Community Calendar - July 22, 2015

Public Announcement

CAM ACADEMY in the Battle Ground School District is accepting applications for grades 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10. For more information, visit cam.battlegroundps.org or call (360) 885-6803.

Reunions

BATTLE GROUND ALL CLASS Reunion 30 years or more will be Sat., Sept. 19, potluck at noon, at Amboy Territorial Park. Information, Gerry Adolfson, (360) 687-6221.

Community Events

WELCOME HOME VIETNAM Vets Car and Bike Show and 50th anniversary commemoration ceremony will be Sat., July 25, car and bike show from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., commemoration from 1:30-3 p.m., at 1015 NE 78th St., Vancouver. Organized by Purekraze Events for Veterans, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Free for all spectators. To enter a car, cost is $15, $10 to enter a motorcycle. There will be cash prizes for the cruise-in. All net proceeds will help build Veterans Village. Information, Mike, (360) 601-6935.

MOTION COMMOTION, a free summer program for youth, grades K-8, will be Thu., July 23, 11 a.m.-noon, at Florence Robison Park, 1901 NW 9th St., Battle Ground. Join OMSI staff for an hour of fun-filled science experiments as you participate in Sir Isaac Newton’s 300-year-old experiments by using ordinary objects to demonstrate the physics at work in everyday life. Pre-registration not required. Information, (360) 342-5380.

IMAGINEERING: JITTERBUGS, an OMSI science adventure event at the Battle Ground Community Center, will be Thu., July 23, 3-4 p.m., 912 E. Main St., Battle Ground. For children in grades 4-12. With just a motor, a battery, a marker and a handful of craft supplies, students are challenged to design and build a scribbling robot that can doodle all on its own. Cost is $5 per person. Space is limited, pre-registration is required. Forms available at the Battle Ground Community Center or can be downloaded at www.cityofbg.org/OMSI. Information, (360) 342-5380.

AIRPORT APPRECIATION DAY will be Sun., July 26, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., at Grove Field Airport in Camas. Airplane rides only $25. Refreshments available. Vintage and modern planes. Teresa, tgrove7020@earthlink.net.

CAMAS DAYS ANNUAL Steak Feed will be Sat., July 25, 6-8 p.m., at Grove Field in Camas. BBQ your own steak (chicken also available). Dinner includes 6-ounce steak, salad, baked potato, lemonade, pork & beans and cake. Cost is $15 per person. Proceeds benefit the Camas-Washougal Aviation Association scholarship fund. Teresa, tgrove7020@earthlink.net.

Organizations

CLARK COUNTY FARM Forestry Association will host a potluck picnic Sat., July 25, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., to honor Tree Farmer of the Year, Randy and Linda Lawffer. Participate in tours of the tree farm, picnic lunch and other activities. Take Highway 503 to the Chelatchie Store and follow CCFFA event signs to 31310 NE Healy Rd., Amboy. Information, Georgia, (360) 687-2639.

FORT VANCOUVER LIONS will meet Fri., July 24, noon, at China Cook, 2200 St. Johns Blvd., Vancouver. Speaker will be Kelly Rankin, retired coach, teacher, administrator at the Vancouver School District, also NCAA National and Olympic track starter. Roy Pulliam, (360) 608-3043.

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION meeting will be Mon., July 27, 6:30-8 p.m., at Grace Lutheran Church, 9900 SE Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. Caring for someone with memory loss? Do you need information and support? Alzheimer’s Association family caregiver support groups provide a consistent and caring place for people to learn, share and gain emotional support from others who are also on a unique journey of providing care to a person with memory loss. Lisa Rasmussen, (360) 281-2886.

Public Meetings

LA CENTER CITY COUNCIL meeting will be Wed., July 22, 7 p.m., at La Center City Hall, 214 E. 4th St., La Center. Jenny Olive, (360) 263-8662.

GREEN MOUNTAIN SCHOOL BOARD meeting will be Tue., July 28, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at Green Mountain School, stage area, 13105 NE Grinnell Rd., Woodland. There will first be a budget hearing at 6:30 p.m., following by the regular meeting. Tyson Vogeler, (360) 225-7366.

REGULAR MEETING OF THE Battle Ground School Board of Directors will be Mon., July 27, 6 p.m., at the Lewisville Campus, Room C-26, 406 NW Fifth Ave., Battle Ground. Julie Backous, (360) 885-5302.

County Notices

CLARK COUNTY BOARD of Health meeting will be Wed., July 22, 9 a.m., at the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St., Vancouver. Rebecca Tilton, (360) 397-2232, ext. 4305.

Education

JUNIOR CHEFS II: In this class, you will cook, bake, and eat tasty meals with Chef Susan to share with family and friends. Students will work more independently with groups using basic cooking and kitchen skills in this hands-on class following more complicated recipes, planning menus, creating their own recipes, and exploring a variety of cultures and dishes, as well as practicing good table manners and safe food handling. Ages 13-18, class meets on Tuesday and Thursday Aug.4-13 at BGHS, $105. Battle Ground Community Education, (360) 885-6584 or sign up online at bgce.battlegroundps.org.

PRESCHOOL CAMP: “Exploring the Five Senses” Tigerland Summer Camp (ages 3 -6). Camp is Aug. 3-6, at Captain Strong, 9 a.m.-noon, cost is $69. Tigerland Summer Camp is designed with emphasis on fun and adventure. Participants will learn through touching, smelling, hearing, seeing, and even tasting while exploring what the five senses are and how we use them to discover our world. Battle Ground Community Education, (360) 885-6584 or sign up online at bgce.battlegroundps.org.

EDWARD JONES EDUCATION event for business owners, hosted by Brian Teegardin and Tom Massie, will be Mon., July 27, 5:30 p.m., at Mill Creek Pub, 1710 SW 9th Ave., Suite 101, Battle Ground. Business owners will learn strategies to save time, attract and retain employees and preserve your business for yourself and your heirs. RSVP by July 24 at (360) 687-2392.

Sports & Recreation

A3 SUMMER ACADEMY: BG Community Education, Be Kidz Camps (former co-owner of One Team Kids), and the BGPS Learning Support program have joined forces to provide a summer experience that will engage kids in grades K-4 in Action, Adventure and Academics. This all-day experience that melds learning with organized physical activity, life lessons, creative arts, health & fitness and more. Three weeks left to choose from, Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., at River Homelink, July 27–Aug. 14, $115 per week. Early drop off and late pick up available for additional fee. Battle Ground Community Education, (360) 885-6584 or sign up online at bgce.battlegroundps.org.

ALL DAY PERFORMING ARTS & Dance Camp: Ages 9-16, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m., at the Lewisville Gym. Students will work on theater and tap dancing from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. where they will work on learning a couple of theater scenes and learn tap dances to popular musicals, and jazz dance and music, 1-5 p.m. where they will learn jazz dance warm-ups, steps and movements across the floor and then use them to create dances to music from their favorite musicals. Cost is $110, attend part of the camp for $78. Battle Ground Community Education, (360) 885-6584 or sign up online at bgce.battlegroundps.org.

SUMMER DANCE CLASS: Aug. 4-27, meeting on Tuesday and Thursday at Battle Ground High School, $60. Jr. Hip Hop/Jazz Dance Basics (Ages 3-5), 10-10:45 a.m. Hip Hop/Jazz Dance Basics (Ages 6-10), 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Dancers will learn mostly hip hop and some jazz steps to fun and upbeat music. Come learn to leap, turn and shine. This class is not only fun but will improve posture, strength and flexibility in a positive and self-esteem building atmosphere. Battle Ground Community Education, (360) 885-6584 or sign up online at bgce.battlegroundps.org.

Fundraisers

SATISFY YOUR SENSES: FVRL Foundation fundraiser will be going on Fri.-Sun., July 24-26, at Latte Da Coffee House and Wine Bar, 205 E. 39th St., Vancouver. Opening Art Show and Reception will be Friday, 5-8 p.m., Art Show and Sale will be Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and will continue 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Sunday. This event is free and open to the public. Information, (360) 906-4700 or email foundation@fvrl.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.

• Let’s Talk Grammar Wed., July 22, 10-11:30 a.m. For all levels. Children’s activities provided.
• Stitch Wits Wed., July 22, 6-7:30 p.m. and Tue., July 28, 10-11:30 a.m. Bring your project to work on at these weekly informal get-togethers. All kinds of textile crafts are welcome.
• Richard Ritchey Wed., July 22, 6:30-7:30 p.m. See 17 live reptiles in an educational, informative, fun and funny program with audience participation.
• English Conversation Circle Thu., July 23, 10-11:30 a.m.
• The Read-Aloud Crowd Thu., July 23, 5-6 p.m. The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame. Ages 6-8 and accompanying adult.
• Spanish Conversation Circle Sat., July 25, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
• Game On Sat., July 25, 1-5 p.m. Bring the whole family to the family game day. Enjoy playing some of the library’s great board games or bring your own.
• Job Lab Tue., July 28, 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., July 28, 10-11 a.m. BY APPOINTMENT. Contact the community librarian for more information.
• Adult Book Discussion Tue., July 28, 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m. The Leisure Seeker by Michael Zadoorian.
• Write On Tue., July 28, 6:30 p.m. Improve your writing skills and learn tips. Share your struggles with other writers. Writers of all genres welcome.

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

• Cinda’s Music and Magic Family Show Wed., July 22, 10:30-11:30 a.m. A music and magic show designed to encourage children to read and sing.

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

• Stitchery Group Wed., July 22, 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., July 22, 4-6 p.m. Play RPGs and socialize with a great group. Ages 9-19.
• Mahjong at the Library Thu., July 23, 1-3 p.m. Enjoy socializing and playing the fascinating game of mahjong.
• Spanish Conversation Circle Thu., July 23, 3:30 p.m.
• Ridgefield Chess Club Sat., July 25, 2-3 p.m. Come to the library to play other people at this informal, drop-in program.
• Teen Video Gaming Sat., July 25, 5-7 p.m. Teens – bring your friends and games (or play the library’s).
• Nuestro Canto Tue, July 28, 2:30-3:30 p.m. “Legends of Mexico-Leyendas de México.” An original bilingual performance with masks, movement, dance, songs and music.
• Adult Book Discussion Tue., July 28, 6-7 p.m. Border Songs by Jim Lynch.

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

• Cinda’s Music and Magic Family Show Wed., July 22, 1-2 p.m. A music and magic show designed to encourage children to read and sing.
• Tween Book Group Thu., July 23, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Join library staff to 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.

• Motion Magic (Yacolt Town Park, 409 W Jones St.) Fri., July 24, 11 a.m.-noon. Explore the world of stories through circus theater. This show has it all: humor, grace, feats of daring and inspiration.

Friends of the Library meeting Mon., July 27, 7 p.m.