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.” Clark County Auditor Greg Kimsey is a guest speaker, 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 and 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.
Fall Frenzy Barrel Race: 11 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 3, Clark County Event Center, 17402 NE Delfel Road, Ridgefield. Spectate or participate in a fall-themed barrel race, hosted by Barrel Racers National 4D. Registration is open until 8 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 29. To register, visit BRN4D.com. For more information, call Jessica Banning at 503-656-8181, or email jessica@brn4d.com.
Happy Hoppers Square Dance Lessons: 7:30-8:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 4, and Monday, Nov. 11. 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.
Libby & Flipster audiobook and ebook 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 ebooks 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 Justice 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.
Ridgefield Community Café: 4:30-6 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 7, 3 Peaks, 24415 NE 10th Ave., 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.
DIY cat castle workshop: 3-5 p.m., Friday, Nov. 8, Battle Ground Community Library, 1207 SE Eighth Way, Battle Ground. Teens and adults are invited to participate in a free DIY workshop to craft castles for felines. Supplies will be provided, but participants are welcome to bring additional materials. For more information, visit shorturl.at/TBT75.
“Disney’s Finding Nemo Jr.” by Journey Theater: 6 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 7; 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 8; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 9; 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 15; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 16, Manor Church, 17913 NE 72 Ave., Battle Ground. Watch a family-friendly underwater-themed performance of “Finding Nemo Jr.” by Journey Theater students. Tickets will be available for purchase at the door, and discounted tickets are available for purchase online at shorturl.at/CmxUm.
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.
Ridgefield Community Café: 8:30-10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, Lava Java, 2 S. 56th Place, Suite 102, 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.
Winter craft, quilling ornament workshop: 2-5 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 16, La Center Community Library, 1411 NE Lockwood Creek Road, La Center. Learn the art of paper quilling by making Christmas ornaments. Free craft supplies will be provided. For more information, visit shorturl.at/xuMg1.
Ridgefield School District town hall: 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, View Ridge Middle School Commons, 3215 S. Hillhurst Road, Ridgefield. Join Ridgefield School District Superintendent Dr. Jenny Rodriquez and the Ridgefield School Board of Directors in a discussion about the school district. Public comment on the schools, programs and capital facilities projects are welcomed.
Winter craft, wreath-making workshop: 2-5 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 26, Woodland Community Library, 411 Lakeshore Drive, Woodland. Celebrate winter by joining the Woodland Community Library for a wreath workshop. Free greenery, wire and frames will be provided. Participants may bring clippers and additional embellishments for their wreaths. For more information, visit shorturl.at/m0JoE.
