Fundraisers
CASINO NIGHT FUNDRAISER, a fundraiser for The Arc of Southwest Washington, will be Thu., July 2, 6-9 p.m., at The Prairie Bar and Grill, 14925 NE Caples Rd., Brush Prairie. All proceeds will be devoted to serving people who experience a developmental disability in the area community. Craps, roulette, Texas Hold'em and Blackjack. Prizes available from $20-$350. Tickets at http://tinyurl.com/ozctb6Q. Information, www.arcswwa.org and at The Arc.
NORTH CLARK HISTORICAL Museum New and Used Book Sale will be Sat.-Sun., July 4-5, noon-4 p.m., at the museum, 21416 NE 399th St., Amboy. Soft and hardback books, unlimited choice. Prices range from 25 cents to $1. Some new books, donated by area authors, priced as marked. Proceeds benefit museum maintenance and development. New and used book sales are ongoing as museum benefit every Saturday during open hours, noon-4 p.m. Admission free with donations accepted. Information, (360) 247-5800, coordination, (360) 263-4429.
Public Meetings
THE CLARK COUNTY CLEAN Water Commission will meet Wed., July 1, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at the Public Service Center, sixth floor training room, 1300 Franklin St., Vancouver. The agenda includes a presentation of the Clark County NPDES Municipal Stormwater Code and Design Manual Update. Bobbi Trusty, (360) 397-2121, ext. 5268.
BATTLE GROUND CITY COUNCIL meeting will be Mon., July 6, 6 p.m. study session, 7 p.m. meeting, at City Hall, 109 SW 1st St., Battle Ground. Kay Kammer, (360) 342-5008.
C-TRAN BOARD OF DIRECTORS meeting will be Tue., July 14, 5-7 p.m. training with Ann MacFarland, Jurassic Parliament, 7 p.m. regular business meeting, at 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.
YACOLT TOWN COUNCIL meeting will be Mon., July 6, 7 p.m., at Town Hall, 202 W. Cushman St., Yacolt. Cindy Marbut, (360) 686-3922.
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.
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.
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. (360) 906-5000.
Organizations
CLARK COUNTY POMONA NO. 1 business meeting will be Wed., July 8, 7 p.m., at Salmon Creek No. 849, 1900 NE 154th St., Vancouver. Information, (360) 247-5744.
NORTH CLARK HISTORICAL MUSEUM board/business meeting will be Thu., July 9, 7 p.m., at the museum, 21416 NE 399th St., Amboy. Information, (360) 247-5800.
MEETINGS OF THE Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group are held the third Thursday of each month, 1-2:30 p.m., at Mill Plain United Methodist Church, 15804 SE Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. Caring for someone with memory loss? Do you need information and support? Come to learn, share and gain emotional support from others who are also on a unique journey of providing care to a person with memory loss. Melody Mello, (360) 882-7840.
Entertainment
SECOND FRIDAY OPEN MIC Music Night will be Fri., July 10, 6 p.m. sign ups, 7 p.m. program, at Historic Yacolt Community Church, 203 S. Ranck Ave., Yacolt. All musicians are welcome. All ages are welcome. No admission charge, donations welcome. Julia, (360) 600-7606.
Sports & Recreation
FALCON SHOOTING & OFFENSIVE MOVES Basketball Clinic: Shooters are made not born. Fourth-ninth grade boys and girls work on warm-up techniques, basics of the shot, shooting routine, shooting drills, shot evaluation, and also teach players to shoot game shots at game spots and at game speed. PHS head coach Kyle Brooks and his staff will direct the clinic along with several current and/or alumni players. Held July 7-9 at PHS, 9-11:30 a.m., cost is $99. Battle Ground Community Education, (360) 885-6584 or check out the schedule online at bgce.battlegroundps.org.
FALCON JUNIOR VOLLEYBALL CAMP: For ages 9-14. This volleyball camp focuses on improving individual skills and technique through the use of a variety of progression drills and learning situations. Players are divided first by age and then by skill level to maximize the learning potential for each camper. They emphasize instruction and repetition in a positive environment with experienced and successful adult coaches teaching on every court. Prairie High School volleyball players are assistant coaches and mentors throughout the week. Held July 13-15 at PHS, 9 a.m.-noon, cost is $75. Battle Ground Community Education, (360) 885-6584 or check out the schedule online at bgce.battlegroundps.org.
Education
ANIMAL ART DRAWING & Painting Camp: For ages 7-12. Draw and paint realistic and fantasy animals using different mediums and sources. Learn techniques through different projects. Gain confidence in your art experience with a fun and experienced teacher. Materials provided. Held July 13-16 at Lewisville, 1-3:30 p.m., cost is $78. Battle Ground Community Education, (360) 885-6584 or check out the schedule online at bgce.battlegroundps.org.
DRAMA DAY CAMP: For ages 8-12. Join others for a fun drama camp where you will learn and play theatre games, learn to audition for a part, create your own one act play that will be performed at the end of the week for family and friends, and make new friends. Held July 13-16 at Lewisville, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., cost is $99. Battle Ground Community Education, (360) 885-6584 or check out the schedule online at bgce.battlegroundps.org.
Garden
ART IN THE GARDEN event will be held Sun., July 12, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at the Wildlife Botanical Gardens at the CASEE Center, 11000 NE 149th St., Brush Prairie. The Wildlife Botanical Gardens are at their best, and a perfect backdrop to feature local artisans and their art mediums. Experience the gardens, visit local artisans booths, enjoy live music, artist demonstrations and Master Composter/Recycler demonstrations. Co-sponsored by the Clark County Chapter of the Hardy Plant Society and NatureScaping of Southwest Washington. Sharon Kitashima, snokit@msn.com.
Community Events
VETERANS LUNCH will be Sat., July 18, 1 p.m., at Hockinson Cafe, 219 NE 20th Ave., Battle Ground. Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces and allied military services are invited to meeting for lunch, introductions, shared stories and camaraderie. Informal and each pay for your own meal. No ceremony, no pomp, just some time with your own. If interested in attending, contact VetsTogether@yahoo.com.
Reunions
BATTLE GROUND AND PRAIRIE High schools Class of 1980 reunion will be Sat., Aug. 8, 5:30-10:30 p.m., at Club Green Meadows, 7703 NE 72nd Ave., Vancouver. Cost is $40 per person. There will also be a potluck gathering Sun., Aug. 9, noon, at Amboy Territorial Park, 21400 NE 399th St., Amboy. Cost is $10 per family. Jennifer (Johnson) Slayton, (360) 231-4166.
AMBOY, YACOLT and Chelatchie Schools Reunion and Old Timers’ Picnic will be Fri., July 31, 10 a.m. to start gathering, lunch at 12:30 p.m., at Amboy Community Park. Bring a potluck dish of your choice. Disposable plates, cups, forks and coffee will be furnished. Bring old school pictures to share. Plan on visiting the North Clark Historical Museum while you’re here. It is suggested that each person attending the picnic plan to make a small donation to help cover costs for mailing, coffee, utensils and other items. Gerry Adolfson, (360) 687-6221 or email cribbagehill@q.com.
Public Announcement
BATTLE GROUND CITY offices will be closed Fri., July 3, in observance of Independence Day.
