Sourdough Starter 101: 4:30-5:30 p.m., Friday, March 13, Battle Ground Community Library, 1207 SE Eighth Way, Battle Ground. Learn how to bake sourdough during a class for adults, hosted by Battle Ground Community Library. Supplies will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
LADY Mad Hatter’s Meeting: 11:30 a.m., Friday, March 13, Margarita Factory, 611 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.
Fargher Lake Grange Bingo Night: 1-4 p.m., Fargher Lake Grange, 37813 NE Wiehl Road, La Center. Join the community for Bingo Night at the Fargher Lake Grange. Three bingo cards are available for $1, and daubers are $2. For more information, email fargherlakegrange@yahoo.com.
Ridgefield State of the City: 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 17, Ridgefield High School Performing Arts Center, 2630 S. Hillhurts Road, Ridgefield. Learn about the City of Ridgefield’s accomplishments in the past year and its upcoming plans during its State of the City address. The annual Make a Difference Awards will also be presented to local recipients during the meeting.
Senior Lunch and Learn: 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Wednesday, March 18, Battle Ground Senior Center, 116 NE Third Ave., Battle Ground. Learn about recycling during a seminar, hosted by Battle Ground Senior Citizens. RSVP by contacting Sharon Wodtke, 360-953-3278 or emailing swodtke@comast.net.
Teen Eggstreme Egg Hunt: 6-8 p.m., Thursday, March 19, La Center Community Library, 1411 NE Lockwood Creek Road, La Center. Teens are invited to participate in a glow-in-the-dark egg hunt. Games, crafts and food will also be available throughout the event.
BG Senior Citizens Veterans Lunch Club: 11:30 a.m., Friday, March 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.
Bloodworks Northwest Blood Drive: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Friday, March 27, Woodland Community Library, 411 Lakeshore Dr., Woodland. Save lives by giving blood during a national blood shortage. Appointments are available online at shorturl.at/Ijj7r.
Living with Diabetes: 10-11 a.m., Friday, March 13, Woodland Community Library, 411 Lakeshore Dr., Woodland. Learn more about diabetes and how to live with the chronic illness during a presentation led by nutritionist Karen Kennedy. Topics will include blood sugar monitoring and digestive health.
Teen & Adult Financial Literacy: 4:30-5:30 p.m., Thursday, March 19, Battle Ground Community Library, 1207 SE Eighth Way, Battle Ground. Join IQ Credit Union for a practical lesson on real-life finances. Topics will include budgeting, money management and more. The class is intended for participants 13 years of age or older.
Brain Health and Aging: 3-4 p.m., Saturday, March 21, La Center Community Library, 1411 NE Lockwood Creek Road, La Center. Learn about the brain during a class hosted by the Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities. Topics during the lesson include healthy brain aging and how to reduce threats to brain health.
Vegetable Growing Class: 10-11 a.m., Wednesday, March 25, Woodland Community Library, 411 Lakeshore Dr., Woodland. Learn how to grow vegetables from Washington State University Master Gardener Sara Clark. Topics during the lesson include sowing seeds, nurturing plants and when to plant seedlings.
“He Lives!” Easter Celebration: 4 p.m., Saturday, March 28; 7 p.m. Sunday, March 29, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 21720 NE 29th Ave., Ridgefield. Celebrate Easter with a musical performance hosted by the Ridgefield, Vancouver West and Longview stakes of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The performance will feature the 70-voice Southwest Washington Easter Choir and instrumentals.
Jump for Joy Horse Show: 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, March 28; 7 a.m.-3 p.m., Sunday, March 29, Clark County Event Center, 17402 NE Delfel Road, Ridgefield. Watch youth and adult riders jump horses during a competition, hosted by Fox Hills Pony Club. To register for the competition, visit foxhillponyclub.weebly.com.
BG Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt & Pancake Fundraiser: 8-10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 4, Kiwanis Park, 422 SW Second Ave., Battle Ground. Celebrate Easter during the annual free egg hunt at 10 a.m., hosted by Battle Ground Kiwanis. An optional $10 pancake breakfast in support of Kiwanis activities will be available starting at 8 a.m. in the Kiwanis building. Tickets are available for purchase onsite or in advance at shorturl.at/pflWa. The event will occur, rain or shine.
Sakura Festival: 1 p.m., Friday, April 16, Clark College Japanese Friendship Garden, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver. Celebrate Japanese culture during a free festival hosted by Clark College, Vancouver Rotarians and the City of Vancouver. For more information, visit shorturl.at/X9YT9.
NW Largest Garage & Vintage Sale: 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, April 18, Clark County Event Center, 17402 NE Delfel Road, Ridgefield. Browse over 500 unique vendors at the 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.
Lilac Days & Plant Sale: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, April 18, through Sunday, May 10, Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens, 115 S. Pekin Road, Woodland. Stroll the historical Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens during the annual Lilac Days event. Admission is $10 for adults and free for children 12 and under. Lilacs and lilac-themed memorabilia will be available for purchase. For more information, visit lilacgardens.com.
Home & Garden Idea Fair: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, April 25 and 26, Clark County Event Center, 17402 NE Delfel Road, Ridgefield. Browse more than 200 vendors at the annual Home & Garden Idea Fair, hosted by Clark Public Utilities. Admission is free, and parking is $6 per vehicle. Plant sales and children’s activities will be available during the fair. For more information, visit shorturl.at/UX3Ut.
Ongoing
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.
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 participate in an evidence-based exercise class hosted by the 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.
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 Bunco: 6-9 p.m., every first Wednesday of the month, 2-5 p.m., every third Wednesday of the month, Woodland Community Center, 782 Park St., Woodland. Play games with local seniors during the Woodland Senior Enrichment Group’s bimonthly meeting. For more information, email seniorinfo55up@yahoo.com.
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 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 Seated Chair Dance Exercise: 10-11 a.m., every Thursday, Woodland Community Center, 782 Park St., Woodland. Participate in low-impact exercise featuring dance music. Donations are welcome, but not necessary to participate. For more information, email seniorinfo55up@yahoo.com.
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.
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 community projects undertaken by the La Center Lions Club and how to volunteer. For more information, email secretary@lacenterlions.org
Ridgefield La Center Kiwanis Club: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., every first Tuesday of each month, La Center Church, 111 E. Fifth St., La Center. Learn about the Kiwanis Club of Ridgefield and La Center community projects impacting children and families. To learn more, visit facebook.com/RidgefieldWAKiwanis.
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.
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.
Ridgefield American Legion Meeting: 6 p.m. every first Tuesday of the month, Ridgefield Fire Station, 911 N. 65th Ave., Ridgefield. Learn about the community works and veteran fellowship of the Ridgefield American Legion Post #44. Meetings feature community guest speakers and planning for the Parade of Flags program.
Columbia Mothers of Twins Club: 7:30 p.m., every first Thursday of the month, St. John Lutheran Church, 11005 NE Highway 99, Vancouver. The Columbia Mothers of Twins Club meets monthly to provide support and fellowship for mothers of twins. For more information, email columbiamot@gmail.com or visit columbiamotc.com.
Daughters of the Pioneers of Washington Meeting: 12:30 p.m., first Thursday of most months, Creek United Methodist Church, 12217 NE Highway 99, Vancouver. Learn how to help preserve Washington history by joining the Daughters of the Pioneers of Washington Chapter #19. Bring a lunch for social hour at 12:30 p.m., or just attend the meeting at 1 p.m. For more information, visit facebook.com/DPWChapter19 or call Pepper Kim, 360-901-0176.
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.
Columbia River Chorus Meeting: 7 p.m., every Monday, Clark College, Beacocks Music Hall, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver. Join the Colbumia River Chorus, part of Sweet Adelines International, to dive into the world of female barbershop music. To learn more, visit Columbiariverchorus.org or text 360-518-7829.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
