Libraries
FRIENDS OF THE LA CENTER Community Library will hold their annual Our Days book sale at the library, 1411 NE Lockwood Creek Road, on Sat., Aug. 23, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Non-children’s hardback books will be $1 and non-children’s paperback books will be 50 cents. Children’s books will be sold on a sliding scale. All book sales will benefit the library’s programs held throughout the year for all ages. Mary Riker, rikersan@yahoo.com.
Entertainment
OLD LIBERTY THEATER in Ridgefield will be the site of a concert Sat., Oct. 30, by Scotland’s Music United. Tickets for the 7:30 p.m. show are $15 and are available by phone at (360) 887-7260 or at the door. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. at the theater, 115 N. Main. Recently returned from living in Scotland, duo performers David Brewer of the popular Celtic band Molly’s Revenge and Scotland’s international fiddle champion Rebecca Lomnicky will be performing Scottish music which bridges the gap between the fiddle and bagpipe music of Scotland.
FIRST FRIDAY MUSIC Open Mic will be Fri., Sept. 5, 6 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. program, at the North Clark Historical Museum, 21416 NE 399th St., Amboy. Amateur and professional musicians welcome. Admission free with donations accepted. Refreshments served as museum fundraiser. Wayne Hoffman, (360) 247-5620 or museum messaging, (360) 247-5800.
ICE CREAM SOCIAL, sponsored by the Port of Ridgefield Board of Commissioners, will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wed., Aug. 20, at Ridgefield Overlook Park. The public is invited to the free event.
LIVE MUSIC BEER GARDEN will be Sat., Aug. 30, 5-9 p.m., at the Lone Fir Resort, 16806 Lewis River Rd., Cougar. Cooley at the piano in the beer garden playing all your piano favorites, featuring country, rock, blues, oldies and originals. Information, manager@lonefirresort.com or (360) 238-5210.
POETRY & MUSIC at Niche Wine Bar with Clark County Poet Laureate Christopher Luna and Five Guys Playing Jazz will be Sat., Aug. 23, 7 p.m., at Niche Wine and Art Bar, 1013 Main St., Vancouver. Christopher Luna, (360) 910-1066.
COUVFEST NW will be Thu., Aug. 28, 5 p.m., at Esther Short Park in Vancouver. CouvFest NW promotes Vancouver’s diverse local music scene by showcasing live, local, original acts in a free, all-ages environment. Information, https://www.facebook.com/CouvFestNW.
POET LEAH STENSON will read from Reverberations from Fukushima: 50 Japanese Poets Speak Out, as well as from her own work, Sat., Aug. 23, 6 p.m., at Angst Gallery, 1015 Main St., Vancouver. Christopher Luna, (360) 910-1066.
Fundraisers
A CHARITY DOG WALK will be held Sat., Aug. 23, at Lewisville Park just north of Battle Ground. The walk’s $25 participation fee benefits Northwest Battle Buddies, and family discounts are available. There will be children’s games, food, a K-9 demonstration and pries. Information, (360) 601-9744.
Public meetings
LA CENTER CITY COUNCIL will hold a work session at 5:30 p.m. Tue., Aug. 26, to discuss the projected City revenue shortfall of nearly $500,000 this year. The meeting will be at city hall, 214 E. Fourth St. Information, (360) 263-8662.
GREEN MOUNTAIN School Board will meet Tue., Aug. 26, at 7 p.m. at the school, 13105 NE Grinnell Road, Woodland. Information, (360) 225-7366.
BATTLE GROUND SCHOOL Board of Directors regular meeting will be Mon., Aug. 25, 4 p.m., at the Lewisville Campus, 406 NW 6th Ave., Room C-26, Battle Ground. Julie Backous, (360) 885-5302.
HULDA KLAGER LILAC GARDENS SOCIETY monthly meeting will be Tue., Aug. 26, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the gardens, 115 S. Pekin Road, Woodland. Information, Catherine at (360) 606-7359.
Reunions
BGHS CLASS OF 1952 Reunion will be Sat., Sept. 6, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., at Rocky’s Pizza, 1901 W. Main St., Battle Ground. Marlene Shinn Wise, (360) 574-2943.
BGHS CLASS OF 1951 Reunion lunch will be Tue., Sept. 23, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., at Club Green Meadows, 7703 NE 72nd Ave., Vancouver. Cost is $15-$20. Miles Kullberg, (360) 576-8104.
BGHS ALUMNI PICNIC will be Sat., Sept. 13, noon, at Amboy Territorial Park, 21400 NE 399th St., Amboy. This picnic is for alumni who have been out of Battle Ground High School for 30 years or more. Bring a dish to share for potluck. Cost is $5 per graduate. Garry Adolfson, (360) 687-6221.
BGHS CLASS OF 1954 Reunion will be held Sat., Aug. 23, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., at Hometown Buffet, 7809 NE Vancouver Plaza Dr., Vancouver. Organizers hope to see everyone there. Shirlee Ring Browning, (360) 573-0756.
HUDSON’S BAY High School Class of 1965 50th reunion planning meeting will be Mon., Aug. 25, 3-4:30 p.m., at Main Event Sports Bar and Grill, 3200 SE 164th Ave., Vancouver. Meeting is open to all class members who wish to attend. Contact hbhsclassof65@gmail.com.
BGHS REUNION PICNIC for classes 1955, 1956 and 1957 will be Wed., Aug. 20, noon, at Lewisville Park, Center Section. Cliff Conner, (360) 772-5213.
Public announcement
VA VA VOOM call for talent auditions will be Tue., Sept. 2 and Thu., Sept. 4, 11 a.m., at the Barberton Grange, 9400 NE 72nd Ave., Vancouver. Va Va Voom is beginning rehearsals for the production of “Not Your Grandma’s Christmas,” which is what the audtions are for. Auditioning for singers, performers, accompanists (keyboard and other instruments), back stage helpers, stage manager, dressers, set workers and all talents related to the performing stage. Rehearsals are every Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. until show time. Call (360) 546-5855.
County Notices
CLARK COUNTY BOARD of Commissioners will hold a public hearing Tue., Aug. 19, 10 a.m., in the Commissioners’ Hearing Room, sixth floor, Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St., Vancouver. The hearing is to consider revisions to concurrency standards in Title 40, as well as the capital facilities plan. Rebecca Tilton, (360) 397-2232, ext. 4305.
CLARK COUNTY BOARD of Commissioners will hold a public hearing Tue., Aug. 19, 10 a.m., in the Commissioners’ Hearing Room, sixth floor, Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St., Vancouver. The hearing is to consider the Shoreline Master Program limited amendment. Rebecca Tilton, (360) 397-2232, ext. 4305.
Community Events
FRIENDS AND FAMILY Block Party and Back to School Drive, hosted by Mallard Landing Assisted Living, will be Fri., Aug. 29, 3 p.m., at Mallard Landing, 813 SE Clark Ave., Battle Ground. Will be collecting school supplies, food and entertainment will be provided. School supplies will be donated to the North County Community Food Bank. Contact, (360) 687-0123.
NORTH CLARK COUNTY School Readiness Day will be Fri., Aug. 22, 4-6 p.m., at the Battle Ground High School Cafeteria, 300 W. Main St., Battle Ground. Basic school supplies for those on free or reduced lunch program. Those who pre-registered can participate from 4-5:30 p.m. and non-registered from 5:30-6 p.m. while supplies last. For students in Woodland, Green Mountain, Battle Ground and Hockinson school districts. Sponsored by the North County Community Food Bank and Adventist Community Services. Liz Cerveny, (360) 687-5007 or Mabel Brown, (360) 687-3459.
MT. VALLEY GRANGE will celebrate 125 years of community service on Sat., Sept. 6, noon potluck and 1 p.m. program, at the grange, 40107 NE 221st Ave., Amboy. There will be songs, a history skit, entertainment, membership awards, demonstrations and square dancing for everyone. Georgene, (360) 247-6347 or Dave, (360) 247-5744.
Organizations
ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION VANCOUVER Caregiver Support Group repeats every last Monday of the month, with last one being Mon., Aug. 25, 6:30-8 p.m., at Grace Lutheran Church, 9900 SE Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. This group provides a place for caregivers to learn and gain support from others caring for a person with memory loss. Also offers opportunity for participants to receive information on care management, available services and current research and treatment options. Attend for free. Lisa Rasmussen, (360) 281-2886.
AGLOW INTERNATIONAL VANCOUVER Chapter will hold a prayer meeting Mon., Aug. 25, 7 p.m., at the Friends of the Carpenter, 1600 W. 20th St., Vancouver. Contact, (360) 694-6914.
AGLOW INTERNATIONL VANCOUVER Chapter will hold a meeting Mon., Sept. 8, 6:30 p.m. meeting, 7 p.m. speaker, at Shilo Fellowship, 10709 SE 10th St., Vancouver. Food and fellowship at 6:30 p.m., speaker at 7 p.m. Speaker will be Karen Bennett who will speaker about her son’s car accident that occurred when he was 17 and about never giving up. Contact, (360) 694-6914.
COLUMBIA MOTHERS OF TWINS will hold their annual Family Picnic Sat., Aug. 23. For information and directions, call (360) 213-5647.
Education
OUTSMART ENERGY WASTE, Clark County PUD, presented by the Master Gardner Foundation of Clark County, will be Tue., Sept. 2, 7 p.m., at the CASEE Center, 11104 NE 149th St., Building B, Room 202/205, Brush Prairie. This will be an informative workshop with a Clark Public Utilities energy counselor. Discover ways to cut energy waste in your home, get the most out of your heating and cooling system and learn about the savings that have been achieved through energy conservation. Free to the public and members. No registration required. Diana Chernofsky, mgfclark@gmail.com.
BREAD AND JAM CAMP will be Tue., Aug. 19, 1-3 p.m., at The Heritage Farm, Clark County Extension Office, 1919 NE 78th St., Vancouver. Cost is $15. This is a jam and bread class for kids. Each student will make a batch of berry freezer jam and a loaf of bread to take home and bake. Class is for children ages 9-12. Pre-registration required. Contact, vicki.ivy@clark.wa.gov or call (360) 937-6060, ext. 0.
BOATER SAFETY CARD CLASS will be Sat., Aug. 23, 8:30 a.m.-4:45 p.m., at Clark County Public Works Maintenance and Operations Conference Center, 4700 NE 78th St., Room B-1, Vancouver. This interactive class will meet the needs of both Washington and Oregon residents to obtain the required Boater’s Safety Card. Completing this class can also reduce the cost of your boat insurance. Children 12 and older can attend. Cost is $10 per boater. Space is limited, call (503) 799-5250 or (360) 256-2991.
Volunteers
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED at ROCKSOLID Community Teen Center. The center is looking for volunteers to start with them in September. ROCKSOLID is a safe place for teens in fifth to 12th grade to hang out after school. Interested volunteers must pass a background check. Marcy Sprecher, marcy@rocksolid-teen.com or Gilda Ciraulo, gilda@rocksolid-teen.com, (360) 885-2181.
Fundraisers
RUMMAGE SALE FUNDRAISER for the Northwest Down Syndrome Association Buddy Walk will be Sat., Aug. 24, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., at 408 NE 1st St., Battle Ground. Help support the Northwest Down Syndrome Association, proceeds go directly to the Buddy Walk which benefits the association. Rummage Sale will have a festival atmosphere with giveaways, music, barrels for food bank donations and more. There will be clothes, books, toys, tools, household items, furniture and more. Visit www.nwdsa.org.
Sports & Recreation
BATTLE GROUND COMMUNITY Education will offer a fresh new lineup of Yoga classes for the 2014-15 year starting in September. All classes are held at the Battle Ground Parks and Recreation location. Yoga Foundations for Beginners is designed for true beginners and will focus on proper alignment and connecting breath to movement. The first session will be Sept. 4-25, meeting on Thursdays from 10-11 a.m., at the Battle Ground Parks and Recreation, cost $25. Vinyasa Yoga for All Levels where movement is linked to breath to form a continuous flow. Vinyasa Yoga is based on classical and modern variations of sun salutations, it is a fun and energizing class welcome to all levels of experience. The first session is Sept. 8-29, meeting on Mondays from 6:30-7:30 p.m., at the Battle Ground Parks and Recreation, cost $25. Call Battle Ground Community Education for more information at (360) 885-6584 or visit http://bgce.battlegroundps.org.
Art & Music
WATERCOLOR PAINTING for ages 16 and up runs Sept. 4-Oct. 9, at the Battle Ground Parks and Recreation. Class meets on Thursdays from 1-3 p.m., cost is $59. Students will learn how to paint with water colors, receive instruction and demos, along with individual help. Participants need to purchase their own materials, a supply list will be provided for the first day. Call Battle Ground Community Education for more information at (360) 885-6584 or visit http://bgce.battlegroundps.org.
INTRODUCTION TO Glass Mosaics is for ages 18 and up and will run Sept. 4-11, class will meet on Thursdays from 6-8:30 p.m., cost $45 plus $25 materials fee. Students will learn the fine art of making beautiful mosaics, using recycled glass and found, recycled items. Students will make a welcome sign in two, two and half hour sessions, all materials are supplied. Call Battle Ground Community Education for more information at (360) 885-6584 or visit http://bgce.battlegroundps.org.
STAGE MAKEUP AND COSTUMES (Zombies), class is for ages 12 and up. This is a one-day workshop teaching the basics of costuming and stage makeup and how to create fake bruises, scars, scrapes and open wounds. This workshop is perfect for creating a “zombie look”. You will receive hands-on training and tips to create the perfect look on a budget. Workshops taught by trained and experienced stage craft and theater teacher. Class meets Sept. 6 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Lewisville Campus in Battle Ground, cost $20 + $10 materials fee. Call Battle Ground Community Education for more information at (360) 885-6584 or visit us http://bgce.battlegroundps.org.
