Community Calendar
Gifford Pinchot National Forest presentation: 6:30-8:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 16, Clark College, Hanna Hall Room, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver. Learn about the old growth forests of Gifford Pinchot from environmental activist Rand Schenck, based on his recent book “Forest Under Siege: The Story of Old Growth after Gifford Pinchot.” To register, email suksdorfia@wnps.org.
Senior Lunch and Learn: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 16, Battle Ground Senior Center, 116 NE Third Ave., Battle Ground. Learn about fall and injury prevention, hosted by Battle Ground Senior Citizens. Sign up by contacting Sharon Wodtke, 360-953-3278.
Silver Buckle Halloween Carnival: 3-5 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 19, Silver Buckle Ranch, 11611 NE 152 Ave., Brush Prairie. Join Silver Buckle Youth Equestrian Center in celebrating Halloween with carnival games, trunk-or-treating, cookie decorating and more. A costume contest will begin at 4:30 p.m. Purchase tickets online at shorturl.at/r06Ge.
“And It Has Pockets! The Battle for Women's Clothing Equality” seminar: 2-3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 19, Battle Ground Community Library, 1207 SE Eighth Way, Battle Ground. Learn the history of women’s equality in fashion from costume designer Diane Johnston in a seminar hosted by Humanities Washington. Attend in person, or register for online attendance at shorturl.at/Bas9N.
Bats, Our Backyard Buddies: 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 19, CASEE Center, Building B, Room 205, 11104 NE 149 St., Brush Prairie. Learn about bats and their beneficial effects on the environment, just in time for Halloween. NatureScaping classes are free for members and $15 per class for nonmembers. Register by emailing info@naturescaping.org, or call 360-737-1160.
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Chamber Ensemble: 3 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 20, First Presbyterian Church, 4300 Main St., Vancouver. The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra will begin its 2024-25 season with a performance featuring compositions by Wolfgang Mozart and Emil Kreuz. The orchestra will include a string quartet, clarinet and horn. Purchase tickets online at vancouversymphony.org.
Sons and Daughters of Italy dinner: 4-7 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 20, American Legion Post 176, 14011 NE 20th Ave., Vancouver. Participate in a spaghetti and meatball dinner fundraiser hosted by Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America. Garlic bread and spumoni ice cream will also be available. Tickets are $15 per adult, $10 for children ages 6-12 and free for those 5 and under. Proceeds from the dinner will benefit local and national charities. To purchase tickets, call 360-903-0227.
Prairie High School College and Career Fair: 5-7 p.m., Monday, Oct. 21, Prairie High School Commons, 11311 NE 119th St., Vancouver. Learn about local apprenticeship programs, trade schools, military branches and colleges at the upcoming career fair. There will also be a financial aid workshop from 5:30-6:30 p.m. All students and families, regardless of what school or district they attend, are welcome.
Meaningful Movies Ridgefield: 6-7 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 23, Old Liberty Theater, 115 N. Main Ave., Ridgefield. Learn about voter suppression, election sabotage and the threat to democracy while watching “Suppressed and Sabotaged: The Fight to Vote.” Guest speakers and an audience discussion will follow the 30-minute documentary. For more information, email meaningfulmoviesridgefieldwa@gmail.com.
The Historic Trust “Hey Neighbor” community conversation: 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 23, Fort Vancouver Artillery Barracks, 600 E. Hatheway Road, Vancouver. Participate in the free annual “Hey Neighbor” community conversation, hosted by The Historic Trust. Attendees will learn about “Civic Love” as established by psychologist Arthur Aron and how it fosters community connections. Participants will ask each other a series of questions that will aid in establishing common ground with their neighbors. Register online at shorturl.at/Jtqpm.
Battle Ground High School Band & Choir concert: 7-9 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 23, Battle Ground High School cafeteria, 300 W. Main St., Battle Ground. Listen to a musical performance by the Battle Ground High School symphonic and jazz bands and the wind ensemble. The high school choir will also perform. Donations to the High School Band Boosters during the event are welcome.
Hockinson Hornet reunion: 1-4 p.m., Friday, Oct. 25, Prairie Tavern, 14925 NE Caples Road, Brush Prairie. Hockinson Middle School alumni who attended from the 1950s to the 1970s are invited to a reunion at Prairie Tavern. For more information, call Viki Abrams at 360-907-4672.
Northwest Corvette Association Trunk-or-Treat: 6 p.m., Friday, Oct. 25, 330 N. Fifth Ave., Ridgefield. Join in a free trunk-or-treat celebration of Halloween, hosted by the Northwest Corvette Association. Those distributing candy are asked to arrive early for setup and ride decoration. For more information, visit shorturl.at/GjstI.
Pickleball for Prevention fundraiser: 9 a.m.- 4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 26, Chief Umtuch Middle School, 700 NW Ninth St., Battle Ground. The Battle Ground Prevention Alliance is hosting a fundraiser to support youth wellness and drug prevention programs in the region at this Hawaiian-theme event featuring pickleball clinics for all skill levels, games, prizes, refreshments for purchase, a silent auction and kids activity tables. Cost is $20 per participant and free for non-players. Go to https://preventtogetherbg.org/pickleballforprevention, or contact PreventTogetherBG@gmail.com, for more information or to register.
Cedar Creek Grist Mill apple cider pressing: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 26, Cedar Creek Grist Mill, 43907 NE Grist Mill Road, Woodland. Watch the historic water-powered Cedar Creek Grist Mill press 10,000 pounds of apples into cider while listening to bluegrass music. Kids are welcome to try pressing cider with hand-cranked presses. For more information, visit shorturl.at/lkx8V.
Woodland Make a Difference Day: 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 26, Woodland Public Works Office, 236 B Davidson Ave., Woodland. Join the City of Woodland for a cleanup day. Teams of adults and teens will perform service projects throughout the community, as designated by the City of Woodland. To volunteer, contact Kathy Morrison at 360-225-7999. Service project suggestions for disabled or elderly citizens are also accepted.
Woodland household hazardous waste collection: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 26, Safeway, 1725 Pacific Ave., Woodland. Cowlitz and Wahkiakum County residents are invited to bring household hazardous waste for collection at the Safeway parking lot. The total volume of items cannot exceed 25 gallons or 200 pounds without prior approval. For more information, call Waste Control at 360-425-4302.
La Center Teen Halloween Party: 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 29, La Center Community Library, 1411 NE Lockwood Creek Road, La Center. Teens ages 13 to 18 are invited to the library’s free Halloween party, featuring scary movies, spooky crafts, free pizza and drinks. For more information, visit shorturl.at/qR6py.
Ridgefield Community Cafe: 9:30-11:30 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 30, 5645 S. 11th St., Suite A101, Ridgefield. Join Ridgefield School District Superintendent Dr. Jenny Rodriquez and the Ridgefield School Board of Directors in a community discussion about the school district. Public commentary on the schools, programs and capital facilities projects are welcomed.
Battle Ground Halloween Fright Night: 4-6 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 31, Battle Ground Community Center, 912 E. Main St., Battle Ground. Celebrate Halloween with a family-friendly evening of games, prizes and more hosted by Battle Ground Parks and Recreation. Trunk-or-treat will be held in the eastern parking lot. Volunteers interested in distributing candy or running games may call Parks and Recreation at 360-342-5380.
Dia de los Muertos presentation: 4-6 p.m., Friday, Nov. 1, Ridgefield Community Library, 210 N. Main Ave., Ridgefield. Learn the history and traditions of Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), also known as All Souls Day, from Rebeca Jaramillo. Participants of all ages are welcome to the presentation.
Make a Difference Month tree planting: 9 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Nov. 2, 4300 S. Settler Drive, Ridgefield. Join the City of Ridgefield and Watershed Alliance of Southwest Washington in a tree planting in honor of Make a Difference Month. Volunteers should wear long pants and waterproof shoes and bring snacks and water. Register online at thewatershedalliance.org/events.
Holiday used book sale: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 2., Wheel Club Community Center, 1000 E. Fourth St., La Center. The Friends of the La Center Library are sponsoring a holiday book sale that will feature fiction, nonfiction and children’s books and DVDs. The prices for most books are $1 for hardback and large paperback books and DVDs and $.50 for small paperback books. The proceeds will benefit library programs for all ages. For more information, call Patty Somdalen, 360-798-7502.
Garage & Vintage Mega Sale: 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 2, Clark County Event Center, 17402 NE Delfel Road, Ridgefield. Browse over 600 indoor booths at the Pacific Northwest’s largest garage and vintage sale. Admission is $8 per adult, and parking costs $6. Earlybird admission at 7 a.m. is available for $20. For more information, visit nwgsales.com.
Red Cross Preparedness, hands-only CPR: 10-10:30 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 2, La Center Community Library, 1411 NE Lockwood Creek Road, La Center. Participate in an introductory course to CPR with demonstrations and practice hosted in partnership with Red Cross Cascades Region. For more information, visit shorturl.at/sa5o4.
Downtown Ridgefield Wine Walk: 3-7 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 2, Overlook Park, 113-131 S. Main Ave., Ridgefield. Stroll through Ridgefield while sipping wines from local vineyards during the annual Fall Wine Walk. Tickets are available online at shorturl.at/fqSZI.
Libby & Flipster audiobook and e-book class: 10-11 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 5, La Center Community Library, 1411 NE Lockwood Creek Road, La Center. Learn how to access free audiobooks and e-books through the Libby and Flipster applications with a Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries card. Library staff will be available to assist with using the apps.
Northwest Justice Project presentation: 6-7 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 6, Battle Ground Community Library, 1207 SE Eighth Way, Battle Ground. Learn about the Northwest PJustice Project, the state’s largest publicly funded legal aid program. The organization provides legal aid and representation for low-income individuals. For more information, visit nwjustice.org.
Bloodworks Northwest Blood Drive: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 7, Battle Ground Community Center, 912 E. Main St., Battle Ground. Walk-in donors are invited to participate in a blood drive, hosted by Bloodworks Northwest. Participants must be 16 years or older to donate. Appointments are available online at bloodworksnw.org.
Daughters of Pioneers meeting: 1 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 7, Salmon Creek United Methodist Church, St. Paul Room, 12217 NE Highway 99, Vancouver. Learn about the traditions of the native Wampanoag people during the monthly Daughters of Pioneers meeting. Participants are invited to bring a lunch for social time at 12:30 p.m. The Daughters of Pioneers meet on the first Thursday of the month. For more information, call Pepper Kim at 360-901-0176.
36th Annual Lough Legacy Veterans Day Parade: 11 a.m., Monday, Nov. 11, Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, 1001 E. Fifth St., Vancouver. Honor and celebrate the sacrifices made by U.S. veterans during the annual parade. Parade registration is available online until Nov. 1 at shorturl.at/kfhpo. For more information, visit thehistorictrust.org/lough-legacy-veterans-parade.
ONGOING
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.
Battle Ground Senior Citizens coffee social: 9-10 a.m., every fourth Monday of the month, Battle Ground Senior Center, 116 NE Third Ave., Battle Ground. Enjoy a morning with fellow senior citizens. Contact Sharon Wodtke, swodtke@comcast.net, for more information.
Thursday Walkers: 9:30 a.m., every second and fourth Thursday of the month, Kiwanis Park, 422 SW Second Ave., Battle Ground. Join fellow seniors for a walk around the park, organized by Battle Ground Senior Citizens. Contact Sharon Wodtke, swodtke@comcast.net, for more information.
Woodland Planters Days Celebration meetings: 6 p.m., the 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.
Vancouver Chrysanthemum Society monthly meeting: 2:40 p.m., the third Monday of each month, 78th Street Heritage Farm, 1919 NE 78th St., Vancouver. Learn how to propagate, cultivate and care for chrysanthemums. For more information, visit chrysanthemumsvancouver.com.
Battle Ground Lions Club: 7 p.m. every second and fourth Thursday of the month at Old Town Burger and Breakfast, 813 W. Main St., Battle Ground. Join the Battle Ground Lions Club for fun and volunteer opportunities.
Ridgefield Lions Club: Breakfast meeting — 6:45 a.m. to 8 a.m. the second Tuesday of each month at Rosauers Supermarket Coffee Shop, 101 S. 47th Ave., Ridgefield. Business meeting — 6:30 to 8 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of each month at the Ridgefield Administrative and Civic Center, 510 Pioneer St., Ridgefield. Go to ridgefieldlions.org for more information.
Battle Ground Rotary Club meeting: 5:30 p.m. every Wednesday at 715 E. Main St. in Battle Ground.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) Battle Ground: 10:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every Thursday at the mobile home park at 300 SW Seventh Ave. in Battle Ground. The meeting starts with a private weigh-in. For more information or directions, call Linda at 360-977-8689.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) Woodland: 8:30-10:45 a.m., every Tuesday, Woodland Community Center, 782 Park St., Woodland. The meeting starts with a private weigh-in, followed by a meeting. For more information, call Vera Porter at 503-806 0795.
Columbia River Square Dancers: Lessons 6-8 p.m. on Sundays, dances at 7 p.m. for plus level and 8-9:45 p.m. for mainstream level on the first and third Friday of each month. Lessons and dances take place at 17901 NE 72nd Ave., Battle Ground. Cost is $7 per dancer. For more information, contact Dale Smith at 360-606-8849.
Silver & Fit virtual fitness classes for seniors: 10 a.m. every weekday. Join Silver & Fit for free fitness classes for seniors. Monday is low-impact cardio, Tuesday is easy-going yoga, Wednesday is body-weight exercises, Thursday is balance and flexibility, and Friday is a mix of favorite exercises of the week. To find classes, visit facebook.com/silverandfit. For more information, call 877-427-4788, or email silverandfitonfacebook@ashn.com.
Virtual Professional Connections weekly meeting: 11:45 a.m. every Monday. Meet like-minded professionals and network with others in similar career fields. To join, go to zoom.com, click on join a meeting, enter meeting ID 8092456202, and enter password 311397, if applicable. For more information, call 503-348-5330.
Kinship caregiving support group: 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m., the first and third Wednesday of each month on Zoom. The group offers family caregivers a safe place to connect with others, discuss the challenges of caregiving and learn about community resources. To register, call ADRC Information and Assistance at 360-694-8144, or email ClarkADRC@dshs.wa.gov.
Kinship caregiving support group: 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m., the second Wednesday of each month on Zoom and 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m., the fourth Wednesday of each month in-person at Bridgeview Resource Center, 505 Omaha Way, Vancouver. Meet with other caregivers, who are relatives caring for one or more relative children. Registration for the in-person group is not required. To register, call ADRC Information and Assistance at 360-694-8144, or email ClarkADRC@dshs.wa.gov.
VanRidge Garden Club: 10-11:30 a.m., every third Monday of the month, Footprints Church, 801 NE 194 St., Ridgefield. Learn about gardening during the monthly VanRidge Garden Club meeting, featuring a social hour with potluck lunch. For more information, visit vanridgegardenclub.weebly.com or call Marion Swendsen at 360-686-8347.
Manic Monday Mama group: 9:30 a.m., every Monday, North County Wellness Collective, 40600 NE 221 Ave. Suite 101, Amboy. Join other local mothers for a weekly meeting featuring a sharing circle, gentle stretching and activities for children. A $10 donation per family is suggested. For more information, email northcountywellnesscollective@gmail.com.
MEETINGS
Battle Ground City Council: 7 p.m., the first and third Mondays of the month, except for observed holidays, when they take place the next day, Battle Ground City Hall, 109 SW First St., 6 p.m. study sessions before regular meetings, cityofbg.org/96/City-Council.
La Center City Council: 6:30 p.m., the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month, council chambers, La Center City Hall, 210 E. Fourth St., ci.lacenter.wa.us/.
Ridgefield City Council: 6:30 p.m., second and fourth Thursdays of the month, first and third in November and December, Columbia Assembly Room, Ridgefield Administrative and Civic Center, 510 Pioneer St., Ridgefield, ridgefieldwa.us/163/City-Council.
Woodland City Council: 7 p.m., first and third Mondays of the month, council chambers, 200 E. Scott Ave., Woodland, https://www.ci.woodland.wa.us/citycouncil.
Battle Ground Public Schools Board of Directors: 6 p.m., second and fourth Mondays of the month, most months, Lewisville Campus, Room C-26, 406 NW Fifth Ave., Battle Ground. Work sessions are added as deemed necessary at the second meeting of the month, battlegroundps.org/board-meetings/.
Ridgefield School District Board of Directors: 5 p.m., second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, Columbia Assembly Room, Ridgefield Administrative and Civic Center, 510 Pioneer St., or at other times and places as determined by the board, ridgefieldsd.org/page/board-of-directors
Woodland School District Board of Directors: 6:30 p.m., second and fourth Thursday of the month, the third Thursday in November and December, Woodland High School, room 1204, 1500 Dike Access Road, Woodland, woodlandschools.org/page/77.
