January Activities and Events are Here!
We're a little late in posting our January 2019 events due to celebrating the holidays. Great Life Mentoring just hosted our mentors and kids at Big Al's, for the biggest party of the year. We enjoyed bowling, arcade games, pizza, presents, photos and matching t-shirts (see photo), but finally, we're back again to share more fun local activities with you now. Here's our recommendations for mentors and kids having fun around town.
Great Life Mentoring is hosting our 13th Annual Mentor Movie Morning! This year's event is on January 19th from 9:45am-12pm. RSVP to cindyf@crmhs.org by January 17th to secure your FREE tickets.
Come and enjoy movie morning (with the friend you mentor) at Battle Ground Cinemas! There will be free popcorn, soda and we’ll be watching “A Dog’s Way Home”. Sponsored by Clark County Department of Community Services and Battle Ground Cinemas.
Other January Activities:
Open Saturdays at the Pearson Field
January 12th, 19th, 26th
Open every Saturday from 10am-5pm, the Pearson Field Education Center is the ideal location for youth of all ages to experience STEM education through aviation. We feature a flight simulator, vertical wind table, glider building, tinker-maker space, historic airplanes and collections on display, and various educational programs. 201A East Reserve Street, Vancouver, 98661.
Second Saturday at the Water Resources Education Center:
Mammals of the Columbia - January 12th from 1-3pm
Learn about mammals that live right in our backyard! Discover more about beavers, pika, river otters and other critters that call the Columbia River Watershed home. Enjoy fun, interactive activities related to mammals. Located on SE Columbia Way.
Clark County Food Bank Volunteering
January 22nd from 5:30-7:30pm
Volunteers can help sort and repackage food at our repack events. No prior scheduling is required to volunteer and wear closed-toed shoes as well as comfortable clothing. Volunteers must fill out a volunteer registration found at: www.clarkcountyfoodbank.org/volunteer and bring it to any regularly scheduled evening repack.
Fox Hills Pony Club “Jump for Joy” Horse Show
January 26th & 27th from 8am-3pm
Show up anytime between 8-3 to watch this fun horse show for free! It’s at the Dr. Jack Giesy Equestrian Area at the Clark County Fairgrounds.
Here are links to find even more activities:
The Vancouver Family Magazine website has a detailed calendar of family and kid friendly events taking place in our community. https://vancouverfamilymagazine.com
You can also find fun activity ideas in the Portland area at: http://www.pdxparent.com and http://redtri.com/portland-kids
You will find arts and crafts, book discussion groups and much more at our local libraries. Look on the calendar of events at the library nearest you. Vancouver – http://www.fvrl.org Portland – https://multcolib.org/events
Be sure to plan ahead and join Great Life Mentoring at Night Market Vancouver on February 1, 2019. We'll be hosting a booth there with games and prizes. 5-10pm at Terminal 1/Warehouse 23 (100 Columbia Street in Vancouver.
Night Market Vancouver is a family-friendly, monthly marketplace that celebrates local businesses, highlights the regional talent, and brings the people of our community together. Featuring 80+ vendors, live music, entertainment, drinks, food and more! Free to attend and open to all ages.