Public Announcement
WOODLAND HISTORICAL MUSEUM Society, located at 417 Park St., Woodland, has reopened and will be open every Saturday from noon-4 p.m. Come view multiple new displays, antiques and more. Historical calendars and local cookbooks for sale. Information, (360) 225-3490.
THE GREAT CLARK COUNTY SEED SWAP will be held Sat., Feb. 28, 1-4 p.m., La Center Grange, 328 W. 5th St., La Center. The Seed Swap is free, and even if you don't have seeds to swap there will be plenty to give around. You can also bring plants to swap. (360) 901-5735.
Education
TAP INTO YOUR INNER Private Eye – Nine Strategies for finding Living Relatives Webinar Broadcast will be Wed., Feb. 25, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at the Clark County Genealogical Society Education Center, 717 Grand Blvd., Vancouver. Lisa Louise Cooke will help you learn the techniques that Private Investigators use to track down missing people in this Legacy Family Tree webinar. These strategies will help you find those elusive living relatives who just may hold the key to your brick wall or possess that treasured photo you’ve been looking for. Discussion to follow broadcast. Information, (360) 750-5688.
THE CHILDHOOD VACCINATION Controversy, a free talk on this subject by Dr. Harley Youngblood, will be held Tue., March 3, 7 p.m., at Family Chiropractic at Salmon Creek, Inc., 11815 NE Highway 99, Suite C, Vancouver. Information, (360) 696-4405.
NOCHE DE FAMILIA will be Thu., March 5, 6-8 p.m., at WSU Vancouver, 14204 NE Salmon Creek Ave., Vancouver. Come learn about preparing for college, financial aid and other challenges Latino families face. This WSU Vancouver event is free and in Spanish. Translation will be provided to those who need it and dinner will be served. Free and open to all. Located in the Firstenburg Student Commons. Amanda Shannahan, (360) 546-9182.
Organizations
AAUW-HUDSON’S BAY Branch Book Group will discuss Atticus by Ron Hansen Wed., Feb. 25, 2 p.m., at the home of a member. Kathi Pickett, (360) 904-1105.
SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON SCHOOL RETIREES’ ASSOCIATION will have its regular meeting Thu., February 26, 11:30am, at the Skills Center. Lunch $13. Contact Jody Bugg, 360-576-5008.
CLARK COUNTY NEWCOMERS CLUB will hold their monthly Coffee/Membership Meeting at 10 a.m., Tue., March 3. The meeting will be held at the YWCA, 3609 Main St, Vancouver. Carol at (360) 254-7729 for more information.
Fundraisers
CLARK COLLEGE STUDENT Nurses Association will host a walk for cancer Sat., Feb. 28, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., on the Clark College main campus, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver. Entry fee will be a $10 gift card for either gas or groceries that will be given to Peace Health to give to their cancer patients. Participants can choose from one-half, one or two-mile loops around campus. Each participants gift card will get them two entries into a drawing which will happen at 1:30 p.m. This event will be rain or shine and will also includes Clark student nurses performing free blood-pressure checks there will be a kids table, and there will be snacks and drinks at the end provided by Pacific Coast Connections, who is sponsoring this event. Jonica Beird, (360) 977-1761.
COLUMBIA KIDS PRESCHOOL in Battle Ground is holding it’s annual dinner-auction on Sat., March 7, 5 p.m., at 517 SE 14th Ave., Battle Ground. Tickets are $15 and must be purchased in advance by calling (360) 687-2730 (leave a message) or by emailing columbiakidsinfo@gmail.com. All proceeds benefit the nonprofit preschool and K-5 enrichment program. Kimberly Horch, (360) 771-3777.
Public Meetings
CLARK COUNTY PARKS ADVISORY BOARD will meet for a Comp Plan Work Session Fri., Feb. 27, noon, 4000 NE 78th St., Vancouver, in the Bud Van Cleve Community Room at the Luke Jensen Sports Complex. (360) 397-2285.
PORT OF RIDGEFIELD Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting on Wed., Feb. 25, 3 p.m., port office, 111 W. Division St., Ridgefield. (360) 887-3783.
LA CENTER CITY COUNCIL will meet Wed., Feb. 25, 7 p.m., City Hall, 214 E. 4th St., La Center. Among the items on the agenda is a public hearing on amendments to the Comprehensive Plan in response to the remand order from the Growth Management Hearing Board. (360) 263-8662.
Entertainment
THE SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON Wind Symphony will showcase contemporary music by American composers at its concert entitled “Awakenings” Sun., March 1, 3-4:15 p.m., at Union High School Performing Arts Center, 6201 NW Friberg-Strunk St., Camas. The program includes “Mock Morris” by Percy Grainger, “Sanctuary” by Frank Ticheli, and features “In Memoriam” by David Maslanka, a dramatic composition commissioned by a group of University of Texas students to honor a beloved organist and choir director. The SW Washington Wind Symphony is a 50-musician, professional quality concert band directed by Sam Ormson. Information, (360) 574-8386.
Sports & Recreation
SPRING TRACK: If you’re a kid between 9-14 who loves to run, jump and throw, then track is for you. The team meets twice a week to practice track events on Mondays and Wednesdays. Your coach will fill you in throughout the season regarding practice and meet schedules. Two local meets are scheduled for May 14 and 21 at Battle Ground District Stadium, with other community meets optional. Season starts March 30, practices at Chief Umtuch and BGHS District Stadium, cost is $77. Registration is open now. Battle Ground Community Education, (360) 885-6584 or sign up online at bgce.battlegroundps.org.
TEEN YOGA WITH Battle Ground Healing Arts: This is a fun and inspiring class for beginners set to upbeat music. Physically, yoga is a great exercise routine that builds strength and flexibility while improving posture, stability and balance. Mentally, yoga can help with stress management, decision making, concentration, and cultivating compassion for oneself and others. All levels welcome. Ages 11-18 welcome, $25 for four sessions at Lewisville Gym. Class starts March 4, boys 4-4:50 p.m., girls 3-3:50 p.m. Battle Ground Community Education, (360) 885-6584 or sign up online at bgce.battlegroundps.org.
Art & Music
WATER COLOR PAINTING: Water color painting is a painting method in which the paints are made of pigments suspended in a water-soluble vehicle. The term “watercolor” refers to both the medium and the resulting work. The traditional and most common support for watercolor paintings is paper. Do you want to learn how to paint with water colors, or improve your craft? In this class you will receive instruction, demos, and individual help and critique. You need to purchase your own materials, supply list will be provided on first day of class. Class starts March 5, four sessions, 1-3 p.m., at BGPR, cost is $30. Battle Ground Community Education, (360) 885-6584 or sign up online at bgce.battlegroundps.org.
