Bingo: 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 24. 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.
Alderbrook Oktoberfest: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 24. Join Alderbrook Park as they host their annual Oktoberfest. There will be over 100 craft vendors, authentic Bavarian food, and traditional German music. It will be held at 24414 NE Westerholm Road in Brush Prairie. For more information, visit alderbrookparkevents.com/499/Oktoberfest.
Southwest Washington Model Railroaders: 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 24. Join the Southwest Washington Model Railroaders as they celebrate their 50th year. There will be over 100 tables of railroad items, including models and memorabilia. It will be held at the Battle Ground High School gymnasium, 300 W. Main St., Battle Ground. It will be $10 for adults who come at 9 a.m., $5 for adults at 9:30 a.m., $3 for students, and free for children 6 years or under with an adult. COVID-19 precautions will be recognized. For more information, contact Larry Sprenkel at 360-619-8899 or email larry.sprenkel@gmail.com.
Comedy night: Doors open at 6:45 p.m., event begins at 7:30 p.m on Saturday, Sept. 24. Join the Ridgefield community as the Old Liberty Theater hosts Tyler Boeh, Katie Nguyen and Seth Allen for a night of comedy. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased online at oldlibertytheater.com. The Old Liberty Theater is located at 115 N. Main Ave., Ridgefield.
Golden virtual printmaking: 1 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 25. Join the Clark County Arts Commission as they showcase printmaking techniques using golden acrylics. They will also cover the additive and subtractive process using golden grounds, pastes, and gels for relief prints and collagraphs. To register for the Zoom event, go online to bit.ly/3S9InfO. For more information, email info@clarkcountyartscommission.com.
Controlling moles: Noon on Tuesday, Sept. 27. Join WSU Master Gardener Bryan Iverson as he talks about techniques to get rid of moles in the garden. To join, go to wsu.zoom.us/j/7756056320. Enter the meeting ID 7756056320 and password 12345. For more information, call Gary Fredricks at 360-577-3014, ext. 3 or email garyf@wsu.edu.
Lewis River social gathering: 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 27. Join the Lewis River Rotary Club for a social gathering. Those who want to attend can contact President Kelly Muscarella-Park at kelly@homes4u.net or call 360-687-2767 for the location and other details.
Gonzalo Bergara Quartet: Doors open at 6:45 p.m., event begins at 7:30 p.m on Wednesday, Sept. 28. Join the Ridgefield community as the Old Liberty Theater holds a concert for the Gonzalo Bergara Quartet, which recreates music from the 1930s. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased online at oldlibertytheater.com. The Old Liberty Theater is located at 115 N. Main Ave., Ridgefield.
Northwood Oktoberfest: 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 1 and Sunday, Oct. 2. Join Northwood Public House as they host its annual Oktoberfest. There will be a coloring contest and balloon art for kids. Adults can also partake in the Strong Arm Stein Holding Competitions. There will be Bavarian food and beer, as well as live music. It will be held at 1401 SE Rasmussen Blvd., Battle Ground. For more information, contact Eric Starr at 503-476-7411.
Perennial, bulb and seed swap: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8. Join Clark County Master Gardeners as they hold their sixth annual perennial, bulb and seed swap, which includes a plant sale and variety of seeds to choose from. Those who bring items to trade are expected to label their items clearly. Plants should also be well watered and pest free. It will be held at the Wildlife Botanical Gardens, 11104 NE 149th St., Brush Prairie. For more information, email marlene52ns@gmail.com or call 360-737-1160.
QuiltFest Northwest: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 20 through Saturday, Oct. 22. Join Clark County Quilters for the 47th annual Regional Quilt and Fiber Arts Show. It will have a “Sunshine & Roses” themed show which will feature over 300 quilts along with special exhibits and events, challenge quilts, a vendor mall, the “Diana” Cherrywood traveling exhibit, the Fort Vancouver Tapestry, and more. It will cost $8 per day or $15 for a three-day pass. Tickets for children under 12 are free and parking is $6 with cash or card. The event will be held at the Clark County Event Center, 17402 Delfel Road, Ridgefield. For more information, go online to quiltfestnw.org.
Battle Ground Lions Club: 7 p.m. every second and fourth Thursday of the month at Old Town Burger and Breakfast. Join the Battle Ground Lions Club for fun and volunteer opportunities. Old Town Burgers is located at 813 W. Main St., Battle Ground.
Bliss Yoga (Lewisville): 6 to 7:15 p.m. on Wednesdays at the Tukes Valley school stage, Mondays from 6 to 7:15 p.m., and Fridays from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Lewisville Campus gymnasium stage area, 406 NW Fifth Ave., Battle Ground. Classes will include gentle poses to increase strength, balance, flexibility, relaxation and meditation. To register for Wednesday classes, contact Battle Ground Community Education at 360-885-6584. To register for Monday and Friday classes, contact Fran at 360-903-8912 or email fran.olinger@gmail.com. Learn more online at www.blisstotaltherapy.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 the 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.
