Consumer Awareness Series, Best Practices and Complaint Process: 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Wednesday, April 9, Woodland Community Library, 411 Lakeshore Drive, 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.
LADY Mad Hatter’s Meeting: 11:30 a.m., Friday, April 11, Keo Thai, 1800 SW Ninth Ave. Suite 101, Battle Ground. Monthly meeting for the Battle Ground Senior Citizens LADY Mad Hatters. Participants are responsible for their own meal costs. Contact Sharon Wodtke, swodtke@comcast.net, for more information.
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 celebrate National Library Week with trivia, food and other games.
BG Senior Citizens Mahjong: 1-3 p.m., Friday, April 11, Battle Ground Event 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.
Senior Lunch and Learn: 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 16, Battle Ground Event Center, 912 E. Main St., Battle Ground. Learn about emergency preparedness in a seminar, hosted by Battle Ground Senior Citizens. RSVP by contacting Sharon Wodtke, 360-953-3278.
BG Senior Citizens Veteran Lunch Club: 11:30 a.m., Friday, April 18, 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 costs. Contact Sharon Wodtke, swodtke@comcast.net, for more information.
Emergency Preparedness and Safety Fair: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, April 19, Manor Grange, 18701 NE 72nd Ave., Battle Ground. Learn about emergency preparedness and local resources during a free safety fair. Members from the United States Geological Survey will be onsite to discuss volcanoes and earthquakes to raise public awareness for National Volcano Month.
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.
Furry Friends Cat Rescue Garage Sale: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, April 26, American Legion, 4607 NE St. James Road, Vancouver. Support the feline rescue work of Furry Friends during their annual benefit garage sale. Proceeds from the garage sale will go toward covering spay/neuter services and medical expense coverage. Donations for the garage sale will be accepted between 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Friday, April 25, at American Legion. Donated items should be clean and in good condition. For more information, email information@furryfriendswa.org.
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.
Adult 3D Printing for Accessibility: 4-5 p.m., Wednesday, April 30, Ridgefield Community Library, 210 N. Main Ave., Ridgefield. Learn about 3D printing and how 3D printed objects can assist with crafting, work and personal life. Demonstrations with the library’s 3D printer will be available. For more information, visit shorturl.at/QL384.
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.
Battle Ground Lions Shred Day: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, May 3, Albertsons, 2108 W. Main St., Battle Ground. Bring personal items to the annual Shred Day, hosted by the Battle Ground Lions Club. Shredding is free, but donations will be gladly accepted. In addition to personal documents, computers, tablets, laptops and printers will be accepted.
Vertical Gardening Workshop: 10:30-11:30 a.m., Saturday, May 3, Woodland Community Library, 411 Lakeshore Dr., Woodland. Learn how to maximize your gardening space with vertical gardening during a workshop hosted by Washington State University Master Gardener Marilee Hertig. Attendance is free for this event. For more information, visit shorturl.at/WNb8f.
The Five Keys to Financial Success: 2-3 p.m., Wednesday, May 7, Ridgefield Community Library, 210 N. Main Ave., Ridgefield. Learn personal finance basics for adults from speaker Dr. Annie Cole, a doctoral-trained educator who specializes in adult education. During the workshop, attendees will learn how to develop a clear goal for their financial future, create a budget and learn the basics of investing. For more information, visit shorturl.at/dOH1M.
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.
Local Children's Author Fair: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Saturday, May 10, Woodland Community Library, 411 Lakeshore Dr., Woodland. Meet local children’s book authors, such as Sara Behrman and Gretchen McLellan, during an author fair hosted by Woodland Community Library. Children’s activities will be available during the event. For more information, visit shorturl.at/NueSp.
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 Event Center, 912 E. Main St., 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.
