Public Announcement
THE RIDGEFIELD BOARD of Port Commissioners will conduct a brief tour with representatives Ed Orcutt and Judy Clibborn Thu., Oct. 30, 9:45-10 a.m. All will tour the Port of Ridgefield Railroad Overpass Project located at 111 W. Division St., Ridgefield. Wonder Baldwin, (360) 887-3873.
Organizations
GLUTEN FREE SUPPORT Group will meet Sat., Nov. 8, 10-11:30 a.m., at the Public Safety Complex at the Clark County Fairgrounds, 505 NW 179th St., Ridgefield. Lisa Angst will present her book, Living Well with Diet Restrictions. Free to attend. Maureen, (360) 571-8998.
AGLOW INTERNATIONAL will meet Mon., Nov. 3, 6:30 p.m. fellowship, 7 p.m. meeting, at Shiloh Fellowship, 10709 SE 10th St., Vancouver. Speaker Tim Taylor will give his testimony and his vision for the Body of Christ. Information, (360) 694-6914.
SONS OF NORWAY annual Lutefisk and Swedish Meatballs Dinner will be held Sun., Nov. 16, starting with seatins at 1 p.m., at the Sons of Norway Hall, 2400 Grant St., Vancouver. Tickets are on sale now and are $20 per person. For tickets and seating reservations, call (360) 573-3061 or (360) 896-4369.
AAUW-Hudson’s Bay Branch will host a program by Erin Harwood, STEM Coordinator for Clark College, Wed., Nov. 12, 7 p.m., at Courtyard Village Retirement Community, 4555 NE 66th Ave., Vancouver. Program is open to the public. Kathi Pickett, (360) 904-1105 or email kathipickett@gmail.com.
FORT VANCOUVER Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet Tue., Nov. 11, 11 a.m., at the Smith-Reynolds American Legion, 4607 NE St. James Rd., Vancouver. Guest speaker will be Jennifer Petersen with a Tea TradeMart presentation. Prospective members are invited. Genealogical research help is available. Sue Mills, (360) 573-5445 or email suessearch@comcast.net.
CLARK-SKAMANIA FLYFISHERS will meet Wed., Nov. 19, 6-7 p.m. wet fly hour, 7 p.m. business meeting, followed by the main program, at Camas Meadows Golf Course, 4105 NW Camas Meadows Dr., Camas. Jim Cox, director of donor relations for Western Rivers Conservancy, will make a presentation entitled “Sometimes to Save a River You Have to Buy It.” Kuni Masuda, (360) 573-3310.
Art & Music
AURORA GALLERY will feature the art of Barbara Szkutnik in November, starting with a First Friday opening reception Nov. 7, 5-9 p.m., at the gallery, 1004 Main St., Vancouver. Her work will be featured through Nov. 29. Barbara’s pastel abstracts won her national acclaim two years ago when she won Pastel Journals Top 100 award of Excellence. Information, (360) 696-0449.
BLUEGRASS SLOW JAM: Almost every Thursday night, a group of bluegrass musicians play slow tunes and songs at Barberton Grange, 9400 NE 72nd Ave., Vancouver. The jam is open to anyone with a non-electric acoustic string instrument that know basic I, IV and V chord structures. To receive jam notices, ask Chuck at cprbr@comcast.net.
CLARK COUNTY Open Studio Tour will be Sat., Nov. 8 and Sun., Nov. 9, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fifty artists are taking part in the juried, self-guided tour of fine art studios throughout Clark County. Information, Jennifer at (360) 991-3295, www.jenniferwilliamsfineart.com or www.ccopenstudios.org.
THE HISTORY of Northwest music will be discussed Thu., Oct. 30, at 6 p.m. in the Tex Rankin Theater of Pearson Air Museum, 115 E. Fifth St., Vancouver. Information, (360) 816-6253.
Public Meetings
THE CLARK COUNTY CLEAN Water Commission will meet Wed., Nov. 5, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at the Public Service Center, sixth floor training room, 1300 Franklin St., Vancouver. The agenda includes nominations and elections for the 2015 chair and vice-chair as well as a review of commission responsibilities. Bobbi Trusty, (360) 397-2121, ext. 5268.
BATTLE GROUND CITY COUNCIL meet meet Mon., Nov. 3, 6 p.m. study session, 7 p.m. regular meeting, at City Hall, 109 SW 1st St., Battle Ground. Kay Kammer, (360) 342-5008.
YACOLT TOWN COUNCIL meeting/public hearing will be Mon., Nov. 3, 7 p.m., at Town Hall, 202 W. Cushman St., Yacolt. Cindy Marbut, (360) 686-3922.
THE PORT OF WOODLAND Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting at 3:30 p.m. on Tue., Nov. 4., at 115 Davidson Ave., Woodland. The agenda includes discussion of harbor improvements. Information, (360) 225-6555.
RIDGEFIELD CITY COUNCIL will meet Thu., Nov. 6, at 6:30 p.m. at the Ridgefield Community Center, 210 N. Main St. Information, (360) 887-3557.
Health & Fitness
GLUTEN-FREE BREAKFAST and Snacks class takes place Tue., Nov. 4, 7-8:30 p.m., at Battle Ground High School, 300 W. Main St., Battle Ground. Cost is $25 plus $5 materials fee. Quick and easy ideas are presented for foods that pack on-the-go, as well as delicious sit-down breakfast suggestions. Learn about glycemic index and load of foods. Take some great recipes that are gluten-free, dairy-free and sweetened with natural sweeteners and a notebook of information. Contact Battle Ground Community Education, (360) 885-6584 or sign up online at bgce.battlegroundps.org.
Sports & Recreation
ADULT FITNESS CLASSES: Check out the schedule of upcoming classes. Lewisville has Zumba & Zumba Toning every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at Lewisville Gym, 9-10 a.m., attend whenever you want via punch card, 12 card pass $81, eight card pass $56. Vinyasa Yoga-all levels , four sessions starting Nov. 3 at BGPR, 6:30-7:30 p.m., cost is $25. Yoga Foundations-Beginner, four sessions starting Nov. 6 at BGPR, 10-11 a.m., cost is $25. Irish Dance, six sessions starting Nov. 5 at Captain Strong, 6:30-7:30 p.m., cost is $40. Contact Battle Ground Community Education, (360) 885-6584 or sign up online at bgce.battlegroundps.org.
COMMUNITY MARTIAL ARTS: First through 12th graders, Pung Mul Kwan is an offshoot of an ancient Korean Martial Art. It combines linear and circular movements, joint locks, throws, falling techniques and grappling. Your child will learn this and discipline, patience and control. Next session starts Nov. 4 at Captain Strong Elementary, meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:45-4:45 p.m., cost is $40, six classes. Contact Battle Ground Community Education, (360) 885-6584 or sign up online at bgce.battlegroundps.org.
CHEER CONDITIONING & TUMBLING: Fitness and tumbling class, grades one through six, who are interested in Cheerleading. Classes will include core stability/strength training, plyometric drills, pilates and yoga to reduce injury, improve speed, stamina, strength and flexibility. Focus will be on motion drills/jump conditioning. An excellent opportunity for athletes to work with high school cheer coaches. Next session starts Nov. 10 at Lewisville, class meets 6-7 p.m., cost is $40, four classes. Contact Battle Ground Community Education, (360) 885-6584 or sign up online at bgce.battlegroundps.org.
Education
WSU VANCOUVER MARQUEE Diversity Event with Rep. Mary Gonzalez will be Thu., Nov. 6, 7 p.m., at WSU Vancouver, 14204 NE Salmon Creek Ave., Vancouver. Gonzalez will give a keynote speech, “Identity, Culture and Social Justice: How Tortillas and Rainbows Taught me to Change the World.” As a member of the Latin and LGBTQ communities, she will share insights about her personal identities and what inspires her to be a leader and advocate for social justice. This event is free and open to all and will be held in the Dengerink Administration Building, Room 110. Bola Majekobaje, (360) 546-9568.
MBA INFORMATION NIGHT at WSU Vancouver will be Wed., Nov. 5, 6-7 p.m., at WSU Vancouver, 14204 NE Salmon Creek Ave., Vancouver, Multimedia Classroom Building, Room 16. Attendees will receive an overview of the MBA program, its requirements and costs. The event is free and open to the public. Parking is free for event participants in Orange Lot 1. Jerry Goodstein, (360) 546-9750.
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., Oct 29, 10-11:30 a.m. For all levels. Children’s activities provided.
Stitch Wits Wed., Oct. 29, 6-7:30 p.m. and Tue., Nov. 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 Group Thu., Oct. 30, 10-11:30 a.m. Children’s activities provided.
Ugly Bug Ball Fri., Oct. 31, 2-3 p.m. A family storytime with not-too-scary stories. Crafts and activities, too. Costumes encouraged.
Spanish Conversation Circle Sat., Nov. 1, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
NaNoWriMo Write-In Sat., Nov. 1, 2-5 p.m. Writers, join the library to kick off National Novel Writing Month with open writing time. Refreshments provided.
Job Lab Tue., Nov. 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., Nov. 4, 10-11 a.m. You do not have to be eligible for citizenship to attend, but you must understand spoken and written English.
Teen Book Chat Tue., Nov. 4, 4:30-5:30 p.m. The Maze Runner by James Dashner. Ages 12-19.
Friends of the Library meeting Tue., Nov. 4, 6 p.m.
LA CENTER COMMUNITY LIBRARY, 1411 NE Lockwood Creek Rd., La Center. Justin Keeler, (360) 906-4760.
Knitting at the Library Mon., Nov. 3, 10:15-11:45 a.m. Learn how to knit from seasoned veterans or just come and join the fun.
Tween Book Discussion Tue., Nov. 4, 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. 29, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Join them for all or part of this free, informal drop-in get-together.
Gaming Group Wed., Oct. 29, 4-6 p.m. Play RPGs and socialize with a great group. Ages 9-19.
Spanish Conversation Circle Thu., Oct. 30, 4-5:30 p.m.
Library Legos Sat., Nov. 1, 10 a.m.-noon. Join them for a Lego challenge. Ages 5-11.
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. (360) 906-5000.
