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Skyview Clinches 4A League Crown With 47-3 Rout of Battle Ground

The Skyview Storm are your outright 4A Greater St. Helens League champions — and it wasn't close. Skyview dismantled Battle Ground 47-3 on Friday night at Kiggins Bowl, improving to a perfect 8-0 on the season and 5-0 in league play. The Storm have been dominant all year, and this one was a statement game from start to finish. Full recap from The Columbian.

Six Touchdowns, Two Stars: Camas Rolls Past Union 63-21

Thor Brody and Tyler Hansen each found the end zone three times as Camas lit up the scoreboard in a 63-21 rout of rival Union at McKenzie Stadium on Friday. The Papermakers move to 3-2 in league play and 5-3 overall, keeping their postseason hopes firmly alive heading into a big Week 9 matchup against Battle Ground. It was the kind of offensive explosion that makes the Camas faithful grin ear to ear. Read the full story.

Seton Catholic's Rogers, Kautz Combine for 7 TDs to Lock Up No. 1 Seed

Ty Rogers ran for three touchdowns and James Kautz threw for four more as Seton Catholic walloped Stevenson 54-8 on Friday, clinching the top seed from the 1A Trico League. Rogers carried just 10 times for 103 yards — all in the first half — before the starters could take a well-earned seat. The Cougars have now won five straight and head into the final stretch of the regular season with serious momentum. Details here.

La Center Wildcats Seize Second Place With 56-8 Blowout

The La Center Wildcats took sole possession of second place in the 1A Trico League with a commanding 56-8 win over Castle Rock on Friday night. It was a wire-to-wire effort from La Center, which controlled every phase of the game. The Wildcats will look to carry that energy into the final weeks as they jockey for playoff positioning. Full recap from The Columbian.

Evergreen Shakes Off Early Miscues, Cruises Past Mountain View 49-7

Evergreen's defense bent early but never broke, helping the Plainsmen overcome some first-quarter hiccups on the way to a convincing 49-7 victory over Mountain View on Friday. Once Evergreen settled in, the game was never in doubt. It's another strong showing for a Plainsmen squad that's been building confidence week over week. Read the full story.

Week 8 Scoreboard: Every Result From Friday Night Under the Lights

Need the full picture from Friday night's action across Clark County? The Columbian's Week 8 scoreboard has every score, updated standings, and a look ahead to the Week 9 schedule. With league titles decided and playoff seeding on the line, the next round of games should be just as electric. Check all the scores.

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⚡ Quick Bites

Vice Beer Uptown Taps Its First Pints in Old Trap Door Space

Vice Beer Uptown opened its doors after securing its liquor license, taking over the former Trap Door location in Uptown Village. The new spot leans into a 90s sports theme — and yes, there's reportedly a Chris Farley cutout in the restroom.

Toasted S'mores Bar Brings Campfire-Chic Chocolate to Uptown Village

Owner Russell Sneddon, the former CEO of Moonstruck Chocolate, opened a second Toasted S'mores Bar location on Main Street in the space that was Yogurt Time. The menu pairs high-quality chocolate with premium artisanal ingredients, all built around the classic campfire s'more. Read more from The Columbian.

Al and Ernie's Bakery Cafe Plans Second Battle Ground Location

The popular Battle Ground bakery will expand to a second spot early next year, giving fans of the cafe another reason to skip the drive elsewhere for fresh-baked goods.

Vancouver Shipbuilder Lands Contract for Nation's First Electric Ferry System

A Vancouver-based shipbuilder has been tapped to build charging infrastructure for San Francisco Bay Ferry's new high-speed, battery-electric, zero-emission passenger fleet — the first of its kind in the country. Full story here.

Washougal Clinches Football Playoff Berth, Eyes League Title

The Washougal Panthers shook off a slow start and rolled to a 42-12 win over Hudson's Bay at Kiggins Bowl on Friday night. At 4-4, the Panthers locked up a postseason spot and will play for the 2A GSHL South title next week.

Thrift-Store Find: 1980 Mt. St. Helens Eruption Papers for Two Bucks

A shopper at ReTails on Fourth Plain scored Columbian newspapers from the first three days after Mount St. Helens erupted — all for $2. The find sparked a fun thread about how many households still have copies tucked away in a closet somewhere. See the post on Reddit.

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📅 Mark Your Calendar

Saturday, October 24

• Scary Story Walk at Camas Public Library — Celebrate the winners of the Scary Story contest by strolling downtown Camas. Each participating business features a winning scary story in its front window. Free.
• Columbia CX Harvest Cross — Cyclocross Race — 8:00 AM at Frenchman's Bar Regional Park, 9612 NW Lower River Rd. Races for all ages and abilities, including Kiddie Cross on a separate course. Register at OBRA.org.
• Downtown Vancouver Market — 9:00 AM–3:00 PM at Esther Short Park, Vancouver. Our flagship year-round farmers market in the heart of downtown.
• Curiosity Kids: Sasquatch Science Team — 9:00 AM at OMSI, Portland. Kids and families use their five senses to explore and wonder about Sasquatch.
• Stewardship Saturday — 9:00 AM–noon at Columbia Springs, 12208 SE Evergreen Highway, Vancouver. Help remove invasive species, maintain trails, and improve site accessibility. Tools and gloves provided. Free.
• Halloween Dash Bash 5K — 9:00 AM at Pacific Community Park, Vancouver. Halloween-themed harvest races on grass and compact trail, with youth races starting at 9:00 AM and a community 5K at noon.
• Salmon Creek Trail Park Run — 9:00 AM at Klineline Pond and Salmon Creek Regional Park. Free weekly 5K — walk, jog, or run. All ages, all abilities, dogs welcome.
• Darbar Halal Market Fundraiser — 9:00 AM at 701 Grand Blvd., Vancouver. DarBar Halal Market donates 10% of sales to the Washington School for the Deaf in support of the D.E.A.F. & WSD Alumni Association reunion weekend.
• Headless Horseman Halloween Train — Departures at 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 3:00 PM from Chelatchie Prairie Railroad, 207 N. Railroad Ave., Yacolt. Chug through a 330-foot rock tunnel and watch for the headless horseman. $18–$24.
• Make a Difference Day: Wetland Restoration and Native Planting — 9:00 AM. Join the Water Center and Clark Public Utilities to plant native trees and shrubs across 3.6 acres of wetlands. Free.
• Assisted Bridge: Lesson and Play — 9:15 AM at Vancouver Bridge Club, 6503 E. Mill Plain Blvd. Free bridge lesson followed by assisted play.
• Chelatchie Prairie Railroad Fall Train Rides — 9:30 AM from Chelatchie Prairie Railroad Station, Yacolt. Ride through the tunnel and across the East Fork of the Lewis River with a stop at Yacolt Falls. $16–$24.
• Mason Bees Unwrapped: The Art & Science of Cocoon Harvesting — 9:30 AM. WSU Master Gardener Anne Bulger leads an interactive workshop on non-stinging native pollinators — learn to create and maintain a thriving mason bee habitat.
• Open Saturday at Pearson Field Education Center — 10:00 AM–3:00 PM, Vancouver. Flight simulators, a vertical wind table, and historic airplanes on display. Free for all ages.
• Bi-Zi Farms Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze — 10:00 AM at Bi-Zi Farms, Vancouver. Wagon ride, pick your own pumpkin, corn maze, and same-day nighttime maze admission included. $14–$16.
• The Halloween Ball with Northwest Children's Theater — 10:00 AM, 12:30 PM, and 3:00 PM at The Judy, Portland. Costume parade, interactive storytime, dance party, and sing-a-long. $16.
• Pumpkin Lane at Pomeroy Farm — 10:00 AM–5:00 PM (last admission 4:00 PM), Yacolt. Tractor-pulled hayride past dozens of pumpkin people scenes, farm animals, photo ops, and food vendors. $6–$8.
• Walton Farms Pumpkin Patch — 10:00 AM–5:00 PM, Camas. Corn maze, train ride, and one pumpkin of any size included with $13 admission.
• Leaf Plates Hand Building Workshop — 10:00 AM–11:30 AM at Kilnfolk Clay Studio, 108 W. Sixth St., Vancouver. Create autumn leaf plates using real leaves — no pottery experience needed. $55.
• Free Shred and E-Recycle Day — 10:00 AM–1:00 PM at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, 12513 SE Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. Fort Vancouver Lions Club and FISH Food Pantry host free paper shredding and electronics recycling. Used eyeglasses and hearing aids also accepted.
• Soil Health and Pasture Liming Demonstration — 10:00 AM–noon at a rural residence in La Center. WSU Extension Clark County demonstrates lime application on pastures. Free.
• Mushroom Foraging with Mt. St. Helens Institute — 10:00 AM at Pine Creek Information Station. Learn to identify wild edible and inedible mushrooms, then harvest and cook them.
• Volunteer Gathering & Orientation for Plas Newydd Farm Programs — 10:00 AM in Ridgefield. Tour the house and farm, mingle over refreshments, and learn about volunteer opportunities.
• Adopt-A-Park Event at LeRoy Haagen Memorial Community Park — 10:00 AM, 13200 NE LeRoy Haagen Memorial Drive, Vancouver. Help remove ivy and other non-native plants. Family-friendly and great for teens. Gloves, tools, and snacks provided.
• Nature Days at Columbia Springs — 10:00 AM, Vancouver. Free exploration of the natural world with activities and presentations for all ages.
• Sensory Storytime — 10:30 AM–11:30 AM at Vancouver Community Library. Interactive storytime with sensory play and freedom of movement in a smaller, quieter group. Ages 3–9. Registration required. Free.
• How to Winterize Your Garden for Spring Success — 10:30 AM. Learn tips to protect plants, enrich soil, and care for irrigation systems. In partnership with Fort Vancouver Regional Library. Free.
• Baba Yaga (Puppet Show) — 11:00 AM at Magenta Theater, Vancouver. A Slavic folktale featuring a curmudgeonly witch, a hedgehog prince on a noble rooster, and a brave girl named Marusia. Ages 6–106. $10.
• Metropolitan Performing Arts Presents: Brown Bear Brown Bear — 11:00 AM at Magenta Theater, Vancouver. A 15-minute live show based on the beloved children's book by Bill Martin Jr. and Eric Carle.
• All Aboard! Railway Society at Mountain Timber Market — 11:00 AM, Kalama. Rose City Garden Railway Society sets up a large, one-of-a-kind modular model railroad inside the Market. Free.
• Trick or Treat at Mountain Timber Market — 11:00 AM, Kalama. Trick-or-treat your way through the Market and enter the costume contest at Be the Village Children's Boutique. Free.
• Play Bridge (0–150 Points) — 11:00 AM at Vancouver Bridge Club, 6503 E. Mill Plain Blvd. $10.
• Free Lunch at East Woods Presbyterian Church — 11:00 AM–1:00 PM, Vancouver. Free community lunch on the fourth Saturday of every month.
• Vancouver Pumpkin Patch — 11:00 AM–6:00 PM at Velvet Acres Gardens, 18905 NE 83rd St., Orchards. Pick-your-own pumpkins, corn maze, hayrides, apple cannon, farm animals, and food carts. $12.
• Birds of a Feather Art Show — 11:00 AM at Ridgefield Art Gallery, 104 N. Main Ave. October exhibit features nature photographer Chris Bidleman and 12 gallery members plus guest artist Jamie Regina. Free.
• Online Spanish Conversation Class, Levels II & III — 11:00 AM–noon via Zoom. Practice speaking Spanish with a native speaker in a small group through Andrea's Spanish School. $25 per session.
• Bat Class at Nature's Haven Nursery — 11:00 AM at 6403 NE 277th Ave., Camas. Learn about Pacific Northwest bats, why they matter, and how to make your yard more bat-friendly. Bat houses available for sale.
• Barnes & Noble Author Event: Sherri Maret — 12:00 PM at Barnes & Noble, Vancouver. Meet author Sherri Maret and grab signed copies of her picture books Twelve Days of Autumn and The Cloud Artist. Free.
• The Patch at Whalen Oaks Farm — 12:00 PM, Woodland. 40+ acres with 60+ varieties of pumpkins, squash, and gourds, plus a U-pick field, food vendors, and activities.
• Wildwood at OMSI — 12:00 PM at OMSI, Portland. LAIKA's handcrafted epic fantasy film — a bold fusion of human-crafted artistry and spectacular adventure.
• Small Acreage Stewardship Tour: Riparian Forest Restoration — 1:30 PM–2:30 PM at a rural residence in Brush Prairie. See reforestation along a creek, erosion reduction, and wildlife-friendly landscaping. Free; registration required.
• Guys and Dolls — 2:00 PM at Winningstad Theatre, Portland. The classic musical comedy set in Damon Runyon's mythical New York City. $48.25.
• Uncle Jumbo — 2:00 PM at The Reser Center for the Arts, Beaverton. Grammy-nominee Uncle Jumbo delivers upbeat songs and dance-alongs focusing on joy, kindness, and connection. $15.50–$20.50.
• Leaving Iowa with Starbird Theatre — 2:00 PM at The Sherman Auditorium, Vancouver. A heartfelt comedy about a father-and-son road trip across Iowa.
• The 81st Annual Chrysanthemum Show: Mums Are Our Story — 2:00 PM–5:00 PM at HH Hall Building, 10000 NE Seventh Ave., Vancouver. Thirteen chrysanthemum varieties on display with experts on hand. Free.
• HOPE Dementia Support: "Meet Me at Silver Buckle" — 2:00 PM–3:00 PM at Silver Buckle Youth Equestrian Center, 11611 NE 152nd Ave., Brush Prairie. Enjoy gentle moments with calm, friendly horses. Free; register at Eventbrite or call 360-513-5754.
• Monster Mash Stage Show at Vancouver Mall — 2:00 PM–4:00 PM. Meet Frankenstein, Dracula, and friends, then show off moves in the Fun Freeze Dance. Costume contest and Halloween Treat Bag Art Bar included. Free.
• Monsters on the March — 3:00 PM at Three Creeks Community Library, Vancouver. Come in costume for crafts, a parade through the library, and games. Free.
• Paradise of Samoa Polynesian Dance Troupe — 3:00 PM at Vancouver Community Library. Polynesian dance and narration from Hawaii, Tahiti, Samoa, and New Zealand with interactive audience dancing. Free.
• Boo Bash & Splash — 3:00 PM–4:30 PM at Goldfish Swim School, Vancouver. Spooky swim fun with post-swim activities until 5:00 PM. Free for enrolled swimmers and family; $10/swimmer for non-members.
• Tween & Teen Video Game Night — 4:00 PM–6:00 PM at Ridgefield Community Library. Nintendo fun, snacks, and new friends. Free.
• Scary Run — 4:00 PM at Washougal City Hall. The 11th Annual Halloween 5K — costumes encouraged — with monsters, zombies, and costumed creepers lurking on the course through Captain William Clark Park.
• Free Pumpkin Painting & Hot Cocoa Night — 4:00 PM–6:00 PM at Daily Paper Coffee Roasters. Fire lit, cocoa hot, pumpkins ready to paint. Free family event with the full coffee shop open.
• The Resilient Yard: Battling Climate Change at Home — 4:00 PM. Learn actions you can take in a typical suburban yard to reduce your carbon footprint. In partnership with Fort Vancouver Regional Library. Free.
• The Rocky Horror Pet Show — 4:30 PM. Halloween event for dogs (and brave cats) with nosework, bobbing for Frankenfurters, a photobooth, and build-your-own trick-or-treat bag. $18–$20.
• Soulcem Acoustic Duo at 14 Acres Vineyard & Winery — 5:30 PM–7:30 PM, 2411 NE 244th St., Ridgefield. Live music in the tasting room — no cover, no reservation, all ages welcome. Free.
• Bi-Zi Farm Nighttime Corn Maze — 6:00 PM–10:00 PM at Bi-Zi Farms, Vancouver. Navigate the maze after dark. $7.50–$9.50 (or free with same-day pumpkin patch admission).
• Brews and Books — 6:00 PM at Fortside Brewing Company, 2200 NE Andresen Road, Suite B, Vancouver. Macabre Mama Books celebrates the novella Blood for Beer Money with a signing and spooky book raffle. Free.
• Haunted Theme Park at Oaks Park — 7:00 PM, Portland. Immersive haunted houses, a Halloween theme park, food, drinks, and oddities vendors. $25–$33.
• Haunted History Walking Tour — 7:00 PM at the Clark County Historical Museum, Vancouver. Guides lead groups along Main Street and beyond to uncover the unexplained in our historic city. $20.
• VanCity's Saturday Social Dance and Beginners Lesson — 7:00 PM at VanCity Ballroom, 9212 NE Highway 99, Hazel Dell. A 45-minute lesson followed by social dancing of all styles until 10:00 PM. No partner needed. $10.
• Spirit Tales of the Vancouver Barracks — 7:00 PM. Historian Jeff Davis leads a 1.5–2 hour tour of haunted history at the Barracks, from its 1849 founding through 2011. Meet at the Grant House parking lot. $17–$22.
• Ekklesia Theatre Presents: Middletown — 7:30 PM at Magenta Theater, Vancouver. Will Eno's funny, haunting journey through one small town and the vast universe inside it. $15.
• Cinema of Horrors Drive-In Movies — 7:30 PM at Clark County Event Center at the Fairgrounds, Ridgefield. Drive-in horror movies with in-car audio, Hollywood-quality monsters, and food and drinks. Starting at $78.22.
• Pink After Dark — Karaoke for a Cause — 8:30 PM at Pour Choices Pub, 1919 Main St., Vancouver. Grab the mic and wear your pink to celebrate women and breast cancer survivors. Proceeds support women during treatment.
• The Rocky Horror Picture Show — 10:00 PM at Kiggins Theater, 1011 Main St., Vancouver. The Denton Delinquents present one of the biggest screenings of the year. $20.

Sunday, October 25

• Family Costume Party at Thirsty Sasquatch — 11:00 AM–3:00 PM at 2110 Main St., Vancouver. Goodie bags, candy, a scavenger hunt, and Halloween movies on the all-ages patio. Admission free; food and drinks available to buy.
• Cocktails and Baubles — 12:00 PM–4:00 PM at The Valiant Ballroom, 111 W. Ninth St., Vancouver. Find vintage cocktail dresses, sparkly accessories, and gift ideas — enter through the Narnia wardrobe at Most Everything Vintage. Free.
• Pumpkin Decorating at Loyal Legion — 12:00 PM at Loyal Legion Beer Hall, 1109 Washington St., Vancouver. Decorate 30 pumpkins donated by The Pumpkin Patch on Sauvie Island with prizes for the three best designs. Free candy for kids, costumes encouraged (pets too!).
• Luna Moth Pinning Class — 3:00 PM–6:00 PM at Magpie Dreams Collective, 1001 Main St., Suite B, Vancouver. Learn the art of insect pinning and create your own luna moth specimen to take home. All materials provided, no experience needed. $25.
• Spooky Ghosts Hand Building Workshop — 3:30 PM–5:00 PM at Kilnfolk Clay Studio, 108 W. Sixth St., Vancouver. Craft your own ceramic ghost — no prior experience necessary. Best for ages 8 and up. $55.

Monday, October 26

• Camas Library Audiobook Walking Club — 9:30 AM. Bring your audiobook and join a guided 60-minute community walk at a new outdoor location each month, followed by optional social time. All paces welcome.

Tuesday, October 27

• Federal Public Lands Fee-Free Day — All day. In honor of Theodore Roosevelt's birthday, entrance fees are waived at National Parks, Monuments, and Wildlife Refuges across the country.
• Science on Tap — K9 Conservationists: Dogs Helping Wolf Research — 7:00 PM in Portland. Learn how conservation dogs are aiding wolf research, from Coronation Island to Pleasant Island, Alaska.

Wednesday, October 28

• Wednesday Wanders at the WREC — 10:00 AM. Guided nature walk exploring Columbia River and wetland ecosystems — spot wildlife, learn about native plants, and enjoy the trail. Great for families with kids 6+ and nature-loving adults.
• Backyard Composting Workshop — 6:00 PM. Clark County Composter Recyclers cover hot and cold composting methods. Free.

Thursday, October 29

• Vancouver Audubon Society Road Trip: Wahkiakum County — 6:20 AM, meet at Salmon Creek Park & Ride. Carpool to Puget Island and Julia Butler Hansen NWR to view migrating birds. Email Randy Hill to register.
• Building Lasting Impact — Lessons from Nature Everywhere Communities — 10:00 AM (virtual). Children & Nature Network hosts community leaders sharing how cities prioritize nature-based solutions for kids and families.
• Park Hill Cemetery Tree Planting — 10:00 AM, Vancouver. Join the City's Urban Forestry Department for a morning of planting new trees. Halloween costumes welcome. Gloves, tools, and refreshments provided. Family-friendly. RSVP required.
• Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming Grand Opening — 4:00 PM at 210 NE 192nd Ave., #607, Vancouver. Ribbon cutting for the new Lacamas location offering pet grooming, gourmet treats, toys, and accessories.
• Not Fade Away: Stories and Songs of Buddy Holly — 6:00 PM at Providence Academy Chapel, Vancouver. Music historian Joel Underwood tells the story of Buddy Holly through humor, music, and history. Presented by Columbia Invest & Insure. $18.
• Halloween Sip & Paint at Pour Choices Pub — 6:30 PM at 1919 Main St., Vancouver. Paint something spooky while sipping — $35 per person includes one drink. Space is limited.
• Comedy Night at the Waterfront — 8:00 PM. Stand-up comedy featuring rising stars of Pacific NW comedy.

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