Community Calendar, Feb. 2 edition

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Solid Waste Advisory Commission meeting: 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 3. The Clark County Solid Waste Advisory Commission will hold a meeting to discuss updates to staffing, the solid waste management plan, the regional system study and legislation. The meeting will be held virtually online at clark.wa.gov/swac.

Natural Health Fair: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 5. Join the Amboy Grange community for a Natural Health Fair showcasing lectures of natural and holistic medicinal practices and a homemade lunch. After that, there is a free fair with vendors and coaches who will discuss essential oil use and natural remedies for weight loss, beauty, emotional healing, EMF protection, and other things. For more information or to purchase tickets for the lectures and lunch, go online to triumphovergray.com/pages/feb5.

Seed starting workshop: Noon on Tuesday, Feb. 8. Learn how to properly plant seeds and methods like timing, proper lighting and watering with WSU Master Gardener Alice Slusher. To join, go online to tinyurl.com/2s3yhdj2. For more information, call Gary Fredricks at 360-577-3014 or email garyf@wsu.edu. Pre-registration is not required.

Mad Hatters: 11:30 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 11. The Mad Hatters will meet at BG Pho, 1505 W. Main St., Battle Ground, next to Dutch Bros.

Amateur radio licensing course: 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 11 and Feb. 18, and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 12 and Feb. 19. The Clark County Amateur Radio Club will host a free amateur radio course which prepares students for a Federal Communications Commission technician licensing exam. The course is free, but the exam costs $15. Participants are encouraged to purchase or access the ARRL Ham Radio License Manual, Level 1, Technician, 4th edition. The course is held in person at the Vancouver Stake Center, 10509 SE Fifth St., Vancouver. Masks and social distancing are required. To register and for more information, call Delvin Bunton at 360-256-9122 or email ns7u@arrl.net. Further info can be found online at w7aia.org.

North Clark Historical Museum: Noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 12. North Clark Historical Museum will host its 34th annual membership meeting. There will be a silent auction and dessert social at the museum, located at 21416 NE 399th St., Amboy. The museum itself will also be open Saturday, Feb. 26 and Saturday, March 12 from noon to 4 p.m. For more information, email museumnch88@gmail.com.

Elks bingo: 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 12. Join the Battle Ground Elks for a game of bingo. All members are welcome and can bring guests. Bingo will be held at the Battle Ground Elks Lodge #2589, 907 SE Grace Ave., Battle Ground. For more information, call Mel Sanders at 360-687-1230.

Senior luncheon: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 14. Join the local seniors for a monthly luncheon, with food provided by Detroit Pizza at the Battle Ground Senior Center, 116 NE Third Ave., Battle Ground. For more information, call Sharon Wodtke at 360-953-3278 or email swodtke@comcast.net.

Pruning and care of grapes: Noon on Tuesday, Feb. 15. Learn how to prune grapevines and fruit with WSU Master Gardener Art Fuller. To join, go online to tinyurl.com/2s3yhdj2. For more information, call Gary Fredricks at 360-577-3014 or email garyf@wsu.edu. Pre-registration is not required.

BGPS Industry Fair: 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 17. Battle Ground High School will host its seventh annual Industry Fair, which introduces students to career information and opportunities across industries like technology, health, construction, finance and apprenticeships. The fair will be located at Battle Ground High School, 300 W. Main St., Battle Ground. Businesses signing up must be fully vaccinated with proof and can register online at bit.ly/39zISQG. For more information, call Kevin Doyle at 360-885-6598 or email doyle.kevin@battlegroundps.org.

Bunco: 1 to 3 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 18. Join the Battle Ground seniors for a game of bunco at the Battle Ground Senior Center, 116 NE Third Ave., Battle Ground. For more information, call Sharon Wodtke at 360-953-3278 or email swodtke@comcast.net.



Craft Day: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 21. Join local seniors for a craft day at the Battle Ground Senior Center, 116 NE Third Ave., Battle Ground. For more information, call Sharon Wodtke at 360-953-3278 or email swodtke@comcast.net.

Managing roses: Noon on Tuesday, Feb. 22. Learn how to prune roses with WSU Master Gardener Michele Thomas. To join, go online to tinyurl.com/2s3y hdj2. For more information, call Gary Fredricks at 360-577-3014 or email garyf@wsu.edu. Pre-registration is not required.

Elks bingo: 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 26. Join the Battle Ground Elks for a game of bingo. All members are welcome and can bring guests. Bingo will be held at the Battle Ground Elks Lodge #2589, 907 SE Grace Ave., Battle Ground. For more information, call Mel Sanders at 360-687-1230.

North Clark Historical Museum annual quilt show: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 26, and noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 27. The North Clark Historical Museum will host its annual quilt show at the museum located at 21416 NE 399th St., Amboy. For more information, call 360-247-5800 or email muse umnch88@gmail.com.

Toastmaster meetings: 7 p.m. every Tuesday online. Toastmasters holds meetings for people who want to improve their communication skills for business or career development. Meetings are on Zoom. Use meeting ID number 88000718444. Participants can login five to 10 minutes early to chat. More information can be found online at egtm.org.

Battle Ground Rotary Club meeting: 5:30 p.m. every Wednesday at 715 E. Main St. in Battle Ground.

Take off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS): 11:30 a.m. every Thursday at Battle Ground Elks Lodge, 907 SE Grace Ave., Battle Ground. The meeting starts with a weigh-in. If you want to lose weight sensibly, TOPS has you covered. For more information, call Donna Brown at 562-355-0950.

Columbia River Square Dancers: Lessons 6 to 8 p.m. on Sundays, dances at 7 p.m. for plus level and 8 to 9:45 p.m. for mainstream level on the first and third Friday of each month. Lessons and dances are held at 17901 NE 72nd Ave., Battle Ground. Cost is $7 per dancer. For more information, contact Dale Smith at 360-606-8849.

Silver & Fit virtual fitness classes for seniors: 10 a.m. every weekday. Join Silver & Fit for free fitness classes for seniors. Monday is low impact cardio, Tuesday is easygoing yoga, Wednesday is body weight exercises, Thursday is balance and flexibility, and Friday is a mixer of favorite exercises of the week. To find classes, visit facebook.com/SilverandFit. For more information, call 877-427-4788 or email silverandfi tonfacebook@ashn.com.

HOPE Dementia Support Group: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. every weekday. Join HOPE in a support group for individuals caring for people with all types of dementia. To register and receive the Zoom link, call 360-513-5754 or email classy.camper@gmail.com.

Virtual Professional Connections weekly meeting: 11:45 a.m. every Monday. Come meet like-minded professionals and network with others in your field. To join, go to zoom.com, click on Join a Meeting, enter 809 245 6202, and enter password 311397 (if applicable). For more information, call 503-348-5330.