Columbia Mothers of Twins Club: 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 5, St. John Lutheran Church, 11005 NE Highway 99, Vancouver. The Columbia Mothers of Twins Club meets monthly to provide support and fellowship for mothers with twin children. This meeting will begin with a potluck meal, and participants are asked to bring a dish to share. For more information, email columbiamot@gmail.com.
“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.
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.
BG Community Center senior monthly luncheon: 10:30 a.m., Monday, Sept. 9, Battle Ground Community Center, 912 NE Main St., Battle Ground. The program, hosted by Battle Ground Senior Citizens, will begin at 11:30 a.m. with a luncheon at noon. Contact Sharon Wodtke, swodtke@comcast.net, for more information.
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.
LADY Mad Hatter’s meeting: 11:30 a.m., Friday, Sept. 13, Prairie Tavern, 14925 NE Caples Road, Brush Prairie. 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.
Ridgefield Lions Oktoberfest: 12-10 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 14, Abrams Park, 400 Abrams Park Road, Ridgefield. Participate in fun, food and activities during the Ridgefield Lion’s Oktoberfest celebration. Family-friendly activities will be available for children. Order tickets online at shorturl.at/lvYLr.
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. 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.
Best Weight health management class: 7 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 17, Whipple Creek Seventh-day Adventist Church, 302 NW 179 St., Ridgefield. Reach health and weight loss goals in an upcoming 10-week course hosted by Whipple Creek Seventh-day Adventist Church. The program costs $5 per person and includes all materials. To register online at whipplecreekadventist.org/health, or call 360-574-2540.
East African safari travel group presentation: 6 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 17, Community Travel, 12 S. Parkway Ave., Battle Ground. Learn about East African safaris during a presentation hosted by Community Travel. The travel group will tour East Africa from Aug. 7-20, 2025. The safari adventure will begin in Nairobi, Kenya, and tour various national parks in the region. For more information, call Sherrie Wilson at 360-667-0104, or visit community-travel.com.
Senior Lunch and Learn: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 18, Battle Ground Senior Center, 116 NE Third Ave., Battle Ground. Learn about living with dementia and how to live a purposeful life in an educational class hosted by Battle Ground Senior Citizens. A free lunch is provided. Sign up by contacting Sharon Wodtke, 360-953-3278 or swodtke@comcast.net.
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.
Friends of the Poor benefit walk: 7:30 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 21, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 1603 N. Parkway Ave., Battle Ground. Walk to raise funds for Sacred Heart Conference of the St. Vincent DePaul Society’s efforts to aid locals in need with housing, utility assistance, food and more. Free in-person registration and check-in are available at 7:30 a.m., and the walk begins at 9 a.m. To pre-register online, visit sacredheartbg.org/fopwalk2024
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.
