Public Meetings
LA CENTER CITY COUNCIL will meet Wed., Oct. 8, at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 214 E. Fourth St. The agenda includes a public hearing for citizens to comment on the 2015 City budget. Information, (360) 263-2782.
WOODLAND SCHOOL BOARD will hold a workshop meeting Wed., Oct. 8, at 6 p.m. in the Woodland High School commons, 757 Park St. The topic will be superintendent and school board operating principles. Information, (360) 841-2700.
RIDGEFIELD CITY COUNCIL will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Thu., Oct. 9, at the Ridgefield Community Center, 210 N. Main Ave. Information, (360) 887-3557.
THE CLARK COUNTY Home Rule Charter to be voted on Nov. 4 will be discussed Thu., Oct. 9, at 7 p.m. in the Community of Christ meeting room, 400 NE 179th St. Nan Henriksen, chairwoman of the Freeholders group that wrote the proposed charter, will be guest speaker. Information, bridget@bridge-i-t.com.
THE COWLITZ COUNTY Cemetery District No. 2 Board of Commissioners will meet Thu., Oct. 9, at 10 a.m. at 184 Reno Road, Woodland. The public is welcome to attend. Information, Linda at (360) 225-8689.
THE PORT OF WOODLAND Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting Tue., Oct. 14, at 3:30 p.m. in the office of the port, 115 Davidson Ave. Information, (360) 225-6555.
YALE VALLEY LIBRARY District regular meeting will be Thu., Oct. 16, 6:30 p.m., at Yale Elementary School, 11842 Lewis River Rd., Ariel. Debbie Hose, (360) 699-8807.
NEXT MEETING OF the Battle Ground Public Schools’ Board of Directors will be Mon., Oct. 13, 6 p.m., at the Lewisville Campus, Room C-26, 406 NW 6th Ave., Battle Ground. Julie Backous, (360) 885-5302.
Education
CANNING VEGETABLES, Meat, Fish and Poultry class will be Thu., Oct. 23, 6-8 p.m., at the WSU Extension Office, Heritage Farm, 1919 NE 78th St., Vancouver. Learn about the pressure cooking process, why it is necessary and safe steps to using a pressure canner. Learn the specific techniques in canning low acid foods safely. Register and purchase tickets online at Brown Paper Tickets or register by calling (360) 397-6060, ext. 0 or visit the WSU Extension Office reception desk. Cost is $10.
CANNING TOMATOES and Salsas class will be Thu., Oct. 16, 6-8 p.m., at the WSU Extension Office, Heritage Farm, 1919 NE 78th St., Vancouver. Learn how you can safely preserve salsas and tomato products. Register and purchase tickets online at Brown Paper Tickets or register by calling (360) 397-6060, ext. 0 or visit the WSU Extension Office reception desk. Cost is $10.
CARSON COLLEGE of Business MBA Stakeholder Speaker Series will present “The Sweet Taste of Success: The Seely Farms Story” Mon., Oct. 20, 7-9 p.m., in the Undergraduate Building, Room 1, at WSU Vancouver, 14204 NE Salmon Creek Ave., Vancouver. Mike Seely, owner of Seely Farms, produces mint products that sell in more than 600 stores nationwide. Learn how this third-generation mint farmer revolutionized his business by thinking outside the typical farm business structure and developing his own mint confections designed for a quality-seeking niche market. This event is free and open to the public. Jerry Goodstein, (360) 546-9755.
WATER COLOR PAINTING: Do you want to learn how to paint with water colors, or improve your craft? In this class you will receive instruction, demos, and individual help and critique. You need to purchase your own materials. A supply list will be provided the first day of class. Feel free to bring whatever supplies you have. For ages 16 and up, session starts Thu., Oct. 16, class runs 1-3 p.m., at Battle Ground Parks and Recreation, six total classes. Contact Battle Ground Community Education, (360) 885-6584 or sign up online at bgce.battlegroundps.org.
MEDIC FIRST AID PediatricPlus CPR, AED, and First Aid: One-time session that will be held Thu., Oct. 16, at the Lewisville campus from 6-9 p.m. Certification will cover adult/child/infant CPR, AED, and basic emergency first aid. Cost is $49 per person. Ask about Group Discount Rates. If you have a group of eight or more people each person gets a $5 discount. Contact Battle Ground Community Education, (360) 885-6584 or sign up online at bgce.battlegroundps.org.
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY II: Continue to learn and explore digital photography. More techniques, details and information will be introduced. There is no prerequisite for this class. Digital Photography I is recommended, but not required. Beginners and advance photographers are welcome. Class starts Mon., Oct. 20, and runs from 7-9 p.m., at BGHS, there are four total classes. Cost $55. Contact Battle Ground Community Education, (360) 885-6584 or sign up online at bgce.battlegroundps.org.
Organizations
CLARK SKAMANIA FLYFISHERS meeting will be Wed., Oct. 15, 6-7 p.m. wet fly hour, 7 p.m. short business meeting, followed by main program, at Camas Meadows Golf Course, 4105 NW Camas Meadows Dr., Camas. Public is invited and families are welcome. Speaker is Evan Franklin from the High Desert Anglers club. Business meeting will include fishing reports, wind knot award and educational short program. Kuni Masuda, (360) 750-6511.
FORT VANCOUVER CHAPTER of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet Tue., Oct. 14, 11 a.m., at the Smith-Reynolds American Legion, 4607 NE St. James Rd., Vancouver. Guest speaker will be Peggy Goldenman speaking about DAR schools. Prospective members are invited. Genealogical research help is available. Members are asked to bring aluminum cans, coupons and labels and box tops. Sue Mills, (360) 573-5445 or email suessearch@comcast.net.
NEXT MEETING OF COFFEE Club, hosted by Brian E. Teegardin, will be Tue., Oct. 14, 8:30 a.m., at Mill Creek Pub, 1710 SW 9th Ave., Battle Ground. Disucss current events, the economy and investing in a relaxed, informal setting. Coffee and muffins will be provided. RSVP by Oct. 10 by calling (360) 687-2392.
H-ROC, a political action committee, will host a screening of the groundbreaking documentary Miss Representation on Sat., Oct. 11, 6:30 p.m. hors d’oeurves and non-alcoholic beverages, 7 p.m. film, at Clark College in the Foster Auditorium, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver. Screening is being offered as a fundraiser in honor of International Day of the Girl. Tickets are $35 for adults and $15 for students. Information and tickets, www.h-roc.org.
GLUTEN FREE SUPPORT GROUP will meet Sat., Oct. 11, 10-11:30 a.m., at the Public Safety Complex at the Clark County Fairgrounds, 505 NW 179th St., Ridgefield. Holiday meal planning and recipes, taste gluten free samples, take home menus and collection of recipes. Free admission. Maureen, (360) 571-8998.
Art & Music
INFORMAL COUNTRY GOSPEL Jam Session will be Saturday nights, Oct. 11-Nov. 1, 7 p.m., at Center Point, 11001 NE 189th St., Battle Ground. If you have a musical instrument and like to play, join this group for fun, fellowship, refreshments and music. Sponsored by Meadow Glade and Clark County Cowboy churches. Tom Shearer, tlshearer@yahoo.com or Sharon Conn, (360) 687-4393.
CALL TO ARITSTS: Gallery360 is seeking artwork for their November exhibition, “Phoenix Rising,” touching on the themes of rebirth and new life. Deadline to enter is Oct. 10. Jury fees are $30 for adults and $20 for youth and Mosiac Arts Alliance members. Download entry applications from Gallery 360’s website, www.gallery360.org. Susan Williams, (360) 693-7340.
County Notices
CLARK COUNTY PARKS Advisory Board will meet Fri., Oct. 10, 1 p.m., at 4700 NE 78th St., Vancouver. Leanne Mattos, (360) 397-2285, ext. 1688.
Entertainment
CONTRA IN THE COUVE will be Fri., Oct. 10, 7:30 p.m. free dance instruction, 8-11 p.m. dance, at The Hazel Dell Grange, 7509 NE Hazel Dell Ave., Vancouver. Caller will be Lindsey Dono and Portland/Vancouver’s Hat Band will provide entertainment. Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for those older than 65 or younger than 12. Dress to please yourself, but be sure to wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle. Bring a date, friend, kids or just yourself. Sue Gray, (360) 750-0113, visit their Facebook page, ContrainTheCouve, or their website, www.contra-van-wa.org/.
Community Events
FIRST ANNUAL LEAF BANK will be Sat., Oct. 18 and 25. Drop off or pick up leaves for free, drop off between 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and pick up from noon-4 p.m., on the Northeast corner of the Cowlitz County Fairgrounds. Clean, healthy leaves requested, no grass clippings, black-walnut leaves, yard debris or garbage. Leaves are for composting and mulching only, as supplies last. Right reserved to inspect bagged materials. Extension Service Master Recycler/Composter volunteers will be on site to answer questions about composting and mulching. Cowlitz Extension Services, (360) 577-3014.
Sports & Recreation
OPEN GYMS: For information on our open gym schedule contact Battle Ground Community Education at (360) 885-6584 or view the schedule online at bgce.battlegroundps.org. Currently they have: Men’s 35-plus basketball at Chief Umtuch Middle School on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6-8:30 p.m., Adult Co-Ed Rec Volleyball on Wednesdays at Amboy Middle School from 7-9 p.m., Adult Co-Ed Power Volleyball on Thursdays at Maple Grove from 7-9:45 p.m., and Adult Men’s Basketball on Mondays at Maple Grove from 7-9”30 p.m. Entrance fee is $5. If you don’t see an open gym schedule that works for you, contact BGCE about setting up an open gym near you. They also do open gyms for children.
Bazaars & Sales
CRAFT ARTISTRY BAZAAR will be Sat.-Sun., Oct. 18-19, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at the North Clark Historical Museum, 21416 NE 399th St., Amboy. Featuring vendors on two floors offering a variety of creative items for gifting, including original glass creations, jewelry, photography, quilts, knitted essentials, colorful and useful fabric items, fall decor, cards, original vintage and contemporary home decor and more. Ten percent of proceeds benefit museum maintenance and development. Museum messaging, (360) 247-5800.
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 8, 10-11:30 a.m. For all levels. Children’s activities provided.
Paper Engineering 101 Wed., Oct. 8, 4:30-5:30 p.m. They will be designing and making things from paper using a variety of techniques. All supplies provided.
Stitch Wits Wed., Oct. 8, 6-7:30 p.m. and Tue., Oct. 14, 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. 9, 10-11:30 a.m. For beginning and intermediate levels.
D.E.A.R. (Drop Everything & Read) Thu., Oct. 9, 6-7 p.m. For ages 8-11. No younger siblings, please. This month: The Gollywhopper Games by Jody Feldman.
Backyard Apples Sat., Oct. 11, 11 a.m. Learn about the history and varieties of apples, and the do’s and don’ts of growing your own from a Master Gardener.
Menu for the Future Mon., Oct. 13, 6-7:30 p.m. Come explore the connection between food and sustainability in this fourth of six weekly discussions.
Job Lab Tue., Oct. 14, 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. 14, 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., Oct. 14, 5-6 p.m. This month: Discuss any scary story you like.
Write On Tue., Oct. 14, 6:15 p.m. Improve your writing skills and learn tips. Share your struggles with other writers. Writers of all ages welcome
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., Oct. 8, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Join them for all or part of this free, informal drop-in get-together.
Gaming Group Wed., Oct. 8, 4-6 p.m. Play RPGs and socialize with a great group. Ages 9-19.
Friends of the Library meeting Wed., Oct. 8, 6:30 p.m.
Origami After School Thu., Oct. 9, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Learn the art of origami folding from Sensei Lois during this fun afternoon.
Spanish Conversation Circle Thu., Oct. 9, 4-5:30 p.m.
Tween Book Discussion Fri., Oct. 10, 3:30-4:30 p.m. For ages 9-11. This month: How to Eat Fried Worms by Thomas Rockwell.
Games Galore Sat., Oct. 11, 2-5 p.m. Play our games or bring your own games…and a friend.
Barbara J. Moore Reading Tue., Oct. 14, 6:30 p.m. Barbara J. Moore will read from her book, Hidden in the Valley.
WOODLAND COMMUNITY LIBRARY, 770 Park St. Justin Keeler, (360) 906-4830.
Friends of the Library meeting Thu., Oct. 9, 10 am.
YACOLT LIBRARY EXPRESS (no storytimes), located at the old City Hall, 105 E. Yacolt Rd., Yacolt. (360) 906-5000.
