Organizations
DAUGHTERS OF THE PIONEERS of Washington will meet Thu., Sept. 10, 11:30 a.m. potluck lunch, 12:30 p.m. meeting, at the Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main St., Vancouver. There will be a talk by Katy Anderson and a tour of the research facilities. The group regularly meets the second Thursday of the month at the Battle Ground Community Center, 912 E. Main St., Battle Ground. Visitors are welcome. Betty Davenport, (360) 687-3415.
FORT VANCOUVER LIONS CLUB will meet Fri., Sept. 4, noon, at China Cook restaurant, 2200 St Johns Blvd., Vancouver. Speaker will be Nancy Simmons, community partnership coordinator for Larch Corrections Center. Roy Pulliam, (360) 608-3043.
FAIRGROUNDS NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION September meeting will be Thu., Sept. 10, 7 p.m., at the Community of Christ meeting room, 400 NE 179th St., Ridgefield. County officials will cover two important topics. Bridget Schwarz, bridget@bridge-i-t.com.
BATTLE GROUND TOASTMASTERS will meet Tue., Sept. 8, noon-1:15 p.m., at Rocky’s Pizza, 1901 W. Main St., Battle Ground. Topic is “Political Correctness for Democrats and Republicans.” Everyone is welcome. Gerry Dunne, gerry@pacifier.com.
CLARK COUNTY POMONA No. 1 will hold a potluck and business meeting Wed., Sept. 9, 6 p.m. potluck, 7 p.m. meeting, at Washington No. 82, 7701 NE Ward Rd., Vancouver. Information, (360) 247-5744.
MT. VALLEY GRANGE NO. 79 will hold a business meeting and potluck Sat., Sept. 12, 10:30 a.m. business meeting, noon potluck, at 40107 NE 22st Ave., Amboy. Information, (360) 247-5744.
NORTH CLARK HISTORICAL MUSEUM board meeting will be Thu., Sept. 10, 7 p.m. business meeting, at the museum, 21416 NE 399th St., Amboy. Information, georgia513@tds.net.
COLUMBIA MOTHERS OF TWINS CLUB will hold their monthly meeting Thu., Sept. 3, 6:30 p.m. potluck dinner, 7:30 p.m. meeting, at St. John Lutheran Church, 11005 NE Hwy 99, Vancouver. Bring a potluck dish to share and a place setting for yourself. All mothers or guardians of multiple birth children are invited to attend. Information, (360) 892-9850.
AREA BOWLING LEAGUE will hold a meeting Tue., Sept. 1, 6:30 p.m., at Triangle Bowl, 700 Triangle Shopping Center, Longview. Bowling starts Sept. 8, at 6:20 p.m. Looking for teams of four, any combination. Toni Woodruff, (360) 442-3680.
Public Meetings
THE LA CENTER CITY Council will hold a work session Wed., Sept. 2, 5:30 p.m., at La Center City Hall, 214 E. 4th St., La Center. The work session will be to discuss the city’s budget/projected revenues. Jenny Olive, (360) 263-8662.
THE CLARK COUNTY Solid Waste Advisory Commission will meet Thu., Sept. 3, 6-8 p.m., at the Elections Building Conference Room, 1408 Franklin St., Vancouver. The agenda includes updates from Solid Waste Regional Planning and economic development opportunities in Clark County around paint management. Kim Harless, (360) 397-2121, ext. 5957.
THE CLARK COUNTY CLEAN Water Commission will meet Wed., Sept. 2, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at the Public Service Center, sixth floor training room, 1300 Franklin St., Vancouver. The agenda includes a presentation of Clean Water Fee Study and updates from the working groups. Bobbi Trusty, (360) 397-2121, ext. 5268.
BATTLE GROUND CITY COUNCIL meeting will be Tue., Sept. 8, 6 p.m. study session, 7 p.m. regular meeting, at City Hall, 109 SW 1st St., Battle Ground. Kay Kammer, (360) 342-5008.
YACOLT TOWN COUNCIL will meet Tue., Sept. 8, at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Yacolt Town Hall, 202 W. Cushman St., Yacolt. Included in the agenda is a public hearing regarding Fire District 13-EMS North Country’s variance application to add a classroom space to the existing fire district building. For more information, call (360) 686-3922.
Health & Fitness
DANCE CLASSES: Classes start Sept. 14 and meet on Mondays at the Lewisville Gym, classes are 45 minutes and cost $54. Options include Preschool Dance, Beginning Ballet and Tap, Intermediate Ballet and Tap, and Teen and Adult Tap. Irish Dance for ages 6-12 starts Sept. 16 at Captain Strong and meets on Wednesdays from 5-6 p.m., cost is $42. Céilí dancing is a social group dance similar in form to square dance, but similar in style to the popular “Riverdance.” Battle Ground Community Education, (360) 885-6584 or visit bgce.battlegroundps.org where you can register and view class schedules.
STUNT AND CONDITIONING: Ages 10-14 learn basic to elite stunting for cheer. Develop core skills to strengthen and tone. Learn the fundamentals of stunting and jumps to excel in the activity of cheerleading. Program meets on Mondays at the Lewisville Gym from 7-8 p.m., starting Sept. 14, cost is $25. Battle Ground Community Education, (360) 885-6584 or visit bgce.battlegroundps.org where you can register and view class schedules.
GLUTES, CARDIO and More/Zumba Toning: Adult fitness classes are at Tukes Middle School Gym. Glutes class starts Sept. 14 and meets on Mondays from 6:30-7:45 p.m., six sessions, cost is $52. Focuses on strengthening and toning the upper/ lower body and abdominal muscles. This is a complete body workout. Zumba Toning combines targeted body-sculpting exercises and high-energy cardio work with Latin-infused Zumba moves. Class meets on Wednesdays starting Sept. 16 from 6:30-7:30 p.m., cost is $48. Or attend both classes for $85. Battle Ground Community Education, (360) 885-6584 or visit bgce.battlegroundps.org where you can register and view class schedules.
Education
FIRST AID AND CPR TRAINING: The goal of this training is to help students gain the knowledge, skills and confidence necessary to manage a medical emergency until more advanced help is available. This course will cover adult/child/infant CPR, AED and Basic Emergency First Aid, such as choking, control of bleeding, and managing shock. Upon completion of the course, students will receive a certification card that is valid for two years. Class is Sept. 17 from 6-9 p.m. on the Lewisville Campus, cost is $49, ask about group discount rates. Battle Ground Community Education, (360) 885-6584 or visit bgce.battlegroundps.org where you can register and view class schedules.
Entertainment
SECOND FRIDAY OPEN MIC Music Night will be Fri., Sept. 11, 6 p.m. performer sign ups, 7 p.m. music starts, at the Historic Yacolt Community Church, 203 S. Ranck Ave., Yacolt. No admission charge, donations accepted. This Sept. 11 will be the one-year anniversary of the Second Friday Open Mic Music Night. Georgene Neal, (360) 600-7606.
Libraries
FORT VANCOUVER REGIONAL LIBRARY DISTRICT will host Story Times. Most locations host baby, toddler and preschool storytimes with accompanying adult. Call individual libraries for more information.
BATTLE GROUND COMMUNITY LIBRARY, 1207 SE 8th Way, Battle Ground. Kim McNally, (360) 906-5000.
Let’s Talk Grammar Wed., Sept. 2, 10-11:30 a.m. For all levels. Children’s activities provided.
Stitch Wits Wed., Sept. 2, 6-7:30 p.m. and Tue., Sept. 8, 10-11:30 a.m. Bring your project to work on at these weekly informal get-togethers. All kinds of textile crafts are welcome.
English Conversation Group Thu., Sept. 3, 10-11:30 a.m.
Adult Book Discussion Thu., Sept. 3, 7-8 p.m. Mrs. Lincoln’s Dressmaker by Jennifer Chiaverini.
Spanish Conversation Circle Sat., Sept. 5, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Job Lab Tue., Sep. 8, 8:30-10 a.m. Get help using library resources to navigate all stages of the job search process. Basic computer skills required. Participants should have an email address. Please bring a memory stick to the lab.
Citizen Preparation and Civics Class: Everything You Wanted to Know Tue., Sep. 8, 10-11 a.m. BY APPOINTMENT. Contact the community librarian for more information.
Teen Book Chat Tue., Sept. 8, 5-6 p.m. Okay for Now by Gary Schmidt.
Write On Tue., Sept. 8, 6:30 p.m. Improve your writing skills and learn tips. Share your struggles with other writers. Writers of all genres welcome.
LA CENTER COMMUNITY LIBRARY, 1411 NE Lockwood Creek Rd., La Center, Justin Keeler, (360) 906-4760
Adult Book Discussion Wed., Sept. 2, 9-10 a.m. Astoria by Peter Stark.
Friends of the Library meeting Wed., Sept. 2, 7 p.m.
RIDGEFIELD COMMUNITY LIBRARY, 210 N. Main Ave., Ridgefield. Sean McGill, (360) 906-4770.
Stitchery Group Wed., Sept. 2, 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Any stitchery-type hobby is welcome, even mending. Join others for all or part of this free, informal drop-in get-together.
Gaming Group Wed., Sept. 2, 4-6 p.m. Play RPGs and socialize with a great group. Ages 9-19.
Mahjong at the Library Thu., Sept. 3, 1-3 p.m. Enjoy socializing and playing the fascinating game of mahjong.
Spanish Conversation Circle Thu., Sept. 3, 3:30 p.m.
Library Legos Sat., Sept. 5, 10 a.m. Join others for a Lego challenge. Ages 5-11.
Wild, Wild West Sat., Sept. 5, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Amble on down to the library for First Saturday, pardner. You will be making masks.
Cookbook Discussion Group Tue., Sept. 8, 6-7:30 p.m. Pick up a cookbook that fits the theme of the month. Prepare a recipe and bring it to share at the meeting as you discuss various cookbooks. Call the library for this month’s theme.
WOODLAND COMMUNITY LIBRARY, 770 Park St., Woodland, Justin Keeler, (360) 906-4830.
YACOLT LIBRARY EXPRESS (no storytimes), located at the old City Hall, 105 E. Yacolt Rd., Yacolt.
