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Battle Ground Community Resource Fair: 4:30-6:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 27, Battle Ground Community Library, 1207 SE Eighth Way, Battle Ground. Learn more about resources within the community, such as the Lions Club, Family Community Resource Center, Education Foundation and Work Source. For more information, visit fvrl.librarymarket.com/community-resource-fair.

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.

Chief Umtuch D.R.E.A.M drive-in movie: 7:30 p.m., Friday, April 26, Lewisville Intermediate Campus & CAM Academy, 406 NW Fifth Ave., Battle Ground. Families are invited to watch Pixar Animation Studio’s “Soul,” hosted by Prevent Together. Donations during the event will benefit Battle Ground Prevention Alliance and the D.R.E.A.M. Team. Reserve tickets online at shorturl.at/BGXY8.

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.

Battle Ground Padawan Party: 4-5 p.m., Tuesday, April 30, Battle Ground Community Library, 1207 SE Eighth Way, Battle Ground. Children and families are invited to prepare for May the Fourth with Star Wars festivities. Photography, games and light saber building will be available. For more information, visit fvrl.librarymarket.com/librarycon-padawan-party.

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.

Clark County Historical Museum 60th Anniversary presentation: 7 p.m., Thursday, May 2, Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main St., Vancouver. Celebrate the museum’s 60th anniversary and learn about its history from Executive Director Brad Richardson. Admission is $5 for the general public and free for CCHM members, veterans and active-duty military personnel. To learn more, visit cchmuseum.org or call 360-993-5679.

Daughters of the Pioneers meeting: 12:30 p.m., Thursday, May 2, North Clark Historical Museum, 21416 NE 399th St., Amboy. The public event will feature member memorials and a discussion on an upcoming Department of Public Works meeting. For more information, call Pepper Kim, 360-901-0176.

Introduction to Vegetable Gardening: 12-3:30 p.m., Friday, May 3, 78th Street Heritage Farm, 1919 Northeast 78th St., Vancouver. Learn how to grow vegetables at a hands-on event hosted by the Washington State University Extension Master Gardeners Program. Purchase tickets online at shorturl.at/csHJK.

Woodland High School plant sale: 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday, May 3, Woodland High School Greenhouse, 1500 Dike Access Road, Woodland. Available plants will include herbs, vegetables, geraniums, succulents, hanging baskets and other bedding plants grown by horticulture students. For more information, including a plant inventory and price list, visit woodlandschools.org/whs-plant-sale.



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.

Lilac Days 2024: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., daily until Sunday, May 12, Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens, 115 South Pekin Road, Woodland. The historical Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens are open for the annual Lilac Days event, where the shrubs bloom with purple flowers. A $10 gate fee is payable during the event. For more information, visit lilacgardens.com.

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.

Miss Teen La Center North County Pageant: 7 p.m., Saturday, July 20, La Center Middle School, 2001 NE Lockwood Creek Road, La Center. The annual scholarship pageant is accepting applications from girls who have completed sixth grade, ages 12-18. Applicants who live or go to school in La Center, Ridgefield, Woodland, Battle Ground, Amboy or Yacolt are eligible. For more information or entry forms, contact Linda Tracy at linda.aformalaffair@comcast.net.

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.