Reunions
BGHS CLASS OF 1952 reunion will be Sat., Sept. 12, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., at Rocky’s Pizza, 1901 W. Main St., Battle Ground. Information, (720) 442-6126.
BATTLE GROUND ALL CLASS Reunion, 30 years or more, will be Sat., Sept. 19, noon, at Amboy Territorial Park. There will be a potluck. Gerry Adolfson, (360) 687-6221.
Organizations
BATTLE GROUND TOASTMASTERS next meeting will be Tue., Sept. 1, noon-1:15 p.m., at Rocky’s Pizza, 1901 W. Main St., Battle Ground. Topic will be “Five Mistakes when Hiring a Contractor.” Everyone is welcome. Gerry Dunne, gerry@pacifier.com.
CLARK COUNTY NEWCOMERS CLUB will hold their monthly coffee/membership meeting Tue., Sept. 1, 10 a.m., at the YWCA, 3609 Main St., Vancouver. Information, (360) 894-6924 or email utejim@aol.com.
FORT VANCOUVER CHAPTER of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet Tue., Sept. 8, 11 a.m., at the Smith-Reynolds American Legion, 4607 NE St. James Rd., Vancouver. Prospective members are invited. Genealogical research help is available. Members are asked to bring aluminum cans, travel-size personal care items along with the labels and box tops and used printer cartridges. Sue Mills, (360) 573-5445 or email suessearch@comcast.net.
FORT VANCOUVER LIONS CLUB will meet Fri., Aug. 28, noon, at China Cook, 2200 St. Johns Blvd., Vancouver. Speaker will be Brian Runyan, president of the Clark County Genealogical Society. Roy Pulliam, (360) 608-3043.
Education
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS: Is your child in grades K-4 and looking for something to do after school? Community ed will be offering YMCA-Gym Games, QuickStart Flag Football, Success Through Chess, Mad Science-Junior Space Cadets, Math Gamers, and more at Captain Strong Primary, Daybreak Primary, Glenwood Heights Primary, Yacolt Primary, Pleasant Valley Primary, and Tukes Valley Primary after school. Programs range from $50-$110 and start immediately after school. Check online for up-to-date schedule and location options. Battle Ground Community Education, (360) 885-6584 or visit bgce.battlegroundps.org where you can register and view class schedules.
TEEN DRIVER’S EDUCATION: Battle Ground Community Education and Driving 101 will be offering driver’s education classes starting in September at Prairie High School and Battle Ground High School. Prairie starts Sept. 9 and meets on Mon/Wed/Fri from 2:50-4:50 p.m., and Battle Ground starts Sept. 15 and meets on Tues/Thurs from 3-5 p.m. The course cost is $475. Go to http://www.drvn101.com for the current discount coupon that will save you money. Tuition is due on or before the first day of class. Call Driving 101 to register, (360) 892-6988.
BEGINNING & INTERMEDIATE GUITAR: This class will cover technique, chords progressions and note reading skills. This class is designed to progressively enable you to confidently play the guitar. If you follow the lesson plan in this class and practice regularly provided from the lessons from the book, you will develop a solid foundation and good habits that will give you all the skills you will need to enjoy playing the guitar. Ages 10 through adult. Starts Sept. 14 at Battle Ground High School and meets on Mondays from 6-7 p.m., six sessions, cost is $72. Battle Ground Community Education, (360) 885-6584 or visit bgce.battlegroundps.org where you can register and view class schedules.
GLASS MOSAIC CLASS & WORKSHOP: New session for adults starts Sept. 14. Class meets from 6:30-9 p.m., at Lewisville Middle School, four sessions, cost is $60 plus $50 materials fee (payable to instructor on first day of class). Learn to make beautiful glass mosaic crafts for inside and outside your home. You will work on a welcome sign for the first two weeks and the last two weeks the student can work on whatever they choose. Materials are provided except for the student’s chosen item. Battle Ground Community Education, (360) 885-6584 or visit bgce.battlegroundps.org where you can register and view class schedules.
Sports & Recreation
COMMUNITY MARTIAL ARTS & Olympic Taekwondo: Looking for an after school martial arts program? Community Martial Arts is for first through 12th graders and it starts Sept. 3 at Captain Strong, class meets on Tues/Thurs from 3:45-4:45 p.m., eight classes, cost is $42. Olympic Taekwondo is for ages 5 and up and it starts Sept. 8 at Laurin Middle School. Class meets on Tues/Thurs, you can either attend from 4:30-5:15 p.m. or 5:30-6:!5 p.m. Battle Ground Community Education, (360) 885-6584 or visit bgce.battlegroundps.org where you can register and view class schedules.
Community Events
PLEASANT VIEW CHURCH Absolutely Free Car Wash, A Gift to the Community, will be Sat., Aug. 29, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at 801 NE 194th St., Ridgefield. Steve, (360) 727-3301.
GRIEF RECOVERY INSTITUTE Grief Specialist Patricia Mayes will present a 90-minute workshop on recovery steps from a loss of life of any event at the Battle Ground Community Library on Fri., Aug. 28, 4-5:30 p.m., 1207 SE 8th Way, Battle Ground. She will also present the same workshop on Thu., Aug. 27, 6-7:30 p.m., at the Cascade Park Community Library, 600 NE 136th Ave., Vancouver. These events are free and open to the public, however, space is limited in each room. To reserve space, call (443) 804-2036.
HOMESCHOOL RESOURCE & INFORMATION NIGHT will be Mon., Aug. 31, 7-8:30 p.m., at First Church of God, in the multipurpose room, 3300 NE 78th St., Vancouver. Visit more than 30 vendors at the annual Clark County Home Educators’ Resource & Information Night. Learn about classes, sports, tutors, co-ops, art, science and more. More details and contact information at http://www.cchomeed.org.
WELCOME HOME VIETNAM Veterans Car and Bike Cruise-In will be Sat., Aug. 29, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., at The Museum Cars by Ron Wade, 1015 NE 78th St., Vancouver. This is a car and bike cruise-in and commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. Registration fee for cars is $15 and $10 for bikes. Spectators are free. Michael Stacey, (360) 601-6935.
Public Announcement
TOUCH OF CLASS CHORALE is currently accepting new members. They rehearse on Sunday evenings from 7-9 p.m. at East Woods Presbyterian Church at 16210 NE 20th St., Vancouver. There are two concert seasons – fall/winter (Sept.-Dec.) and spring (Jan.-May). The chorale sings a wide variety of music and is always looking for new members. Fall/winter season begins Sept. 13 at 7 p.m. If interested in joining, email TouchOfClassChorale@gmail.com.
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.
The Read-Aloud Crowd Wed., Aug. 26, 5-6 p.m. Sarah, Plain and Tall by Patricia MacLachlan. Ages 6-8 and accompanying adult.
Stitch Wits Wed., Aug. 26, 6-7:30 p.m. and Tue., Sept. 1, 10-11:30 a.m. Bring your project to work on at these weekly informal get-togethers. All kinds of textile crafts are welcome.
Retro Movie Night: Superheroes Thu., Aug. 27, 6:30-7:30 p.m. See some original TV shows featuring Batman, Superman and the Lone Ranger. Popcorn and drinks provided.
Spanish Conversation Circle Sat., Aug. 29, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Job Lab Tue., Sept. 1, 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., Sept. 1, 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., Aug. 26, 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., Aug. 26, 4-6 p.m. Play RPGs and socialize with a great group. Ages 9-19.
Mahjong at the Library Thu., Aug. 27, 1-3 p.m. Enjoy socializing and playing the fascinating game of mahjong.
Spanish Conversation Circle Thu., Aug. 27, 3:30 p.m.
Teen Game Night Fri., Aug. 28, 4-8 p.m. Is it possible to save the world in four hours? Join others and find out.
Teen Video Gaming Sat., Aug. 29, 5-7 p.m. Teens – bring your friends and games (or play the library’s).
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.
Art & Music
“WATERMARKS,” featuring the unique watercolor styles of Fay Kahn, MaryJane Larson and Denise McFadden, will open Fri., Sept. 4, at Art on the Boulevard, 210 W. Evergreen Blvd., Suite 300, Vancouver. The show will continue through Oct. 31. First Friday reception will be held Sept. 4, 5-9 p.m., and is open to the public at no charge. There will be complimentary light refreshments and a chance to meet the artists. Kevin Weaver, (360) 750-4499.
Public Meetings
LA CENTER CITY Council will hold a work session to discuss projected budget revenues on Wed., Aug. 26, at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers, La Center City Hall, 214 E. 4th St., La Center. The public is welcome. For more information, call (360) 263-2782.
LA CENTER CITY Council will meet Wed., Aug. 26, at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers, La Center City Hall, 214 E. 4th St., La Center. The public is welcome. For more information, call (360) 263-2782.
RIDGEFIELD CITY COUNCIL meeting will be Thu., Aug. 27, 6:30 p.m., at the Ridgefield Community Center, 210 N. Main Ave., Ridgefield. Agenda is available online at www.ci.ridgefield.wa.us. Information, (360) 887-3557.
