Reunions
DOLLAR FAMILY REUNION will be Sun., Aug. 23, noon, at Allie Park, 7702 NE 219th St., Battle Ground. There will be a potluck. Virginia Dollar, (360) 953-0883.
BATTLE GROUND ALL CLASS Reunion, 30 years or more, will be Sat., Sept. 19, noon potluck, at Amboy Territorial Park. Gerry Adolfson, (360) 687-6221.
BATTLE GROUND HIGH SCHOOL CLASS of 1967 class gathering will be Sat., Aug. 22, 1-5 p.m., at the home of Paul and Cheryl Lehner, 23402 NE 92nd Ave., Battle Ground. There will be a potluck. RSVP at (360) 666-7520.
BATTLE GROUND HIGH SCHOOL Class of 1965 50th reunion will be Sat., Aug. 22, 6 p.m. social, 7 p.m. dinner, at Club Green Meadows, 7703 NE 72nd Ave., Vancouver. Cost is $35. There is also a potluck picnic Sun., Aug. 23, 1-5 p.m., lunch at 2 p.m., at Judy and Denny Steigmann’s in Amboy. Information, georgia513@tds.net or bghs65@aol.com.
Community Events
HARPERS TACKLE & Outdoor Swap Meet Tackle Sale will be Sat., Aug. 22, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., at Harpers Tackle & Outdoor rear parking lot, 267 Millard Ave., Woodland. Cost to participate in selling items is $20 per booth space. Bring your own tables and chairs, or request a table by filling out a form. Clean out your garage and bring your unwanted used fishing and hunting gear and make some money. No gun sales. Each table is responsible for their own cash and sale of items. Information, (360) 841-8292.
COCKTAILS & CONVERSATION: Do You Get What You Pay for from Local Government, hosted by H-RoC, will be Thu., Aug. 20, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at the Grant House, 1101 Officers Row, Vancouver. Join Clark County Budget Director Adriana Prata and city of Vancouver Deputy Finance Director Natasha Ramras as they help us understand what’s what when it comes to public speaking. Cocktails & Conversation features topics and speakers that inspire women in the community and provide the opportunity to collaborate with new and long-time associates. H-RoC members and guests of members are welcome at no cost. Non-members are welcome to attend for $10. Reservations required, register online for this event ww.h-roc.org or email letstalk@h-roc.org.
CO-FOUNDER OF MOVE To Amend will come to Vancouver Wed., Aug. 19, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at the Clark County Genealogical Society Annex, 715 Grand Blvd., Vancouver. Getting the influence of big money out of our political system is an increasing concern across the political spectrum in Clark County and across the nation. As part of a growing movement to address that issue, David Cobb, a nationally recognized figure, is coming to Vancouver. His appearance is open to the public. Cobb is a lawyer, political activist and 2004 Green Party presidential candidate. Lou Marteeny, (360) 254-3116.
POKER RUN/YARD SALE to assist Veterans at the Veterans Hospital will be Sat., Aug. 29, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., run starts and ends at Love Leathers Outpost, 21108 NE 72nd Ave., Battle Ground, first bike out at 9 a.m., last bike in at 3 p.m. Cost is $15 per rider, $20 with co-rider. Ongoing chapter yard sale at Love Leathers. Food and music provided by Love Leathers. All motorcycle riders welcome. Pete Goetz, (360) 225-3482.
BAGEL ON! A Jewishly Fun Fair will be Sun., Aug. 23, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., at Kol Ami’s synagogue, 7800 NE 119th St., Vancouver. There will be entertainment, Jewish food and more. Admission is free and there is ample free parking. Alan Granat, (516) 302-7506 or (360) 896-8088 or bagel-on@jewishvancouverusa.org.
STEWARDSHIP SATURDAY at Columbia Springs will be Sat., Aug. 29, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., at Columbia Springs, 12208 SE Evergreen Highway, Vancouver. This family friendly event is a great opportunity for community members and families to participate in restoration activities and projects that improve Columbia Springs’ 100-acre natural area and the historic Vancouver Trout Hatchery. Projects may include gardening, painting, cleaning, invasive species removal and more. We conclude the day with a fun activity. Every Stewardship Saturday includes a lesson about local ecology to start the day, and a fun activity to end like a craft or nature hike. Visit www.columbiasprings.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) 906-5000.
Stitch Wits Wed., Aug. 19, 6-7:30 p.m. and Tue., Aug. 25, 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. 20, 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. 22, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Game On Sat., Aug. 22, 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., Aug. 25, 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., Aug. 25, 10-11 a.m. BY APPOINTMENT. Contact the community librarian for more information.
Adult Book Discussion Tue., Aug. 25, 10:30 a.m.–noon. A Sweetness to the Soul by Jane Kirkpatrick.
Write On Tue., Aug. 25, 6:30 p.m. Improve your writing skills and learn tips. Share your struggles with other writers. Writers of all genres welcome.
LA CENTER COMMUNITY LIBRARY, 1411 NE Lockwood Creek Rd., La Center, Justin Keeler, (360) 906-4760
Friends of the Library Book Sale Sat., Aug. 22, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. and Sun., Aug. 23, 10 a.m.-noon. Special Bag Sale on Saturday from 3-4 p.m.
RIDGEFIELD COMMUNITY LIBRARY, 210 N. Main Ave., Ridgefield. Sean McGill, (360) 906-4770.
Stitchery Group Wed., Aug. 19, 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Any stitchery-type hobby is welcome, even mending. Join them for all or part of this free, informal drop-in get-together.
Gaming Group Wed., Aug. 19, 4-6 p.m. Play RPGs and socialize with a great group. Ages 9-19.
Mahjong at the Library Thu., Aug. 20, 1-3 p.m. Enjoy socializing and playing the fascinating game of mahjong.
Spanish Conversation Circle Thu., Aug. 20, 3:30 p.m.
Ridgefield Chess Club Sat., Aug. 22, 2-3 p.m. Come to the library to play other people at this informal, drop-in program.
Adult Book Discussion Tue., Aug. 25, 6-7 p.m. Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline.
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., Aug. 24, 7 p.m.
Education
TIGERLAND PRESCHOOL: Registration is open for the 2015-16 school year. Two- and three-day programs are located on the campuses of Captain Strong Primary and Yacolt Primary. Tigerland is designed to prepare early learners for their kindergarten experience. The program is designed with the individual child’s learning style in mind. The curriculum reflects, but is not limited to, the Five Domains as listed in the Washington State Early Learning and Development Benchmarks. Battle Ground Community Education, (360) 885-6584 or online at bgce.battlegroundps.org.
Health & Fitness
FALL RUNNING CLUB: Work on improving pace and endurance through running and strengthening exercises with an opportunity for the team to compete against other teams in the 5,000-meter Harvest Classic road race Sat., Oct 3, in Longview. As well as the All-Comer Cross Country Meet at Overlook Park in Portland on Oct. 22. There is still a program at Amboy that starts Sept. 8 at the middle school, and a program in Battle Ground that starts Sept. 9 at the Lewisville Gym. Practices will consist of conditioning/strengthening exercises and then running practice. Amboy meets from 3:40-5:10 p.m., Battle Ground meets from 3:15-4:45 p.m., cost is $80. Battle Ground Community Education, (360) 885-6584 or online at bgce.battlegroundps.org.
MORNING FITNESS CLASSES: 12- and eight-class punch cards are available through Community Education for Zumba/Zumba Toning/Glutes, Core, Cardio morning fitness classes at the Lewisville Gym. Zumba is a fitness program inspired by latin music and dance that combines rhythms with cardiovascular exercise to create an aerobic routine that is fun and easy to follow. On Saturdays, join Certified National Academy of Sports Medicine Personal Trainer Kim Witherspoon for a class focusing on strengthening and toning the upper/lower body and abdominal muscles. This is a complete body workout. Classes are on Tuesdays/Thursday mornings from 9-10 a.m., and Saturday morning from 8-9:30 a.m. You can come as many times as you would like. 12-class punch is $81, eight-class punch is $56. Battle Ground Community Education, (360) 885-6584 or online at bgce.battlegroundps.org.
Sports & Recreation
KARATE: Ages 8 through adult. Affiliated with the Japan Karate Federation and USA-NKF. Learn basic Kata and Kumite with emphasis on self-discipline and self-improvement. This is an ongoing program. Beginners: 7-8 p.m.; Advanced: 8-9 p.m. Fall season starts Sept. 1 and runs through Nov. 24, class meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Lewisville Gym, cost is $50. Battle Ground Community Education, (360) 885-6584 or online at bgce.battlegroundps.org.
Public Meetings
YALE VALLEY LIBRARY DISTRICT Regular Meeting will be Thu., Aug. 20, 6 p.m., at Yale Elementary School, 11842 Lewis River Rd., Ariel. Debbie Hose, (360) 906-5011.
REGULAR MEETING OF the Ridgefield Board of Port Commissioners will be Wed., Aug. 26, 3 p.m., at the Port Offices, 111 W. Division St., Ridgefield. Wonder Baldwin, (360) 887-3873.
A PUBLIC HEARING on the 2015-2016 Battle Ground School District budget will be Thu., Aug. 20, 7 p.m., at Yacolt Primary School, 406 W. Yacolt Rd., Yacolt. Come hear about the budget and ask questions. Information, (360) 885-5302.
REGULAR MEETING OF the Battle Ground School Board of Directors will be Mon., Aug. 24, 6 p.m., at the Lewisville campus, 406 NW Fifth Ave., Room C-26, Battle Ground. Information, (360) 885-5302.
HOCKINSON SCHOOL DISTRICT School Board will meet Mon., Aug. 24, at 6 p.m. in the Hockinson Middle School library, 17912 NE 159th St., Brush Prairie. The public is welcome. For more information, call (360) 448-6400.
LA CENTER SCHOOL DISTRICT School Board will meet Tues., Aug. 25, at 7 p.m. in the La Center High School Library, 725 NE Highland Ave., La Center. The public is welcome. For more information, call (360) 263-1700.
Organizations
NORTH CLARK HISTORICAL MUSEUM Board Meeting will be Thu., Aug. 27, 7 p.m. short business meeting/work session, at the museum, 21416 NE 399th St., Amboy. Georgene Neal, georgia513@tds.net.
THE FORT VANCOUVER LIONS Club will meet Fri., Aug. 21, noon, at China Cook, 2200 St Johns Blvd., Vancouver. Speaker will be Carol Van Natta, executive director of Southwest Medical Center Foundation. Roy Pulliam, (360) 608-3043.
