Lawn Reduction Seminar: 1-2 p.m., Saturday, March 29, Battle Ground Community Library, 1207 SE Eighth Way, Battle Ground. Learn about grass lawn alternatives during a seminar, hosted by Washington State University Extension Master Gardener Janis McBride. The seminar will include information on how to transition a lawn into a wildlife habitat, food garden and more.
Houseplants 101 Seminar: 1-2 p.m., Saturday, March 29, Ridgefield Community Library, 210 N. Main Ave., Ridgefield. Learn how to grow healthy, beautiful indoor houseplants during a seminar hosted by the Washington State University Extension Master Gardener Program. Topics will include information on light requirements, watering, growing media and more.
Woodland Spring Plant & Seed Swap: 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Saturday, March 29, Woodland Community Library, 411 Lakeshore Dr., Woodland. Bring spring seeds and plants ready for planting to a swapping event, hosted by the Woodland Community Library.
Southwest Washington Forest Owners' Winter School: 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, March 29, WSU Vancouver Library, 14204 NE Salmon Creek Ave., Vancouver. Learn how to address challenges on your property, and restore healthy forest conditions, during a novice workshop hosted by Washington State University Extension Forestry. Registration is $20 per person, and $30 per adult couple within the same household. Register online at shorturl.at/qgBBa.
Early Learners Music and Movement: 3:30-4:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 2, Ridgefield Community Library, 210 N. Main Ave., Ridgefield. Bring your young children, aged 0 to 5, for a program featuring songs, rhymes, rhythms and dances developed to encourage motor skill growth.
African American Innovation Through Pop Culture Seminar: 7 p.m.-8 p.m., Friday, April 4, Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main St., Vancouver. Learn about African American contributions to pop culture during a free seminar, hosted by the Humanities Washington Speakers Bureau. Speaker LaToya Brackett will showcase how African Americans have influenced popular culture through music, sports, language and more during the lecture.
Early Learners Play to Learn: 10-11 a.m., Monday, April 7, Battle Ground Community Library 1207 SE Eighth Way, Battle Ground. Bring your young children, aged 0 to 5, for a program focusing on developing literacy and motor skills with hands-on activities together.
Family STEM Lab, Tech Petting Zoo: 4-5 p.m., Tuesday, April 8, Woodland Community Library, 411 Lakeshore Dr., Woodland. 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/9fm6I.
Consumer Awareness Series, Best Practices and Complaint Process: 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Wednesday, April 9, Woodland Community Library, 411 Lakeshore Dr., Woodland. Learn how to file a complaint and get help with resolving consumer issues during a presentation, hosted by the Consumer Protection Division of Washington State. The virtual presentation will be available for in-person viewing at the library, and may also be accessed online at shorturl.at/3njlV.
National Library Week Trivia: 4-5:30 p.m., Friday, April 11, Battle Ground Community Library, 1207 SE Eighth Way, Battle Ground. Join librarians from Battle Ground Community Library to celebration National Library Week with trivia, food and other games.
Ridgefield Spring Clean Up: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, April 19, S. 11th St., Ridgefield. Ridgefield residents within the city limits are invited to dispose of garbage, yard debris, tires and more during the annual Spring Clean Up. Residents eligible for the event will receive a voucher for drop-off in the mail. For a comprehensive list of accepted items, visit shorturl.at/a4d1D. Residents may volunteer to assist with unloading waste from vehicles at shorturl.at/zIOt3.
Battle Ground Park Appreciation Day: 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Saturday, April 19. The community is invited to celebrate National Volunteer Month and Earth Day during Battle Ground’s annual Park Appreciation Day. This year’s parks include Florence Robinson Park, Fairground Park, Kiwanis Park, McConnell Park and Central Park. Volunteers must bring their own equipment. Participants may register online at shorturl.at/SQvUv.
Garage & Vintage Mega Sale: 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, April 19, 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.
Lilac Days & Plant Sale: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, April 19, through Sunday, May 11, Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens, 115 S. Pekin Road, Woodland. Stroll the historical Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens during the annual Lilac Days event. Admission is $10 for adults and free for children 12 and under. Lilacs, and lilac-themed memorabilia, will be available for purchase. For more information, visit lilacgardens.com.
Battle Ground Rose Float Open House: 1-4 p.m., Saturday, April 26, Kiwanis Park Building, 422 SW Second Ave., Battle Ground. Reminisce about the 70-year tradition of the Battle Ground Rose Float, which joined in the local Harvest Day Parade and Portland Rose Festival Grand Floral Parade. Participants are encouraged to bring a dessert to share during the open house.
Home & Garden Idea Fair: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, April 26 and 27, Clark County Event Center, 17402 NE Delfel Road, Ridgefield. Browse more than 200 vendors at the annual Home & Garden Idea Fair, hosted by Clark Public Utilities. Admission is free, and parking is $6 per vehicle. Plant sales and children’s activities will be available during the fair. For more information, visit shorturl.at/bvz7Z.
Listen Line Sunshine State of Mind fundraiser: 5:30 p.m., Saturday, May 3, Firstenburg Community Center, 00 NE 136th Ave., Vancouver. Participate in an evening of food and festivities for mental health. Proceeds will benefit Listen Line, which provides 24/7 mental health support by phone and connects callers to helpful resources. Purchase tickets online at listenline.life/events. Call 888-214-3133 for more information.
Ridgefield Spring Festival: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, May 3, Overlook Park, 113-131 S. Main Ave., Ridgefield. Celebrate as the community comes together for the 10th annual Spring Festival, featuring live music, food, art and family-friendly activities in downtown Ridgefield. For more information visit shorturl.at/yy1hi.
Master Gardener Mother’s Day Plant Sale: 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday, May 9-10. 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Sunday, May 11, 78th Street Heritage Farm, 1919 NE 78th St., Vancouver. Shop the Master Gardener Foundation of Clark County’s annual Mother’s Day plant sale, featuring perennials, houseplants and gardening supplies. Proceeds from the sale will benefit the foundation. The sale is available May 9-10, by appointment only, at shorturl.at/x1YRB. The sale will open to the general public on May 11.
Northwest Gaited Horse Association Show: 8 a.m.-11 p.m., Saturday, May 17 and 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, May 18, Clark County Event Center Arena, 17402 NE Delfel Road, Ridgefield. Watch riders perform with their Tennessee Walkers during a competition, hosted by the Northwest Gaited Horse Association. Parking and nonparticipatory attendance are free. Details on the event, and registration, are available online at nwgha.live.
Vancouver Gun Show: 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday, May 17 and 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday, May 18, Clark County Event Center 17402 NE Delfel Road, Ridgefield. Browse modern, collectible, military and antique firearms at the annual gun show, hosted by Big Top Promotions. Fire accessories, ammunition and knives will also be available. Admission is $13 for adults, $7 for military with ID and free for those under 18. For more information, visit bigtoppromos.com.
Ridgefield High School’s Golden Graduate Social: 1-4 p.m., Sunday, May 18, Ridgefield High School, 2630 S. Hillhurst Road, Ridgefield. Ridgefield High School graduates from 50+ years ago are invited to a reunion hosted by the class of 1972. Proceeds from a silent auction during the reunion will benefit the Ridgefield School District. Registration is $27 per person, and free for graduates from 70+ years ago. Participants must RSVP by Saturday, May 1. To register, call Sue Dixon at 360-904-2206, or email SpudderGoldenGrads@gmail.com.
Vancouver Pollinator Festival: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, June 21, Marshall Park, 1069 E. McLoughlin Blvd., Vancouver. Celebrate pollinators, and their essential role in our ecosystems, during an event hosted by the Vancouver Bee Project. Robert Michael Pyle, founder of the Xerces Society of Invertebrate Conservation, will be a keynote speaker during the event. For more information, visit shorturl.at/gXSWV.
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, 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.-8 a.m., the second Tuesday of each month, Rosauers Supermarket Coffee Shop, 101 S. 47th Ave., Ridgefield. Business meeting, 6:30-8 p.m., the fourth Wednesday of each month, 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.-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. The 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.
Vancouver Sons & Daughters of Italy: 6:30 p.m., every second Thursday of the month, Family of Christ Lutheran Church, 3500 NW 129th St., Vancouver. Celebrate Italian heritage at the monthly Vancouver Sons and Daughters of Italy meeting. For more information, call Paul Zanobelli at 360-521-5584 or visit osdia.org.
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.
