Community Calendar

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.

Columbia Mothers of Twins Club: 7:30 p.m., Thursday, April 4, St. John Lutheran Church, 11005 NE Highway 99, Vancouver. Receive support from a group for mothers of multiples in Clark County. For more information, call 360-573-3318, or email columbiamot@gmail.com.

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 cleanup at Ridgefield Waterfront: 9-11:30 a.m., Saturday, April 6, Ridgefield Waterfront Boat Ramp, Five Mill St., Ridgefield. People are invited to grab a litter picker and tidy the waterfront with the Watershed Alliance. Tools will be provided to volunteers. Register online at shorturl.at/cDT56.

BG Community Center senior monthly luncheon: 10:30 a.m., Monday, April 8, Battle Ground Community Center, 912 NE Main St., Battle Ground. The program will begin at 11:30 a.m., with a luncheon at noon. Contact Sharon Wodtke, swodtke@comcast.net, for more information.

Lewis River Rotary Club meeting: 5:45-7 p.m., Tuesday, April 9, Battle Ground Community Center, 912 E. Main St., Battle Ground. This is an open club meeting to learn about “DOGPAW: a non-profit dog park” with Mark Rutkowitz. For more information, contact Marta Carminato at marta.carminato@gmail.com.

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.

Lady Mad Hatters meeting: 11:30 a.m., Friday, April 12, Northwood Public House, 1401 SE Rasmussen Blvd., Battle Ground. Meet with other local senior ladies for lunch at the pub, organized by Battle Ground Senior Citizens. Contact Sharon Wodtke, swodtke@comcast.net, for more information.

Battle Ground Community Library vintage media sale: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, April 13, Battle Ground Community Library, 1207 SE Eighth Way, Battle Ground. Purchase old DVDs, VHS tapes, cassettes and vinyl records during the sale hosted by Friends of Battle Ground Community Library.

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.

Senior Lunch and Learn: 12-1 p.m., Wednesday, April 17, Battle Ground Senior Center, 116 NE Third Ave., Battle Ground. Learn about the myths and truths of senior housing, hosted by Battle Ground Senior Citizens. Sign up by contacting Sharon Wodtke, 360-953-3278.

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.

Battle Ground Senior Citizens pinochle: 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m., every Tuesday and Thursday, Battle Ground Senior Center, 116 NE Third Ave., Battle Ground. Play cards with fellow Battle Ground senior citizens. Contact Sharon Wodtke, swodtke@comcast.net, for more information.

Battle Ground Senior Citizens coffee social: 9-10 a.m., every fourth Monday of the month, Battle Ground Senior Center, 116 NE Third Ave., Battle Ground. Enjoy a morning with fellow senior citizens. Contact Sharon Wodtke, swodtke@comcast.net, for more information.

Thursday Walkers: 9:30 a.m., every second and fourth Thursday of the month, Kiwanis Park, 422 SW Second Ave., Battle Ground. Join fellow seniors for a walk around the park, organized by Battle Ground Senior Citizens. Contact Sharon Wodtke, swodtke@comcast.net, for more information.

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.