Entertainment
GHOST TOWN POETRY Open Mic featuring Matt Amott will be Thu., Oct. 9, 7 p.m., at Cover to Cover Books, 6300 NE St. James Rd., Suite 104B, Vancouver. Guest hosts will be Steve Williams and M. Christopher Luna, (360) 910-1066.
HOP HARVEST BEER DAYS will be Fri.-Sat., Oct. 10-11, at Turtle Place Park, 7th and Main Street in Vancouver. Two days of fresh hop beers and harvest brews from local and regional brewers that only come around once a year. More than 25 unique and limited release brews to choose from. Live music, fresh foods, interesting vendors and more. Cost is $15. Andrew, (503) 395-8197.
FARGHER LAKE GRANGE BINGO will be Sat., Oct. 4, 6-9 p.m., at the grange, 37813 NE Wiehl Rd., Yacolt. All proceeds go to a free Halloween carnival for children. All are welcome. Vikie, (360) 263-3509.
Fundraisers
FORT VANCOUVER LIONS will present a Talent Contest/Gong Show, a benefit concert for area charities, Fri., Oct. 24, 7 p.m., at Emil Fries Aduitorium, Washington State School for the Blind, 2214 E. 13th St., Vancouver. Tickets are $15 each. Best talent wins $200, and there will be prizes for second and third place. To be a contestant, contact Roy Pulliam at rapid14@aol.com. For tickets, contact Janet at (360) 696-6321, ext. 120 or purchase through www.FortVancouverLions.org.
County Notices
THE CLARK COUNTY Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing Tue., Oct. 14, 10 a.m., in the Commissioners’ Hearing Room, sixth floor, Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St., Vancouver. The hearing will be held to consider a request for approval of the recommended changes to the Clark County Code 2.29, Veterans Assistance, the substitution of insurance for bonding including changes to the title of the code chapter and the name of the advisory board, to reflect current terminology and procedues for Veterans Assistance. Rebecca Tilton, (360) 397-2232, ext. 4305 or email Rebecca.Tilton@clark.wa.gov.
CLARK COUNTY CLEAN Water Commission will meet Wed., Oct. 1, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at the Public Service Center, sixth floor training room, 1300 Franklin St., Vancouver. The agenda includes discussion regarding the Clean Water Program Fee study and commissioner projects. Bobbi Trusty, (360) 397-2121, ext. 5268.
Public Meetings
BATTLE GROUND CITY COUNCIL meeting will be Mon., Oct. 6, 6 p.m. study session, 7 p.m. regular meeting, in the Council Chambers at Battle Ground City Hall, 109 SW 1st St., Battle Ground. Regular meeting will include a public hearing on the possible formation of a Transportation Benefit District (TBD) in the city. Kay Kammer, (360) 342-5008.
RIDGEFIELD BOARD OF Port Commissioners will hold their Annual Planning and Policy Review Meeting Mon., Oct. 6, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., at the Lewis River Golf Course, 3209 Lewis River Rd., Woodland. Wonder Baldwin, (360) 887-3873.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE Ridgefield Board of Port Commissioners will be Wed., Oct. 8, 3 p.m., at the Port Offices, 111 W. Division St., Ridgefield. Wonder Baldwin, (360) 887-3873.
LA CENTER CITY COUNCIL will hold a work session Mon., Oct. 6, from 6:30-8 p.m. to discuss the 2015 City budget. The meeting will be at city hall, 214 E. Fourth St. Information, (360) 263-2782.
LA CENTER CITY COUNCIL will hold a town hall meeting Tue., Oct. 7, from 6:30-8 p.m. to take citizen input about the City’s regulation of production, processing and sale of recreational marijuana. La Center currently has a moratorium on all forms of marijuana. The meeting will be at city hall, 214 E. Fourth St. Information, (360) 263-2782.
THE PORT OF WOODLAND Board of Directors will meet Tue., Oct. 14, at the port office, 115 Davidson Ave., at 5:30 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to adopt the proposed final budget for fiscal 2015. Citizens may speak for or against the proposed budget during a public hearing. A copy of the proposed budget is available by contact the port office or on the port’s website at www.portofwoodland.com.
Education
DISABILITY AWARENESS MONTH kick-off with Rep. Cyrus Habib will be Thu., Oct. 2, 6-8 p.m., at WSU Vancouver, 14204 NE Salmon Creek Ave., Vancouver. Kick off Disability Awareness Month with Rep. Cyrus Habib of the 48th District in the Washington State House of Representatives. Habib is the first blind Washington legislator in over half a century. There will be light refreshments and a unique photo exhibit. The event is free and open to the public. Amanda Shannahan, (360) 546-9182 or email amanda.shannahan@vancouver.wsu.edu.
FREEZING AND DRYING Fruits & Vegetables class will be Thu., Oct. 9, 6-8 p.m., at the WSU Extension Office/Heritage Farm Main Conference Room, 1919 NE 78th St., Vancouver. Learn the basics of freezing and drying produce successfully. Learn about pre-treatment methods, storage, proper containers and creative ideas. Cost is $10. Register and buy tickets at Brown Paper Tickets or by calling (360) 397-6060, ext. 0.
PICKLING FRUITS & VEGETABLES 101 Class will be Thu., Oct. 2, 6-8 p.m., at WSU Extension/Heritage Farm, 1919 NE 78th St., Vancouver. What is the difference between quick pack and fermented pickles? What are some of the pickle pitfalls, and how do you determine if pickles are safe to eat. Learn how to successfully pickle fruits and vegetables. Cost is $10. Register and purchase tickets at Brown Paper Tickets or call (360) 397-6060, ext. 0.
FREE LASAGNA GARDENING Workshop will be Sat., Oct. 4, 9-10:30 a.m., at St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 5607 NE Gher Rd., Vancouver. Put on by the Master Composters/Recyclers. Lasagna gardening is a great method to turn organic materials from your garden into rich soil right in your garden bed. No tilling or turning required. As part of this hands-on workshop, you’ll build a lasagna garden and learn all the basics necessary to get started building your own lasagna garden at home. Pre-registration required, visit www.columbiasprings.org/mcr/workshops. Questions, (360) 882-0936, ext. 224.
FAMILY WORMSHOP will be Sat., Oct. 4, 10 a.m.-noon, at the CASEE Center, 11104 NE 149th St., Brush Prairie. Join the Master Composter/Recyclers to learn all about the joys and wonders of worm composting. This family-friendly workshop will teach you the care and feeding of red worms and how they can help turn fruit and vegetable scraps from the kitchen into foo d for your garden or houseplants. Children should be at least 5 years old to participate. For a $35 fee, participants receive a fully-functioning worm bin complete with red worms to take home. Information is free, if you don’t want a bin and worms you can come for free. Pre-registration required, visit www.columbiasprings.org/mcr/workshops. Questions, (360) 882-0936, ext. 224.
Art & Music
CALL TO ARTISTS for Gallery360’s November Grand Opening juried exhibition at the Historic Slocum House, “Phoenix Rising,” touching on the themes of new life, resurrection and rebirth. Deadline to enter is Oct. 10. Jury fees are $30 for adults and $20 for youth and Mosiac Arts Alliance members. Gallery360 at the Slocum House is located at 605 Esther St., Vancouver. Download entry application at www.gallery360.org. Email gallery360.vanc@gmail.com.
Organizations
FORT VANCOUVER ROSE SOCIETY October meeting will be Thu., Oct. 2, 7-9 p.m., at the Clark County Genealogical Society Annex Room, 715 Grand Blvd., Vancouver. Interested in roses? Join the monthly meeting and learn about rose care from the experts. You do not need to be a member to attend. Everyone is welcome. Lynn, (360) 695-3073.
Community Events
MERRY GO ROUND RESALE will be Fri., Oct. 3, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. and Sat., Oct. 4, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., at 11 NW 12th Ave., Battle Ground. Shop the best in popular brands and boutique items at bargain prices. Infants, children’s, teens, women’s clothing, shoes and accessories. Kylie, (360) 608-5745 or email info@merry-go-roundresale.com.
COMMUNITY HOME HEALTH & Hospice is seeking individuals, especially veterans, in Clark County to volunteer with the Community Hospice program. A free 18-hour orientation is scheduled for Oct. 6, 8 and 10, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at 14508 NE 20th Ave., Suite 201, Vancouver. All three sessions are required. Rosse Rodriguez, (360) 567-3511 or email rrodriguez@chhh.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) 906-4740.
Let’s Talk Grammar Wed., Oct 1, 10-11:30 a.m. For all levels. Children’s activities provided.
Stitch Wits Wed., Oct. 1, 6-7:30 p.m and Tue., Oct. 7, 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 Group Thu., Oct. 2, 10-11:30 a.m. For beginning and intermediate levels.
Adult Book Discussion Thu. Oct. 2, 7:30-8:30 p.m. The End of Your Life Book Club by Will Schwalbe.
Showtime Movie Matinee Sat., Oct. 4, 3 p.m. Join them for the screening of a popular family movie. Call the library for movie title.
Menu for the Future Mon., Oct. 6, 6-7:30 pm. Come explore the connection between food and sustainability in this third of six weekly discussions.
Job Lab Tue., Oct. 7, 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., Oct. 7, 10-11 a.m. You do not have to be eligible for citizenship to attend, but you must understand spoken and written English.
Friends of the Library Meeting Tue., Oct. 7, 6 p.m.
Senior Housing Forum Tue, Oct. 7, 6:30 pm.. Join us for a panel discussion as we explore the variety of choices available to seniors and their families today. We’ll answer questions about care when aging in place is no longer an option.
LA CENTER COMMUNITY LIBRARY, 1411 NE Lockwood Creek Rd., La Center. Justin Keeler, (360) 906-4760.
Friends of the Library Meeting Wed., Oct. 1, 7 p.m.
Adult Book Discussion Thu. Oct. 2, 9-10 a.m. Ordinary Wolves by Seth Kantner.
Tween Book Discussion Tue., Oct. 7, 3:15-4:15 p.m. Join them and talk about books.
RIDGEFIELD COMMUNITY LIBRARY, 210 N. Main Ave., Ridgefield. Sean McGill, (360) 906-4770.
Stitchery Group Wed., Oct. 1, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Join them for all or part of this free, informal drop-in get-together.
Gaming Group Wed., Oct. 1, 4-6 p.m. Play RPGs and socialize with a great group. Ages 9-19.
Spanish Conversation Circle Thu., Oct. 2, 4-5:30 p.m
Teen Council Meeting Fri., Oct. 3, 4 p.m.
Library Lego Lovers Sat., Oct. 4, 10 a.m.-noon. Join them for a Lego challenge. Ages 5-11.
Vote 2014: Clark County Charter Tue., Oct. 7, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Learn about the Clark County Charter from some of the freeholders we elected to write it.
WOODLAND COMMUNITY LIBRARY, 770 Park St. Justin Keeler, (360) 906-4830.
Harvest Festival Wed., Oct. 1, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Kids, join them for some crafts and games at the Library’s Harvest Festival.
Teen Council Meeting Tue., Oct. 7, 4 p.m.
YACOLT LIBRARY EXPRESS (no storytimes), located at the old City Hall, 105 E. Yacolt Rd., Yacolt. (360) 906-5000.
