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.
Senior Lunch and Learn: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 15, Battle Ground Senior Center, 116 NE Third Ave., Battle Ground. Learn how to avoid common senior-targeting scams during a seminar, hosted by Battle Ground Senior Citizens. RSVP by contacting Sharon Wodtke, 360-953-3278 or emailing swodtke@comast.net.
Howl-O-Ween Pooch Parade: 6 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 15, Battle Ground Event Center, 912 E. Main St., Battle Ground. Dress your dog for the annual Halloween-themed costume parade featuring treats, prizes and more. Participation is $10 per dog. To register for the walk, visit shorturl.at/01OCr.
BG Senior Citizens Veteran Lunch Club: 11:30 a.m., Friday, Oct. 17, 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.
American Legion Post 168 Amboy Bingo Night: 6:30-8:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 17, 21400 NE 399th St., Amboy. Enjoy an evening of bingo alongside local veterans and their families. Proceeds from the events benefit local veteran assistance programs in northern Clark County.
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.
Furry Friends Annual Autumn Dinner and Auction: 4:30-8 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 18, Royal Oaks Country Club, 8917 NE Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver. Raise funds for the care of felines at Furry Friends cat shelter during a spooky Halloween dinner. The evening will feature auctions, games and gourmet dining. Tickets are available for purchase at shorturl.at/cB0BO.
Day of the Dead celebration: 2-8:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 18, Esther Short Park, 605 Esther St., Vancouver. Celebrate Día de Muertos, also known as Day of the Dead, during a free festival featuring dancing, music, and more. The Vancouver Ballet Folklorico will perform during the event. For more information, visit shorturl.at/PfRhH.
Friends of La Center Community Library Used Book Sale: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 18, La Center Community Center, 1000 E. Fourth St., 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.
Hockinson Hornets Class Reunion: 12-4 p.m., Friday, Oct. 24, The Prairie Tavern Banquet Room, 14925 NE Caples Road, Brush Prairie. Reminisce with classmates during the Hockinson Hornets class reunion for those who graduated during the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s.
Clark County Trunk-or-Treat: 5-8 p.m., Friday, Oct. 24, RV Inn Style Convention Center, 7607 NE 26th Ave., Vancouver. Celebrate fall with spooky delights during a free trunk-or-treat, hosted by RV Inn Style Resorts. In addition to candy, the event will feature costume contests, face painting, pumpkin decorating and more. Food and drinks will also be available for purchase. For more information, visit shorturl.at/xuC77.
Cedar Creek Grist Mill Apple Cider Pressing: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 25, Cedar Creek Grist Mill, 43907 NE Grist Mill Road, Woodland. Tour the historic Cedar Creek Grist Mill while volunteers press around 10,000 pounds of apples into fresh apple cider. Hand-cranked apple presses will be available for children to make their own cider. The free event will continue until all apples are pressed. A community bluegrass jam will also be available during the event.
“Ruby Anniversary” by the Chrysanthemum Society: 2 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 25, and 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 26, HH Hall Building, 10000 NE Seventh Ave., Vancouver. See prize-winning mums, floral arrangements, bonsais and more during the Vancouver Chrysanthemum Society’s 80th annual free exhibition. Sunday’s exhibition will feature a demonstration on how to make floral design arrangements.
BG Senior Citizens Cellphone Class: 11 a.m.- 1 p.m., Monday, Oct. 27, 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.
SHIBA Medicare Assistance: 1-4 p.m., Monday, Oct. 27, Battle Ground Community Library, 1207 SE Eighth Way, Battle Ground. Get free, unbiased assistance with Medicare enrollment from a Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistant (SHIBA). Open enrollment is from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. To schedule a one-on-one appointment, call the SHIBA team line, 360-759-4676, or email AAADSW.SHIBA@dshs.wa.gov.
BGPS Fall Outwear Giveaway: 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 29-30, Lewisville Campus Gym, 406 NW Fifth Ave., Battle Ground. Families of students attending Battle Ground Public Schools are invited to select free, slightly used outerwear from the Family Community Resource Center. Coats, hoodies, zip-up jackets and other cold-weather items will be available. For more information, call 360-885-5434 or email fcrc@battlegroundps.org.
Battle Ground Boo Bash: 3-6 p.m., Friday, Oct. 31, Battle Ground Event Center, 912 E. Main St., Battle Ground. Join in the community’s annual free Halloween celebration, featuring family-friendly carnival games and spooky activities. Parking will be at the Fairground Park and Little League Fields at NE Fairground Ave. Trunk-or-Treat will also be held during the event. To register as a Trunk-or-Treat host, visit shorturl.at/31SDd.
Adult Nutrition Essentials: 10:30-11:30 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 1, Battle Ground Community Library, 1207 SE Eighth Way, Battle Ground. Learn about nutrition and weight loss in a free class, instructed by Grandma Lu’s Wellness. Registration is not required.
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.
Volunteer Invasive Ivy Pull: 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 15, Abrams Park, 400 Abrams Park Road, Ridgefield. Help combat invasive English ivy, which crowds out native and less aggressive plants, during an event hosted by Watershed Alliance of Southwest Washington and the Ridgefield Garden Club. Volunteers should wear long pants, sturdy shoes and bring their own water and snacks. To register, visit shorturl.at/4cZ5O.
Friends of La Center Community Library Used Book Sale: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 15, La Center Community Center, 1000 E. Fourth St., 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.
Goodwill Computer Basics: 1-2:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 20, Ridgefield Community Library, 210 N. Maine Ave., Ridgefield. Learn the basics of computer use during a class hosted by Goodwill. Participants will learn how to log into a computer, use various programs and more.
American Legion Post 168 Amboy Bingo Night: 6:30-8:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 21, 21400 NE 399th St., Amboy. Enjoy an evening of bingo alongside local veterans and their families. Proceeds from the events benefit local veteran assistance programs in northern Clark County.
Ridgefield Public Schools Foundation Turkey Trot: 9 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 27, Union Ridge Elementary School, 330 N. Fifth Ave., Ridgefield. Raise funds for Ridgefield Public Schools Foundation to support school district families. A Drumstick Dash for children ages 5 and under will begin at 8:45 a.m. The 5-kilometer walk/run will begin at 9 a.m. Race packet pickup will be available from 4-6 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 26, at Union Ridge Elementary School’s gym. Register online at ridgefieldpsf.org/turkey-trot.
Free Clinic Holiday Ball: 5:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 6, Heathman Lodge, 7801 NE Greenwood Dr., Vancouver. Raise funds while celebrating the 35th anniversary of the Free Clinic of Southwest Washington. The clinic, located at 4100 Plomondon St., Vancouver, provides free basic healthcare and similar services. The ball will feature dinner, wine, dancing and more. Tickets are available for purchase at freeclinics.org.
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.
Enhance Fitness Class: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m., every Wednesday and Friday, Bethel Lutheran Church, 12919 NE 159th St., Brush Prairie. Seniors over 60 are invited to partake in an evidence-based exercise class, hosted by Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington. Instructors tailor the activities to match the participants’ abilities. For more information, call 360-694-8144.
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.
Enhance Fitness Class: 8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m., every Tuesday and Thursday, Battle Ground Senior Center, 116 NE Third Ave., Battle Ground. Seniors over 60 are invited to partake in an evidence-based exercise class, hosted by Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington. Instructors tailor the activities to match the participants’ abilities. For more information, call 360-694-8144.
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: 6:45 a.m.-8 a.m., every 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.
La Center Lions Club: 6-7:30 p.m., every first and third Thursday of each month, New Phoenix Casino, 225 W. Fourth St., La Center. Learn about the La Center Lions Club’s community projects and how to volunteer. For more information, email secretary@lacenterlionsclub.org.
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 of their 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.
