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?pwd =RzVxbTl0dXpyUjJjSDdsWnJuTXdydz09.
Daughters of the Pioneers: 12:30 p.m. social time/lunch, 1 p.m meeting, Thursday, April 4, 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.
Ivy Pull at Abrams Park: 9 a.m.-noon, Saturday, April 6, Abrams Park, 400 Abrams Park Road, Ridgefield. Join the Watershed Alliance and the Ridgefield Garden Club to pull invasive English ivy from the park. Tools will be provided to volunteers. Register online at shorturl.at/giM23.
Litter clean-up at Ridgefield Waterfront: 9-11:30 a.m., Saturday, April 6, Ridgefield Waterfront Boat Ramp, Five Mill St., Ridgefield. Grab a litter picker and tidy the waterfront with the Watershed Alliance. Tools will be provided to volunteers. Register online at shorturl.at/cDT56.
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.
Strawberry Workshop: 10-11:30 a.m., Saturday, April 13, 78th Street Heritage Farm, 1919 NE 78th St., Vancouver. Learn to grow strawberries with WSU Extension Clark County Master Gardeners. The workshop will discuss strawberry types, planting, diseases and pests. Register online at shorturl. at/elJKQ.
Whipple Creek Beginner Hike: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Sunday, April 14, Whipple Creek Regional Park, 17202 NW 21st Ave., Ridgefield. Women and non-binary hikers are welcomed to a beginner-friendly hike by SheJumps. The free hike will be 2.5 miles. For more information, visit shorturl.at/cfizK.
Battle Ground Park Appreciation Day: 9 a.m.- noon, Saturday, April 20. Join the Annual Parks Appreciation Day party as Battle Ground Parks & Recreation and park adopters celebrate National Volunteer Month and Earth Day. Volunteer to assist with park maintenance at cityofbg.org/764/ Park-Appreciation-Day.
Arktana Benefit Fashion Show: 4-6 p.m., Monday, April 22, BevRidge Public, 4315 S. Settler Drive, Ridgefield. Enjoy an evening of fashion and fundraising with complimentary champagne. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Open House Ministries. To purchase tickets, visit shorturl.at/lZ012.
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 98674.
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.
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 bodyweight 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.
