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.
Repair Pop-up at Founder’s Mercantile: 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 24, Founder’s Mercantile and Coffee, 317 E. Main St., Battle Ground. Bring broken household items, jewelry, bikes or clothing to be repaired by experienced volunteer fixers for free. For more information or preregistration, visit columbiasprings.org/repair.
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 may cheer on participants from the Recreational Park, where local vendors will sell 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.
Flower growing and arranging workshop: 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 28, 78th Street Heritage Farm, 1919 NE 78th St., Vancouver. Learn how to grow and arrange cut flowers from WSU Extension master gardener Michelle Palmateer. To register, visit shorturl.at/BuK0I.
Leather dog collar workshop: 4-6 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 29, Battle Ground Community Library, 1207 SE Eighth Way, Battle Ground. Bring your dog’s neck measurement to craft a stamped leather dog collar using leatherworking tools. Register online at shorturl.at/gkudm.
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.
“The Spitfire Grill” by Love Street Playhouse: Sept. 6-29, Love Street Playhouse, 126 Loves Ave., Woodland. Watch Love Street Playhouse’s upcoming musical, “The Spitfire Grill,” a story of redemption and hope based on the 1996 film by Lee David Zlotoff. Purchase tickets online at lovestreetplayhouse.com.
Senior Resource Fair: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 7, Firstenberg Community Center, 700 NE 136 Ave., Vancouver. Learn about Clark County resources for seniors over 50 at a free resource fair, featuring raffles and refreshments. The first 50 guests will receive a free tote bag. For more information, visit shorturl.at/tgFav.
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 poet laureate writing workshop: 2-3:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 7, La Center Community Library, 1411 NE Lockwood Creek Road, La Center. Poet laureate Susan Dingle will present a generative and interactive writing workshop for those ages 12 and up. All forms of writing are welcome, including poetry. The workshop will occur outdoors, weather permitting, and participants are encouraged to bring a chair.
Happy Hoppers Square Dance Lessons: 7:30-8:30 p.m., Monday, Sept. 9 and 16. 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 Jim Roberts at 360-573-0446.
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, 109 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.
“Hooked on Nature” Columbia Springs fundraiser: 5-9 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 14, ilani Casino Resort, 1 Cowlitz Way, Ridgefield. Raise funds for Columbia Springs education center and support salmon at a ticketed dinner featuring dinner, auctions and community stories. To purchase tickets, visit shorturl.at/Yc9BB.
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.
Be Red Cross Ready presentation: 2-2:45 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 21, Ridgefield Community Library, 210 N. Main Ave., Ridgefield. Learn preparedness steps, what to do in an emergency and how to rebuild afterwards in a presentation in partnership with Red Cross Cascades Region.
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.
Battle Ground Senior Citizens pinochle: 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m., every Tuesday and Thursday, Battle Ground Senior Center, 116 NE Third Ave., Battle Ground. Play cards with fellow Battle Ground senior citizens. Contact Sharon Wodtke, swodtke@comcast.net, for more information.
