Industry Hiring Fair: 4:30-6 p.m., Wednesday, March 18, Ridgefield High School gym, 2630 S. Hillhurst Road, Ridgefield. Students, families and job seekers are invited to meet employers hiring in Southwest Washington during an industry hiring fair, hosted by Ridgefield School District and Greater Vancouver Chamber. Register for attendance online at shorturl.at/uczwh.
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.
“Sister Act Jr.” by River HomeLink: 7 p.m., Fridays, March 20 and 27; 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., Saturdays, March 21 and March 28, Prairie High School auditorium, 1311 NE 119th St., Vancouver. Watch River HomeLink students perform in “Sister Act Jr,” a musical comedy based on the 1992 film. Admission is $10, and $5 for children ages 3-10 and senior citizens. Tickets are available for advance purchase online at shorturl.at/r3vy1.
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.
Busy Bee Craft Fair: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday, March 21, Battle Ground Event Center, 912 E. Main St., Battle Ground. Browse wares from 45 local crafters and artisans during a free event hosted by the City of Battle Ground. A full list of vendors is available online at shorturl.at/4mQWx.
Forestry Winter School: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, March 21, WSU Vancouver Library, 14204 NE Salmon Creek Ave., Vancouver. Learn about forestry during a class hosted by Washington State University Extension Forestry. Topics will include wildfire preparedness, habitat enhancement, plant identification, mushroom cultivation and more. Registration is due by 5 p.m., Thursday, March 19 at shorturl.at/wBCmN.
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.
Daughters of the Pioneers of Washington Meeting: 12:30 p.m., Thursday, April 2, Salmon Creek United Methodist Church, 12217 NE Highway 99, Vancouver. Learn about “Beale Dixon,” the General Manager of the Tillamook County Creamery Association, from guest speaker Tim Dixon. 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.
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 BGEasterEggHuntandPancakes.eventbrite.com. The event will occur, rain or shine.
Jane Austen Trivia: 4:30-5:30 p.m., Friday, April 10, Battle Ground Community Library, 1207 SE Eighth Way, Battle Ground. Enjoy tea while competing against other Jane Austen fans during a trivia game, hosted by Battle Ground Community Library.
Quick Pickles 101: 4:30-5:30 p.m., Thursday, April 16, Battle Ground Community Library, 1207 SE Eighth Way, Battle Ground. Adults are invited to learn how to make homemade pickles during a workshop hosted by Battle Ground Community Library. Attendees may make their own sample of pickles to take home.
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.
Emergency & Safety Fair: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Sunday, April 19, Meadow Glade Church, 11001 NE 189th St., Battle Ground. Learn about emergency preparedness during a free event hosted by Meadow Glade Church. Topics will include crime awareness, disaster preparedness, animal evacuation and more. Demonstrations and interactive children's activities will be available. For more information, email bearben2014sr@gmail.com.
Family Earth Day Storytime: 10-11 a.m., Saturday, April 25, La Center Community Library, 1411 NE Lockwood Creek Road, La Center. Celebrate Earth Day with stories and child-friendly activities. The Friends of La Center Library will host a seed planting and will provide a free book to attending children.
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.
