Community calendar, March 23 edition

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Genealogical Society family tree webinar: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 23. Join the Clark County Genealogical Society for the Legacy Family Tree Webinar, “Get ‘Grammin’ Your Family History,” where participants can learn how to use Instagram to research their family history. It will be held both online at ccgs-wa.org and in-person at 3205 NE 52nd St., Vancouver. In-person attendees must wear masks. For more information, go to ccgs-wa.org. 

Furry Friends Spring Auction: March 25 to March 27. Furry Friends, a nonprofit that provides care for cats in Clark County, will host an online auction to raise money for the animals and the various operations they need. The auction can be found online at tinyurl.com/2p9ybb37. For more information, call Diane Stevens at 360-931-4948. 

Bingo: 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 26. Join Battle Ground Elks Lodge No. 2589 for a game of bingo. All members and guests are welcome. It will be held at the Battle Ground Elks Lodge, 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 museumnch88@gmail.com. 

Plant propagation in the garden: 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 26. Join WSU Master Gardener Roxanne Nakamura as she shows how to make cuttings of woody materials and soft growth on herbs. The class is held in-person and the address will be given upon registration. Attendees will be able to take herbs home after cutting. Enrollment is limited to 10 people and costs $10. All attendees must register and pay online at plant-propagation.cheddarup.com.

Free interviewing skills class: Noon to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, March 29. The Clark County Toastmasters will host a free class on how to nail your next job interview. The class will be held on Zoom at tinyurl.com/CCTC2021- 22. For more information, email the Clark County Toastmasters at vppr-9527@toastmastersclubs.org. 

Growing strawberries: Noon on Tuesday, March 29. Join WSU Master Gardener Billie Bevers as she presents how to properly grow strawberries. The event is free. To join, go to tinyurl.com/2s3yhdj2. The meeting ID is 7756056320 and the password is 12345. For more information, call Gary Fredericks at 360-577-3014 or email garyf@wsu.edu. 

Genealogical Society family tree webinar: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 30. Join the Clark County Genealogical Society for the Legacy Family Tree Webinar, “Family Stories in 30 Minutes or Less,” where participants can learn three different story projects that take less than 30 minutes, helping to strengthen family bonds across generations. Non-members are welcome. It will be held both online at ccgs-wa.org and in-person at 3205 NE 52nd St., Vancouver. In-person attendees must wear masks. For more information, go to ccgs-wa.org. 

Ridgefield High School Golden Grads Social: 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 15. The Ridgefield High School classes of 1967, 1969 and 1970 will host a Sunday social, which raises funds for scholarships for the class of 2022. Hors d’oeuvres, desserts, coffee and water will be provided. Those who want soda must bring their own. Registration is $20, which will cover food and other expenses. For more information and to acquire the registration form, call Jim Rinta at 360-901-9739 or email jrinta@gmail.com, or call Anita Temme at 360-607-7987 or email anita.temme@hotmail.com. The event will be held at the Ridgefield High School Commons, 2630 S. Hillhurst Road, Ridgefield. 

Pig Jam: 5 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 10. Join the Battle Ground community for a Pig Jam, which will serve a large, roasted barbecue pig while an AC/DC tribute band plays. Food is $24, and includes three different plates, each with a quarter pound of meat and a side. Attendees can listen to the band’s performance for free. The event will be held at the Battle Ground Community Center, 912 E. Main St., Battle Ground. To sign up, go to signup.com/go/iwdTOyv. For more information, call Sherie Szubski at 425-698-3236 or email thecraftwinefest.sherie@gmail.com. 

La Center kindergarten registration: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on weekdays at the La Center Elementary School office, 700 E. Fourth St., or online at lacenterschools.org. Kindergarten for La Center children starts on April 11. Parents are strongly encouraged to register beforehand. Children must turn 5 years old on or before Aug. 31. Parents must bring a copy of their child’s immunization record and birth certificate. Kindy Club Nights will also be hosted from 5 to 6 p.m. on April 21 and May 19 in the La Center Elementary School cafeteria. The events help prepare incoming students.



Happy Hoppers beginner square dance lessons: 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. every Monday through April 25. Join Happy Hoppers in square dancing lessons for beginners. Cost is $5 per person. Masks and proof of vaccination are required. Lessons will be held at 7701 NE Ward Road, Vancouver. For more information, contact Gil Shoemaker at 360-450-7029 or go to HappyHoppers.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 silverandfitonfacebook@ashn.com. 

HOPE Dementia Support Group Battle Ground: 6 to 8 p.m. every Monday starting April 4. Join HOPE in a support group for individuals caring for people with all types of dementia. The event will be hosted in-person at Mallard Landing, 813 SE Clark Ave., Battle Ground, and through Zoom. To get the Zoom link, call 360-513-5754 or email alwayshopeinfo@gmail.org.

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 8092456202, and enter password 311397 (if applicable). For more information, call 503-348-5330.