Things To Do In Vancouver

Seven Seas' Discover Scuba class prepares curious scuba dabblers to meet the deep in a safe, kraken-free environment. Class begins with a DVD viewing at the dive shop, as well as an introduction to Seven Seas' expert diving staff. Then, undersea novices are whisked away to the facility's nearby pool for practice using underwater breathing devices and other scuba equipment. By the end of class, eager greenhorns' interests are piqued and prepared to begin their pursuit of open water certification, also available through Seven Seas. A $25 credit toward certification assists future divers in accomplishing their dreams of viewing an authentic tableau of dogfishes playing poker. Grab a Groupon and view the website's calendar to see which session best fits your schedule, then call to reserve your spot.

• For $45, you get eight skate lessons for one month in the Grom Training program (a $95 value). • For $10, you get an all-day skate session, usable on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. (up to a $20 value). • For $8, you get an all-day skate session, usable Sunday–Friday (up to a $15 value).

The whoosh of baseballs against protective screens and leather mitts drifts through Extra Innings’ 11,000-square-foot facility even when rain is pouring down and baseball season seems far away. Athletes training for all levels of play can shut themselves in under the black meshing of eight multiuse batting and pitching tunnels, where they crush ball after ball to sharpen the minute movements of their swing. The tunnels, one of which is equipped with ProBatter ATEC7600 simulator, are all equipped with L screens and ping machines and are ideal for practicing sliders. A staff of current and former professional, college, and high-school athletes offers step-by-step instruction and on baseball- and softball-specific strength conditioning. In private lessons and group clinics, Extra Innings puts students of all ages on the path toward big-league skills such as hitting the curve and spitting sunflower seeds into the shape of a beautiful sunset.

Garage sales are full of hidden treasures, all waiting to be found by the right person. So even though you'll have to do some digging around at NW's LARGEST Garage Sale and Vintage Sale, you can rest assured that you'll eventually unearth something special. Twice per year, this true-to-its-name community garage sale unpacks thousands of wares inside the EXPO Center, and it rarely?if ever?disappoints. Hundreds of individual sellers set up shop with antique collectibles, jewelry, clothing, electronics, tools, and pretty much everything else under the sun, and it's the shoppers' job to figure out just how much they're willing to lug home. The best part for the sellers? They get to keep 100% of their sales, meaning they don't have to give a single cent to that dusty old accountant hanging out in the box marked "Office Supplies."

Following a curriculum designed by Dr. Lin Day, a British child-development expert, the classes at Baby Sensory help to forge the bond between parents and their infants by engaging all the baby’s developing senses. Sessions begin with a song accompanied with sign language before diving into one of 40 unique lesson plans, which incorporate everything from exercise and stretches to music, puppet shows, and tactile games with scarves and feathers. Parents and children then split off into an exploratory play area—suited for both noncrawlers and babies strapped into tiny roller skates—to engage in play together and meet other families in a comfortable and safe environment. Lessons conclude with more structured sensory activities based on the latest research and developmental theories.

In 2011, Aarun?Carter won the National Oldtime Fiddlers Contest in Weiser, Idaho, and in 2012, her band, the Concrete Cowboys, was recognized as Oregon's best country band. At Red Barn Studios, she shares her gift for music with students by teaching violin, fiddle, guitar, and voice lessons. Students also can opt for online classes held over Skype, during which Carter chats live feedback.