Community Calendar - May 27

Public Announcement

MUTTON BUSTERS WANTED for the 2015 Vancouver Rodeo, July 2 at 7 p.m., July 3 at 7 p.m., July 4 at 1 p.m. and July 5 at 1 p.m. Championships for top three finishers from July 2, 3 and 4. There is a 50-pound weight limit, must be 3 years of age or older. Limited to 10 riders per day. For advance registration for this free event, contact Cindy at larsoncindyl@aol.com.

Health & Fitness

KP WALKERS walking group meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10-11 a.m., at Kiwanis Park, 400 SW 2nd Ave., Battle Ground. Along the paved walking path is the Battle Ground location for the brand new Veterans Memorial. All veterans are invited to come out, view the wall and walk with the KP Walkers. Walkers of all ages and walking speeds are welcome to this landscaped 1/4-mile path. Rain or shine. Fun, friendship and fitness for the summer season. This is a free activity. Elaine Nibley, (360) 921-4430.

Fundraisers

WOODLAND GRANGE FUNDRAISER: First ever Grange Gala will be Fri., May 29, doors open 6:30 p.m., show is 7-8:30 p.m., at the grange, 404 Davidson Ave., Woodland. Local talent getting together to raise funds for the grange. There will be live music, Woodland Dance School, Zumba Kids, silent auction and raffle and door prizes. Winners will be announced following the show. Tickets are $10, free entry for children ages 9 and younger. Tickets on sale now at the Woodland Visitor Center, Lewis River Dental, Woodland Yoga & Zumba and at the door. Proceeds go towards re-siding and painting Woodland’s historic grange hall. Tricia or George, (360) 225-9082.

Education

BI-ZI FARMS Jam & Bread Class for Kids will be Sat., May 30, 10 a.m.-noon, at Bi-Zi Farms, 9504 NE 119th St., Vancouver. In this class designed just for children, each student will make a batch of berry freezer jam and a loaf of bread to take home and bake. Class is for ages 9-16 years old. Cost is $20 per person. Pre-registration required, with registration deadline of May 27. Information, http://ext100.wsu.edu/clark/?p=5364 or call (360) 397-6060, ext. 0.

DISASTER PREPAREDNESS SEMINAR will be held Sat., June 6, 1-5 p.m., at Cherry Grove Church, 9100 NE 219th St., Battle Ground. Open to the community, contributions are optional. Speaker will be Corey Fisher, who has a master’s degree in public health with special emphasis on disaster preparation and intervention. Coffee and refreshments will be provided during the mid-afternoon break. Information, (360) 687-3159.

FIRST AID & CPR Certification: This course will cover adult/child/infant CPR, AED and Basic Emergency First Aid, such as choking, control of bleeding and managing shock. Upon completion of the course, students will receive a certification card that is valid for two years. Class is June 18, 6-9 p.m., at Lewisville. Cost is $49. Ask about group discount rates. Battle Ground Community Education, (360) 885-6584 or sign up online at bgce.battlegroundps.org.

GERMAN CONVERSATION for all ages: The goal of class is to learn and practice the following: Understand, pronounce, speak, read and write basic German phrases in a multi-generational setting which simulates natural situations, such as greetings, introductions, shopping, learning about German food, asking for directions, playing games, calendar and animal vocabulary. Class meets Tues., starting June 23 at Lewisville, 10-11 a.m. Cost is $25 or $45 total for child 8 and younger with participating parent. Battle Ground Community Education, (360) 885-6584 or sign up online at bgce.battlegroundps.org.

Sports & Recreation

OPEN GYM: Are you interested in starting an open gym near you? It is a great place to play volleyball or basketball. Community ed currently offers open gym for teens, adults and coed adults. Battle Ground Community Education, (360) 885-6584 or check out the schedule online at bgce.battlegroundps.org.

PRAIRIE GIRLS BASKETBALL Camp: For grades first through eighth. The goal of the Prairie Girls Basketball camp is to help young players learn the fundamentals of basketball, develop good habits and expand their talents. Players will be given a week of exciting basketball and an opportunity to improve their dribbling, shooting, passing and much more. Players of all levels are welcome. Campers will get a T-shirt. Runs June 22-25 at Prairie High School Main Gym. First through fourth graders’ time is 9-11 a.m., cost is $85. For those fifth through eighth grade, time is noon-3 p.m., cost is $110. Battle Ground Community Education, (360) 885-6584 or sign up online at bgce.battlegroundps.org.

PACIFIC SOCCER CLUB First Annual Golf Tournament will be Mon., June 1, 1-6 p.m., at Tri Mountain Golf Course, 1701 NW 299th St., Ridgefield. Shotgun start at 1 p.m. The tournament is a four-person scramble with a cost of $320 per foursome. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Register online at www.pacificsc.com. Tom Snyder, tsnyder.psc@gmail.com.

Organizations

AGLOW INTERNATIONAL’S monthly meeting will be Mon., June 1, 6 p.m. fellowship, 7 p.m. meeting, at Shiloh Fellowship Church, 10709 SE 10th St., Vancouver. Speakers will be a married couple from Israel, who will be giving a Middle East update and sharing their hearts about Israel and the Jewish people. Information, (360) 694-6914.

THE SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON School Retirees’ Association will have its regular meeting Thu., May 28, 11:30 a.m., at the Clark County Skills Center, 12200 NE 28th St., Vancouver. Lunch cost is $13. Jody Bugg, (360) 576-5008.

NORTH CLARK HISTORICAL Museum board meeting will be Thu., May 28, 7 p.m. short business meeting/work session, at the museum, 21416 NE 399th St., Amboy. Information, (360) 247-5800.

AAUW-HUDSON’S BAY Branch Book Group will discuss “The Blue Tattoo: The Life of Olive Oatman” by Margot Mifflin Wed., May 27, 2 p.m., at the home of a member. Kathi Pickett, (360) 904-1105.

Garden

WSU MASTER GARDENER Plant Sale will be Sat., May 30, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Cowlitz County Fairgrounds. The sale is held inside the floral building. Sponsored by the WSU Master Gardeners, money received goes to support local youth gardening activities and adult educational programs. Gary Fredricks, FredricksG@co.cowlitz.wa.us.

Libraries

FORT VANCOUVER REGIONAL LIBRARY DISTRICT will host Story Times. Most locations host baby, toddler and preschool storytimes with accompanying adult. Call individual libraries for more information.

BATTLE GROUND COMMUNITY LIBRARY, 1207 SE 8th Way, Battle Ground. Kim McNally, (360) 906-5000.

• Let’s Talk Grammar Wed., May 27, 10-11:30 a.m. For all levels. Children’s activities provided.
• The Read-Aloud Crowd Thu., May 27, 5-6 p.m. Mercy Watson by Kate DiCamillo. Ages 6-8 and accompanying adult.
• Stitch Wits Wed., May 27, 6-7:30 p.m. and Tue., June 2, 10-11:30 a.m. Bring your project to work on at these weekly informal get-togethers. All kinds of textile crafts are welcome.
• Library Legos Wed., May 28, 6 p.m. Join others for a Lego challenge. Ages 5-11.
• Spanish Conversation Circle Sat., May 30, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
• Job Lab Tue., June 2, 8:30-10 a.m. Get help using library resources to navigate all stages of the job search process. Basic computer skills required. Participants should have an email address. Please bring a memory stick to the lab.
• Citizen Preparation and Civics Class: Everything You Wanted to Know Tue., June 2, 10-11 a.m. BY APPOINTMENT. Contact the community librarian for more information.
• Friends of the Library meeting Tue., Jun. 2, 6 p.m.

LA CENTER COMMUNITY LIBRARY, 1411 NE Lockwood Creek Rd., La Center, Justin Keeler, (360) 906-4760

• Tween Book Discussion Tue., June 2, 3:15-4:15 p.m. Join others and talk about books. Ages 9-12.

RIDGEFIELD COMMUNITY LIBRARY, 210 N. Main Ave., Ridgefield. Sean McGill, (360) 906-4770.

• Stitchery Group Wed., May 27, 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Any stitchery-type hobby is welcome, even mending. Join others for all or part of this free, informal drop-in get-together.
• Mahjong at the Library Wed., May 27, 1-3 p.m. Enjoy socializing and playing the fascinating game of mahjong.
• Gaming Group Wed., May 27, 4-6 p.m. Play RPGs and socialize with a great group. Ages 9-19.
• Spanish Conversation Circle Thu., May 28, 3:30 p.m.
• Teen Video Gaming Sat., May 30, 5-7 p.m. Teens – bring your friends and games or play ours.

WOODLAND COMMUNITY LIBRARY, 770 Park St., Woodland, Justin Keeler, (360) 906-4830.

• Tween Book Group Thu., May 28, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Join others and talk about books. The first 10 to sign up receive a free book to keep. Ages 9-12.

YACOLT LIBRARY EXPRESS (no storytimes), located at the old City Hall, 105 E. Yacolt Rd., Yacolt. (360) 906-5000.

Art & Music

ART ON THE BOULEVARD, a fine art gallery in the Vancouver Marketplace, will open Eric Jacobsen’s solo show “Color and Light” Fri., June 5, showing through July 31, at the gallery, 210 W. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver. First Friday Reception will be Fri., June 5, 5-9 p.m., and is open to the public at no charge. There will be light refreshments and a chance to meet Eric. Kevin Weaver, (360) 750-4499.

CALL TO ARTISTS: Gallery 360 at the Slocum House invites artists to submit entries for their upcoming July juried exhibition, “Art on Wheels.” Artists are invited to submit up to three entries featuring trains, planes, automobiles and anything with wheels. They are seeking both 2-D and 3-D art. Entry deadline is Sat., June 6. Exhibition dates are July 1-Aug. 2. Information, (360) 693-7340 or email gallery360.vanc@gmail.com.

Public Meetings

REGULAR MEETING of the C-TRAN Board of Directors will be Tue., June 9, 5:30 p.m., at the Vancouver Community Library, Columbia Room, 901 C St., Vancouver. The complete C-TRAN Board of Directors meeting packets are available on C-TRAN’s website at http://www.c-tran.com/board_meeting_minutes.html. Debbie Jermann, (360) 906-7303.

LA CENTER CITY Council will hold a work session to discuss the city’s budget and police staffing on Wed., May 27, at 5:30 p.m. at La Center City Hall, 214 E. 4th St., La Center. The public is welcome. For more information, call (360) 263-2782.

LA CENTER CITY Council will hold its regular city council meeting on Wed., May 27, at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers, La Center City Hall, 214 E. 4th St., La Center. The public is welcome. For more information, call (360) 263-2782.

YACOLT TOWN COUNCIL will meet Mon., June 1, at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Yacolt Town Hall, 202 W. Cushman St., Yacolt. The public is welcome. For more information, call (360) 686-3922.

BATTLE GROUND CITY COUNCIL meeting will be Mon., June 1, 6 p.m. study session, 7 p.m. regular meeting, at City Hall, 109 SW 1st St., Battle Ground. Kay Kammer, (360) 342-5008.