BG Senior Citizens Mahjong: 1-3 p.m., Friday, Jan. 10, Battle Ground Senior Center, 116 NE Third Ave., Battle Ground. Learn how to play the tile-based game mahjong with fellow seniors during an event, hosted by Battle Ground Senior Citizens.
LADY Mad Hatter’s Meeting: 11:30 a.m., Friday, Jan. 10, Northwood Public House, 1401 SE Rasmussen Blvd., 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.
Ridgefield Art Association Artists Reception: 3:30-6 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 11, Ridgefield Community Library, 210 N. Main Ave., Ridgefield. Browse the monochromatic “Black and White” art gallery, hosted by Ridgefield Art Association. Artists participating in the gallery will be available for a meet and greet.
Grow with Google, Digital Skills: 10:30-11:30 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 11, Woodland Community Library, 411 Lakeshore Drive, Woodland. Learn how to use Google tools to boost 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.
BG Senior Citizens Monthly Luncheon: 10:30 a.m., Monday, Jan. 13, Battle Ground Community Center, 912 E. 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.
Ridgefield Fourth of July Volunteer Meeting: 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 14, TMI Building, 101 Mill St., Suite 210, Ridgefield. Learn about Ridgefield’s annual Fourth of July parade and celebration during a volunteer meeting. Volunteer opportunities are available for children’s activities, entertainment, sponsorship acquisition and more. For more information, call Sandy Schill at 360-721-1046.
Senior Lunch and Learn: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 15, Battle Ground Community Center, 912 E. Main St., Battle Ground. Learn about healthy movement during a workshop, hosted by Battle Ground Senior Citizens. Participants should bring two canned fruits or vegetables to use as weights, which will be donated to North County Food Bank after class. Limited seating is available. RVSP by contacting Sharon Wodtke, 360-953-3278.
CASEE Science Night: 5:30-7 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 16, CASEE Building B, 11104 NE 149th St., Brush Prairie. Visit with teachers and current high school students at the annual Center for Agriculture, Science and Environmental Education (CASEE) Science Night. Learn about the experiments happening on the 80-acre outdoor learning campus and how students can earn up to 15 college credits by participating in the program. RVP online at shorturl.at/0y88L.
BG Senior Citizens Veteran Lunch Club: 11:30 a.m., Friday, Jan. 17, The Prairie Tavern, 14925 NE Caples Road, Brush Prairie. Meet fellow veterans at the monthly lunch club hosted by Battle Ground Senior Citizens. Participants are responsible for their own meal cost. Contact Sharon Wodtke, swodtke@comcast.net, for more information.
Clay-O-Rama League: 4-5:30 p.m., Friday, Jan. 17, Woodland Community Library, 411 Lakeshore Drive., Woodland. Teens and adults are invited to craft creative miniatures from Play-Dough and participate in a battle royal. Participants will sculpt their own figures and assign abilities based on their designs. Supplies will be provided. For more information, visit shorturl.at/5xZcL.
Master Gardener Pruning Fruit Trees Seminar: 10:30-11:30 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 18, Woodland Community Library, 411 Lakeshore Drive, Woodland. Learn about fruit tree pruning for maximum yield and healthy trees from Washington State University Cowlitz County Master Gardener Coordinator Gary Fredricks. Registration is not required for this free seminar. For more information, visit shorturl.at/bfI2t.
15th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. breakfast celebration: 8:30 a.m. - 11 a.m., Monday, Jan. 20, ilani Casino Resort, 1 Cowlitz Way, Ridgefield. Have breakfast and listen to speakers and performers pay tribute to the Civil Rights movement. Register online at shorturl.at/3Itef.
Watershed Alliance Annual Tree Planting: 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Monday, Jan. 20, Horns Corner Park, 4247 S. Settler Drive, Ridgefield. Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service with the Watershed Alliance of Southwest Washington’s annual tree planting. Tools and gloves will be provided to volunteers. Free online registration is required at shorturl.at/8An6d. For more information, contact Micayla Jones at micayla@thewatershedalliance.org
Blueberry Pruning Workshop: 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 25, 78th Street Heritage Farm, 1919 Northeast 78th St., Vancouver. Learn how to prune blueberry bushes for optimal growth and fruit productivity from WSU Extension Clark County Master Gardeners. The activity will be fully outdoors and include hands-on blueberry pruning. Purchase tickets online at shorturl.at/J2tOn.
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Young Artist Showcase: 7 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 25, and 3 p.m., Sunday, Jan 26, Skyview Concert Hall, 1300 NW 139th St., Vancouver. Watch performances by the winners of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Young Artists competition. Pianist Alexander Liu, oboist Hannah Cho and violinist Mio Imai will perform. Additional virtual-only showings are available online. Purchase tickets at shorturl.at/ML0bQ.
Teens and Tweens Super Smash Bros. Tournament: 5-7 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 25, Ridgefield Community Library, 210 N. Main Ave., Ridgefield. Young library patrons are invited to the Ridgefield Community Library’s first Super Smash Bros. video game tournament. Participants ages 10 to 18 are welcome. Free snacks will be available. Register online at shorturl.at/a3lBF.
Race for Warmth by Clark Public Utilities: 9 a..m., Sunday, Jan. 26, Clark Public Utilities, 1200 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver. Registration costs benefit the Operation Warm Heart program. The event includes a kid's fun run, bike ride, 10K run and 5K walk/run. To learn more or register online, visit clarkpublicutilities.com/event/race-for-warmth.
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.
Family STEM Lab, Tech Petting Zoo: 2-4 p.m., Friday, Jan. 31, Battle Ground Community Library, 1207 SE Eighth Way, Battle Ground. Play with a variety of science, technology, engineering and mathematics tools at a hands-on event, hosted by Pacific Power Foundation. Technology for practicing engineering, coding, robotics and more will be available. For more information, visit shorturl.at/pCg48.
Friends of Ridgefield Community Library Used Book Sale: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 1, Ridgefield Community Library, 210 N. Main Ave., Ridgefield. Browse a wide selection of hardcover and paperback nonfiction, fiction, children’s books, puzzles and more at the Ridgefield Community Library fundraiser sale, hosted by Friends of Ridgefield Community. Proceeds from the sale benefit a variety of programs and events at the library.
Caring for Our Minds: 3-5 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 8, Meadow Glade SDA Church, 11001 NE 189th St., Battle Ground. Learn how to improve and safeguard mental health during a seminar, hosted by Meadow Glade Seventh-day Adventist Church. Dr. Sarah Winslow, Dr. Andrea Matsumura and others will present during the seminar. Register for this free event at shorturl.at/NaWzQ.
Winter Woolies Open Horse Show Buckle Series: 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 8, and 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 9, Clark County Event Center, 17402 NE Delfel Road, Ridgefield. This is a two-day show featuring equestrian competitions for children and adults hosted by the Clark County Executive Horse Council. For more information, visit ccehc.org/events.
College Financial Aid Workshop: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 8, Battle Ground Community Library, 1207 SE Eighth Way, Battle Ground. Learn how to apply for educational financial aid during a hands-on workshop, hosted by the Battle Ground Community Library. Participants will learn how to complete FASFA and WASFA financial aid applications. Register for a virtual or in-person link online at shorturl.at/8GE8q.
Grow With Google, Protect Yourself from Online Scams: 10:30-11:30 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 8, Woodland Community Library, 411 Lakeshore Drive, Woodland. Learn how to identify and protect yourself from online scammers. Participants will learn about the techniques scammers commonly use to access sensitive information in this workshop. For more information, visit shorturl.at/SS4rq.
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.
Creative Crafts, Doodle Art Workshop: 2-4 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 8, La Center Community Library, 1411 NE Lockwood Creek Road, La Center. Rediscover the art of doodles in a hands-on workshop, hosted by La Center Community Library. No previous art experience is required. Those 13 years of age and older may register online at shorturl.at/VL24g.
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.
Master Gardener Pruning Fruit Trees Seminar: 10:30-11:30 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 15, Woodland Community Library, 411 Lakeshore Drive, Woodland. Learn how to care for fruit trees from Washington State University Cowlitz County Master Gardener Alice Slusher. The seminar will discuss common fruit tree pests and diseases. Registration is not required for this free seminar. For more information, visit shorturl.at/rFTkM.
Battle Ground Public Schools Industry Fair: 5-7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 20, Battle Ground High School, 300 W. Main St., Battle Ground. Students and adults are invited to learn about careers and apprenticeships in health care, education, manufacturing, technology and more. Online registration for businesses interested in participating is available until Friday, Feb. 14, at shorturl.at/2XKPr. For more information, visit shorturl.at/4zMMA.
Ongoing
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.
Southwest Washington Woodturners Meeting: 7-9 p.m., every second Thursday of each month, Friends of the Carpenter, 1600 W. 20th St., Vancouver. Learn woodturning techniques from experts at the Southwest Washington Woodturners monthly meeting. Meetings are free and open to hobbyists, experts and those curious about woodworking. For more information, visit southwestwashingtonwoodturners.org.
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.
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, 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.
