Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 4th of October.
Good morning, Vancouver.
Nurses and health professionals at Kaiser Permanente in Oregon and Southwest Washington announced Friday that they will strike on Oct.
14 for up to five days if a tentative contract is not reached—negotiations stalled after the contract expired on Sept. 30.
Farms across Clark County are opening their pumpkin patch season with hayrides, corn mazes and bundled ticket packages available through October.
Pomeroy Farm greets visitors with Pumpkin People on weekends — Vancouver Pumpkin Patch and other sites offer covered hayrides and petting zoos.
Cars & Coffee 2025
9-11 a.m. — Walmart Supercenter — Free entry — Show off your ride and enjoy quality time with friends and family at this weekly car gathering.
Fall Medicare Meeting
9:30 a.m. — Firstenburg Community Center — Free entry — Discover essential updates and information on maximizing your Medicare benefits.
Vancouver Audubon Society's 50th Anniversary Celebration
6:30-8:15 p.m. — Evergreen Public Schools Administrative Service Center — Free entry — Celebrate 50 years of birdwatching accomplishments with speakers, refreshments, and a social gathering.
Writing Group Meeting
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Final Draft Taphouse — Free entry — Gather with fellow writers for socializing and focused writing sprints.
Vancouver Clinic Medicare Workshop
10 AM – 12 PM — Vancouver Clinic | Evergreen Place — Free entry — Get essential insights into Medicare options and eligibility at this informative workshop.
FAR-West Conference 2025
10:30 p.m. — Hilton Vancouver Washington — $25 for evening concert — Experience artist showcases, workshops, and community at this vibrant folk music conference.
Second Saturday Volunteering at E. Jane Weber Arboretum
4-5 p.m. — E. Jane Weber Arboretum — Free entry — Help spruce up the local arboretum and enjoy refreshments while giving back to nature.
Battletech Day
10 AM – 5 PM — Mindtaker Miniatures — $5 entry — Engage in epic mech battles during the monthly Battletech Day event.
Soy Candle Making Workshop
4:30-6:00 p.m. — Artful Adventures — $65.00 — Experience a sensory journey by crafting your own soy candle.
October Social and Dinner
6-8 p.m. — Gustav's German Restaurant — Pay individually — Enjoy an evening of delicious German cuisine and great company.
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