Woodland Civic Power Hour: 6:30-7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 11, Woodland High School, 1500 Dike Access Road, Woodland. Learn how to become involved in local government during a free event hosted by Woodland High School’s advanced placement American government class. The interactive event will feature commentary by Woodland officials, including Mayor Todd Dinehart, followed by a Q&A session. For more information, contact Shari Conditt at conditts@woodlandschools.org or 360-841-2800.
Santa’s Posse Toy and Food Drive: 4-7 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 11, Clark County Event Center, 17402 NE Delfel Road, Ridgefield. Drive up and drop off new toys and nonperishable foods for Santa’s Posse, which will deliver Christmas gift packages to Clark County families in need. The first 24 vehicles to donate will receive two tickets to the 2025 Clark County Fair. For more information, visit santasposse.org.
Friends of Woodland Community Library Mini Book Sale: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 12, and Saturday, Dec. 14, Woodland Community Library, 411 Lakeshore Dr., Woodland. Browse DVDs, CDs and puzzles during a sale by Friends of Woodland Community Library. Proceeds will benefit Woodland Community Library programs.
Eco-Friendly Gift-Wrapping Workshop: 1-2:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 12, Battle Ground Community Library, 1207 SE Eighth Way, Battle Ground. Learn about eco-friendly gift-wrapping methods during a workshop, hosted by Battle Ground Community Library. Some eco-friendly materials will be available for demonstration purposes. For more information, visit shorturl.at/HOi9m.
LADY Mad Hatter’s Meeting: 11:30 a.m., Friday, Dec. 13, Pita House, 715 W. Main St., Suite 117, 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.
“Calm Amidst Crisis, The Life of Hubert Scripps ‘Beale’ Dixon” Book Signing: 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 14, Founder’s Coffee & Mercantile, 317 E. Main St., Battle Ground. Learn about the life of Battle Ground native Hubert Dixon during a book signing, hosted at Founders Coffee & Mercantile. Dixon survived many challenges, including the Great Depression. He also worked in the dairy industry and managed the Battle Ground Dairymen Cooperative Association.
Plas Newydd Farm Arts Initiative Open House: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 14, Plas Newydd, 33415 NW Lancaster Road, Ridgefield. Enjoy refreshments and crafts during Plas Newydd Farm Arts Initiative’s annual open house. The farm offers an exhibit space and gathering place for local artists. RSVP for free online at shorturl.at/908VB.
Peppermints & Ponies: 1:30, 2:30 p.m. sessions, Saturday, Dec. 14, Silver Buckle Youth Equestrian Center, 11611 NE 152 Ave., Brush Prairie. Celebrate Christmas at Silver Buck Youth Equestrian Center’s annual Peppermints and Ponies event. Pictures with Santa, holiday costumed horses, refreshments and crafts will be available during the event. Purchase tickets online at shorturl.at/wolEe.
Heritage Holiday at Fort Vancouver: 10 a.m.- 3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 14, Hudson Bay Company’s Fort Vancouver, 1503 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver. Learn Fort Vancouver’s history during a free holiday event featuring cultural demonstrations. Family activities, including crafts, will be available. For more information, visit shorturl.at/6HzmC.
Santa’s Posse Gift Deliveries: 8 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 14, Clark County Event Center, Exhibition Hall C, 17402 NE Delfel Road, Ridgefield. Help non-profit gift charity Santa’s Posse deliver gift packages across Clark County. This year, an estimated 359 drivers will be needed for deliveries. Volunteer signup is available at shorturl.at/4CDsL. For more information, email volunteers@santasposse.org.
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.
Winter Craft, Gingerbread House Workshop: 4-6 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 18, Woodland Community Library, 411 Lakeshore Dr., Woodland. Build a gingerbread house at an event hosted by Woodland Community Library. All materials will be provided, while supplies last. For more information, visit shorturl.at/yCRDA.
An Afternoon With Celtic Muse: 4-5:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 19, Battle Ground Community Library, 1207 SE Eighth Way, Battle Ground. Enjoy a free performance by harpist duo Celtic Muse. Light refreshments will be provided. For more information, visit shorturl.at/KqMFP.
Winter Craft, Christmas Centerpiece Workshop: 5-6:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 19, Wheel House Community Center, 1000 E. Fourth St., La Center. Join the Friends of La Center Community Library for the annual centerpiece workshop. Families may work together to create a special centerpiece for their holiday table. All materials will be provided, while supplies last. Participants are asked to bring their pruning shears, gloves and greenery. For more information, visit shorturl.at/1xm5N.
Vancouver North Stake Drive-thru Nativity: 6-8 p.m., Friday through Sunday, Dec. 20-22, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 11101 NE 119 St., Vancouver. Experience a narrated reenactment of the Christmas nativity from the comfort of your vehicle, hosted by Vancouver North Stake.
Winter Craft, Gingerbread House Workshop: 10 a.m.- 5:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 20, Old Yacolt Town Hall, 105 E. Yacolt Road, Yacolt. Build a gingerbread house at an event hosted by Yacolt Library Express. All materials will be provided, while supplies last. For more information, visit shorturl.at/QsvmY.
Introduction to Fruit Tree Growing: 10 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Dec. 21, CASEE Center Building B, Room 205, 11104 NE 149th St., Brush Prairie. Learn about growing fruit trees from One Green World tree specialists Ella Brinkman and Gretel Bohn. 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.
Vancouver Gun Show: 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 21, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 22, Clark County Event Center, 17402 NE Delfel Road, Ridgefield. This is a two-day show featuring modern, collectible, military and antique firearms as well as firearm accessories, ammunition and knives. General admission is $12, and parking is $6.
Grand Chanukah Celebration: 4 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 25, Vancouver Waterfront, Waterfront Way and Tyne Place, Vancouver. Celebrate Hannukah during a free event hosted by Chabad Jewish Center. Festivities will include a menorah lighting, fire dancing, donuts and music. For more information, visit jewishvancouverwa.com.
Noon Year’s Eve Party: 11 a.m.-noon, Tuesday, Dec. 31, La Center Community Library, 1411 NE Lockwood Creek Road, La Center. Join community members in a family-friendly part with a countdown to noon for New Year’s Eve, hosted by La Center Community Library. Crafts, music, dancing and more will be available. For more information, visit shorturl.at/MI5tA.
North Clark Historical Museum 22nd Anniversary: 6:30 p.m., Friday, Jan. 3, North Clark Historical Museum, 21416 NE 399 St., Amboy. Join the community in celebrating the North Clark Historical Museum’s 22nd anniversary with live music and refreshments. Open mic music signup is available for musicians from 6:30-7 p.m. Admission is free, but donations to the museum are welcome. For more information, visit northclarkhistoricalmuseum.com.
La Center Resolution Run: 9-11 a.m., Saturday, Jan 4, La Center High School, 725 NE Highland Road, La Center. Join in the second annual Resolution Run, which will raise funds for the La Center High School volleyball program. The course will involve 5-kilometer and 10-kilometer options along scenic trails. After the race, participate in a pancake and sausage breakfast with a $10 donation. Register online at shorturl.at/tkG09.
Grow with Google, Digital Skills: 10:30-11:30 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 11, Woodland Community Library, 411 Lakeshore Dr., Woodland. Learn how to use Google tools to boost your productivity. Topics will include budgeting, organizing and creating agendas. For more information, visit shorturl.at/WOqnn.
The Great American Train Show: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 11-12, Clark County Event Center, 17402 NE Delfel Road, Ridgefield. Shop model trains, observe operational displays, partake in free workshops and more during the Great American Train Show. General admission is $12, and parking is $6.
Puzzle Day Exchange: 4-6 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 30, Ridgefield Community Library, 210 N. Main Ave., Ridgefield. Celebrate International Puzzle Day with a puzzle exchange and refreshments. Tables with a variety of puzzles will be available for assembly on site. For more information, visit shorturl.at/EFYpU.
Open Door Stitchery Circle: 1-4 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 8, North Clark County Historical Museum, 21416 NE 399 St., Amboy. Bring crafting projects, such as quilting or knitting, to a community stitchery gathering for inspiration and fellowship. For more information, email museumnch88@gmail.com.
Black History Month Fashion Show: 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 8, Clark County Fairgrounds, 17402 NE Delfel Road, Ridgefield. Celebrate Black History Month with a fashion show, featuring designs by Black creators and educational displays about African American fashion contributions since the 1860s. Purchase tickets online at shorturl.at/xR935.
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 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 Senior Virtual Fitness Classes: 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 Virtual 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.
La Center School District Board of Directors: 7 p.m., the fourth Tuesday of the month, La Center High School Library, 725 NE Highland Ave., La Center, lacenterschools.org/school-board-minutes-and-agendas.
Clark County Community Action Advisory Board meeting: 9 a.m. every first Wednesday of odd-numbered months at the Center for Community Health, room C210B, 1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver. The Community Action Advisory Board advocates on behalf of low-income residents at the state and federal levels. For more information, visit clark.wa.gov/community-services/caab-community-action-advisory-board.
