Senior Lunch and Learn: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 17, Battle Ground Senior Center, 116 NE Third Ave., Battle Ground. Learn how to respond and manage emergencies during a seminar, hosted by Battle Ground Senior Citizens. RSVP by contacting Sharon Wodtke, 360-953-3278.
BGHS Class of 1965 60th High School Reunion: 2-5 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 17, The Prairie Tavern, 14925 NE Caples Road, Brush Prairie. Reminisce with fellow Battle Ground High School graduates from the class of 1965 during its 60th reunion. Pizza, salad and water will be provided. Other refreshments will also be available for purchase. To attend, RSVP by calling Judy Zeider at 360-608-5899 or emailing bghs65@aol.com. Classmates and their significant others are welcome to attend.
Fire Safety Demonstration: 4-5 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 18, Woodland Community Library, 411 Lakeshore Dr., Woodland. Learn how to safely extinguish fires from Deputy Fire Marshal Mike Lackey during a class, hosted by Woodland Community Library. Topics will include fire safety and fire extinguisher usage.
BG Senior Citizens Veteran Lunch Club: 11:30 a.m., Friday, Sept. 19, 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.
“Lord of the Wings” Chicken Competition: 5:30-7:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 19, Matranga Vineyards, 2414 NW 369th St., La Center. Sample chicken wings as chefs go head-to-head to earn the “Lord of the Wings” title during an event hosted by Matranga Vineyards. The family-friendly event will feature live music, food and activities for children. A “Lord of the Rings” costume competition will also be held. To purchase tickets, visit shorturl.at/Ug2Xa.
Realms Unknown Fantasy Festival: Friday-Sunday, Sept. 19-21, Lewis River Golf Course, 3209 Lewis River Road, Woodland. Participate in an interactive fantasy-themed and family-friendly event featuring story-based activities, vendors and live music. On-site camping is available during the festival. To purchase tickets, visit therealmsunknown.com.
Dungeons & Dragons Game Master Class: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 20, Ridgefield Community Library, 210 N. Main Ave., Ridgefield. Learn how to host an imaginative game of Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition during a workshop hosted by veteran players at Ridgefield Community Library. Adults and students in grades 9-12 may participate. Register online at shorturl.at/S0kPU.
CouveCon Pop Culture Convention: 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 20, Vancouver Mall, 8700 NE Vancouver Mall Dr., Vancouver. Celebrate popular culture during the fourth annual CouveCon, featuring celebrity meet-and-greets, artist showcases and other family-friendly activities. This year’s event will feature actors Christopher McDonald and Christian Convery. To browse vendors, panelists and purchase tickets, visit shorturl.at/mGCyU.
Vancouver Gun Show: 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 20, and 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 21, 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. Accessories, personal safety items and knives will also be available. Admission is $13 for adults, $7 for military with ID and free for those under 18 with an adult. For more information, visit bigtoppromos.com.
Bi-Zi Farms Pumpkin Patch: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays, Sept. 20-21 and Sept. 27-28; 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, Oct. 1-30, Bi-Zi Farms, 9504 NE 119th St., Vancouver. Participate in fall-themed farm activities and more at the annual Bi-Zi Farms pumpkin patch. Entry tickets are available exclusively online at shorturl.at/MVfeM.
Walk to End Alzheimer's: 11 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 21, Esther Short Park, 605 Esther St., Vancouver. Join Clark County locals in raising awareness and funds to end Alzheimer's disease. Proceeds from the 3.1-mile walk will benefit the Alzheimer's Association. Registration is required to join the walk, and is available online at shorturl.at/LqISY.
BG Senior Citizens Cellphone Class: 11 a.m.- 1 p.m., Monday, Sept. 22, Battle Ground Senior Center, 116 NE Third Ave., Battle Ground. Learn how to use a cellphone and maximize its capabilities during a class hosted by Battle Ground Senior Citizens. Contact Sharon Wodtke, swodtke@comcast.net, for more information.
10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease: 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 24, Woodland Community Library, 411 Lakeshore Dr., Woodland. Learn of the 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease during a class, hosted by the Alzheimer’s Association of Oregon and Southwest Washington. Presenters will discuss the risk factors of Alzheimer’s, diagnosis and treatment. Learn more at alz.org/orswwa.
BG Senior Citizens Mahjong: 12:30-3:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 26, Battle Ground Senior Center, 116 NE Third Ave., Battle Ground. Learn how to play the tile-based game mahjong with fellow seniors during an event hosted by Battle Ground Senior Citizens.
The Craig Stein Oktoberfest: 3-9 p.m., Friday, Sept. 26; 12-9 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 27; 12-6 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 28, Esther Short Park, 605 Esther St., Vancouver. Celebrate Bavarian culture during the annual Craig Stein Oktoberfest, featuring food, drinks, entertainment and vendors. Attendance fees will benefit local charities, including the Clark County Food Bank and Humane Society for Southwest Washington. To purchase tickets, visit craigsteinoktoberfest.com.
Alderbrook Park Oktoberfest: 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 27, 24414 NE Westerholm Road, Brush Prairie. Enjoy German revelry with a free full-day event featuring live music, food and family-friendly competitions. View the full lineup of events online at shorturl.at/iuacL.
Cedar Creek Grist Mill Cornbread Day: 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, Cedar Creed Grist Mill, 43907 NE Grist Mill Road, Woodland. Sample free cornbread made with a variety of flavors, including peppers and bacon, at the annual Cornbread Day. Volunteer workers will be available to answer questions about the historic mill and old-style milling.
The Patch by Whalen Oaks Farm: 1 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays; 12-6 p.m. Sundays, Oct. 1-31, Whalen Oaks Farm, 636 Whalen Road, Woodland. Wander the hay maze or browse vendors at Whalen Oaks Farm’s annual pumpkin patch. Admission is free with an additional charge for pumpkin bowling, hay rides and the corn maze. For more information, visit shorturl.at/DaRPj.
Dozer Day: 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 4-5, Clark County Event Center, 17402 NE Delfel Road, Ridgefield. Learn about heavy construction machinery at Dozer Day, presented by The Nutter Foundation. Family-friendly activities, including a tire crawl and kids' dig, will be available throughout the event. To purchase tickets, visit vancouver.dozerday.org.
Pomeroy Pumpkin Lane: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays, Oct. 4-26, Pomeroy Farm, 20902 NE Lucia Falls Road, Yacolt. Enjoy fall on the farm with hayrides, farm animals, pumpkins and more. Coffee and food will be available on site. For more information and admission prices, visit pomeroyfarm.org/pumpkin-lane.
BlackPearl Halloween horse show: 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 11; 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 12, Clark County Event Center, Jack Giesy Arena, 17402 NE Delfel Road, Ridgefield. Watch or participate in a spooky, two-day horse show hosted by BlackPearl Friesian Dance Troupe. Sponsorships are available online at shorturl.at/zaI2e. For more information, visit blackpearlfriesian.org/events.
Free Paper Shred: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 11, Salmon Creek United Methodist Church, 12217 NE Hwy 99, Vancouver. Shred important documents to protect yourself or your business during a free shredding event hosted by the Salmon Creek Lions Club. Cash and food donations to the Clark County Food Bank will be welcome during the event. To learn more about the Salmon Creek Lions, visit salmoncreeklions.org.
Washington State Toy Show: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 18, Clark County Event Center, 17402 NE Delfel Road, Ridgefield. Browse vintage and modern toys, comic books and collectibles from local vendors during the annual Washington State Toy Show. Early admission at 7 a.m. is $25, and general admission begins at 10 a.m. for $5. Parking is $6 per vehicle.
Garage & Vintage Mega Sale: 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 8, Clark County Event Center, 17402 NE Delfel Road, Ridgefield. Browse over 450 unique vendors 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 $25. For more information, visit nwgsales.com.
Anime Wonder Tradeshow: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday, Nov 15 and 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 16, Clark County Event Center, 17402 NE Delfel Road, Ridgefield. Meet famous voice actors, sample Asian food and browse works from regional artists at Anime Wonder. To purchase tickets, visit shorturl.at/mu1xc.
Ongoing
Woodland Seniors Widows Group: 10-11:30 a.m., every first and third Monday of the month, Woodland Community Center, 782 Park St., Woodland. Socialize with local seniors during the bimonthly meeting, hosted by Woodland Senior Enrichment Group. For more information, email seniorinfo55up@yahoo.com.
Woodland Seniors Walking Group: 10-11 a.m., every Tuesday and Friday, Horseshoe Lake Park, Park Road, Woodland. Exercise alongside local seniors during the biweekly meeting, hosted by Woodland Senior Enrichment Group. For more information, email seniorinfo55up@yahoo.com.
Woodland Seniors Pickleball: 9:30 a.m., every Thursday, Woodland Middle School pickleball courts, 755 Park St., Woodland. Play pickleball with fellow seniors in a non-competitive, beginner-friendly environment. For more information, email seniorinfo55up@yahoo.com.
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 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 Seniors Fun & Games: 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., every second and fourth Wednesday of the month, Woodland Community Center, 782 Park St., Woodland. Play games with local seniors during the bimonthly meeting, hosted by Woodland Senior Enrichment Group. For more information, email seniorinfo55up@yahoo.com.
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.
Woodland Seniors Chair Yoga: 10-11 a.m., every Thursday, Woodland Presbyterian Church, Fellowship Hall, 756 Park St., Woodland. Gently exercise alongside local seniors during the weekly meeting, hosted by Woodland Senior Enrichment Group. For more information, email seniorinfo55up@yahoo.com.
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.
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.
