Battle Ground Rotary Wreaths and Wine Festival: Tuesday-Saturday, Dec. 2-6. Shop wreaths, wine and more in an online auction supporting the Battle Ground Rotary Club. In-person silent auctions will also be available at participating wineries, hosted by the Southwest Washington Winery Association. To learn more, or bid on items, visit battlegroundrotary.org.
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.
Hockinson Christmas Tree Lighting: 6 p.m., Friday, Dec. 5, Hockinson Community Church, 15918 NE 182nd Ave., Brush Prairie. Enjoy crafts, holiday treats and live music during Hockinson’s annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony. Parking will be available at the church and Hockinson Community Center at 15916 NE 182nd Ave., Brush Prairie. For more information, visit shorturl.at/m3gbM.
Klager Christmas: 2-7 p.m., Friday and Saturday, Dec. 5-6, Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens, 115 S. Pekin Road, Woodland. Stroll through the historic Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens, strung with lights and decorated for Christmas. Hot cocoa and cookies will be available. Admission is $6, and free for children 12 and under. For more information, visit lilacgardens.com.
Yacolt Christmas Tree Lighting: 4-7 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 6, Town Square Central Park, N. Railroad Ave. and E. Yacolt Road, Yacolt. Enjoy free hot cocoa, cider and cookies during the annual Yacolt tree lighting. Santa will arrive at 5 p.m. for photos with children. For a full schedule of events, visit shorturl.at/iNs63.
Ridgefield Tree Lighting Ceremony: 4:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 6, Overlook Park, 113-131 S. Main Ave., Ridgefield. Join the community for the Christmas tree lighting in downtown Ridgefield, part of the annual Hometown Celebration. Christmas carols and a performance by DanceFusion NW will occur during the lighting. For more information on Hometown Celebration, visit shorturl.at/islJY.
Venersborg Schoolhouse Wreath Making Workshops: Saturday, December 6, 9:00 a.m. - Noon & 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. and Sunday, December 7, 9:00 a.m. - Noon & 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. The Historic Venersborg Schoolhouse, 24309 NE 209th St., Battle Ground. Make holiday wreaths during a workshop hosted by Venersborg Historic Preservation Society. Two workshops will be hosted per day, and all supplies will be provided. Registration is $35 per person, and forms are available online at shorturl.at/qix0z. Registration closes Friday, Nov. 28.
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.
Santa Stride 5K Run/Walk: 1:30 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 7, 210 E. Fourth St., La Center. Dress in festive costumes and join the community for the annual La Center Santa Stride. Prizes will be awarded to the fastest and best dressed runners. This years proceeds will benefit community non-profit La Center United. To register, visit shorturl.at/K1tZ6.
Santa’s Posse Toy and Food Drive: 4:30-6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 9, Clark County Event Center, Exhibition Hall, 17402 NE Delfel Road, Ridgefield. Drive up and drop off new unwrapped toys and nonperishable foods for Santa’s Posse, which will deliver Christmas gift packages to Clark County families in need. For more information, visit santasposse.org.
SW Washington Senior Holiday Social: 2-4 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 10, Battle Ground Senior Center, 116 NE Third Ave., Battle Ground. Celebrate the holidays will fellow seniors during an event hosted by RetireRidgefield, Battle Ground Senior Citizens and Woodland Senior Enrichment Group. Participants are asked to bring a non-perishable food item for the Battle Ground Food Bank or an article of clothing for the Ridgefield Family Resource Center. Registration is required, and is available online at formurl.com/to/waseniorholiday.
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.
Jane Austen 250th Celebration Party: 3:30-5 p.m., Friday, Dec. 12, Battle Ground Community Library, 1207 SE Eighth Way, Battle Ground. Adults and teens are invited to celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th birthday by discussing her literary works. Activities will include Jane Austen-themed crafts. Participants are encouraged to dress up in period appropriate clothing, but is not required.
LADY Mad Hatter’s Meeting: 11:30 a.m., Friday, Dec. 12, Los 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.
Plas Newydd Farm Arts Open House: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 13, 33415 NW Lancaster Road, Ridgefield. Enjoy warm drinks and cookies during the Plas Newydd Farm Arts open house. Hands-on art activities, such as wreath making and writing, will be available. Attendance pre-registration is encouraged and available online at shorturl.at/bmeoB.
Pre-Kwanzaa Celebration and Karamu: 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 13, The Arts Centered, 1007 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. Celebrate Kwanzaa with a day of African music, dance, art and food hosted by Please Don’t Die Black Men. General admission is free. Attendees of the Kwanzaa Karamu communal feast must purchase a meal ticket. Purchase tickets online at shorturl.at/f2eUp.
Santa’s Posse Gift Deliveries: 8 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 13, Clark County Event Center, Exhibition Hall, 17402 NE Delfel Road, Ridgefield. Help deliver Christmas gift packages to 1,500 Clark County families in need for Santa’s Posse. Drivers will be queued into a line and receive bags for contactless delivery. To sign up as a delivery driver, visit shorturl.at/nuziB.
Peppermints & Ponies: 12:30, 1:30, 2:30 p.m. sessions, Saturday, Dec. 13, Silver Buckle Youth Equestrian Center, 11611 NE 152 Ave., Brush Prairie. Celebrate Christmas at Silver Buckle Youth Equestrian Center’s annual Peppermints and Ponies event. Pictures with Santa, holiday costumed horses, refreshments and crafts will be available during the event. Purchase tickets online at shorturl.at/OndAV.
Pet Portraits with Santa: Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 13-14, ReTails Thrift Store, 5000 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver. Pet owners are invited to bring their furry friends for pictures with Santa Claus during an event hosted by the Humane Society for Southwest Washington. Any safe, friendly and handleable pets are welcome. Tickets are required and are available for $10 online at shorturl.at/Q746N.
Grand Menorah Lighting & Chanukah Celebration: 4 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 14, Vancouver Waterfront, 560 Waterfront Way, Vancouver. Celebrate the first night of Chanukah with Chabad Jewish Center with the lighting of a 19-foot Grand Menorah near Evoke Winery. Free donuts, festive music, chocolates and more will be available. To learn more, visit jewishvancouverwa.com.
BG Senior Citizens Veteran Lunch Club: 11:30 a.m., Friday, Dec. 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.
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.
Noon Year's Eve Party: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 31, La Center Community Library, 1411 NE Lockwood Creek Road, La Center. Join the community in celebrating New Year’s Eve with family-friendly crafts, music, dancing and more.
Race for Warmth by Clark Public Utilities: 9 a.m., Sunday, Jan. 25, Clark Public Utilities, 1200 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver. Registration costs benefit the Operation Warm Heart program, which helps local families pay for their winter heating bills. The event includes a kid's fun run, 10K and 5K walk/run. To learn more or register online, visit clarkpublicutilities.com/event/race-for-warmth.
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.
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. - 9:30 a.m., and 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 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.
Venersborg Historic Preservation Society: 6:30-8 p.m., the second Tuesday of each month, The Historic Venersborg Schoolhouse, 24309 NE 209th St., Battle Ground. Help preserve the 1912 historic schoolhouse while assisting with the organization of community events. Learn more at venersborgschoolhouse.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@lacenterlions.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.
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.
