Daughters of Pioneers Meeting: 1 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 6, Salmon Creek United Methodist Church, St. Paul Room, 12217 NE Highway 99, Vancouver. Learn about the Washington State Genealogical Society Pioneer Pursuit program and how to document and submit names of pioneers, from member Jayne McCarley. Participants are invited to bring a lunch for social time at 12:30 p.m. The Daughters of Pioneers meets on the first Thursday of the month. For more information, call Pepper Kim at 360-901-0176.
African American Innovation Through Pop Culture: 6-8 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 6, O.O. Howard House, 750 Anderson St., Vancouver. Learn about African American influence on pop culture during a seminar hosted by associate professor of African American studies Layota Brackett. Register for free online at shorturl.at/llpHi.
Everybody's at Northwood Grand Opening Celebration: 11:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 8, Everybody’s Brewing at Northwood, 1401 SE Rasmussen Blvd., Battle Ground. Celebrate the grand opening of Everybody’s at Northwood with a day of menu specials, giveaways, kid-friendly activities and live music from Kenny Lavits between 6:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
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.
BG Senior Citizens Monthly Luncheon: 10:30 a.m., Monday, Feb. 10, 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.
Vancouver Sons & Daughters of Italy Meeting: 2-4 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 13, Family of Christ Lutheran Church, 3500 NW 129th St., Vancouver. Celebrate Italian heritage with free drinks and desserts, hosted by Vancouver Sons and Daughters of Italy. For more information, call Paul Zanobelli at 360-521-5584.
LADY Mad Hatter’s Meeting: 11:30 a.m., Friday, Feb. 14, Margarita Factory, 11 N. Parkway Ave., unit 103. 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.
HOPE Valentine’s Party: 5-7 p.m., Friday, Feb. 14, CDM Caregiving Services, 2300 NE Andresen Road, Vancouver. Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a free evening of dancing and refreshments at CDM Caregiving Services, hosted by HOPE Dementia Support. Participants must be 21 years of age or older. Couples are encouraged to attend. Register online at shorturl.at/jXzCm.
Library Valentine's Party: 4-5 p.m., Friday, Feb. 14, Battle Ground Community Library, 1207 SE Eighth Way, Battle Ground. Children ages 5 to 12 are invited to participate in a Valentine’s-themed party featuring love stories, games and crafts. For more information, visit shorturl.at/1ocGw.
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.
Senior Lunch and Learn: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 19, Battle Ground Community Center, 912 E. Main St., Battle Ground. Learn about common scams targeting seniors at a seminar, hosted by Battle Ground Senior Citizens. RVSP by contacting Sharon Wodtke, 360-953-3278.
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.
Introduction to eBooks: 1-2 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 20, Battle Ground Community Library, 1207 SE Eighth Way, Battle Ground. Learn how to access ebooks through the Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries system at a workshop, hosted at Battle Ground Community Library. Hosts will demonstrate how to use the Libby reading application and connect it to the library’s ebook system.
BG Senior Citizens Veteran Lunch Club: 11:30 a.m., Friday, Feb. 21, 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.
BG Senior Citizens Mahjong: 1-3 p.m., Friday, Feb. 28, Battle Ground Community Center, 912 E. Main St., Battle Ground. Learn how to play the tile-based game mahjong with fellow seniors during an event, hosted by Battle Ground Senior Citizens.
