Community Calendar for Early - Mid April

Entertainment

FIRST FRIDAY OPEN MIC will be Fri., April 3, 6 p.m. sign ups, 7 p.m. program, at the North Clark Historical Museum, 21416 NE 399th St., Amboy. Admission is free with donations accepted. Wayne Hoffman, (360) 247-5620 or museum messaging, (360) 247-5800.

Organizations

NORTH CLARK HISTORICAL Museum Board Meeting will be Thu., April 9, 7 p.m. business meeting, at the museum, 21416 NE 399th St., Amboy. Information, (360) 247-5800.

CLARK COUNTY POMONA No. 1 potluck and business meeting will be Wed., April 8, 6 p.m. potluck, 7 p.m. business meeting, at Fishers Grange No. 211, 814 NE 162nd Ave., Vancouver. Information, (360) 892-7774.

CLARK COUNTY POMONA No. 1 Baking Contest will be Wed., April 8, 2 p.m. check in, judging at 3 p.m., at Fishers Grange No. 211, 814 NE 162nd Ave., Vancouver. Entries will be auctioned off at Pomona meeting that evening. Information, (360) 892-7774.

County Notices

PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE on the Rural Industrial Land Bank project will be Wed., April 15, 5:30-7 p.m., at the CASEE Center, 11104 NE 149th St., Brush Prairie. Marilee McCall, (360) 397-2280, ext. 4558.

Education

MASTER FOOD PRESERVER CLASS will be Fri., April 10, 10 a.m., at Heritage Farm, 1919 NE 78th St., Vancouver. If you enjoy volunteering, like helping others, want to learn more about food preservation/food safety and are willing to share your knowledge with the community then the Master Food Preserver Program may be the right fit for you. Master Food Preservers volunteer throughout the county providing information about food preservation and food safety. Every volunteer is trained (classroom/hands-on) and certified so that they may work as a MFP team member with the WSU Clark County Extension office. The 7-week class meets Fridays, 8:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m., April 17 through June 5. Orientations are April 10, 10-11:30 a.m. Cost is $225. Vicki Ivy, (360) 397-6060, ext. 5704.

FIRST AID & CPR CERTIFICATION: The goal of this training is to help students gain the knowledge, skills and confidence necessary to manage a medical emergency until more advanced help is available. 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 April 16, 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.

Reunions

BATTLE GROUND HIGH School Class of 2005 10-year reunion will be two different events Sat., July 25, 7 p.m., at Mill Creek Pub, 1710 SW 9th Ave., Battle Ground. This evening is adult only, cost per ticket depends on timeframes. Then Family Day will be Sun., July 26, 1 p.m., at Lewisville Park. This one is free, but attendees should still RSVP. Purchase tickets and RSVP for family day at bghsclassof2005.myevent.com. Those wishing to attend the Saturday night event must purchase a ticket. Maria Holyk, mariaholyk@hotmail.com.

Sports & Recreation

COMMUNITY MARTIAL ARTS, first through 12th graders: Pung Mul Kwan is an offshoot of an ancient Korean Martial Art. It combines linear and circular movements, joint locks, throws, falling techniques and grappling. Your child will learn this and discipline, patience and control. Class starts April 2 at Captain Strong Primary and meets Tuesday/Thursday, 3:45-4:45 p.m., cost is $40, seven sessions. Battle Ground Community Education (360) 885-6584 or sign up online at bgce.battlegroundps.org.

OLYMPIC TAEKWONDO: Ages 5 and up, learn the exciting sport of Olympic Taekwondo from three-time National and World Champion Darrell Kirkpatrick, certified world taekwondo federation sixth degree Black Belt Master Instructor. Learn self defense skills and dynamic kicks while improving flexibility, stamina, coordination and motor skills. Self discipline and quality character traits are emphasized towards earning black belt. Session starts April 14 at Laurin Middle School, cost is $67, 12 sessions, can either attend 4:30 p.m. or 5:30 p.m. class. Battle Ground Community Education, (360) 885-6584 or sign up online at bgce.battlegroundps.org.

BEGINNER YOGA CLASS: Welcome to Yoga Foundations-Beginner. This class is designed for true beginners and will focus on proper alignment and connecting breath to movement. Develop skills and knowledge about your own body to support a healthy life. Benefits of yoga include stress reduction, increased muscle tone, increased flexibility, improved strength and endurance, and fuller, easier breathing. Class starts April 16 at Battle Ground Parks and Recreation, four sessions, 10-11 a.m., cost is $25. Battle Ground Community Education, (360) 885-6584 or sign up online at bgce.battlegroundps.org.

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.

• Senior Social Wed., April 1, 9-10 a.m. Come to learn and utilize library resources or just visit with your friends. Library staff will be available to answer questions. Snacks provided. Ages 55+.
• Let’s Talk Grammar Wed., April 1, 10-11:30 a.m. For all levels. Children’s activities provided.
• AARP Tax Help Wed., April 1, 3-7 p.m. and Fri., April 3, 1-5 p.m.
• Stitch Wits Wed., April 1, 6-7:30 p.m. and Tue., April 7, 10-11:30 a.m. Bring your project to work on at these weekly informal get-togethers. All kinds of textile crafts are welcome.
• English Conversation Group Thu., April 2, 10-11:30 a.m. Children’s activities provided.
• Adult Book Discussion Thu., April 2, 7-8 p.m. The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt.
• Spanish Conversation Circle Sat., April 4, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
• Job Lab Tue., April 7, 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., April 7, 10-11 a.m. BY APPOINTMENT. Contact the community librarian for more information.
• Friends of the Library meeting Tue., April 7, 6 p.m.
• Literary Speed Dating Tue., April 7, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Participants will spend a few minutes meeting several amazing and wonderful books. Chocolate refreshments served.

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

• Adult Book Discussion Wed., April 1, 9-10 a.m. Blasphemy: New and Selected Stories by Sherman Alexie.
• Tween Book Discussion Tue., April 7, 3:15-4:15 p.m. Join them and talk about books.

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

• Stitchery Group Wed., April 1, 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Any stitchery-type hobby is welcome, even mending. Join us for all or part of this free, informal drop-in get-together.
• Gaming Group Wed., April 1, 4-6 p.m. Play RPGs and socialize with a great group. Ages 9-19.
• Spanish Conversation Circle Thu., April 2, 3:30 p.m.
• Teen Council meeting Fri., April 3, 4 p.m.

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

Library Legos Wed., April 1, 3:30 pm.. Join them for a Lego challenge. Ages 5-11.

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

Public Meetings

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

BATTLE GROUND TRANSPORTATION Benefit District Board meeting will be Mon., April 6, 6 p.m., at Battle Ground City Hall, 109 SW 1st Ave., Battle Ground. Kay Kammer, (360) 342-5008.

YACOLT TOWN COUNCIL meeting will be Mon., April 6, 7 p.m., at Yacolt Town Hall, 202 W. Cushman Ave., Yacolt. Cindy Marbut, (360) 686-3922.