Try: WWII encampments, Nashville in the Northwest, roast suckling pig

Portraits of Courage

The National Park Service and Living History Group Northwest are hosting the eighth annual World War II encampment from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, 1001 E. Fifth St. Guests can stroll through the encampment and talk with history volunteers portraying members of U.S. Army units from World War II, including medics, cavalrymen, infantrymen and the Women’s Army Corps. The costumed volunteers bring their own uniforms, weapons, tents and equipment, including period-specific military jeeps and trucks. For more information, call 360-816-6230 or visit nps.gov/fova/index.htm.

Southern sounds

Nashville in the Northwest begins at 7 p.m. Sunday in the gazebo tent at Camas Meadows Golf Club, 4105 NW Camas Meadows Drive, Camas. This songwriters’ festival and concert series showcases the best country and Americana artists from Nashville, Tennessee and the Pacific Northwest. Each performance is auditorium style, with three or four songwriters sharing songs and stories and sharing harmonies. Purchase tickets at justinklump.com/nashvilleinthenorthwest.

Go all out

The Northwood Public House and Brewery’s pork roast is Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Whole pigs are roasted with Italian sausage and seasoned pork loins. Kids can enjoy balloon art, face painting and a painting contest. Hear live music with Dan Dingman, “King” Louis Pain and Renato Carante, later joined by Edwin Coleman and Sean Holmes (collectively, “The Four Kings”) at the brewery, 1401 SE Rasmussen Blvd., Battle Ground. A pork sandwich is $14.95, a pork plate with rolls is $23.50 and a pork platter is $49. Hand pies with ice cream are $10.95. For more information, visit northwoodpublichouse.com.

Tastes and melodies

English Estate Winery, 17806 SE First St., Vancouver, is offering Good Times and Wine every Friday through Aug. 30 from 6 to 8 p.m. Guests can bring picnic dinners and purchase wine, cider and soft drinks from the winery. Michael Riopelle will perform Friday. Guests can also purchase charcuterie platters for $20; order online at englishestatewinery.com. The winery will also host Songwriters in the Round from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, featuring singers and songwriters performing original songs. Guests are encouraged to bring picnic dinners. For more information, visit www.englishestatewinery.com.