Organizations
SONS OF THE AMERICAN Revolution will have its monthly meeting of the Fort Vancouver chapter on Sat., May 21, 9 a.m., at Mill Creek Pub, 1710 SW 9th Ave., Battle Ground. Interested parties descended from patriot ancestors are invited to meet the members, learn about the organization, it’s community programs and application process. Breakfast is available for those who wish to order it. Program is “Mobilization Experiences” by Major Sheri Loveland. Neal Van Houten, (360) 687-2352 or email nwvanhouten@yahoo.com.
WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS Organization May meeting will be Wed., May 18, 5:30 p.m., at The Heathman Lodge, 7801 NE Greenwood Dr., Vancouver. Cost is $44.50 in advance for members/$49.50 for visitors, includes buffet, dessert, coffee, tea, tax and tip. Register at http://weowa.org/May-18-2016.
Reunions
CLASS OF 1943 Reunion will be Fri., May 27, 12:30 p.m., at Hometown Buffet, 7809 B NE Vancouver Plaza Dr., Vancouver. Julia Spellman, (360) 892-4113 or Maxine Terrill, (360) 834-3133.
EVERGREEN HIGH SCHOOL Class of 1976 40th Reunion will be Aug. 19-20. Information, registration and payment can be found via the “Evergreen High School Class of 1976” Facebook page or at https://form.jotform.com/60375235100140.
GRAPE-FUL WOMEN event will be Thu., May 19, 6-8 p.m., at Emanar Cellars, 1113 SE Rasmussen Blvd., Battle Ground. Tasting fee is $5. Tapas will be available for purchase. Charlotte Bruce, (360) 896-5563.
CLARK SKAMANIA FLYFISHERS meeting will be Wed., May 18, 6-7 p.m. wet-fly hour, 7 p.m. short business meeting with fishing reports, wind knot award and educational short program, followed by the main program, at the Camas Meadows Golf Course, 4105 NW Camas Meadows Dr., Camas. Kuni Masuda, (360) 573-3310.
Fundraisers
COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE will be Sat., May 21, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., at Washington Grange No. 82, 7701 NE Ward Rd., Vancouver. This fundraising event benefits Share House and the Salvation Army. Rent a table for $10. Toni, (360) 606-9411.
VISIT THE BATTLE GROUND Burgerville on Wed., May 18, 5-8 p.m., to participate in a fundraiser for North County School Readiness Day, as 10 percent of all sales will be donated to the cause. Volcano A’s Antique Model A Ford Display will be there, $10 donations and over will get a ride. Bring $5-$10 donation or bring school supply items to donate. Battle Ground Burgerville is located at 217 Main St.
Garden
COMMON AND NOT-SO COMMON Herbs NatureScaping class will be held Sat., May 21, 10 a.m.-noon, at the CASEE Center, Building B, Room 205, 11104 NE 149th St., Brush Prairie. Presented by Erin Harwood and Eloyce O’Connor of Garden Delights Herb Farm, learn some interesting facts about herbs and how to incorporate them into your garden. Concentration will be on growing, harvesting and preserving. Dress to go in the gardens. NatureScaping classes are free for members ($20 per year; $15 for seniors), or $15 per class for non-members. Register at info@naturescaping.org or marlene52ns@gmail.com or call (360) 737-1160.
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., May 18, 10-11:30 a.m. For all levels. Children’s activities provided.
required. Ages 6-18.
The Read-Aloud Crowd Wed., May 18, 5-6 p.m. Superfudge by Judy Blume. Ages 6-8 with accompanying adult.
Stitch Wits Wed., May 18, 6-7:30 p.m. and Tue., May 24, 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 Circle Thu., May 19, 10-11:30 a.m. For beginning and intermediate levels. Children’s activities provided.
Spanish Conversation Circle Sat., May 21, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Welcome to Medicare Mon., May 23, 12-1 p.m. Learn about the basics of Medicare A, B, C and D. SHIBA volunteers will help you understand your rights and options.
Basic Beer Brewing and Tasting Mon, May 23, 6-7:30 p.m. Learn about the basics of homebrewing including equipment, ingredients, set-up and the brewing process. There will be beer tasting at 7 pm at Northwood Brewery. You must be 21 years of age for the beer tasting.
Job Lab Tue., May 24, 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.
Adult Book Discussion Tue., May 24, 10:30-noon. Some Luck by Jane Smiley.
Teen Book Speed Dating – Summer Love! Tue., May 24, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Spend a few minutes meeting several amazing and wonderful books. Ages 12-18.
Write On Tue., May 24, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Improve your writing skills and learn tips. Share your struggles and triumphs with other writers. Writers of all genres 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., May 18, 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., May 18, 4-6 p.m. Play RPGs and socialize with a great group. Ages 9-19.
Spanish Conversation Circle Thu., May 19, 3:30 p.m.
WOODLAND COMMUNITY LIBRARY, 770 Park St., Woodland, Justin Keeler, (360) 906-4830.
Adult Book Discussion Wed., May 18, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins.
YACOLT LIBRARY EXPRESS (no storytimes), located at the old City Hall, 105 E. Yacolt Rd., Yacolt.
Friends of the Library meeting Mon., May 23, 7 p.m.
Health & Fitness
HEALTHY PENGUIN WALKABOUT, a free community event that promotes health and education, will be Sat., May 21, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., at Clark College, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver. Registration will take place in Gaiser Hall, event stations will be located around campus. See Clark College business and health science students demonstrate their skills and learnings while providing health assessments to community members. Students and faculty will be available for interviews. Information, (360) 992-2526.
Public Meetings
THE CLARK COUNTY Board of Health’s regularly scheduled meeting of May 25 has been rescheduled to Wed., May 18, 10:30 a.m., in the Board’s Hearing Room, sixth floor, 1300 Franklin St., Vancouver. This is in order to consider whether alternatives to the proposed Cowlitz injection well sewage disposal system are necessary to protect basic public health and safety and the environment. Information, (360) 397-8000.
CITY OF LA CENTER Planning Commission will meet Thu., May 26, 6 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 214 E. 4th St., La Center. Naomi Hansen, (360) 263-7665.
JOINT BOARD of County Commissioners/Planning Commission public hearing on the 2016 Comprehensive Plan Update will be Thu., May 19, 6:30 p.m., at the Board’s Training Room, 1300 Franklin St., Vancouver. Rebecca Tilton, (360) 397-2232, ext. 4305.
YALE VALLEY LIBRARY DISTRICT regular meeting will be Thu., May 19, 6 p.m., at Yale Elementary School, 11842 Lewis River Rd., Ariel. Debbie Hose, dhose@fvrl.org.
GREEN MOUNTAIN SCHOOL Board meeting will be Tue., May 24, 7 p.m., at Green Mountain School 13105 NE Grinnell Rd., Woodland. Tyson Vogeler, (360) 225-7366.
RIDGEFIELD CITY COUNCIL meeting will be Thu., May 26, 6:30 p.m., at the Ridgefield Community Center, 210 N. Main Ave., Ridgefield. Information, (360) 887-3557.
BATTLE GROUND SCHOOL Board of Directors regular meeting will be Mon., May 23, 6 p.m., at the Lewisville Campus, Room C-26, 406 NW Fifth Ave., Battle Ground. Julie Backous, (360) 885-5302.
Sports & Recreation
MARTIAL ARTS: Community Martial Arts for 1st-12th grade starts June 2 for the summer at Captain Strong Small Gym, 3:45-4:45 p.m. or 9:30-10:30 a.m. Karate starts June 2 at the Lewisville Gym for ages 8 through adult, 7-9 p.m. Adult Martial Arts/Self-Defense Class for ages 16 and up starts June 2 at Captain Strong Small Gym. Olympic Taekwondo starts June 14 at Laurin Middle School, two class times to choose from, 4:30 p.m. or 5:30 p.m. Class days, times and costs vary. Battle Ground Community Education, (360) 885-6584 or visit bgce.battlegroundps.org.
HOW TO SUCCESSFULLY Fish Local Waters: Ages 10 and up learn how and where to successfully fish local waters for trout, steelhead, salmon and sturgeon from local fishing guide Darrell Kirkpatrick. Fishing regulations, ecology, safety, ethics, location, seasons, tackle, bait, etiquette, casting, drifting, plunking and knot tying techniques will be the focus of the classes targeting these northwest fish with an introduction to fly fishing. All materials and equipment provided. Two class times to choose from, 3-4 p.m, or 7-8 p.m. Cost is $68 starting June 14. Battle Ground Community Education, (360) 885-6584 or visit bgce.battlegroundps.org.
Education
SAFE SITTER: A medically accurate, competency-based, highly structured babysitting preparation course designed for young adolescents (no younger than 11). The course prepares young adolescents for the profound responsibilities of nurturing and protecting children. Class is June 11 from 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on the Lewisville Campus, cost is $75. Battle Ground Community Education, (360) 885-6584 or visit bgce.battlegroundps.org.
PIANO LESSONS: Beginning and Intermediate Piano Lessons will be between 2-7 p.m. starting June 2 at Lewisville. You must call to schedule your 30-minute beginner lesson, and 45-minute intermediate lesson, six total lessons. Cost is $150 for beginners and $185 for intermediate. Battle Ground Community Education, (360) 885-6584 or visit bgce.battlegroundps.org.
WATERCOLOR PAINTING, ONE NIGHT ONLY: “What’s Up Parrot” watercolor painting workshop is one night only. Workshop will be June 21 from 7-9 p.m. at the Lewisville Media Center, cost is $30, includes materials. Come out and paint a colorful yellow and blue parrot in flight learning image transfer, basic wash, wet into wet & wet into dry paint application, splattering and blowing techniques, brush techniques and more. This is an impression of a parrot and you will have a pattern to work from. No experience is necessary. Just come and have fun. Lynn Strickland, local watercolor artist leads this two-hour workshop. Battle Ground Community Education, (360) 885-6584 or visit bgce.battlegroundps.org.
Entertainment
BINGO AT the Fargher Lake Grange will be Sat., May 21, 5-8 p.m., at 37813 NE Wiehl Rd., Amboy. Families welcome. Vickie, (360) 263-3509.
Community Events
HOUR IMPACT Time Bank Turns 1 on Sat., May 21, 9 a.m.-noon, at Salmon Creek Park, 1112 NE 117th St., Vancouver. Meet at Pondview Shelter (located in back of the park). They will be doing a park cleanup to remove litter and from 11 a.m.-noon, then gather at the shelter to eat cake. Join others for all or part of this event to learn more about hOur IMPACT, which is a time bank sponsored by Clark County’s Commission on Aging. The event is free and open to the public. To register please contact karen.llewellyn@clark.wa.gov or (360) 97-6118, ext 1627. Or visit www.hourimpact.org.
