Community Events
HIGHLAND HARVEST FAIR will be Sat., Sept. 26, 1-5 p.m., at Highland Lutheran Church, 38809 NE 41st Ave., La Center. There will be games and prizes, crafts and raffles, a bounce house, petting zoo, face painting, picture booth, games and more. Free admission. Tickets available to purchase for food and games. There will be chili, brats, hot dogs, baked potatoes, Indian fry bread, sweet treats and more. Kristine, kristinekimerer@yahoo.com.
2015 HUMANE SOCIETY Dinner and Auction will be Sat., Oct. 3, 5-10 p.m., at the Vancouver Hilton, 301 W. 6th St., Vancouver. This annual dinner auction is a night of the community coming together to support dogs and cats. The theme for this year’s event is Vintage Carnival. There will be performers, decor, food and fun to match this playful theme. Cost to attend is $100. RSVP and purchase tickets at http://southwesthumane.org/engage/events/dinner-auction/. Denise Barr, (360) 213-2615.
SAFE PRESCRIPTION DISPOSAL at the Battle Ground Police Department will be Sat., Sept. 26, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at the police department, in the parking lot, 507 SW 1st St., Battle Ground. Dispose of out-of-date or unused prescription medications safely at this event. Information, (360) 342-5234.
Public Meeting
CLARK COMMUNITIES Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee meeting will be Tue., Sept. 22, 6-8 p.m., at the Center for Community Health, 1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Conference Room 210C, Vancouver. Information, visit www.clark.wa.gov/planning/bikeandped/index.html or email Gary.Albrecht@clark.wa.gov.
NORTH CLARK COUNTY Candidates Forum will be held Thu., Oct. 1, 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m., at The Cedars on Salmon Creek, 15001 NE 181st St., Brush Prairie. Hosted by the Battle Ground Chamber of Commerce and the Clark County League of Women Voters. Candidates from the Clark County chair race, Battle Ground City Council position 6, the Battle Ground School Board District 4 position and the Port of Vancouver position 2 will be there. Jane Johnson, dannejane@gmail.com.
THE RIDGEFIELD BOARD of Port Commissioners will hold their regular meeting Wed., Sept. 23, 3 p.m., at the Port Offices, 111 W. Division St., Ridgefield. Wonder Baldwin, (360) 887-3873.
REGULAR MEETING OF the Battle Ground School Board of Directors will be Mon., Sept. 28, 6 p.m., at the Lewisville Campus, Room C-26, 406 NW 5th Ave., Battle Ground. Julie Backous, (360) 885-5302.
RIDGEFIELD CITY COUNCIL meeting will be Thu., Sept. 24, 6:30 p.m., at the Ridgefield Community Center, 210 N. Main Ave., Ridgefield.
Organizations
FALL HISTORIAN MEETING at the North Clark Historical Museum will be Thu., Sept. 24, 9:30 a.m. coffee and rolls, 10 a.m. meeting, noon potluck, at 21416 NE 399th St., Amboy. Topic will be 1962 Columbus Day Storm: Where were you and what were you doing? Join the group for fun in the morning, bring your stories and/or pictures. Messaging, (360) 247-5800.
LA CENTER AMERICAN LEGION Post 189 will hold a flag disposal ceremony on Thu., Oct. 8, 6 p.m., at the La Center Church, 111 E. 5th St., La Center, in the back parking lot. Members of the public are invited to bring flags for disposal. Larry Lewton, (360) 921-5768.
THE SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON School Retirees’ Association will have its next meeting on Thu., Sept. 24, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., at the Old Spaghetti Factory, Mill Plain and 160th Avenue. Program will include November election candidates. Lunch cost is $15. They will need a head count. Jody Bugg, (360) 576-5008.
FORT VANCOUVER LIONS CLUB will hold their regular meeting Fri., Sept. 25, noon, at China Cook, 2200 St Johns Rd., Vancouver. Speaker will be Phyllis Goldhammer, funds development director of the Oral Hull Foundation for the Blind. Roy Pulliam, (360) 608-3043.
Sports & Recreation
K-8 RECREATIONAL BASKETBALL: Registration opens Oct. 1 for the Community Education K-8 Recreational Basketball League. There are eight games beginning Sat., Jan. 9. Skills and personal development are the main emphasis in this recreational league. Are you interested in volunteer coaching? You can have an impact on a student athlete on and off the court, you also determine your practice schedule. Battle Ground Community Education, (360) 885-6584 or visit bgce.battlegroundps.org where you can register and see schedules.
BASKETBALL AND VOLLEYBALL REFEREES: Battle Ground Community Education is looking for high school students to referee fall volleyball games and winter basketball games. Games are on Saturdays. Must be a Battle Ground School District high school student and at least 15 years old. Apply online at http://www.battlegroundps.org/jobs, click on ALL CURRENT POSTINGS, for JOB CATEGORY, hit COMMUNITY EDUCATION, the position you will select and apply for is STUDENT WORKER. Battle Ground Community Education, (360) 885-6584.
TRIPS AND TOURS: Touring Kayak long tour & Lesson. Explore local waterways at a leisurely pace in touring kayaks. These stable and responsive kayaks will allow you to quickly become proficient paddlers. Both solo and double kayaks are available. Instructors provide a brief introduction/lesson to kayaking, so even the first timer will be ready for the tour. Cost includes kayak equipment and guide. Trips go rain or shine. Good for beginner and intermediate riders. Transportation is not provided, meet at Nehalem Bay, 13500 Tideland Rd., Nehalem, OR 97131. All trips for adults and 11-18 year olds that are accompanied by adults. Trip is Oct. 25, 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., cost is $58. Battle Ground Community Education, (360) 885-6584 or visit bgce.battlegroundps.org where you can register and see schedules.
Education
MAD SCIENCE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS: Junior Space Cadets, calling all cosmonauts. Here’s your chance to fly through the galaxy with the greatest of ease. Travel to the farthest corner of the universe and walk around on undiscovered planets without the hassle of putting on a space suit. Join the Mad Science Club (MS) and stay after school for hands-on science fun with cool program topics and take-home projects. K-5 at Pleasant Valley and K-4 at Glenwood meet on Thursdays starting Oct. 8, 3:40-4:40 p.m., K-4 at Yacolt meets on Tuesdays starting Oct. 6, 4-5 p.m., six sessions, cost is $90. Battle Ground Community Education, (360) 885-6584 or visit bgce.battlegroundps.org where you can register and see schedules.
FINANCIAL AID & Scholarships Workshop at WSU Vancouver will be Wed., Sept. 30, 6-8 p.m., at WSU Vancouver campus, 14204 NE Salmon Creek Ave., Student Services Center, Room 101, Vancouver. Learn from financial aid experts the many ways to make a college education attainable. Workshops will answer questions such as: What scholarships are available? What is financial aid and how to apply? What happens after a FAFSA is filed? When and how to receive awarded money? Event is free and open to all. April Tovar, (360) 546-9103 or email april.lappin@vancouver.wsu.edu.
EVALUATING MASON BEES Cocoons workshop will be Sat., Oct. 3, 10 a.m.-noon, at the Cowlitz County Training Center, 1942 First Ave., Longview. This two-hour session is a “hands-on” active and fun class to help you identify what’s in your mason bee tubes and blocks. If you don’t want to harvest your own bees, but would like the experience and the knowledge, they have bee tubes and blocks you can harvest. When you’re done, participants will talk about overwintering your bees and creating containers for their long sleep. Bring your questions and a paper bag to carry home your cocoons. Participants will need to bring a box cutter or something similar to cut open their straws. Class registration is $10, limited to 30 people and due by Sept. 30. Gary Fredricks, (360) 577-3014, Ext. 3 or email garyf@wsu.edu.
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., Sept. 23, 10-11:30 a.m. For all levels. Children’s activities provided.
Clifford Party! Wed., Sept. 23, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Enjoy stories, crafts and activities based on the popular book series. Come say hello and shake paws with Clifford.
The Read-Aloud Crowd Wed., Sept. 23, 5-6 p.m. Marty McGuire by Kate Messner. Ages 6-8 and accompanying adult.
Stitch Wits Wed., Sept. 23, 6-7:30 p.m. and Tue., Sept. 29, 10-11:30 a.m. Bring your project to work on at these weekly informal get-togethers. All kinds of textile crafts are welcome.
Spanish Conversation Circle Sat., Sept. 26, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Game On Sat., Sept. 26, 1-5 p.m. Bring the whole family to our family game day. Enjoy playing some of the library’s great board games or bring your own.
Job Lab Tue., Sep. 29, 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., Sep. 29, 10-11 a.m. BY APPOINTMENT. Contact the community librarian for more information.
Minute to Win It! Tue., Sept. 29, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Teens, come try crazy “minute to win it” challenges. Prizes and snacks.
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., Sept. 23, 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., Sept. 23, 4-6 p.m. Play RPGs and socialize with a great group. Ages 9-19.
Mahjong at the Library Thu., Sept. 24, 1-3 p.m. Enjoy socializing and playing the fascinating game of mahjong.
Spanish Conversation Circle Thu., Sept. 24, 3:30 p.m.
Teen Game Night Fri., Sept. 25, 4-8 p.m. Is it possible to save the world in four hours? Join others and find out.
Ridgefield Chess Club Sat., Sept. 26, 2-3 p.m. Come to the library to play other people at this informal, drop-in program.
Adult Book Discussion Tue., Sept. 29, 6-7 p.m. Leisure Seeker by Michael Zadooian.
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.
Friends of the Library meeting Mon., Sept. 28, 7 p.m.
Entertainment
GHOST TOWN POETRY Open Mic, hosted by Christopher Luna and Toni Partington, will be Thu., Oct. 8, at Angst Gallery, 1015 Main St., Vancouver. Food and libation provided by Niche Wine Bar. Featured reader will be Sarah Webb. Christopher Luna, (360) 910-1066.
Public Meetings
LA CENTER CITY Council will meet Wed., Sept. 23, at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers, La Center City Hall, 214 E. 4th St., La Center. The public is welcome. Information, (360) 263-2782.
HOCKINSON SCHOOL DISTRICT School Board will meet Mon., Sept. 28, at 6 p.m. in the district board room, 17912 NE 159th St., Brush Prairie. The public is welcome. Information, (360) 448-6400.
LA CENTER SCHOOL DISTRICT School Board will meet Tue., Sept. 29, at 7 p.m. in the La Center High School Library, 725 NE Highland Ave., La Center. The public is welcome. Information, (360) 263-1700.
