Community Calendar - July 29, 2015

Reunions

ANNUAL AMBOY, YACOLT and Chelatchie Schools Reunion and Old Timer’s Picnic will be Fri., July 31, 12:30 p.m. lunch, start gathering about 10 a.m., at Amboy Territorial Park. Bring a potluck dish of your choice. Disposable plates, cups, forks and coffee will be furnished. Bring old school pictures to share. Each person attending the picnic is asked to plan on making a small donation to help cover costs for mailing, coffee, utensils and other items. Gerry Adolfson, (360) 687-6221 or email cribbagehill@q.com.

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

LA CENTER HIGH SCHOOL annual class reunion will be Sun., Aug. 2, noon-6 p.m., at Lewisville Park, Maple Picnic Shelter. Potluck, drinks provided. Margaret Brookshire, (360) 573-8612.

Organizations

CLARK COUNTY NEWCOMERS CLUB will host their monthly coffee/membership meeting Tue., Aug. 4, 10 a.m., at the YMCA, 3609 Main St., Vancouver. Ute Brown, (360) 984-6924.

AAUW HUDSON’S Bay Book Group will meet Wed., July 29, 2 p.m., at a member’s home. The American Association of University Women Hudson’s Bay Branch will discuss “Whack-A-Mole” by David Marx. Janet Cottingham, (360) 980-1493.

OVERCOMERS 12 STEP recovery meeting for drugs and alcohol will be held every Thursday, 7-8 p.m., at Pleasant View Community Church, 14756 Lewis River Rd., Ariel. Information, (360) 238-5100.

BATTLE GROUND TOASTMASTERS will meet Tue., Aug. 4, 12:15-1:15 p.m., at Rocky’s Pizza, 1901 W. Main St., Battle Ground. Toastmaster will be Gerry Dunne and speakers will be Diane Edginton and Lisa Griffith. All are welcome. Gerry, gerry@pacifier.com.

Public Meetings

THE PORT OF WOODLAND Board of Commissioners will hold their regularly scheduled monthly commission meeting Thu., Aug. 20, 5:30 p.m., at the Port of Woodland Office, 115 Davidson, Woodland. Meeting will include a public hearing for the purpose of amending the Comprehensive Scheme of Harbor Improvement for the surplusing of port property and the acquisition of property. Carol Moore, (360) 225-6555.

CLARK COMMUNITIES BICYCLE and Pedestrian Advisory Committee meeting will be Tue., July 28, 6-8 p.m., at the Center for Community Health, 1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Conference Room 210C, Vancouver. Kathy Schroader, (360) 397-2375, ext. 4958.

BATTLE GROUND CITY COUNCIL meeting will be Mon., Aug. 3, 6 p.m. study session, 7 p.m. meeting, at City Hall, 109 SW 1st St., Battle Ground. Kay Kammer, (360) 342-5008.

YACOLT TOWN COUNCIL meeting will be Mon., Aug. 3, 7 p.m., at Town Hall, 202 W. Cushman St., Yacolt. Cindy Marbut, (360) 686-3922.

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 29, 10-11:30 a.m. For all levels. Children’s activities provided.
• Knights in Shining Armour Wed., July 29, 11 a.m.–noon. Travel back to the middle ages. Sword fighting demonstrations, handle swords, try on armour and more.
• Stitch Wits Wed., July 29, 6-7:30 p.m. and Tue., Aug. 4, 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., July 30, 10-11:30 a.m.
• Spanish Conversation Circle Sat., Aug. 1, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
• Job Lab Tue., Aug. 4, 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., Aug. 4, 10-11 a.m. BY APPOINTMENT. Contact the community librarian for more information.

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

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

• Stitchery Group Wed., July 29, 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 29, 4-6 p.m. Play RPGs and socialize with a great group. Ages 9-19.
• Mahjong at the Library Thu., July 30, 1-3 p.m. Enjoy socializing and playing the fascinating game of mahjong.
• Spanish Conversation Circle Thu., July 30, 3:30 p.m.
• Teen Game Night Fri., July 31, 4-8 p.m. Is it possible to save the world in four hours? Join them and find out.
• Library Legos Sat., Aug. 1, 10-11 a.m. Join others for a Lego challenge. Ages 5-11.
• Tallulah’s Daddy Tue., Aug. 4, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Fun, energetic, interactive acoustic music for kids and families.

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.

Sports & Recreation

MIDDLE SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Registration begins Aug. 1. BUMP, SET and SERVE. Boys and girls will increase their volleyball skills and abilities through team play. Practices are during the week and games are on Saturdays. Once players are registered, teams are compiled and coaches will be contacting players about their team practice schedule. Season begins Sept. 12 with a kick-off event that includes a free player clinic. Games start Sept. 26. Cost is $95, players receive a team shirt. If interested in signing up or volunteer coaching, Battle Ground Community Education, (360) 885-6584 or sign up online at bgce.battlegroundps.org.

HIGH SCHOOL RECREATIONAL BASKETBALL: Registration begins Aug. 1. The purpose of this league is to give high school students an opportunity to play basketball outside of high school teams. It also gives student athletes a chance to work on their skills prior to the start of high school tryout dates. Teams are first come, first served. No coaches required. League lasts six weeks, no practices, games are on Saturdays starting Sept. 19. Cost is $50, players receive a team T-shirt. Battle Ground Community Education, (360) 885-6584 or sign up online at bgce.battlegroundps.org.

JUNIOR GOLF CAMP AT THE CEDARS: Introduce young people to the game of golf in a fun and interactive atmosphere. They will learn the concept of how the game is played, some history of how it became the sport it is today, along with fun activities that will teach the fundamentals of playing the sport. Water bottles will be provided and all kids will receive a Cedars logo ball. Prizes will be awarded during competitions. The camp will be led by Joe Cain, Head Golf Professional at The Cedars on Salmon Creek. Camp runs Aug. 3-6, 10-11 a.m., $100, ages 8-13. Battle Ground Community Education, (360) 885-6584 or sign up online at bgce.battlegroundps.org.

QUICKSTART SPORTS FLAG FOOTBALL CAMP: QuickStart Sports Flag Football Camp is an opportunity for your son or daughter to get an introduction to the game of football. During these four consecutive days, they will teach your child the basic skills, fundamentals, rules and positions. Campers will get to play on the BGHS District Stadium turf field, and they will receive a T-shirt. Camp runs Aug. 10-13 and is $110, 10 a.m.-noon, for ages 3-6, 1-4 p.m. for ages 7-11. Battle Ground Community Education, (360) 885-6584 or sign up online at bgce.battlegroundps.org.

Education

MAD SCIENCE SUMMER CAMPS: Camps will run Aug. 17-21 at Captain Strong, $163 per camp. Moving with Science for Ages 5-8, 9 a.m.-noon. Join the Mad Scientist in a fun-filled exploration of how science keeps our world moving. Take a close-up look at a wide array of scientific disciplines. Creative Contraptions! The Inventors Camp for ages 9-12. This camp will take junior inventors on a journey of discovery from the real life inventions of da Vinci, Edison, and the Wright brothers to Isaac Asimov’s dreams of future inventions. Every camp gets a T-shirt and water bottle. Battle Ground Community Education, (360) 885-6584 or sign up online at bgce.battlegroundps.org.

Art & Music

AURORA GALLERY will feature the Art Market for First Friday Fri., Aug. 7, at the Gallery, 1004 Main St., Vancouver. They will have pastel painting demonstrations, jewelry and metal demonstrations and a potter throwing handmade pots. Artists will be located inside and outside on the sidewalks around the gallery. The potter, Pat Brame, will be located in front of Aevum Images, 1006 Main St., Vancouver. Information, (360) 696-0449.

GALLERY 360 invites artists to paint, draw or photograph the outside of the Slocum House or any of its features on Sat., Aug. 1, 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on the lawn of the Slocum House, 605 Esther St., Vancouver. The public is invited to watch the artists at work outside the Slocum House. Information, (360) 693-7340.