Read to the Dog: 4 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 27 at the La Center Community Library, 1411 NE Lockwood Creek Road, La Center. Practice reading skills and make a four-legged friend at the library. Intended for ages 5 to 9. Register online by Dec. 27 at fvrl.librarymarket.com/read-dog-100.
First day hike, Battle Ground Lake State Park: 10 a.m. and noon, Monday, Jan. 1, Battle Ground Lake State Park, 18002 NE 249th St., Battle Ground. Battle Ground Lake State Park will be participating in a volunteer-led First Day Hike event. For more information and to register, visit parks.wa.gov/find-activity/event-calendar/2024/jan/first-day-hike-walking-winter-wonderland-morning.
Lewis River Rotary meeting: 7 a.m.-8:30 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 2, at the Battle Ground Community Center, 912 E. Main St. Phyllis Robinson will present about “Villages of Clark County” helping the population to stay home. For more information, email Marta Carminato at marta.carminato@gmail.com.
Winter Woolies Open Horse Show Buckle Series: 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 13 and Sunday, Jan. 14, at the Clark County Event Center, 17402 NE Delfel Road, Ridgefield. A two-day show featuring equestrian competitions for children and adults hosted by the Clark County Executive Horse Council. A tack sale and bazaar will take place at the show. For more information visit ccehc.org/events.
14th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. breakfast celebration: 8:30 p.m.-11 a.m., Monday, Jan. 15 at Ilani Casino Resort, 1 Cowlitz Way, Ridgefield. Have breakfast and listen to speakers and performers pay tribute to the Civil Rights movement. Register online at eventbrite.com/e/14th-annual-rev-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-breakfast-celebration-tickets-752896292077.
Longview Beginner Beekeeping Class: Registration due Monday, Jan. 15. Classes are from 6-8:30 p.m, Jan. 30, Feb. 5, Feb. 13 and Feb. 20 at the Cowlitz Training Center, 1942 First Ave., Longview. Learn all about beekeeping, from bee care to honey production. Sponsored by Washington State University Extension Master Gardeners and Cowlitz Beekeepers Association. Register online via Cheddar Up, or contact Gary Fredricks at 577-3014 or Fredricksg@cowlitzwa.gov.
Battle Ground Toastmasters: The Battle Ground Toastmasters work to improve communication skills and have fun doing it. Join the group in person or via Zoom from noon to 1:15 p.m. on Tuesdays at Legions Realty, 717 W. Main St., Suite 126, Battle Ground, or online at tinyurl.com/3ejt6rae.
HOPE Dementia support group meetings: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. every Thursday in the hall at St. Philip Catholic Church at 430 Bozarth Ave. in Woodland. For more information, contact Sharon Redd by emailing sharedd75@gmail.com.
Daughters of the Pioneers meetings: 12:30 p.m. optional social time and lunch, 1 p.m. meeting start time, Daughters of the Pioneers of Washington Chapter #19 will meet every first Thursday of the month starting Thursday, Jan. 4 at Salmon Creek United Methodist Church, St. Paul Room, 12217 NE Highway 99, Vancouver. For more information, call Pepper Kim, 360-901-0176.
Battle Ground Lions Club: 7 p.m. every second and fourth Thursday of the month at Old Town Burger and Breakfast, 813 W. Main St., Battle Ground. Join the Battle Ground Lions Club for fun and volunteer opportunities.
Ridgefield Lions Club: Breakfast meeting — 6:45 to 8 a.m. the second Tuesday of each month at Rosauers Supermarket Coffee Shop, 101 S. 47th Ave., Ridgefield. Business meeting — 6:30 to 8 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of each month at the Ridgefield Administrative and Civic Center, 510 Pioneer St., Ridgefield. Go to ridgefieldlions.org/ for more information.
Battle Ground Rotary Club meeting: 5:30 p.m. every Wednesday at 715 E. Main St. in Battle Ground.
Take off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS): 10:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every Thursday at the mobile home park at 300 SW Seventh Ave. in Battle Ground. The meeting starts with a private weigh-in. For more information or for directions, call Lori at 360-601-2236.
Columbia River Square Dancers: Lessons 6 to 8 p.m. on Sundays, dances at 7 p.m. for plus level and 8 to 9:45 p.m. for mainstream level on the first and third Friday of each month. Lessons and dances take place at 17901 N.E. 72nd Ave., Battle Ground. Cost is $7 per dancer. For more information, contact Dale Smith at 360-606-8849.
Silver & Fit virtual fitness classes for seniors: 10 a.m. every weekday. Join Silver & Fit for free fitness classes for seniors. Monday is low-impact cardio, Tuesday is easy-going yoga, Wednesday is body-weight exercises, Thursday is balance and flexibility, and Friday is a mix of favorite exercises of the week. To find classes, visit facebook.com/silverandfit. For more information, call 877-427-4788, or email silverandfitonfacebook@ashn.com.
Virtual Professional Connections weekly meeting: 11:45 a.m. every Monday. Meet like-minded professionals and network with others in similar career fields. To join, go to zoom.com, click on join a meeting, enter meeting ID 8092456202, and enter password 311397, if applicable. For more information, call 503-348-5330.
MEETINGS
Battle Ground City Council: 7 p.m., the first and third Mondays of the month, except for observed holidays, when they take place the next day, Battle Ground City Hall, 109 SW First St., 6 p.m. study sessions before regular meetings, cityofbg.org/96/City-Council.
La Center City Council: 6:30 p.m., the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month, council chambers, La Center City Hall, 210 E. Fourth St., ci.lacenter.wa.us/.
Ridgefield City Council: 6:30 p.m., second and fourth Thursdays of the month, first and third in November and December, Columbia Assembly Room, Ridgefield Administrative and Civic Center, 510 Pioneer St., Ridgefield, ridgefieldwa.us/163/City-Council.
Woodland City Council: 7 p.m., first and third Mondays of the month, council chambers, 200 E. Scott Ave., Woodland, ci.woodland.wa.us/citycouncil.
