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.
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.
Friends of Woodland Community Library Used Book Sale: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Friday, Oct. 24, and 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 25, Woodland Community Library, 411 Lakeshore Dr., Woodland. Find deals on used items during a book sale, hosted by Friends of Woodland Community Library. Book bags can be filled for $10. Proceeds from the sale will support Woodland Community Library. For more information, call 360-225-2294.
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.
I Paw’d It Forward Bunco Night fundraiser: 7 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 25, Papa Pete’s Pizza, 109 S. 65th Ave., Ridgefield. Play bunco while raising funds for I Paw’d It Forward, a local nonprofit that rescues lost pets. Tickets are $25 per person, including game buy-in, pizza and soda. Children under 18 may join, but must be old enough to understand the rules. Pre-register by emailing jceventscarol@gmail.com. Tickets will also be available for purchase at the door.
Patriots & Pumpkins: 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 25, Barnes & Noble, 700 NE Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver. Browse books and celebrate American heritage during a bookfair, hosted by Fort Vancouver Daughters of the American Revolution. A quilt raffle, scavenger hunt and kid-friendly crafts will be available during the event.
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.
Rocksolid Teen Center Trunk-or-Treat: 4-6 p.m., Friday, Oct. 31, Bethel Lutheran Church, 12919 NE 159th St., Brush Prairie. Celebrate Halloween in a teen-friendly environment during a Trunk-or-Treat hosted by Rock Solid Teen Center. Vehicle registration for Trunk-or-Treat is open until Friday, Oct. 24. To register, call the Rocksolid Teen Center at 360-885-2181.
Halloween Bash by The Neighborhood Refuge: 5-10 p.m., Friday, Oct. 31, The Neighborhood Refuge, 113 S. Main Ave., Ridgefield. Adults 21+ are invited to the Halloween Bash, hosted by The Neighborhood Refuge. Tickets are $10 per person, and include raffle tickets and a specialty drink. The event will include live music and a costume contest.
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.
Veterans Day Breakfast: 6:30-9:30 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 11, The American Legion Post 14, 4607 NE St. James Road, Vancouver. Celebrate military service members and honor their sacrifices during a breakfast hosted by American Legion Post #14, Sons of the American Legion Squadron 14 and American Legion Auxiliary Unit 14. Breakfast is free with proof of veteran status, and $5 for non-veterans and members of the public.
LADY Mad Hatter’s Meeting: 11:30 a.m., Friday, Nov. 14Los Pepe’s, 1207 SE Rasmussen Blvd., 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.
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.
Senior Lunch and Learn: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 19, Battle Ground Senior Center, 116 NE Third Ave., Battle Ground. Learn the ABCs of senior doctor appointments during a seminar, hosted by Battle Ground Senior Citizens. RSVP by contacting Sharon Wodtke, 360-953-3278 or emailing swodtke@comast.net.
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.
BG Senior Citizens Veteran Lunch Club: 11:30 a.m., Friday, Nov. 21, 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.
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.
Holiday Light Walk at Skamania Lodge: 5-9 p.m., Friday, Nov. 28-Sunday, Jan. 4, Skamania Lodge, 1131 SW Skamania Lodge Way, Stevenson. Stroll through the woods near the Tree House Village to see a collection of holiday-themed forest animals and twinkling Sasquatch. The event is free and open to the public, and hot cocoa and fire pits will be available.
Battle Ground Holiday Tree Lighting: 5:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 5, Battle Ground Event Center, 912 E. Main St., Battle Ground. Celebrate the holiday season with Battle Ground’s annual tree lighting ceremony. Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive to light the tree, followed by other family-friendly events. For more information, visit shorturl.at/OR1Oc.
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.
Ridgefield Gratitude Breakfast & Main Street Awards: 8:30-9:30 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 11, Ridgefield Administrative and Civic Center, 510 Pioneer St., Ridgefield. Join the community in expressing gratitude to the volunteers, donors and community partners who dedicate time and resources to Ridgefield Main Street. The year’s Main Street Stars recipients will also be announced during the event. Nominations for Main Street Stars are available online until Saturday, Nov. 15, at shorturl.at/6Txrt.
Ridgefield Tree Planting: 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 20, 4411 S. Settler Dr., Ridgefield. Come plant trees during an event hosted by the Watershed Alliance of Southwest Washington. Volunteers of any age are welcome, but those under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Tools and gloves will be provided. Online registration is required at /shorturl.at/wisMf.
