library share tips to protect your plants, enrich soils, and care for irrigation systems before winter. Free. More info

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