WSU Vancouver College Planning Day: 10 a.m.-12:40 p.m., Thursday, March 14, Dengerink Administration Building, 14204 NE Salmon Creek Ave., Vancouver. Participate in a one-stop opportunity for high school juniors and seniors to learn about Washington state’s higher education programs. For more information and to sign up, students should contact their high school counselors or the WSU Vancouver Admissions Office, van.admissions@wsu.edu, or call 360-546-9779.
Woodland Library book sale fundraiser: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Friday and Saturday, March 15-16, Lewis River Fellowship Church, 2000 Lewis River Road, Woodland. Friends of Woodland Community Library will host a used book sale to help fund library activities and support the new Woodland Community Library. For more information, call 360-225-2294.
‘High School Musical Jr.’ by River HomeLink: 7 p.m., Friday, March 15 and March 22, and 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., Saturday, March 16 and March 23, Prairie High School, 11311 NE 119th St., Vancouver. Tickets can be purchased at the River Homelink ASB office, at the door or online before the show at wa-battleground-lite.intouchreceipting.com/RHLTheater.
Senior income tax assistance: 9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Saturday, March 16, Battle Ground Senior Center, 116 NE Third Ave., Battle Ground. Registration is required. Sign up by emailing battlegroundseniorcitizens
@gmail.com or calling Sharon Wodtke at 360-953-3278.
Clark County Farm Forestry Association tree sale: 8 a.m.-11 a.m., Saturday, March 16, Albertsons parking lot, 2108 W. Main St., Battle Ground. The sale will include evergreens and deciduous trees. Other plants include red flowering currant, Douglas spirea and salal. For more information, call Gene Jones, (360) 263-3168, or Bob Brink, (360) 686-3524.
Recycling 101 & Organics 101: 10:30 a.m.-noon, Saturday, March 16, Cascade Park Community Library, 600 NE 136th Ave., Vancouver. Public health partners at the City of Vancouver and Waste Connections will explain recycling in blue curbside carts and what happens to the items after they’re picked up. Participants will also learn about the curbside organics program available in the cities of Vancouver and Ridgefield.
Northwest Native Plants and Insects class: 10 a.m.-noon, Saturday, March 16, CASEE Center building B, room 205, 11104 NE 149th St., Brush Prairie. Join speaker Amy Campion for an exploration of some of the best natives to plant in gardens, and learn about the insects they support. Registration is required, with a $15 fee for non-members. To register, email info@naturescaping.org, or call 360-737-1160.
BGHA Benefits of Intermittent Fasting class: 6 p.m., Saturday, March 16, Battle Ground Healing Arts, 408 E. Main St., Battle Ground. Learn how intermittent fasting can affect weight management, blood sugar, digestive health and energy levels. Register by emailing alisa@loowitandlupinewellness.com.
Furry Friends “It’s Meow or Never” online auction: Noon, Wednesday, March 20, through 8 p.m., Sunday, March 24. The auction will raise funds to cover the cost of spay/neuter services, medical care for this year’s kitten season. View the auction at furryfriendswa.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b0c549b6e645
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North Clark Historical Museum quilt show: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, March 23, noon-4 p.m., Sunday, March 24, 21416 NE 399th St., Amboy. The show will feature sewing/quilting activities and quilts made by the Crazy Old Gals quilting group.
Babies & Brews meeting: 4-5:30 p.m., Sunday, March 24, Taps Beer Reserve, 201 S. 47th Ave., Ridgefield. Kid-friendly craft brewery meet-up for parents with children. Learn more at babynestbirth.com/vancouver-wa-parent-support-group.
Pioneering Women of Ridgefield presentation: 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 27, Ridgefield Community Library, 210 N. Main Ave. Learn about the important historical women of Ridgefield for Women’s History Month, as presented by Ridgefield Heritage Society.
Pasture Management Workshop: 6-7:30 p.m., Thursday, March 28, via Zoom. Participate in a free Washington State University workshop to learn how about planning for healthy pastures. Topics will include grazing management, hay quality, weed control and forage species. Join online at wsu.zoom.us/j/7756056320?
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Woodland Moose Lodge Easter egg hunt: 10 a.m., Saturday, March 30, Horseshoe Lake Park, Park Road, Woodland. Easter basket donations for the hunt will be accepted until March 27 at the lodge, 133 Davidson Ave., Woodland.
Battle Ground Baptist Easter egg hunt: 10 a.m.-noon, Saturday, March 30, 1110 NW Sixth Ave., Battle Ground. Free event with games, prizes, egg hunt, face painting and hot dogs. The event will be moved inside, in case of rain.
Elim Lutheran Easter egg hunt: Noon, Saturday, March 30, 15815 NE 182nd Ave, Brush Prairie. Join the community Easter egg hunt on the front lawn of the church.
Quiltfest Northwest: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., April 4-6, Clark County Event Center, 17402 Delfel Road, Ridgefield. The “Northwest Adventure”-themed show will feature over 300 quilts created by the members of the Clark County Quilters Guild, along with special exhibits and events, challenge quilts, a vendor mall and more. Admission is $10 a day and $6 for parking. For more information, visit quiltfestnw.org.
Bloodworks Northwest blood drive: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Thursday, April 11, Battle Ground Community Center, 912 E. Main St. Appointments for the Bloodworks Northwest blood drive are recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. Participants must be 16 or older. Register online at bloodworksnw.org.
Battle Ground Park Appreciation Day: 9 a.m.-noon, Saturday, April 20. Join the Annual Parks Appreciation Day party as the Parks & Recreation Department and park adopters celebrate National Volunteer Month and Earth Day. Volunteer to assist with park maintenance at cityofbg.org/764/Park-Appreciation-Day.
Woodland Love Your Library fundraiser: 5-9 p.m., Saturday, April 27, Peterson’s Red Barn, 1605 Caples Road, Woodland. The fundraiser for Woodland’s new library will feature auctions, live music and dinner. Register for $50 early bird tickets by March 31 or $60 tickets after April 1. Purchase tickets online at loveyourlibrary2024.eventbrite.com, in person at Woodland Community Library, or mail cash or check to Friends of Woodland Library, P.O. Box 894, Woodland.
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.-noon every Thursday in the hall at St. Philip Catholic Church, 430 Bozarth Ave., 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 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 a.m. 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.
