Community Calendar, Jan. 19 edition

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Caring for and troubleshooting fruit trees: Noon on Tuesday, Jan. 18. Learn how to prepare fruit trees for a healthy growing season during the summer or spring season with WSU Master Gardener Alice Slusher. To join, go to wsu.zoom.us/j/7756056320?pwd=Rz VxbTl0dXpyUjJjSDdsWn JuTXdydz09. For more information, call Gary Fredricks at 360-577-3014 or email garyf@wsu.edu. Pre-registration is not required.

Meadowscaping virtual workshop: 7 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 20. Join the Clark Conservation District as they discuss how to create a meadow right in your backyard. People will learn how to provide habitats for pollinators and how to help the environment by maintaining stormwater management and plant biodiversity. To register for the free Zoom class, visit wsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0tf-msqTksGtb4l5O4G jrDMwgwEx5hA37p. Once registration is complete, details on how to join the class will be provided through email.

Bunco: 1 to 3 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 21. Join the local 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.

Elks bingo: 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 22. Join Battle Ground Elks Lodge #2589 at 907 SE Grace Ave. in Battle Ground for a game of bingo. Members are welcome to bring guests. For more information, call Mel Sanders at 360-687-1230.

Pruning fruit trees: Noon on Tuesday, Jan. 25. Learn how to prune fruit trees with WSU Master Gardener Art Fuller. To join, go online to wsu.zoom.us/j/7756056320?pwd=RzVxbTl0dX pyUjJjSDdsWnJuTXdydz09. For more information, call Gary Fredricks at 360-577-3014 or email garyf@wsu.edu. Pre-registration is not required.

Vegetable garden and what to grow: Noon on Tuesday, Feb. 1. Learn what vegetables will work in your garden, where to plant, and how to keep it healthy with WSU Master Gardener Carolyn Winchell. To join, go to wsu.zoom.us/j/7756056320?pwd=RzVxbTl0dXpyUjJjSDdsWn JuTXdydz09. For more information, call Gary Fredricks at 360-577-3014 or email garyf@wsu.edu. Pre-registration is not required.

Seed starting workshop: Noon on Tuesday, Feb. 8. Learn how to properly plant seeds and methods such as timing, proper lighting, and watering with WSU Master Gardener Alice Slusher. To join, go to wsu.zoom.us/j/7756056320?p wd=RzVxbTl0dXpyUjJjSDdsWn JuTXdydz09. For more information, call Gary Fredricks at 360-577-3014 or email garyf@wsu.edu. Pre-registration is not required.

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, call 360-247-5800 or email museumnch88@gmail.com.

Pruning and care of grapes: Noon on Tuesday, Feb. 15. Learn how to prune grapevines and the fruit with WSU Master Gardener Art Fuller. To join, go to wsu.zoom.us/j/7756056320?pwd=RzVxbTl0dXpyUjJjSDdsWn JuTXdydz09. 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 at bit.ly/39zISQG. For more information, call Kevin Doyle at 360-885-6598 or doyle.kevin@bat tlegroundps.org.



Managing roses: Noon on Tuesday, Feb. 22. Learn how to prune roses with WSU Master Gardener Michele Thomas. To join, go to wsu.zoom.us/j/7756056320?pwd=Rz VxbTl0dXpyUjJjSDdsWn JuTXdydz09. For more information, call Gary Fredricks at 360-577-3014 or email garyf@wsu.edu. Pre-registration is not required.

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 museumnch88@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 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 2456202, and enter password 311397 (if applicable). For more information, call 503-348-5330.