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.
Friends of Woodland Community Library Book Sale: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 31, Friday, Nov. 1, Saturday, Nov. 2, Woodland Community Library, 411 Lakeshore Drive, Woodland. The book sale features fiction priced at $1 for mass market books and $2 for trade and hard covers. Book sales help to support library activities, events and projects. For information, call 360-225-2294.
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.
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.
North Clark Historical Museum Trick or Treat: 4-6 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 31, North Clark County Historical Museum, 21416 NE 399th St., Amboy. Museum volunteers will be handing out treats to all who stop by. Contact 360-247-5800 for more information.
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.
North Clark Historical Museum First Friday open mic: Musician sign-ups 6-7 p.m., Performances 7-10 p.m., Friday, Nov. 1, North Clark County Historical Museum, 21416 NE 399th St., Amboy. Enjoy an evening of music performances, hosted by Wayne Hoffman. Contact 360-247-5800 or museumnch88@gmail.com for more information.
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. Early bird 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. 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.
Clark County Prayer Breakfast: 7-9 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 7, Vancouver Hilton, 301 W. Sixth St., Vancouver. Join Clark County residents in thanking local community leaders and service members during the 23rd annual Clark County Prayer Breakfast. This year’s keynote speaker is Col. Jeffrey Williams, a U.S. Army veteran and astronaut. Purchase tickets online at clarkcountyprayerbreakfast.com.
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.
Northbank Beer Week Kickoff: 5-8 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 7, 3Peaks Public House & Taproom, 24415 NE 10th Ave, Ridgefield. Sample a variety of local beers and ciders from Northbank Beer Week breweries. More than 25 beverages will be on tap. Live music and cornhole will be available for attendees. For a full list of breweries participating in the event, visit northbankbeer.com/breweries.
“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 72nd 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.
LADY Mad Hatter’s meeting: 11:30 a.m., Friday, May 10, Old Town Burger, 813 W. Main St., Battle Ground. 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.
Columbia Mothers of Twins Club auction fundraiser: 6:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 8, St. John Lutheran Church, 11005 NE Highway 99, Vancouver. Raise funds for Columbia Mothers of Twins Club during its annual fundraiser. The club provides support to mothers of twins with monthly meetings. To learn more about Columbia Mothers of Twins Club, visit facebook.com/MothersofTwinsClarkCountyWA.
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.
BG Community Center senior monthly luncheon: 10:30 a.m., Monday, Nov. 11, Battle Ground Community Center, 912 NE Main St., Battle Ground. The program will begin at 11:30 a.m., with a luncheon at noon. Contact Sharon Wodtke, swodtke@comcast.net, for more information.
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.
Senior Lunch and Learn: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 20, Battle Ground Senior Center, 116 NE Third Ave., Battle Ground. Learn about frequent scams that target seniors, hosted by Battle Ground Senior Citizens. Limited seating is available. RVSP by contacting Sharon Wodtke, 360-953-3278.