Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez Town Hall: 5 p.m., Thursday, April 24, Luepke Community Center, 1009 E. McLoughlin Blvd., Vancouver. Join the community in attending a town hall hosted by Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania. Attendees are invited to ask questions and engage in civic conversation during the meeting.
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.
Naturescaping Plant Sale: 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, April 26, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Sunday, April 27, Naturescaping of Southwest Washington, 11000 NE 149th St., Brush Prairie. Shop plants at the annual plant sale, hosted by Naturescaping of Southwest Washington. Bare-root trees will be on sale for $15, bare-root shrubs will be $7 and perennials will be $1 and up. For more information, visit shorturl.at/pYIdy.
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.
Clark County Historical Museum After Hours: 5-8 p.m., Friday, May 2, Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main St., Vancouver. Clark County Historical Museum will offer free admission during the monthly Vancouver First Friday Art Walk. Highlighted exhibitions during the event will include materials from the Vietnamese Community of Clark County. For more information, visit shorturl.at/1iC13.
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.
Society of Washington Artists Show: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday, May 7-10, Vancouver United Church of Christ, 1220 NE 68th St., Vancouver. Browse a diverse collection of art during the free Society of Washington Artists spring show. All artwork at the show will be available for purchase. For more information, visit swavancouver.com.
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.
Rainbow Walk & Festival: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, June 1, Holley Park, 1000 E. Fourth St., La Center. Celebrate the LGBTQ+ community during the fifth annual Rainbow Walk and Festival, hosted by Clark County Pride. Family-friendly activities, vendors and food will be available during the event. An optional mile-long flag-waving walk will also be available. For more information, visit shorturl.at/uWbNi.
Juneteenth Freedom Celebration: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, June 14, Esther Short Park, 605 Esther St., Vancouver. Celebrate Juneteenth during a fun-filled day of live music, art and more. Featured performances include Wamba, JuJuba and ThaJewler. For more information or vendor registration, visit jfcvancouver.org.
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.
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/z2AVs.
Fort Vancouver Rose Society Show: 1-4 p.m., Saturday, June 28, Clark County Event Center, 17402 NE Delfel Road, Ridgefield. Celebrate 200 years of roses at the largest rose show in Washington state, hosted by the Fort Vancouver Rose Society. Northwest-hybrid teas, florbundas, grandifloras, and more will be on display during the exhibition. Parking and admission are free, and there is no exhibitor entry fee. For more information on rose exhibit entries, visit fortvancouverrosesociety.org or email fortvancouverrosesociety@gmail.com.
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.
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, Battle Ground City Hall, 109 SW First St., Battle Ground. A 6 p.m. study session is held before regular meetings. Updates are available at 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., La Center. Updates are available at 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. Updates are available at 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. Updates are available at 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. Updates are available at 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. Updates are available at shorturl.at/IO09h.
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. Updates are available at shorturl.at/uLqCS.
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. Updates are available at shorturl.at/kAfrQ.
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 shorturl.at/tADme.
