Composting Field Training: 10-11:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 4, CASEE Center, 11104 NE 149th St., Brush Prairie. Learn about weed identification, composting styles, lasagna gardens and more during a free event hosted by Clark County Composts. Register online at shorturl.at/keuGl.
Battle Ground Bulbs & Blooms Garden Club Sale: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Friday through Sunday, June 6-8, 1900 NW Sixth Ave, Battle Ground. Browse veggies, herbs, houseplants and more grown organically by the Battle Ground Bulbs & Blooms Garden Club. Cash or Venmo payments will be accepted. A portion of the proceeds will benefit local charities, including Battle Ground Senior Citizens and the North County Community Food Bank.
Whimsy Art Exhibit Reception: 5-7 p.m., Saturday, June 7, Ridgefield Community Library, 210 N. Main Ave., Ridgefield. Browse submissions and meet the artists during the Whismy Art Exhibit opening reception, collaboratively hosted by the Ridgefield Art Association and Ridgefield Community Library.
College Planning Day: 3-5 p.m. Saturday, June 7, Woodland Community Library, 411 Lakeshore Dr., Woodland. Learn about the college decision-making process, how to apply and more during a seminar hosted by local college admission experts. The seminar is intended for high school Sophomores and Juniors, but all those interested in higher education are welcome to attend.
Friends of Ridgefield Community Library Used Book Sale: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, June 7, Ridgefield Community Library, 210 N. Main Ave., Ridgefield. Browse a wide selection of hardcover and paperback nonfiction, fiction, children’s books 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.
LADY Mad Hatter’s Meeting: 11:30 a.m., Friday, June 13, Al & Ernies Bakery Cafe, 802 E. Main St., 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.
Rocksolid Teen Takeover: 6:15 p.m., Friday, June 13, Battle Ground Cinema, 1700 SW Ninth Ave., Battle Ground. Teenagers in the fifth through 12th grades are invited to an evening filled with prizes, food, activities and a showing of the “Karate Kid: Legends” hosted by Rocksolid Teen Center. Tickets must be purchased in advance, and are available online for $5 at shorturl.at/ynSSX.
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.
Clark College Orchestra Spring Concert: 3 p.m., Sunday, June 15, Skyview High School, 1300 NW 139th St., Vancouver. Watch as the Clark College Orchestra performs its 2024-2025 Spring Concert Grand Finale. Concert admission is free and open to the public. For more information, visit shorturl.at/1eGBO.
Senior Lunch and Learn: 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 18, Battle Ground Event Center, 912 E. Main St., Battle Ground. Learn how to prevent dangerous falls 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, June 20, 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.
Summer Solstice Celebration: 5:30-8:30 p.m., Friday, June 20, O.O Howard House, 750 Anderson St., Vancouver. Celebrate the longest day of the year during a solstice-themed event, hosted by The Historic Trust. The free event will include solstice-themed poetry, yoga and free crafts. If planning to participate in yoga, bringing a mat is encouraged.
Friends of La Center Community Library Used Book Sale: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, June 21, La Center Community Library, 1411 NE Lockwood Creek Road, La Center. Find deals on used items during a book sale, hosted by Friends of La Center Community Library. Proceeds from the sale will support La Center Community Library.
Friends of Woodland Community Library Used Book Sale: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday, June 21, Woodland Community Library, 411 Lakeshore Dr., Woodland. Find deals on used items during a book sale, hosted by Friends of Woodland Community Library. As a Planters Day special, book bags can be filled for $5. Proceeds from the sale will support Woodland Community Library.
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.
Mahjong in the Barn: 5-8 p.m., Saturday, June 21, Red Truck Farm, 3557 S. 15th St., Ridgefield. Play Mahjong with beginners and experienced players during a game night hosted by Ridgefield Multicultural Initiative. The event is family-friendly, and players of all ages are welcome. A potluck will be held at the event, and participants are asked to bring a dish.
Pomeroy Farm Supper & Social Fundraiser: 4 p.m., Saturday, June 21, Pomeroy Farm, 20902 NE Lucia Falls Road, Yacolt. Purchase dinner tickets to support nonprofit Pomeroy Farm during its annual Supper & Social fundraiser. The event will feature dinner, an auction and other activities. Participants must be 21 years of age or older. To purchase tickets, visit pomeroyfarm.org/supper-social.
BG Senior Citizens 50th Anniversary Celebration: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Monday, June 23, Battle Ground Event Center, 912 E. Main St., Battle Ground. Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Battle Ground Senior Citizens and recount the history of the organization. For the latest updates on the event, visit shorturl.at/Zb2SV.
BG Senior Citizens 50th Anniversary Celebration: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Monday, June 23, Battle Ground Event Center, 912 E. Main St., Battle Ground. Celebrate the Battle Ground Senior Citizen’s 50th anniversary with an open house BBQ party as the community reminisces on the orgnaizations decades of support to local seniors. All community members are welcome to attend. For more information, visit shorturl.at/TUR5H.
Clark County Fair National Anthem Tryouts: 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 26, Clark County Event Center at Exhibition Hall C, 17200 NE Delfel Road, Ridgefield. Audition to sing the ”Star Spangled Banner” national anthem for the Clark County Fair, beginning Friday, Aug. 1. Sign-ups will take place prior to tryouts, and auditions will begin at 6 p.m.
Cedar Creek Grist Mill Strawberry Shortcake Day: 12 p.m., Saturday, June 28, Cedar Creek Grist Mill, 43907 NE Grist Mill Road, Woodland. Visit the historic Cedar Creek Grist Mill for a sampling of strawberry shortcake, made with ripe local strawberries.
Wander Clark County, Downtown Camas: 9 a.m. and 11 a.m., Saturday, June 28, 204 NE Fourth Ave., Camas. Explore the rich history of Camas on a guided walking tour, presented by the Clark County Historical Museum. The tour will stroll past Camas Hotel, Liberty Theater and more. Tickets are $10 for non-members and free for museum members, but an RSVP is required. Purchase tickets online at shorturl.at/gc3ut
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.
Ridgefield Fourth of July Celebration: 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday, July 4, Overlook Park, 113-131 S. Main Ave., Ridgefield. Celebrate the Fourth of July with a day-long event hosted by the Ridgefield Fourth of July Committee. Events will include a parade, followed by vendors, food, live music and more. For more information, visit ridgefield4th.com.
Pomeroy Farm Kids Fest: 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, July 5 and 6, Pomeroy Farm, 20902 NE Lucia Falls Road, Yacolt. Bring the family for a kid-centered weekend at Pomeroy Farms, featuring guests from local kid-centered organization, pony rides, farm animals and more. Admission is $3 for those aged 6 and older. For more information, visit pomeroyfarm.org/farm-days.
Saturday in the Park: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, July 12, Esther Short Park, 605 Esther St., Vancouver. Celebrate the LGBTQ community during the annual Saturday in the Park, hosted by Southwest Washington Pride Alliance. Shopping, LGBTQ history education and more will be available. For more information, visit swwapa.org.
Wander Clark County, Downtown Battle Ground: 9 a.m. and 11 a.m., Saturday, July 26, 316 E. Main St., Battle Ground. Explore the rich history of Battle Ground on a guided walking tour, presented by the Clark County Historical Museum. The tour will stroll past Sacred Heart Church, the Stith Home and more. Tickets are $10 for non-members and free for museum members, but an RSVP is required. Purchase tickets online at shorturl.at/gc3
Cedar Creek Grist Mill Blueberry Pancake Day: 12 p.m., Saturday, July 26, Cedar Creek Grist Mill, 43907 NE Grist Mill Road, Woodland. Visit the historic Cedar Creek Grist Mill for a sampling of pancakes, made with ripe local blueberries.
Ongoing
La Center American Legion Meeting: 7 p.m., every second Thursday of the month, La Center Church, 111 E. Fifth St., La Center. Learn about the community works and veteran fellowship of the La Center American Legion post #189.
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. Learn about the community projects undertaken by the Battle Ground Rotary Club, and how to volunteer.
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.
