Public Meetings
THE PORT OF WOODLAND Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting and workshop, special meeting Wed., April 6, 1 p.m. executive session, and workshop, Thu., April 7, 2 p.m., to go over the employee manual, at the Port of Woodland Office, 115 Davidson, Woodland. Carol Moore, (360) 225-6555.
THE CLARK COUNTY Solid Waste Advisory Commission will meet Thu., April 7, 6-8 p.m., at Waste Connections, 12115 NE 99th St., Suite 1830, Vancouver. The agenda includes a tour of Central Transfer Station and discussion on transfer station turn lane. Kim Harless, (360) 397-2121, ext. 5957.
CLARK COUNTY PARKS ADVISORY Board meeting will be Fri., April 8, noon-2:30 p.m., at the Luke Jensen Sports Complex, Bud Van Cleve Community Room, 4000 NE 78th St., Vancouver. Leanne Mattos, (360) 397-2285, ext. 1688.
LA CENTER PLANNING COMMISSION will conduct a work session on Wed., April 6, 6 p.m., at the La Center Public Works Office, 305 NW Pacific Hwy., La Center. Work session will be to discuss the Parks and Trails Master Plan. Naomi Hansen, (360) 263-7665.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE La Center Planning Commission will be Tue., April 12, 7 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, 214 E. 4th St., La Center. Naomi Hansen, (360) 263-7665.
C-TRAN BOARD OF DIRECTORS will meet Tue., April 12, 5:30 p.m., at the Vancouver Community Library, Columbia Room, 901 C St., Vancouver. The complete C-TRAN Board of Directors meeting packets are available on C-TRAN’s website at http://www.c-tran.com/board_meeting_minutes.html, prior to the meeting. Debbie Jermann, (360) 906-7303.
Organizations
COLUMBIA RIVER DANCERS Square Dance Club is teaching Square Dance Lessons weekly on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Chase away the blues, meet new friends, get some fun exercise and sharpen your mind by joining others on Tuesdays at the Hazel Dell Grange, 7509 NE Hazel Dell Ave., Vancouver. No partner needed. Everyone is welcome, ages 9 to 99. Dale and Nancy, (360) 263-2312 or (360) 606-8849. More information, visit www.ColumbiaRiverDancers.org.
Education
“ENERGY, CLIMATE AND DEMOCRACY in Washington State,” a free event/lecture, will be held Tue., April 12, 6-7:30 p.m., at WSU Vancouver, Dengerink Administration Building, Room 110, 14204 NE Salmon Creek Ave., Battle Ground. Hear Yoram Bauman, Ph.D., discuss efforts to establish a tax on carbon in the state of Washington similar to the carbon tax that has been in place in British Columbia since 2008. Bauman, an environmental economist and the co-author of several books, including “The Cartoon Introduction to Climate Change” and “The Cartoon Introduction to Economics,” is the executive director of Carbon Washington. This event is free and open to all. Steve Fountain, (360) 546-9738.
PROFESSIONAL WRITER SERIES will feature Zarah Moeggenberg, “Poetry and the Spoken Word,” on Thu., April 14, 7-9 p.m., at WSU Vancouver, Multimedia Classroom Building, Room 6, 14204 NE Salmon Creek Ave., Vancouver. Currently a doctoral student in rhetoric at WSU in Pullman, Moeggenberg is a spoken word poet who has been published in The Fourth River, Oklahoma Review, Diverse Voices Quarterly and many others. Her first book of poetry, “To Waltz on a Pin,” was published in 2015. Moeggenberg earned an M.F.A. in poetry from Northern Michigan University. This event is free and open to all. Howard Aaron, (503) 816-2742.
EXPLORE ENVIRONMENTAL and Climate Justice at WSU Vancouver on Fri., April 8, 10:15 a.m.-4:15 p.m., at the campus, Dengerink Administration Building, 14204 NE Salmon Creek Ave., Vancouver. The Collective for Social and Environmental Justice at WSU Vancouver will present its spring symposium,“Environmental and Climate Justice Practices.” It is free and open to the public. Pavithra Narayanan, (360) 546-9732.
SAMANTHA OLSON will offer a Eddie Eagle gun awareness workshop for parents and their children on Sat., April 16, 2-4 p.m., at the Hockinson Fire Station 3, 17718 NE 159th St., Brush Prairie. Learn about how safe your child is around guns, if your child is safe if you have guns in your home, if your child is safe if their friends have guns in their homes and more. Samantha, (360) 839-3630.
Entertainment
THE NEXT COUNTRY GOSPEL Praise event will be Sat., April 9, 7 p.m., at Center Point, 11117 NE 189th St., Battle Ground. Come and be blessed with great gospel music. There will be refreshments after the music. Information, (360) 713-7943.
Health & Wellness
STUDIO E FITNESS will present its second annual Community Wellbeing Fair Sat., April 9, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at Manor Grange, 17901 NE 72nd Ave., Battle Ground. Come visit great vendor booths offering product and service information, demonstrations, samples and sales. Get a free raffle ticket and purchase additional tickets as well. Peggy, (360) 852-5392.
RUN FOR COUGS 5K will be Sat., April 9, 10 a.m.-noon, at WSU Vancouver, Dengerink Administration Bus Loop, 14204 NE Salmon Creek Ave., Vancouver. Sign up for the 5K run and help out Cougs in need. Donated food items benefit the Cougar Food Pantry. Free entry with the donation of nonperishable food items: Adults 10 items; children (12 and under) five items. To register as a runner or volunteer, visit vancouver.wsu.edu/cc5k. Shain Wright, (360) 546-9163.
Sports & Recreation
COMMUNITY MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY: 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 April 12 at Captain Strong, class meets from 3:45-4:45 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday, cost is $42. Battle Ground Community Education, (360) 885-6584 or visit bgce.battlegroundps.org.
ZUMBA TONING W/ MARTI: When it comes to body sculpting, Zumba Toning raises the bar (or rather, the toning stick). It combines targeted body-sculpting exercises and high-energy cardio work with Latin-infused Zumba moves to create a calorie-torching, strength-training dance fitness-party. Class meets on Wednesdays at the Chief Umtuch Cafeteria starting April 13 from 6:30-7:30 p.m., five sessions, cost is $48. Battle Ground Community Education, (360) 885-6584 or visit bgce.battlegroundps.org.
YOGA CLASSES: Benefits of yoga include stress reduction, increased muscle tone, increased flexibility, improved strength and endurance, and fuller, easier breathing. There are two options for the All Levels class. Mondays from 9-10 a.m. or 6-7 p.m., starting April 25. The Yoga Foundations class for beginners is Thursday morning from 10-11 a.m., and starts April 14, four sessions, cost is $25. Bring a mat and wear comfortable clothing, classes are at the Battle Ground Community Center. Battle Ground Community Education, (360) 885-6584 or visit bgce.battlegroundps.org.
ZUMBA GOLD AND ZUMBA GOLD TONING: Program combines the enticing international rhythms of the Zumba program with the strength training techniques of the Zumba® Toning program, creating an easy to follow, health boosting dance fitness program for the active older adult as well as beginners. Through modified dynamic lightweight resistance training, participants can prevent age-related bone loss, increase muscle strength and definition, decrease body fat and improve mobility, posture, coordination and cognition. This program is designed to also be done from a chair. Class begins April 19 and meets on Tuesday and Thursdays from 10:30-11:30 a.m., 10 sessions, cost is $59. Battle Ground Community Education, (360) 885-6584 or visit bgce.battlegroundps.org.
BELLYFIT WITH MARTI: A fun and fresh, combination of moves inspired by the ancient and beautiful arts of Belly Dance, Bhangra, African Dance and Bollywood plus an intelligent infusion of Yoga, Pilates and Meditation. Connect to the deep primal force within while finding strength to overcome modern day stress. Burn calories and get the sweat flowing with fun, easy to learn cardio moves. Enjoy sculpting, toning and tightening with Pilates inspired core work and a deep, relaxing Yoga inspired stretch.Class begins April 20 and meets on Wednesdays from 5-6 p.m., five sessions, cost is $39. Battle Ground Community Education, (360) 885-6584 or visit bgce.battlegroundps.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.
Let’s Talk Grammar Wed., April 6, 10-11:30 a.m. For all levels. Children’s activities provided.
Stitch Wits Wed., April 6, 6-7:30 p.m. and Tue., April 12, 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., April 7, 10-11:30 a.m. For beginning and intermediate levels. Children’s activities provided.
Adult Book Discussion Thu., April 7, 7-8 p.m. Assuming Names by Tanya Thompson.
Spanish Conversation Circle Sat., April 9, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Movie Matinee Sat., April 9, 3 p.m. Join others for a family-friendly movie. Popcorn and cider served.
Job Lab Tue., April 12, 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., April 12, 10-11 a.m. BY APPOINTMENT. Contact the community librarian for more information.
Teen Book Chat Tue., April 12, 5-6 p.m. Bomb: The Race to Build and Steal the World’s Most Dangerous Weapon by Steve Sheinkin. Ages 12-18.
Write On Tue., April 12, 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.
Adult Book Discussion Wed., April 6, 9-10 a.m. Medicine Walk by Richard Wagamese.
Tween Reading Group Mon., April 11, 3:15-4 p.m. Running Out of Time by Margaret Peterson Maddox.
RIDGEFIELD COMMUNITY LIBRARY, 210 N. Main Ave., Ridgefield. Sean McGill, (360) 906-4770.
Stitchery Group Wed., April 6, 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., April 6, 4-6 p.m. Play RPGs and socialize with a great group. Ages 9-19.
Mahjong at the Library Thu., April 7, 1-3 p.m. Enjoy socializing and playing the fascinating game of Mahjong.
Spanish Conversation Circle Thu., April 7, 3:30 p.m.
Tween Book Discussion Fri., April 8, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Mudshark by Gary Paulsen. Refreshments served. Stay after the discussion for a quick craft.
Food for Thought: A Cookbook Discussion Group Tue., April 12, 6-7 p.m. Choose a cookbook. Prepare a recipe. Taste different dishes.
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.
