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Avery Petersen's Clutch Header Sends Skyview Into Next Playoff Round

Skyview senior Avery Petersen picked the perfect moment to shine. Off a corner kick from teammate Harper Royal, Petersen rose and buried a header past the Kentridge keeper — the only goal in a 1-0 playoff victory on Saturday. It's the kind of postseason moment that makes a career, and Petersen made sure she didn't let it slip by. The Storm keep their season alive and march on to the next round. Full story from The Columbian.

$7.94M Remodel Greenlighted for Vancouver's Chkalov Drive Facility

Vancouver city officials approved a $7.94 million contract with Portland-based Truebeck Construction to overhaul the first floor of the building at 521 S.E. Chkalov Drive. The space is being readied to eventually house city and fire marshal staff under one roof. It's a sizable investment in a facility that's been on the city's radar for consolidation. Read the details here.

Saturday Night Scoreboard: How Local Prep Teams Fared

Beyond Skyview's headline win, it was a busy Saturday across Clark County high school sports. The Columbian's full scoreboard has results from every local matchup on Oct. 31, covering football, soccer, volleyball, and more. If you're tracking a team — or a kid on one — this is your one-stop recap. Check all the scores here.

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⚡ Quick Bites

Battle Ground Runners Surge at 4A Bi-District Meet

Battle Ground's Trae Copper and Lord King Nana-Badu-Weah finished second and third at Saturday's 4A bi-district cross country race at the Westside Classic in University Place, while the Camas boys captured the team title. Full results here.

Clark County Business Briefing: What's Moving This Week

The Columbian's latest roundup covers the newest business moves across Clark County, from openings to leadership changes. Catch up on the Oct. 31 briefing.

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📅 Mark Your Calendar

Sunday, November 1

• First of the Month Bird Walk – 8:00 AM at WSU-Vancouver campus. Join Wildlife Scientist Cindy McCormack for a guided outing along the Cougar Trails network, searching for wintering songbirds, raptors, Spotted Towhees, Golden-crowned Kinglets, and Cooper's Hawks. More info
• Kids Throw Free at Firehouse Axes – 11:00 AM at Firehouse Axes, Vancouver. Up to two kids ages 10–17 throw free with each paying adult. Reservations recommended; closed-toe shoes required (or rent their Crocs). More info
• Wildwood at OMSI – 1:00 PM at OMSI, Portland. LAIKA's handcrafted epic fantasy film follows a girl's quest to save her baby brother through a forbidden forest full of enchanted creatures. More info
• Ekklesia Theatre Presents: Middletown – 2:00 PM at Magenta Theater, Vancouver. Catch the final performance of Will Eno's funny, haunting journey through one small town and the vast universe inside it. Tickets are $15, open seating. More info
• Snail Mail Social – 3:00 PM at Dovetail Cellars, 404 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver. Dovetail Cellars and Eryngium Papeterie invite you to write letters and cards while sipping wine with friends. Snacks and non-alcoholic drinks available. All ages welcome, free to attend. More info
• Sunday Ballroom and Latin Group Classes – 4:00 PM at Dance Fusion/Northwest Classical Ballet, Vancouver. Ballroom Dance Vancouver hosts beginning classes from 4–5 PM and advanced from 5–6 PM. $15 for ages 12 and up. More info
• Haunted Theme Park at Oaks Park – 7:00 PM at Oaks Park, Portland. Immersive haunted houses, a Halloween theme park, food, drinks, and oddities vendors. Tickets $25–$33. More info

Monday, November 2

• HOPE Dementia Support: "Meet Me at the Art Workshop" – 11:00 AM at Vancouver Arts Hub, 1007 E. Mill Plain Blvd. Art instructor Tricia Hall guides participants with dementia through hands-on projects encouraging expression, connection, and joy. Free; register at Eventbrite or call 360-513-5754. More info
• Downtown Vancouver Rotary Lunch Meeting – 12:00 PM at AC Marriott on the Vancouver waterfront. Community members are welcome at this weekly gathering. Free. More info
• Pairs and Spares Monthly Potluck – 1:00 PM. Monthly potluck and social for ages 50+. All welcome. Call 360-892-8944 for details. More info
• Early Learners Music and Movement – 2:30 PM at Vancouver Community Library. Songs, rhymes, rhythm, and dance for children ages 0–5 and their parents or caregivers. Free. More info
• Tales with Tails – 4:00 PM at Camas Public Library. Kids in 1st–5th grade can read to a therapy dog in 15-minute sessions. Registration required. Free. More info
• Cosmic Watercolor Splatter Coasters Workshop – 6:30 PM at Vancouver Arts Hub. Susan Soltau of Dragon Half Art teaches wet-on-wet watercolor blending and splatter techniques to create nebula-like coasters. No experience needed; all supplies provided. $35. More info
• Monday Trivia Night at Pour Choices Pub – 6:30 PM at 1919 Main St., Vancouver. Grab your crew and test your knowledge with host Don Elliott. More info

Tuesday, November 3

• Enhance Fitness Classes – 8:30 AM at various locations around Clark County. Free evidence-based exercise classes for adults 60+, tailored from seated to full mobility. No pre-registration needed; first-timers arrive early to register on-site. More info
• Playgroup at Firstenburg Community Center – 10:00 AM, Vancouver. A safe indoor space for kids ages 9 months–6 years to run, climb, and explore while parents socialize. $7–$9. More info
• ReTails Holiday Store Opens – 10:00 AM at ReTails Thrift Store, Vancouver. Bargains on holiday decor, ornaments, home goods, vintage items, and more. Open daily through the holiday season. More info
• Camas Public Library Food Drive – 10:00 AM at Camas Public Library. Donate non-perishable food items, lunchbox snacks, pantry staples, hygiene items, and laundry pods. Donations benefit the Camas School District's Family-Community Resource Center. More info
• Hi There Juice Co. Food Drive – 10:00 AM–4:00 PM at 1701 1/2 Broadway, Vancouver. Drop off food and warm winter gear for adults, kids, and pets. Runs Nov. 3–8. More info
• English Conversation Group for Adults – 12:30 PM at Camas Public Library. Practice speaking, listening, and expressing yourself confidently in a supportive setting. Free. More info
• Aging Solo in Clark County – 1:30 PM at 40 et 8 Boxcar Room, 2809 N.E. 78th St., Vancouver. Villages Clark County hosts this monthly gathering for seniors 50+ exploring a different topic each month. Free; donations welcome. More info
• Tween & Teen Tabletop Role-Playing Game – 4:30 PM at various FVRL library locations. Create a character and play Dungeons & Dragons with other players ages 9–19. Free. More info
• Paradise of Samoa Polynesian Dance Troupe – 5:00 PM at Washougal Community Library. Polynesian dance and narration from Hawaii, Tahiti, Samoa, and New Zealand with authentic costuming, music, and audience participation. Free. More info
• Shut Up and Write! Writers Group – 5:15 PM at Vancouver Arts Hub, 1007 E. Mill Plain Blvd. Dedicated writing time for all experience levels — no readings or critiques. Free. More info
• Spanish Conversation Group – 5:30 PM at Camas Public Library. Geared toward beginning adult Spanish speakers. No registration required. Free. More info
• Well and Septic System Maintenance Workshop – 6:00 PM online via Zoom. Learn how to maintain and inspect your own septic system and safely care for your well water. Led by Clark County Public Health and WSU Clark County Extension. $18. More info
• Page Turners Book Club – 6:30 PM at Camas Public Library. A book club for kids in 4th–6th grade and their adults. Register at CamasPL.org/pageturners, pick up the book, and keep it for free after the meeting. More info
• Vancouver Audubon: Conserving the California Condor – 6:30 PM at Evergreen Public Schools District Office, Vancouver. Oregon Zoo Wildlife Conservation Specialist Hayley Brazier discusses the zoo's condor recovery facility and the remarkable comeback from just 22 birds in 1982 to nearly 600 today. Free. More info
• The House Pilates Restore Room Opening – 6:30 PM at The House Pilates, 2008 S.E. Eighth Ave., Camas. Open house and workshop celebrating their new Restore Room featuring a red light bed. Free. More info
• Gardening with Compost Workshop – 6:00 PM. Clark County Composter Recyclers teach you how to use compost — bokashi, vermicompost, leaf mulch, and more — to build healthy soil without fertilizers. Free. More info

Wednesday, November 4

• Marshall House Tour – 10:00 AM at Marshall House, Vancouver. Tour this Queen Anne–style home where General George C. Marshall lived from 1936–1938, featuring stained glass, decorative woodwork, and period furnishings. Free; 30-minute tours. More info
• Providence Academy Tours – 10:00 AM at Providence Academy, Vancouver. Explore the historic 1873 building constructed by Mother Joseph of the Sacred Heart, featuring four stories of neo-Georgian brick architecture. Free; by reservation. More info
• Toddler Open Gym Ages 0–3 – 11:00 AM at Kids Club Fun & Fitness, Vancouver. Soft mats and age-appropriate activities for little ones and their grown-ups. Free. More info
• Friendship Club – 1:00 PM at Camas United Methodist Church, 706 N.E. 14th Ave., Camas. Board games, card games, snacks, and music for intellectually disabled adults. Free. Call Carol Richards at 218-444-5548 for details. More info
• Kids & Tweens Create – 4:00 PM at Washougal Community Library. Drop in for creative, interactive art projects for ages 5–12. Free. More info
• Kids Read to a Dog – 4:00 PM. Build reading skills and confidence by reading aloud to a certified therapy dog. For ages 5–9. Free. More info
• Teen & Adult Magic the Gathering Social Club – 4:00 PM at various FVRL library locations. Open game play with decks provided or bring your own. Free. More info
• Wined Down Wednesdays: Karaoke Night at 14 Acres – 5:00 PM at 14 Acres Vineyard and Winery, Ridgefield. Sing karaoke and enjoy wine by the glass or bottle. 21+. Free. More info
• 100 Women Who Care Clark County Quarterly Meeting – 5:00 PM at The Hammond Kitchen and Craft Bar, Camas. Philanthropic women hear about local nonprofits and vote to select one to receive the evening's donations. Optional social hour at 5 PM; meeting from 6–7 PM. More info
• Weekly Swing Dancing at the Valiant Ballroom – 6:00 PM at The Valiant Ballroom, Vancouver. Intermediate lesson at 6 PM, beginner at 7 PM, social dance 8–9:30 PM. Singles, partners, and groups welcome. $5–$10. More info
• All Ages Bingo – 6:00 PM at Firstenburg Community Center, Vancouver. Friendly competition with fantastic prizes, snacks, and refreshments. $10–$13. More info
• Online Spanish Conversation Classes, Levels I & II – 6:00 PM via Zoom. Practice speaking Spanish with a native speaker in small groups of 4–7 students through Andrea's Spanish School. No homework, no tests. $25 per session. More info
• Gardening with Compost Workshop – 6:00 PM. Clark County Composter Recyclers host a free session on using compost to build healthy garden soil without fertilizers. More info

Thursday, November 5

• Youth Partnership Day Fundraiser – 8:00 AM–1:00 PM at the Clinton and Gloria John Clubhouse, 409 N.E. Anderson St., Vancouver. A fundraiser for Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Washington with the theme "Together We Show Up." Choose from a breakfast program (8–9 AM) or lunch program (noon–1 PM). Free; donations encouraged. More info
• Go with the Flow: Wastewater Treatment Plant Tour – 10:00 AM at the Water Resources Education Center, Vancouver. A free 90-minute walking tour showing what happens to water after it goes down your drain. Ages 8+; closed-toe shoes required. More info
• Marshall House Tours – 10:00 AM at Marshall House, Vancouver. Tour the Queen Anne–style home of General George C. Marshall, featuring stained glass, military memorabilia, and period furnishings. Free. More info
• Advanced Competitive Bridge Bidding – 10:00 AM at Vancouver Bridge Club, 6503 E. Mill Plain Blvd. A six-week class with instructor Michael Walker, a Ruby Life Master. $10–$50. More info
• Craig Stein Yappy Hour – 12:00 PM at Humane Society for Southwest Washington, Vancouver. Waived adoption fees on the first Thursday of each month. Adopters receive a bandana and Welcome Home Kit with food, treats, and toys. More info
• Daughters of the Pioneers of Washington Chapter #19 Meeting – 12:30 PM at Salmon Creek United Methodist Church, Vancouver. Member Pepper Kim discusses Southwest Native American art. Bring your own lunch for optional social time; meeting starts at 1 PM. Free. More info
• Kids & Tweens Build It – 3:30 PM at Vancouver Community Library. STEM fun with LEGO bricks, blocks, boxes, and more for ages 5–12. Free. More info
• Storytellers Scene Workshop – 4:00 PM at Camas Public Library. Kids in grades 3–5 (with an adult) learn the building blocks of a great scene through playful storytelling and TTRPG-inspired adventures. Registration required. Free. More info
• Teen Hangout at Vancouver Community Library – 4:30 PM. Games, crafts, conversation, and snacks for ages 13–19, provided by the Friends of Vancouver Community Library. Free. More info
• Family Bingo at Kalama Harbor Lodge – 7:00 PM at McMenamins Kalama Harbor Lodge. Doors at 6 PM, bingo at 7 PM. Fun prizes throughout, and the final blackout round winner gets an overnight stay at the lodge. Free, all ages. More info

Friday, November 6

• 60+ Senior Community Meal – 12:00 PM at Calvary Chapel Vancouver, 6503 E. Mill Plain Blvd. Free lunch for low-income seniors age 60+, served noon–1 PM. Sponsored by the 5&2 Food Pantry. More info
• Early Bird Holiday Bazaar – 2:00 PM–7:00 PM at Battle Ground Event Center (also Saturday 9 AM–4 PM). Local crafters and artisans offering decor, gifts, honey, candles, quilts, and more. Free admission. More info
• Vega Gymnastics Open Gym – 4:00 PM at VEGA Gymnastics, Camas. 45-minute open gym session for ages 2–6. $12 per athlete. More info
• First Friday Art Walk – 5:00 PM in downtown Vancouver. Galleries and art-centric businesses open their doors for the monthly art walk, with most locations open 5–8 PM. Free. More info
• Family and Friends Friday Climb – 5:00 PM. An hour and 45 minutes of unlimited climbing with multiple difficulty levels for ages 4+. No experience necessary; all equipment provided. $33–$41. More info
• "Thankful for YOU! (and pie)" Multicultural Celebration – 5:00 PM in downtown Camas. Pie tastings, pie raffles, a pie walk dance party, multicultural displays, and more. Free. More info
• Stocking Stuffer Market – 5:00 PM–8:00 PM at The Valiant Ballroom, Vancouver (also Saturday 11 AM–4 PM). Locally made gifts that fit in a stocking, all $35 or less. Free admission. More info
• Metropolitan Performing Arts Presents: Lost – 5:00 PM at Metropolitan Performing Arts, Vancouver. Staged readings featuring works including "Words Words Words," "Sure Thing," "The Items Forgotten," and "Alfred & Lily and Their Marvelous." More info
• Live Music: Forest Ray at 14 Acres Vineyard & Winery – 5:30 PM at 14 Acres, Ridgefield. All ages, no cover, no reservation needed. Wine for the grown-ups, vineyard views for everyone. More info
• Family Fun Night in Salmon Creek – 6:00 PM at Salmon Creek Grange, Vancouver. Games, light snacks, and laughter on the first Friday of every month. Free; children must be accompanied by an adult. More info
• Vega Gymnastics: Parents Night Out – 6:00 PM–9:00 PM at VEGA Gymnastics, Camas. Drop off the kiddos (ages 5–14) for a fun evening while you enjoy a night out. Pre-register by noon on Saturday. $36. More info
• Journey Theater Presents: Newsies – 7:00 PM at Fort Vancouver High School. The rousing musical tale of newsboys rallying together, featuring a Tony Award–winning score by Alan Menken. $20–$22. More info
• The Rocketeer at Kiggins Theatre – 7:00 PM at Kiggins Theatre, Vancouver. The "We Love the 90s" series wraps up with this thrilling 1930s-set Disney classic about a down-on-his-luck pilot who discovers a top-secret jetpack. $10. More info

Saturday, November 7

• Esther Short Park Cleanup – 9:00 AM at Esther Short Park, Vancouver. Join the City of Vancouver's Adopt-A-Park program and the Vancouver Downtown Association for a community litter cleanup and beautification. Training, gloves, tools, water, and snacks provided. Family-friendly; advance registration required. More info
• Marine Park Beach Cleanup – 9:30 AM. Help the Water Resources Education Center remove plastic, styrofoam, and litter from Columbia River beaches. Expect a 2.5-mile walk on uneven sandy terrain. All tools provided; registration required. More info
• Shaffer Stormwater Site Tree Planting – 10:00 AM. Join the City of Vancouver's Urban Forestry Department for a morning of planting new trees. Gloves, tools, guidance, and light refreshments provided. Family-friendly; RSVP required. More info
• ROAD TRIP: Adaptive Birding Hike – 11:00 AM at Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge. Adventures Without Limits and a USFWS biologist lead an inclusive, accessible birding hike open to people of all abilities. All ages; free (suggested $10 donation). More info
• Adopt-A-Park: Ellsworth Springs East Native Planting – 1:00 PM. Help plant over 700 native species — including edible and medicinal plants — in an area volunteers cleared from ivy earlier this year. No experience necessary; training and supplies provided. More info
• Mason Bee Cocoon Cleaning Workshop – 1:00 PM. The Vancouver Bee Project hosts their annual workshop on fall mason bee care, including a presentation on bee biology and hands-on cocoon cleaning to reduce parasites and disease. More info
• Saturday Karaoke Night at Pour Choices Pub – 8:30 PM at 1919 Main St., Vancouver. Let your inner entertainer shine — come solo or bring friends. More info

Sunday, November 8

• Photos with Santa Yeti at Civilized Wolf – 10:00 AM at Civilized Wolf, Vancouver. Skip the traditional Santa photos and bring your pets (or yourself) for a festive holiday photo with Santa Yeti. By scheduled appointment; ask about special times for reactive dogs. Printed cards and ornaments available before month's end. More info

Tuesday, November 10

• ROAD TRIP: "In the Range of Fire & Ice" with MSHI – 6:30 PM. Award-winning Seattle author David B. Williams joins the Mt. St. Helens Institute for a conversation on his newly published book exploring the human and natural history of Washington's Cascade Range. More info

Wednesday, November 11

• ROAD TRIP: Vancouver Audubon Society — Woodland Bottoms – 6:30 AM, meeting at Salmon Creek Park & Ride (leave by 6:45 AM). Leader Randy Hill takes birders out for waterfowl, raptors, cranes, gulls, and songbirds along the Lewis and Columbia Rivers. Mostly driving with short walks. Registration required: email [email protected]. More info
• Washington & National State Parks Fee-Free Day — Veterans Day – 7:00 AM. No Discover Pass needed. Explore Washington's state parks and federal public lands for free in honor of Veterans Day. More info
• 38th Annual Lough Legacy Veterans Parade – 11:00 AM at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, presented by Gesa Credit Union. A beloved community tradition honoring those who have served. More info
• Science on Tap: Archaeology of Ice Age Oregon – 7:00 PM on Main St., Vancouver. Archaeologist Dr. Katelyn McDonough explores how researchers uncover stories from more than 12,000 years ago — when mammoths, giant ground sloths, and camels roamed the land. More info

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