Clark County Commission on Aging preparedness meeting: 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 20, Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St., Vancouver or online at clark.wa.gov/community-planning/commission-aging-meetings. Learn how to create a home emergency kit from Clark Regional Emergency Services Agency in this hybrid in-person and online meeting.
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=b0c549b6e6457e
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BGPS Career and College Fair: 5-7 p.m., Thursday, March 21, Battle Ground High School, 300 W. Main St., Battle Ground. Learn about post-high school opportunities such as two and four-year colleges and universities, apprenticeship programs, trade schools and the military. A financial aid workshop will be available from 3-6 p.m.
‘High School Musical Jr.’ by River HomeLink: 7 p.m., March 22, and 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., Saturday, 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.
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 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.
Daughters of the Pioneers: 12:30 p.m. social time/lunch, 1 p.m meeting, Salmon Creek United Methodist Church, St. Paul Room, 12217 NE Highway 99, Vancouver. Member Cindy Runyan will discuss her Caples ancestors. Daughters of the Pioneers of Washington Chapter #19 meets the first Thursday of most months. For more information, call Pepper Kim, 360-901-0176.
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.
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. 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 6-8 p.m. on Sundays, dances at 7 p.m. for plus level and 8-9:45 p.m. for mainstream level on the first and third Friday of each month. Lessons and dances take place at 17901 NE 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.
Kinship caregiving support group: 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m., the first and third Wednesday of each month on Zoom. The group offers family caregivers a safe place to connect with others, discuss the challenges of caregiving and learn about community resources. To register, call ADRC Information and Assistance at 360-694-8144, or email ClarkADRC@dshs.wa.gov.
Kinship caregiving support group: 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m., the second Wednesday of each month on Zoom and 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m., the fourth Wednesday of each month in-person at Bridgeview Resource Center, 505 Omaha Way, Vancouver. Meet with other caregivers, who are relatives caring for one or more relative children. Registration for the in-person group is not required. To register, call ADRC Information and Assistance at 360-694-8144, or email ClarkADRC@dshs.wa.gov.
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.
Battle Ground Public Schools Board of Directors: 6 p.m., second and and fourth Mondays of the month, most months, Lewisville Campus, Room C-26, 406 NW Fifth Ave., Battle Ground. Work sessions are added as deemed necessary at the second meeting of the month, battlegroundps.org/board-meetings/.
Ridgefield School District Board of Directors: 5 p.m., second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, Columbia Assembly Room, Ridgefield Administrative and Civic Center, 510 Pioneer St., or at other times and places as determined by the board, ridgefieldsd.org/page/board-of-directors
Woodland School District Board of Directors: 6:30 p.m., second and fourth Thursday of the month, the third Thursday in November and December, Woodland High School, room 1204, 1500 Dike Access Road, Woodland, woodlandschools.org/page/77.
La Center School Board: 7 p.m., the fourth Tuesday of the month, La Center High School Library, 725 NE Highland Ave., La Center, lacenterschools.org/school-board-minutes-and-agendas.
Clark County Community Action Advisory Board meeting: 9 a.m. every first Wednesday of odd-numbered months at the Center for Community Health, room C210B, 1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver. The Community Action Advisory Board advocates on behalf of low-income residents at the state and federal level. For more information, visit clark.wa.gov/community-services/caab-community-action-advisory-board.
