Columbia Mothers of Twins Club: 7:30 p.m., Thursday, March 7, St. John Lutheran Church, 11005 NE Highway 99, Vancouver. Receive support from a group for mothers of multiples in Clark County. For more information, call 360-573-3318, or email columbiamot@gmail.com.
Clark College Jazz Band winter concert: 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 6, Clark College Campus Gaiser Student Center, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver. Dr. Doug Harris will conduct the Clark College Jazz Band as it performs music by Louis Bellson, Stan Kenton and others. Admission is free. For more information, visit clark.edu/campus-life/arts-events/music/music-concerts/.
“The Fantasticks” by Clark College Theater: 7:30 p.m., Thursday-Saturday, March 7-9, Clark College Frost Arts Center, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver. Purchase tickets to attend the Clark College Theater’s romantic comedy musical. Learn more, or purchase tickets online, at clarkbookstore.com/site_theatre.asp.
Opening reception for “Our Universe” exhibit: 2:15-5 p.m., Saturday, March 9, Battle Ground Community Library, 1207 SE Eighth Way, Battle Ground. Battle Ground Art Alliance presents an afternoon of art, refreshments and a silent auction for its newest art exhibit.
Environmentally friendly family fun: 3-4:30 p.m., Saturday, March 9, Cascade Park Community Library, 600 NE 136th Ave., Vancouver. Green Neighbors and Green Schools programs invite children to learn about invertebrates like red worms, spiders and centipedes in a decomposer bingo game and participate in recycling relay stations.
Washington State Toy Show: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, March 9, Clark County Event Center, 17402 NE Delfel Road, Ridgefield. The show will feature vintage and modern toys, comic books and collectibles from local vendors. Early admission at 9 a.m. is $10, and general admission begins at 10 a.m. for $5. Parking is $6 per vehicle.
Winter Woolies Open Horse Show Buckle Series: 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, March 9-Sunday, March 10, Clark County Event Center, 17402 NE Delfel Road, Ridgefield. This is a two-day show featuring equestrian competitions for children and adults hosted by the Clark County Executive Horse Council. For more information, visit ccehc.org/events.
Vancouver Gun Show: 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday, March 9, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday, March 10, Clark County Event Center, 17402 NE Delfel Road, Ridgefield. This is a two-day show featuring modern, collectible, military and antique firearms as well as firearm accessories, ammunition and knives. General admission is $12, and parking is $6.
Hosting Mason Bees in your Backyard Workshop: 10:30 a.m.-noon, Saturday, March 9, Camas Public Library, 625 NE Fourth Ave., Camas. Learn how to attract and raise super-pollinator mason bees from Washington State University Extension Clark County master gardener Anne Bulger. Attendance is free. Learn more at camaspl.org/mason.
Loss and the Quest workshop: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Sunday, March 10, Meadow Glade Seventh-day Adventist Church, 11001 NE 189th St., Battle Ground. Learn about spiritual grief from presenters Robert Neimeyer and Carolyn Ng. Online registration is required, at eventbrite.com/e/loss-and-the-quest-for-meaning-the-spiritual-arc-of-tragic-loss-tickets-790455302087.
BG Community Center senior monthly luncheon: 10:30 a.m., Monday, March 11, Battle Ground Community Center, 912 NE Main St., Battle Ground. The program will begin at 11:30 a.m., with a luncheon at noon. Contact Sharon Wodtke, swodtke@comcast.net, for more information.
Happy Hoppers Square Dance Lessons: 7:30-8:30 p.m., Monday, March 11. Washington Grange, 7701 NE Ward Road, Vancouver. Suggested donation is $5 per person at the door. For more information, visit Happy-Hoppers.com, or call Randy Amundson, 360-573-1488.
WSU Vancouver College Planning Day: 10 a.m.-12:40 p.m., Thursday, March 14, Dengerink Administration Building, 14204 NE Salmon Creek Ave., Vancouver. Participate in a one-stop opportunity for high school juniors and seniors to learn about Washington state’s higher education programs. For more information and to sign up, students should contact their high school counselor or the WSU Vancouver Admissions Office, van.admissions@wsu.edu, or call 360-546-9779.
Clark College Concert Band winter concert: 7:30 p.m., Friday, March 15, Skyview High School Auditorium, 1300 NW 139th St., Vancouver. Dr. Doug Harris will conduct the Clark College Concert Band as it performs music by David Maslanka, Hiroaki Kataoka and others. Admission is free. For more information, visit clark.edu/campus-life/arts-events/music/music-concerts/.
Senior income tax assistance: 9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Saturday, March 16, Battle Ground Senior Center, 116 NE Third Ave., Battle Ground. Registration is required. Sign up by emailing battlegroundseniorcitizens
@gmail.com or calling Sharon Wodtke at 360-953-3278.
Clark County Farm Forestry Association tree sale: 8 a.m.-11 a.m., Saturday, March 16, Albertson’s parking lot, 2108 W. Main St., Battle Ground. The sale will include evergreens and deciduous trees. Other plants for sale will include red flowering currant, Douglas spirea and salal. For more information, call Gene Jones, (360) 263-3168, or Bob Brink, (360) 686-3524.
Recycling 101 & Organics 101: 10:30 a.m.-noon, Saturday, March 16, Cascade Park Community Library, 600 NE 136th Ave., Vancouver. Public health partners at the city of Vancouver and Waste Connections will explain recycling in blue curbside carts and what happens to the items after they’re picked up. Participants will also learn about the curbside organics program available in the cities of Vancouver and Ridgefield.
Northwest Native Plants and Insects class: 10 a.m.-noon, Saturday, March 16, CASEE Center building B, room 205, 11104 NE 149th St., Brush Prairie. Join speaker Amy Campion for an exploration of some of the best natives to plant in gardens and learn about the insects they support. Registration is required, with a $15 fee for non-members. To register, email info@naturescaping.org, or call 360-737-1160.
BGHA Benefits of Intermittent Fasting class: 6 p.m., Saturday, March 16, Battle Ground Healing Arts, 408 E. Main St., Battle Ground. Learn how intermittent fasting can affect weight management, blood sugar, digestive health and increase energy levels. Register by emailing alisa@loowitandlupinewellness.com
North Clark Historical Museum quilt show: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, March 23, noon-4 p.m., Sunday, March 24, 21416 NE 399th St., Amboy. The show will feature sewing/quilting activities and quilts made by the Crazy Old Gals quilting group.
Battle Ground Baptist Easter egg hunt: 10 a.m.-noon, Saturday, March 30, 1110 NW Sixth Ave., Battle Ground. Free event with games, prizes, egg hunt, face painting and hot dogs. The event will be moved inside, in case of rain.
Elim Lutheran Easter egg hunt: Noon, Saturday, March 30, 15815 NE 182nd Ave, Brush Prairie. Join the community Easter egg hunt on the front lawn of the church.
Quiltfest Northwest: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., April 4-6, Clark County Event Center, 17402 Delfel Road, Ridgefield. The “Northwest Adventure”-themed show will feature over 300 quilts created by the members of the Clark County Quilters Guild, along with special exhibits and events, challenge quilts, a vendor mall and more. Admission is $10 a day and $6 for parking. For more information, visit quiltfestnw.org.
Woodland Planters Days Celebration meetings: 6 p.m., third Tuesday of each month, Veterans of Foreign Wars, 434 Davidson Ave., Woodland. Meetings discuss the planning of the annual Planters Days community celebration. For more information, visit planters-days.com.
Battle Ground Toastmasters: The Battle Ground Toastmasters work to improve communication skills and have fun doing it. Join the group in person or via Zoom from noon to 1:15 p.m. on Tuesdays at Legions Realty, 717 W. Main St., Suite 126, Battle Ground, or online at tinyurl.com/3ejt6rae.
HOPE Dementia support group meetings: 10 a.m.-noon every Thursday in the hall at St. Philip Catholic Church, 430 Bozarth Ave., Woodland. For more information, contact Sharon Redd by emailing sharedd75@gmail.com.
