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, Nov. 8, 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.
Country Gospel Praise event: 5 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 9, Center Point Banquet Room, 11117 NE 189th St., Battle Ground. Enjoy an evening of Christian fellowship, music and refreshments. Musician Rickey Jackson will perform during the event.
Annual Community Celebration Honoring Veterans: 1 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 9, Mt. Valley Grange, 40107 NE 221 Ave., Amboy. Honor local veterans during the 38th annual community celebration, hosted by North Clark Historical Museum and Mt. Valley Grange #79. Festivities will begin with a dessert social at 1 p.m., followed by a program featuring speakers John Nanny and Larry Goble. Danae Castle and the Amboy Middle School Band will perform patriotic music during the event. Tickets are $4 per adult and $2 for children 12 years of age or under. For more information, call 360-247-5800, or email museumnch88@gmail.com.
West African benefit concert: 2 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 10, Bethel Lutheran Church, 12919 NE 159 St., Brush Prairie. Participate in a free concert with Christian fellowship and live cultural music, performed by West African musician Lasana Kanneh. A cookie reception will follow the performance. Donations during the event will benefit Kanneh’s ministry work. CDs will be available for purchase for $10. For more information, call Bethel Lutheran Church at 360-892-4231.
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.
Native mason bee workshop: 10 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Nov. 16, CASEE Center Building B, Room 205, 11104 NE 149th St., Brush Prairie. Learn about native mason bees and their environmental benefits. Participants will prepare bee cocoons, which will be released at the NatureScaping gardens next spring. Class registration is free for NatureScaping of Southwest Washington members and $15 for nonmembers. To register, email info@naturescaping.org, or call 360-737-1160.
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.
Dream for Life Thanksgiving Dinner: 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 23, Grace Community Church, 1311 Lewis River Road, Woodland. Community members are invited to a free Thanksgiving dinner, hosted by Dream for Life in collaboration with multiple local and national sponsors. Free haircuts, food, community resources and entertainment for children will be available.
La Center Little League Parents Night Out: 7-10 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 23, Podunk Pizza Company, 630 E. Birch Ave., La Center. Join the La Center community in raising funds for La Center Little League improvements, including playfield updates such as new equipment and additional park lighting. A live auction for fishing equipment, vacation rentals and more will be available during the event. For more information email littleleaguelacenter@gmail.com.
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.
Ridgefield Public Schools Foundation Turkey Trot: 9 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 28, Union Ridge Elementary School, 330 N. Fifth Ave., Ridgefield. Raise funds for Ridgefield Public Schools Foundation to support school district families. A Drumstick Dash for children aged 5 and under will begin at 8:45 a.m. The 5-kilometer walk/run will begin at 9 a.m. Race packet pickup will be available from 4-6 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 27, at Union Ridge Elementary School’s gym. Participants must register by 5 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 10, to ensure they receive an event shirt. Register online at ridgefieldpsf.org/turkey-trot.
Mercy Incorporated Gala: 6-8 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 5, Battle Ground Community Center, 912 E. Main St., Battle Ground. Participate in an evening of fellowship and updates about the impacts of Mercy Incorporated in 2024. Mercy Incorporated is a Christian outreach program that provides water, food, education and health care to impoverished communities globally. To attend, RSVP online at shorturl.at/oAmla.
Battle Ground Holiday Tree Lighting & Celebration: 5:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 6, Battle Ground Community Center, 912 E. Main St., Battle Ground. Join community members in the annual holiday tree lighting at the community center. Festivities will begin outdoors with a musical performance by the Battle Ground High School choir. Refreshments, coloring sheets and more will be available within the community center. For more information, visit cityofbg.org/Annual-Events.
La Center Santa Stride: 1:30 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 8, 210 E. Fourth St., La Center. Dress festively for a Santa-themed 5-kilometer run/walk benefiting La Center United. The first 200 participants to register will receive a commemorative long-sleeve T-shirt and participation medal. Registration is $40 for adults and $20 for children. To register, visit tinyurl.com/yuvcbhhp.
La Center Tree Lighting Ceremony: 4:30 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 8, La Center City Hall, 210 E. Fourth St., La Center. Watch the annual City of La Center tree lighting herald the arrival of the Christmas season. Christmas carolers will perform during the tree lighting ceremony. For more information, visit lacenterchristmasfestival.com.
Pre-Kwanzaa Celebration and Karamu: 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 14, Clark County Fairgrounds, 17402 NE Delfel Road, Ridgefield. Celebrate Kwanzaa with a day of African music, dance, art and food hosted by Please Don’t Die Black Men. General admission is free. Attendees of the Kwanzaa Karamu communal feast must purchase a meal ticket. Purchase tickets online at shorturl.at/g7xP7.
