Community Calendar

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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.

RePurpose toy drive: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Monday, April 22, RePurpose Center, 7704 NE 47th Ave., Vancouver. RePurpose Center and 1-800-Got-Junk will accept gently used toy donations for Second Chance Toys. Plastic toys, books, games, puzzles and kids bikes will be accepted. For more information, email contact@repurposecenter.com.

Lewis River Rotary Club meeting: 5:45 p.m., Tuesday, April 23, Battle Ground Community Center, 912 E. Main St., Battle Ground. This is an open club meeting to learn about plans for the upcoming Rotary year with President Neil Butler. For more information, contact Marta Carminato at marta.carminato@gmail.com.

Geranium Galore fundraiser sale: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Thursday, April 25, Marshall House, 1310 Officers Row, Vancouver. Purchase potted geraniums and hanging baskets, sponsored by Philanthropic Educational Organization (PEO). Proceeds will benefit women’s college tuition assistance and local charities.

Sheriff’s office town hall: 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., Thursday, April 25, Clark County Sheriff’s Office West Precinct, 505 NW 179th St., Ridgefield. Residents are invited to learn about agency updates and ask questions about public safety at the town hall featuring guest speaker Sheriff John Horch. For more information, call 564-397-2211, or email sheriff@clark.wa.gov.

NatureScaping plant sale & fundraiser: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, April 27, and 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Sunday, April 28, NatureScaping Wildlife Botanical Gardens, 11000 NE 149th St., Brush Prairie. Purchase bare root trees, shrubs and perennials at the annual garden fundraiser. Volunteer positions are still available at shorturl.at/qHITW.

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. Registration is $60. 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.

Furry Friends garage sale: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, April 27, American Legion Hall, 4607 NE St. James Road, Vancouver. Proceeds will benefit Furry Friends. Item donations for the garage sale will be accepted from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Friday, April 26. Clean, unbroken goods will be accepted. For more information, email information@furryfriendswa.org.

Compost Field Training by CASEE: 10-11:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 1, CASEE Center, 11104 NE 149th St., Brush Prairie. Learn about best composting practices and get hands-on, free experience alongside CASEE volunteers. Register online at shorturl.at/bdFR1.



Ridgefield Garden Club plant sale: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, May 4, Bennet Hall at Abrams Park, 400 Abrams Park Road, Ridgefield. The club will sell hanging baskets, trees, herbs, planters and more. Proceeds will benefit the club’s beautification work in Ridgefield. For more information, visit ridgefieldgardeners.org/plant-sale.

Pomeroy Farm Homeschool Open House: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Wednesday, May 8, and Friday, May 24, 20902 NE Lucia Falls Road, Yacolt. Homeschooled children are welcomed to experience Pomeroy Farm on a self-guided tour suited for second to fifth graders. Tickets cost $7 per student. For more information, visit pomeroyfarm.org/field-trips.

Pot A Plant for Mom: 12-2 p.m., Saturday, May 11, Impact Automotive, 109 W. Yacolt Road, Yacolt. Bring your children to plant a flower in a pot as a gift for Mother’s Day. For more information, visit shorturl.at/ekpT1.

La Center Inaugural Arts Fair: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, May 11, La Center Community Center, 1000 E. Fourth St., La Center. Many forms of art will be present at the fair, hosted by La Center Arts Council, including culinary, literature, ceramics, sculpture and woodworking. Tickets are free, but a $6 donation is encouraged. Register online at shorturl.at/kltNR.

Hydrangea garden workshop: 4:30 p.m.-5:15 p.m., Saturday, May 11, La Center Community Library, 1411 NE Lockwood Creek Road, La Center. Learn about hydrangea varieties and care from Master Gardener Carley Wecks at this public event. Registration is not required. For more information, visit shorturl.at/ivwz5.

Ridgefield High School’s Golden Grads Social: 1-4 p.m., Sunday, May 19, Ridgefield High School Commons, 2630 S. Hillhurst Road, Ridgefield. Join fellow Ridgefield alumni from 50 or more years ago and raise funds for Clark College scholarships. Proceeds from the event’s silent auction and cash raffle will go toward vocational Clark College scholarships. Registration is due by Wednesday, May 1, and costs $25 per person. To request a registration form or ask questions, call Pete Bartel at 360-798-5705, or email SpudderGoldenGrads@gmail.com.

Listen Line Sunshine State of Mind fundraiser: 5:30 p.m., Saturday, June 1, Battle Ground Community Center, 912 E. Main St. Participate in an evening of food and festivities for mental health. Proceeds will benefit Listen Line. Purchase tickets online at listenline.life/events. Call 888-214-3133 for more information.

Rocky’s Pizza Birthday Bash: 6:30 p.m.-midnight, Friday, June 21, Rocky’s Pizza & R Bar 1901 W. Main St., Battle Ground. Celebrate Rocky’s 80th birthday with food, live music and giveaways. All ages are welcome, and a limited number of tickets will be sold at the door. For more information, visit charliegreenmusic.com/sponsorship.

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.