Compost Field Training by CASEE: 10-11:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 1, CASEE Center, 11104 NE 149th St., Brush Prairie. Learn about best composting practices and get hands-on, free experience alongside CASEE volunteers. Register online at shorturl.at/bdFR1.
Clark County Historical Museum 60th Anniversary presentation: 7 p.m., Thursday, May 2, Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main St., Vancouver. Celebrate the museum’s 60th anniversary and learn about its history from Executive Director Brad Richardson. Admission is $5 for the general public and free for CCHM members, veterans and active-duty military personnel. To learn more, visit cchmuseum.org or call 360-993-5679.
Daughters of the Pioneers meeting: 12:30 p.m., Thursday, May 2, North Clark Historical Museum, 21416 NE 399th St., Amboy. The public event will feature member memorials and a discussion on an upcoming Department of Public Works meeting. For more information, call Pepper Kim, 360-901-0176.
Ridgefield Art Association annual show: 5-7 p.m., Friday, May 3, Ridgefield Community Library, 210 N. Main Ave., Ridgefield. The annual art show features 58 pieces from 31 art association members. Refreshments will be provided, and hanging art will be displayed at the library until the end of July. For more information, visit ridgefieldartassociation.com/events.
Introduction to Vegetable Gardening: 12-3:30 p.m., Friday, May 3, 78th Street Heritage Farm, 1919 NE 78th St., Vancouver. Learn how to grow vegetables at a hands-on event hosted by the Washington State University Extension Master Gardeners Program. Purchase tickets online at shorturl.at/csHJK.
Woodland High School plant sale: 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday, May 3, Woodland High School Greenhouse, 1500 Dike Access Road, Woodland. Available plants will include herbs, vegetables, geraniums, succulents, hanging baskets and other bedding plants grown by horticulture students. For more information, including a plant inventory and price list, visit woodlandschools.org/whs-plant-sale.
Ridgefield Garden Club plant sale: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, May 4, Bennet Hall at Abrams Park, 400 Abrams Park Road, Ridgefield. The club will sell hanging baskets, trees, herbs, planters and more. Proceeds will benefit the club’s beautification work in Ridgefield. For more information, visit ridgefieldgardeners.org/plant-sale.
Lewis River Rotary Club meeting: 7-8:30 a.m., Tuesday, May 7, Battle Ground Community Center, 912 E. Main St., Battle Ground. This is an open club meeting to meet Battle Ground Deputy City Manager Robert Ferrier. For more information, contact Marta Carminato at marta.carminato@gmail.com.
Clark County Public Works open house: 6-8 p,m., Wednesday, May 8, Pleasant Valley Middle School, 14320 NE 50th Ave. Public Works will host a public meeting regarding improvements to Northeast 179th Street between Northeast 15th and 26th avenues. Construction is slated to begin in 2028. Residents may join online by visiting the project webpage at shorturl.at/uxyBC, 10 minutes prior to the meeting.
Pomeroy Farm Homeschool Open House: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Wednesday, May 8, and Friday, May 24, 20902 NE Lucia Falls Road, Yacolt. Homeschooled children are welcomed to experience Pomeroy Farm on a self-guided tour suited for second to fifth graders. Tickets cost $7 per student. For more information, visit pomeroyfarm.org/field-trips.
LADY Mad Hatter’s meeting: 11:30 a.m., Friday, May 10, El Rancho Viejo, 19 W. Main St., Battle Ground. Monthly meeting for the Battle Ground Senior Citizens LADY Mad Hatters. Participants are responsible for their own meal cost. Contact Sharon Wodtke, swodtke@comcast.net, for more information.
Pot A Plant for Mom: 12-2 p.m., Saturday, May 11, Impact Automotive, 109 W. Yacolt Road, Yacolt. Bring your children to plant a flower in a pot as a gift for Mother’s Day. For more information, visit shorturl.at/ekpT1.
La Center Inaugural Arts Fair: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, May 11, La Center Community Center, 1000 E. Fourth St., La Center. Many forms of art will be present at the fair, hosted by La Center Arts Council, including culinary, literature, ceramics, sculpture and woodworking. Tickets are free, but a $6 donation is encouraged. Register online at shorturl.at/kltNR.
Hydrangea garden workshop: 4:30 p.m.-5:15 p.m., Saturday, May 11, La Center Community Library, 1411 NE Lockwood Creek Road, La Center. Learn about hydrangea varieties and care from Master Gardener Carley Wecks at this public event. Registration is not required. For more information, visit shorturl.at/ivwz5.
Lilac Days 2024: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., daily until Sunday, May 12, Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens, 115 S. Pekin Road, Woodland. The historical Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens are open for the annual Lilac Days event, where the shrubs bloom with purple flowers. A $10 gate fee is payable during the event. For more information, visit lilacgardens.com.
BG Community Center senior monthly luncheon: 10:30 a.m., Monday, May 13, Battle Ground Community Center, 912 NE Main St., Battle Ground. The program will begin at 11:30 a.m., with a luncheon at noon. Contact Sharon Wodtke, swodtke@comcast.net, for more information.
Ridgefield School District art show: 5:30-7:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 15, Ridgefield High School Performing Arts Center, 2630 S. Hillhurst Road, Ridgefield. The event will feature artwork from students in grades K-12, such as drawings, paintings, puppets and more.
Senior Lunch and Learn: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 15, Battle Ground Senior Center, 116 NE Third Ave., Battle Ground. Learn about preparing for the unpredictability of life, hosted by Battle Ground Senior Citizens. Sign up by contacting Sharon Wodtke, 360-953-3278.
Veteran’s Lunch Club meeting: 11:30 a.m., Friday, May 17, The Prairie Tavern, 14925 NE Caples Road, Brush Prairie. Monthly meeting for the Battle Ground Senior Citizens Veterans. Participants are responsible for their own meal cost. Contact Sharon Wodtke, swodtke@comcast.net, for more information.
Ridgefield High School’s Golden Grads Social: 1-4 p.m., Sunday, May 19, Ridgefield High School Commons, 2630 S. Hillhurst Road, Ridgefield. Join fellow Ridgefield alumni from 50 or more years ago and raise funds for Clark College scholarships. Proceeds from the event’s silent auction and cash raffle will go toward vocational Clark College scholarships. Registration is due by Wednesday, May 1, and costs $25 per person. To request a registration form or ask questions, call Pete Bartel at 360-798-5705, or email SpudderGoldenGrads@gmail.com.
Listen Line Sunshine State of Mind fundraiser: 5:30 p.m., Saturday, June 1, Battle Ground Community Center, 912 E. Main St. Participate in an evening of food and festivities for mental health. Proceeds will benefit Listen Line. Purchase tickets online at listenline.life/events. Call 888-214-3133 for more information.
Rocky’s Pizza Birthday Bash: 6:30 p.m.-midnight, Friday, June 21, Rocky’s Pizza & R Bar, 1901 W. Main St., Battle Ground. Celebrate Rocky’s 80th birthday with food, live music and giveaways. All ages are welcome, and a limited number of tickets will be sold at the door. For more information, visit charliegreenmusic.com/sponsorship.
Miss Teen La Center North County Pageant: 7 p.m., Saturday, July 20, La Center Middle School, 2001 NE Lockwood Creek Road, La Center. The annual scholarship pageant is accepting applications from girls who have completed sixth grade, ages 12-18. Applicants who live or go to school in La Center, Ridgefield, Woodland, Battle Ground, Amboy or Yacolt are eligible. For more information or entry forms, contact Linda Tracy at linda.aformalaffair@comcast.net.
Woodland Planters Days Celebration meetings: 6 p.m., the third Tuesday of each month, Veterans of Foreign Wars, 434 Davidson Ave., Woodland. Meetings discuss the planning of the annual Planters Days community celebration. For more information, visit planters-days.com.
Battle Ground Toastmasters: The Battle Ground Toastmasters work to improve communication skills and have fun doing it. Join the group in person or via Zoom from noon to 1:15 p.m. on Tuesdays at Legions Realty, 717 W. Main St., Suite 126, Battle Ground, or online at tinyurl.com/3ejt6rae.
