Reunions
KELLY HILL GATHERING will be Sat., June 18, 1-3 p.m., at Hockinson Cafe, 219 NW 20th Ave., Battle Ground. Come in and catch up with old and new friends who have lived/grown up on Kelly Hill. Information, (360) 687-2095.
BATTLE GROUND HIGH School class of 1991 25th reunion weekend will be Fri., Aug. 5, 6 p.m., Prairie Tavern get-together; Sat., Aug. 6, Red Lion Jantzen Beach Ballroom, 5 p.m. entry, 6:30 p.m. dinner, drinks and visiting; Sun., Aug. 7, noon, Lewisville Park potluck in the Alder Shelter. Cost for dinner at the Red Lion is $60. For additional information and to find out how to pay for dinner, email bghsclassof91@gmail.com.
Community Events
BATTLE GROUND HEALTH CARE will celebrate five years of serving the community with an anniversary/birthday party on Thu., June 9, 4:30-6:30 p.m., at Center Point Place, 11117 NE 189th St., Battle Ground. All community members are invited to attend. RSVP, (360) 687-8941 or email info@bghealthcare.org.
THE VANCOUVER COMMUNITY Concert Band will provide entertainment for the Ridgefield community Fri., June 3, 7 p.m., at Overlook Park, at the corner of Pioneer and Main streets in Ridgefield (weather permitting). Information, (360) 887-3557.
KAISER PERMANENTE will host an open house/ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of the new Battle Ground office Mon., June 6, 4-6 p.m., at 720 W. Main St., Battle Ground. The program/ribbon cutting will take place at 4:30 p.m. Information, (503) 813-4060.
SEAFOOD & SPIRITS will be Thu., June 9, 4-9 p.m., at 3Peaks Public House & Taproom and Pacific Northwest Best Fish Company, 24415 NE 10th Ave., Ridgefield. This will be a fundraiser for Friends of the Ridgefield Library. A percent of sales will benefit the new library building project. Jean Meyer, (360) 947-4388.
Political Events
THE CLARK COUNTY Republican Party will present its annual Lincoln Day Dinner Sat., June 4, 5:30 p.m. dinner registration and auction, at the Heathman Lodge, 7801 NE Greenwood Dr., Vancouver. Keynote speaker is nationally recognized Bill Whittle. Opening speaker will be Glen Morgan. Cost for the dinner is $95. Tickets, http://www.clarkrepublicans.org/ldd_2016 or call (360) 521-8565.
Public Meetings
LOWER COLUMBIA Fish Recovery Board meeting will be Fri., June 3, 1-2:30 p.m., at the Port of Kalama, 110 Marine Dr., Kalama. Melody Tereski, (360) 425-1554.
THE CLARK COUNTY Solid Waste Advisory Commission will meet Thu., June 2, 6-8 p.m., at the Elections Office, Conference Room, 1408 Franklin St., Vancouver. The agenda includes Solid Waste Division transition to Public Health, and Circle C Landfill decommission. Kim Harless, (360) 397-2121, ext. 5957.
BATTLE GROUND CITY COUNCIL meeting will be Mon., June 6, 6 p.m. study session, 7 p.m. meeting, at City Hall, 109 SW 1st St., Battle Ground. Kay Kammer, (360) 342-5008.
WOODLAND CITY COUNCIL meeting will be Mon., June 6, 7 p.m., at 200 E. Scott Ave., Woodland. Mari Ripp, (360) 225-8281.
YACOLT TOWN COUNCIL meeting will be Mon., June 6, 7 p.m., at Yacolt Town Hall, 202 W. Cushman St., Yacolt. Cindy Marbut, (360) 686-3922.
LA CENTER CITY COUNCIL meeting will be Wed., June 8, 7 p.m., at La Center City Hall, 214 E. 4th St., La Center. Information, (360) 263-2782.
Education
A-Z OF FINANCIAL AID and scholarships workshop will be Sat., June 11, 1-3 p.m., at the Vancouver Community Library, Community Room, 901 C St., Vancouver. Do you have questions about scholarships, financial aid, filing a FAFSA, award letters and more? Attend a free A-Z of Financial Aid and Scholarships Workshop and find out all you need to know. Information, (360) 546-9559.
FIRST AID/CPR/AED TRAINING: 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 6-9 p.m., June 16, at Lewisville, cost is $49. Ask about group discount rates. Battle Ground Community Education, (360) 885-6584 or visit bgce.battlegroundps.org.
KIDS LIKE LANGUAGES: One week of immersion camp in Spanish for ages 4-11. Learning culture through games, sports and arts. Your child will strengthen their language acquisition through proficiency and literacy. Students will explore a different Spanish speaking country each day of the summer camp through fun and engaging activities. Lessons are filled with art, music, games, gestures and everyday situations to promote fluency and cultural awareness. Your child will have the opportunity to use their language skills to prepare them for future interactions in the real world. Bring a sack lunch. Camp is June 27 - July 1, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Old Lewisville Middle School, cost is $198. Battle Ground Community Education, (360) 885-6584 or visit bgce.battlegroundps.org.
YMCA SUMMER GLEE CAMPS: Are you looking for something to do the first week after school is out? YMCA Glee Camp (Ages 7-12): Glee Club participants will sing, dance, cheer and act in a fun and encouraging environment as they prepare and rehearse for a short show for parents. Come join others for a week of glee. Bring lunch, snack and water bottle. Camp is June 20-24 at Captain Strong, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., cost is $186. YMCA Jr. Glee (Frozen Themed) Camp (Ages 4-6): This Glee Club has iced over. Participants will sing, dance, cheer and act just like Elsa, Anna and Olaf. Bring a snack and water bottle. Campers will receive a T-shirt. Camp is June 20-24 at Captain Strong, 9 a.m.-noon, cost is $119. Battle Ground Community Education, (360) 885-6584 or visit bgce.battlegroundps.org.
Sports & Recreation
GIRLS BASKETBALL TIGER Cage Camp: Coaching individual and team skills in a competitive, fun atmosphere. Suitable levels of skill and competition will be provided for girls, ages 5-14. Cage Camp coaches will include Lisa May, BGHS Head Girls Coach, as well as BGHS Girls Varsity Basketball players. Instilling skills, enthusiasm, and a love for the game will be the goals. Campers will get a T-shirt, indicate whether it is a youth or adult size. Camp is June 27-30, 9 a.m.-noon, BGHS Main Gym, cost is $100. Battle Ground Community Education, (360) 885-6584 or visit bgce.battlegroundps.org.
SUMMER TRACK: Come learn and enhance your track running and jumping skills. They will be doing conditioning exercises, running, turbo javelin, shot, long jump, relays and hurdles. Bring water to each practice. Wear comfortable running clothes and good running shoes. (Ages 11-15): June 20-July 20, meet on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9-10:30 a.m., cost is $57. (Ages 5-10): June 21-July 21, meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9-10 a.m., cost is $47. Both programs meet at the BGHS District Stadium Track. Battle Ground Community Education, (360) 885-6584 or visit bgce.battlegroundps.org.
Organizations
VANCOUVER AGLOW will meet Mon., June 6, 7 p.m. meeting with 6 p.m. fellowship, at Shiloh Fellowship Church, 10709 SE 10th St., Vancouver. Speaker will be Corporal Rey Reynolds of the Vancouver Police Department. Information, (360) 694-6914.
Entertainment
FIRST FRIDAY MUSIC Open Mic will be Fri., June 3, 6 p.m. sign ups, 7 p.m. program, at the North Clark Historical Museum, 21416 NE 399th St., Amboy. Emcee is Wayne Hoffman. Amateur and professional musicians welcome. Admission is free with donations accepted. Refreshments served as a museum fundraiser. Wayne, (360) 247-5620 or museum messaging, (360) 247-5800.
GHOST TOWN POETRY Open Mic will be Thu., June 9, 7 p.m., at Angst Gallery, 1015 Main St., Vancouver. Food and libation provided by Niche Wine Bar. Featuring poet and artisan John Kay. Christopher Luna, (360) 910-1066.
CLARK COLLEGE WOMEN’S Choral Ensemble will present their spring concert, “This is the Day,” on Mon., June 6, 7:30 p.m., in the Gaiser Student Center at Clark College, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver. The concert commemorates the ensemble and its director April B. Duvic with a selection of songs celebrating life, music, and the journey the group has taken since its founding in 1996. Concert is free and open to the public. April Duvic, (360) 992-2245.
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., June 1, 10-11:30 a.m. For all levels. Children’s activities provided.
required. Ages 6-18.
Stitch Wits Wed., June 1, 6-7:30 p.m. and Tue., June 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 Circle Thu., June 2, 10-11:30 a.m. For beginning and intermediate levels. Children’s activities provided.
Adult Book Discussion Thu., June 2, 7 p.m. The Wright Brothers by David McCollough.
Spanish Conversation Circle Sat., June 4, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Job Lab Tue., June 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.
Friends of the Library meeting Tue., June 7, 5:30 p.m.
LA CENTER COMMUNITY LIBRARY, 1411 NE Lockwood Creek Rd., La Center, Justin Keeler, (360) 906-4760.
Adult Book Discussion Wed., June 1, 9-10 a.m. The Truth According to Us by Annie Barrows.
Friends of the Library meeting Wed., June 1, 7 p.m.
RIDGEFIELD COMMUNITY LIBRARY, 210 N. Main Ave., Ridgefield. Sean McGill, (360) 906-4770.
Stitchery Group Wed., June 1, 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.
Gaming Group Wed., June 1, 4-6 p.m. Play RPGs and socialize with a great group. Ages 9-19.
Mahjong at the Library Thu., June 2, 1-3 p.m. Enjoy socializing and playing the fascinating game of Mahjong.
Spanish Conversation Circle Thu., June 2, 3:30 p.m.
Library Brick Lovers Sat., June 4, 10 a.m.–noon. Imagine and build amazing structures and machines. For all ages.
First Saturday Sat., June 4, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Come to the library for activities, crafts and fun.
WOODLAND COMMUNITY LIBRARY, 770 Park St., Woodland, Justin Keeler, (360) 906-4830.
YACOLT LIBRARY EXPRESS (no storytimes), located at the old City Hall, 105 E. Yacolt Rd., Yacolt.
