Hula Dance for All class: 10-10:45 a.m., Wednesday, July 31, La Center Community Library, 1411 NE Lockwood Creek Road, La Center. Celebrate Hawaiian culture through song, language and hula at this event for all ages. Learn basic hula steps from Lisa Fujii Chang. For more information about the class, visit hulaaloha.org.
La Center Blood Drive: 12:15-5:45 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 1, La Center City Hall, 210 E. Fourth St., La Center. Donate through the American Red Cross at a blood drive during a critical shortage. To register, visit shorturl.at/1BSNM.
Vancouver Art and Music Festival: Friday-Sunday, Aug. 2-4, Esther Short Park, 605 Esther St., Vancouver. This free event will feature local music, interactive art experiences and art vendors. For more information, visit vancouverartsand
musicfestival.com.
Clark County Fair: Friday-Sunday, Aug. 2-11, Clark County Fairgrounds, 17402 NE Delfel Road, Ridgefield. Enjoy carnival rides, live music, dinosaurs and more at the annual Clark County Fair. A variety of contests for children and adults will be available throughout the fair. For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit clarkcofair.com.
Ridgefield Paddle for Life boat race: 8 a.m-5 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 3, Ridgefield Waterfront, Mill St., Ridgefield. Watch dragon boat teams race down Lake River as part of the annual Ridgefield Day of Festivals. Spectators are invited to watch the race from the riverbank. Participant registration is closed. For more information, visit shorturl.at/WY8uG.
Ridgefield National Night Out: 6 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 6, Abrams Park, 400 Abrams Park Road, Ridgefield. Meet Ridgefield Police Department officers during National Night Out, an event to promote police-community partnerships. Live music, vendors and a free hotdog dinner will be available to participants. For more information, visit shorturl.at/AKaDv.
LADY Mad Hatter’s meeting: 11:30 a.m., Friday, Aug. 9, Golden Palace, 403 W Main St., Battle Ground. Monthly meeting for the Battle Ground Senior Citizens LADY Mad Hatters. Participants are responsible for their own meal cost. Contact Sharon Wodtke, swodtke@comcast.net, for more information.
BGHS Class of 1969 Potluck Picnic: 12-4 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 10, Lewisville Park Juniper Section, 26411 NE Lewisville Highway, Battle Ground. Join the class of 1969 for a potluck lunch at the park. Soda, water, coffee, utensils and dishwares will be provided. For more information, call Sue Scott at 503-550-1794, Virginia Mulder, 360-509-1955, or Cathy Bloss, 763-607-6526.
Herb-infused vinegars workshop: 1-2 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 10, Battle Ground Community Library, 1207 SE Eighth Way, Battle Ground. Learn how to grow fresh herbs for preservation in vinegar. Free samples will be provided for smelling and tasting. For more information, visit shorturl.at/FnM02.
BG Community Center senior monthly luncheon: 10:30 a.m., Monday, Aug. 12, 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.
Humane Society Yappy Hour Trivia Night: 7-9 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 14, Heathen Brewing Feral Public House, 1109 Washington St., Vancouver. Support the Humane Society of Southwest Washington during a free animal trivia night by Untapped Trivia. Donations to the Humane Society will be accepted at the event. For more information, visit shorturl.at/omkIc.
Estate-Planning Seminar: 5-7 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 15, Humane Society of Southwest Washington Education Center, 1100 NE 192 Ave., Vancouver. Learn about the estate-planning process or how to amend a current estate plan at a seminar hosted by the Humane Society of Southwest Washington. To RSVP, contact Darby Knox at dknox@southwesthumane.org or 360- 213-2617.
BG Senior Citizens Veteran Lunch Club: 11:30 a.m., Friday, Aug. 16, The Prairie Tavern, 14925 NE Caples Road, Brush Prairie. Meet fellow veterans at the monthly lunch club hosted by Battle Ground Senior Citizens. Participants are responsible for their own meal cost. Contact Sharon Wodtke, swodtke@comcast.net, for more information.
Jordan Nylander Piano Baby Benefit Concert: 6 p.m., Friday, Aug. 16, St. Luke’s-San Lucas Episcopal Church, 426 E Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver. Attend a free piano concert by Jordan Nylander, music director at St. Luke’s-San Lucas Episcopal. Guests may attend for free, but donations or donations of size five or six diapers for the Babies in Need Diaper Bank are welcome. For more information, call 360-696-0181, or email SL2.MusicDir@gmail.com.
Pacific Northwest BBQ Competition: 11 a.m-11 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 17, Prairie Tavern, 14925 NE Caples Road, Brush Prairie. Traveling teams will cook their best barbecue to participate in the competition hosted by Outlaw BBQ Association. Proceeds from the event will benefit disaster relief organization Operation BBQ Relief. Registration is available for teams, judges and sponsors up until Saturday, Aug. 17, at shorturl.at/uflMU.
Ridgefield Farm to Table Dinner: 6 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 17, Overlook Park, 113-131 S. Main Ave., Ridgefield. Support local businesses by sampling delicacies from farms, breweries and wineries during a dinner hosted by the City of Ridgefield. The dinner will occur, rain or shine, and is for attendees 21 and older. To purchase tickets, visit ridgefieldwa.us/385/Farm-to-Table.
Randy Bister Memorial Hike and Outdoor Safety Presentation: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 17, Cold Water Lake and Hummucks Trail, 21000 Spirit Lake Highway, Toutle. Enjoy outdoor activities while learning adventure safety from the Volcano Rescue Team and North Country Emergency Medical Services. To register for this free event, call or text 360-909-7558.
Mushroom Foraging for Beginners class: 6-8 p.m., Monday, Aug. 19, Woodland Community Library, 770 Park St., Woodland. Learn about edible mushrooms and the essential skills and tools to identify them during this workshop hosted by naturalist Rebecca Lexa. For more information on topics covered in the class, visit rebeccalexa.com.
La Center Library Jazz Picnic On the Lawn: 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 21, La Center Community Library, 1411 NE Lockwood Creek Road, La Center. Bring the family, a blanket and a picnic dinner for a free evening of music by the Vancouver Community Jazz Band. For more information, visit shorturl.at/MkYbS.
Senior Lunch and Learn: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 21, Battle Ground Senior Center, 116 NE Third Ave., Battle Ground. Learn about brain health and how to keep your mind sharp at an event hosted by Battle Ground Senior Citizens. A free lunch is provided. RSVP to attend by contacting Sharon Wodtke, 360-953-3278.
BGHS Class of 1964 60th Reunion: 2-6 p.m., Friday, Aug. 23, Cedars Public House, 15001 NE 181 St., Brush Prairie. Meet classmates from 1964 during a 60-year reunion featuring appetizers and punch. Menus for dining and beverages will be available, but participants will need to cover their own costs. People should RSVP by Aug. 9. To RSVP, call or text Ray Kiive, 360-606-7411, or Barry Baker, 360-921-3298, or email bghsclassof1964@gmail.com.
Yacolt Mutt Strut: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 24, Yacolt Recreational Park, 26612 E. Hoag St., Yacolt. Parade with canine companions to raise funds to the Humane Society of Southwest Washington during the annual Mutt Strut. Participants may walk or run the route. Onlookers are welcome to cheer on participants from the Recreational Park, where local vendors will be selling beverages and craft goods. For more information, visit shorturl.at/fnQni.
Clark County Genealogical Society Fall Seminar: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 3, Clark County Genealogical Society and Library, 3025 NE 52nd St., Vancouver. Learn about genealogy and the county’s history in the Clark County Genealogical Society’s fall seminar. Registration is $55 for members and $70 for nonmembers and will include lunch. Register online at ccgs-wa.org, by calling 360-750-5688 or visiting the library.
