River HomeLink 30th anniversary celebration: 4-7 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 30, River HomeLink campus, 610A SW Eaton Blvd., Battle Ground. Celebrate River HomeLink’s anniversary with memorabilia, refreshments and student projects. For more details, visit riv.battlegroundps.org/30-years-of-river-homelink-celebration-1-30-24/.
Lewis River Rotary Club meeting: 7-8:30 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 30, Battle Ground Community Center, 912 E. Main St. This is an open club meeting featuring the Rotary 5100 District Gov. Renee Brouse. For more information contact Marta Carminato at marta.carminato@gmail.com.
Columbia Mothers of Twins Club: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 1, St. John Lutheran Church, 11005 NE Highway 99, Vancouver. Receive support from a group for mothers of multiples in Clark County. For more information, email columbiamot@gmail.com.
Daughters of the Pioneers of Washington meeting: 1 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 1, Salmon Creek United Methodist Church, St. Paul Room, 12217 NE Highway 99, Vancouver. Member Louise Tucker will discuss her new history book, “Battle Ground Lake Before Becoming a State Park: The Resort Area 1914 to 1968.” For more information, contact Pepper Kim, 360-901-0176.
Thursday Pinochle: 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 1, Battle Ground Senior Center, 116 NE Third Ave., Battle Ground. The Battle Ground Senior Citizens, Inc., hosts pinochle Thursdays in February. Email battlegroundseniorcitizens
@gmail.com, or call 360-953-3278 for more information.
Battle Ground Senior Center Board Meeting: 10 a.m.-noon, Monday, Feb. 5, Battle Ground Senior Center, 116 NE Third Ave., Battle Ground. The Battle Ground Senior Citizens, Inc., is hosting its monthly board meeting. Email battlegroundseniorcitizens
@gmail.com, or call 360-953-3278 for more information.
Resistance Stretching Class: 9-10:30 a.m., Feb. 3, Church On The Rock, 500 SW Eaton Blvd., Battle Ground. Build muscle and regain flexibility with resistance stretching. Bring an exercise mat, towel and dress casually. Register at meetup.com/be-fit-meetup-group-connect-via-fun-healthy-activities/events/xnzldtygcdbfb/.
Literary Leftovers local author event: 6-8 p.m., Friday, Feb. 2, Literary Leftovers, 813 W. Main St. No. 105, Battle Ground. Meet and support local authors. For more information, contact the store, 360-342-8268.
Tuesday Pinochle: 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 6, Battle Ground Senior Center, 116 NE Third Ave., Battle Ground. The Battle Ground Senior Citizens, Inc., hosts pinochle Tuesdays in February. Email battlegroundseniorcitizens
@gmail.com, or call 360-953-3278 for more information.
Thursday Pinochle: 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 8, Battle Ground Senior Center, 116 NE Third Ave., Battle Ground. The Battle Ground Senior Citizens, Inc., hosts pinochle Thursdays in February. Email battlegroundseniorcitizens
@gmail.com, or call 360-953-3278 for more information.
Lady Mad Hatters: 11:30 a.m., Friday, Feb. 9, BG Pho, 1505 W. Main St., Battle Ground. The Battle Ground Senior Citizens, Inc., is hosting its Lady Mad Hatters meeting. Participants are responsible for their own meal costs. Email battlegroundseniorcitizens
@gmail.com, or call 360-953-3278 for more information.
St. Valentine’s Wine and Chocolate Festival: Feb. 9-10, various locations. Wine enthusiasts are invited by the Southwest Washington Winery Association to enjoy chocolate and wine tasting at various locations across Clark County. For locations, visit swwawine.com/valentines2024.
Black History Month fashion show: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 10, Clark County Fairgrounds, 17402 NE Delfel Road, Ridgefield. Celebrate Black History Month with the Please Don’t Die Black Men (PDDBM) fashion show dedicated to African American fashion contributions. Learn more and purchase tickets at pddbm.org/events.
Valentine’s Day card-making class: 4-6 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 10, Gather Arts, 16523 NE 170th Ave., Brush Prairie. Learn how to make handmade Valentine cards with Julie Williams. All supplies and tools are provided. Register online at gatherarts.com/service-page/cardmaking. For more information, contact Gather Arts at gather@gatherarts.com or 971-269-6316.
Winter Woolies Open Horse Show Buckle Series: 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 10-Sunday, Feb. 11, Clark County Event Center, 17402 NE Delfel Road, Ridgefield. This is a two-day show featuring equestrian competitions for children and adults hosted by the Clark County Executive Horse Council. For more information, visit ccehc.org/events.
Wire-wrapped rings class: 11 a.m., Sunday Feb. 11, Gather Arts, 16523 NE 170th Ave., Brush Prairie. Learn to make wire-wrapped rings from Amy Burgess. All supplies and tools are provided. Register online at gatherarts.com/service-page/jewelryclass. For more information, contact Gather Arts at gather@gatherarts.com or 971-269-6316.
Valentine’s centerpiece floral class: 3 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 11, Gather Arts, 16523 NE 170th Ave., Brush Prairie. Learn to arrange a floral bowl centerpiece from Bridgett Haines. Register online at gatherarts.com/service-page/vdayfloralclass. For more information, contact Gather Arts at gather@gatherarts.com or 971-269-6316.
League of Women Voters presidential primary event: 4:30-5:30 p.m., Feb. 13, Washington State University-Vancouver, Firstenburg Student Commons, 4204 NE Salmon Creek Ave., Vancouver. Attend a panel discussion on the presidential primary process with county speakers and members of the Republican and Democratic parties. The event also will be live-streamed at kougradio.org.
Baileymay’s Galentine Fashion Show: 5:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 15, Rusty Barn Estates, 1402 SW 20th Ave., Battle Ground. This is the third-annual fashion show fundraiser hosted by Baileymay’s Boutique with food, drinks and shopping benefiting Rocksolid Community Teen Center. Purchase tickets at baileymaysboutique.com/collections/fashion-show.
Battle Ground Public Schools Industry Fair: 5-7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 17, Battle Ground High School, 300 W. Main St. Students and adults can learn about career options with employer representatives. Businesses interested in a table at the event must register by Feb. 9 online at bit.ly/3ZoQyJW. For more information, contact Kevin Doyle at 360-885-6598.
Grape pruning workshop: 10 a.m.- noon, Thursday, Feb. 17, 78th Street Heritage Farm, 1919 NE 78th St., Vancouver. Join the Washington State University Extension Clark County Master Gardeners for a hands-on workshop on young grapevine pruning and propagation. Pre-register is required online, eventbrite.com/e/hands-on-in-person-introductory-grape-pruning-workshop-tickets-764135749597.
Woodland Planters Days Celebration meetings: 6 p.m., third Tuesday of each month, Veterans of Foreign Wars, 434 Davidson Ave., Woodland. Meetings discuss the planning of the annual Planters Days community celebration. For more information, visit planters-days.com.
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.
