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 sizes 5 or 6 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.
Sun Spot Viewing at 78th Street Heritage Farm: 9-11 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 17, 78th Street Heritage Farm, 1919 NE 78th St., Vancouver. Safely view the sun through a telescope and learn about sunspots during a program hosted by Rose City Astronomers and WSU Extension Clark County Master Gardeners. The program is geared toward first through fifth graders. The event will take place fully outside. Register online at shorturl.at/dveQE.
BG Healing Arts 35th anniversary celebration: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 17, Battle Ground Healing Arts, 408 E. Main St., Unit 108, Battle Ground. Celebrate the apothecary’s 35th anniversary with free samples and community education from resident clinicians. A free yoga class will be offered at 9 a.m. For more information, visit healingartsapothecary.org.
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.
La Center Farmer’s Market Cruise-In: 4-7 p.m., Friday, Aug. 23, La Center Church, 111 E. Fifth St., La Center. Bring a classic or specialty car for a cruise-in at the farmer’s market. Trophies will be presented for Best of Show and People’s Choice vehicles. Registration is not required, and there is no fee to participate.
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.
Cloverlane Girlmore Girls Festival: 5-10:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 24, Cloverlane, 16391 NE 182 Ave., Brush Prairie. Celebrate the end of summer with a Gilmore Girls-themed festival featuring carnival games, pop-up shops, a costume contest and more. Order tickets online at shorturl.at/I6bqI.
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.
Ridgefield Multicultural Festival: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 7, Ridgefield Overlook Park, 113-131 S. Main Ave., Ridgefield. Celebrate the diversity of Ridgefield with a free, all-ages festival and fashion show. The festival will include performances by Melao de Cuba, Nii Ardey Allotey & Ekome and the Vancouver Ballet Folklorico. For more information, visit shorturl.at/P7BDG.
Clark County Food System Council’s tomato tasting: 5:30-7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 11, Heathen Brewing Feral Public House, 1109 Washington St., Vancouver. Sample varieties of freshly grown, local tomatoes at the Clark County Food System Council’s “Eat, Drink & Be Local” event. Local farmers will speak about their produce during the tasting. A $5 donation is suggested to attend.
Battle Ground Community Center Blood Drive: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 12, Battle Ground Community Center, 912 E. Main St., Battle Ground. Donate blood through Bloodworks Northwest. Appointments are recommended, but walk-in donors are welcome. Participants must be 16 years of age or older to donate. To book an appointment, visit bloodworksnw.org.
Art Festival in the City: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 14, Battle Ground City Hall, 09 SW First Ave., Battle Ground. Celebrate local artists during a show and sale hosted by the Battle Ground Art Alliance. The free show will feature photography, pottery, painting, woodworking and more. Artist booth registration will close Aug. 15. For more information, visit shorturl.at/C7DDV.
Realms Unknown Fantasy Festival: Friday-Sunday, Sept. 20-22, Lewis River Golf Course, 3209 Lewis River Road, Woodland. Participate in an interactive fantasy-themed and family-friendly event featuring story-based activities, vendors and live music. Onsite camping is available during the festival. To purchase tickets, visit therealmsunknown.com.
Furry Friends Phantom of the Opurra fundraiser: 4:30-9 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 21, Royal Oaks Country Club, 8917 NE Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver. Support Furry Friends’ cat rescue efforts at its annual dinner and auction. There will be an in-person auction, games, raffles and a costume contest. An online auction will also be available. Order tickets online at fundraiser.bid/Opurra.
American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life: 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 21, Esther Short Park, 605 Esther St., Vancouver. Run or walk in a relay to raise funds for cancer research, advocacy and education. Live musical performances and activities will be available throughout the event at the park. To learn more, or sign up for the relay, visit shorturl.at/cZaec.
Ten Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease: 2-3 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 24, Battle Ground Community Library, 1207 SE Eighth Way, Battle Ground. Learn the difference between age-related memory loss and Alzheimers and how to receive a diagnosis from the Alzheimer’s Association of Oregon and Southwest Washington. This is a hybrid program that will also be available online at shorturl.at/rkw3G.
Grist Mill Cornbread Day: 1-4 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 28, Cedar Creek Grist Mill, 43907 NE Grist Mill Road, Woodland. Sample free bites of cornbread, made from jam, hot peppers, bacon and more during Cedar Creek Histmill’s Cornbread Day. For more information, visit shorturl.at/hixXl.
Dozer Day: 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 5, Clark County Event Center Fairgrounds, 17402 NE Delfel Road, Ridgefield. Learn about heavy construction machinery at Dozer Day, presented by The Nutter Foundation. Family-friendly activities, including a tire crawl and kids dig, will be available throughout the day. To purchase tickets, visit vancouver.dozerday.org.
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.
