Battle Ground parks open house: 4-6 p,m., Wednesday, May 8, City Hall Council Chambers, 109 SW First St., Battle Ground. The City of Battle Ground’s Parks and Community Engagement (PACE) Board wants to hear feedback from the community to decide the future of four parks, including the Durkee property. After the open house, at 6 p.m., will be a joint PACE board and Planning Commission meeting to discuss the parks in the same chambers.
Clark County Public Works open house: 6-8 p,m., Wednesday, May 8, Pleasant Valley Middle School, 14320 NE 50th Ave. Public Works will host a public meeting regarding improvements to Northeast 179th Street between Northeast 15th and 26th avenues. Construction is slated to begin in 2028. Residents may join online by visiting the project webpage at shorturl.at/uxyBC, 10 minutes prior to the meeting.
Prairie High Plant Sales: 3-6 p.m., Wednesday-Friday, May 8-10, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, May 11, Prairie High School, 11311 NE 119th St., Vancouver. A variety of annual and perennial bedding and flowering plants, as well as vegetable starts and hanging baskets grown by students and staff, will be available for purchase. Proceeds help fund the Battle Ground Public Schools district agriculture, FFA and welding programs.
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.
“A Midsummer Night’s Dream” by Battle Ground Drama Club: 7 p.m., Thursday-Friday, May 9-10, 1 p.m., Saturday, May 11, 7 p.m., Thursday-Saturday May 16-18, Battle Ground High School, 300 W. Main St., Battle Ground. Watch Battle Ground High School’s rendition of the Shakespeare play and support the drama club. Tickets are available at the door or online at wa-battleground.intouchreceipting.com.
Woodland Schools Superintendent Open House: 6:30 p.m., Thursday, May 9, Woodland High School Room 1204. Woodland Public Schools will introduce Superintendent Asha Riley, who will begin her new position this summer.
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.
Country Gospel Praise event: 5 p.m., Saturday, May 11, Center Point Banquet Room, 11117 NE 189th St., Battle Ground. Enjoy an evening of Christian fellowship, music and refreshments. Vocalist Nehmiah Brown will perform during the event.
Lilac Days 2024: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., daily until Sunday, May 12, Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens, 115 S. 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.
La Center Community Library anniversary: 3-5 p.m., Tuesday, May 14, La Center Community Library, 1411 NE Lockwood Creek Road, La Center. Celebrate the library’s 20th anniversary with family-friendly activities, including live music, llamas and cake. Works from the library’s bookmark artists will also be showcased. For more information, visit shorturl.at/qLMU7.
Lewis River Rotary Club meeting: 5:45 p.m., Tuesday, May 14, Battle Ground Community Center, 912 E. Main St., Battle Ground. This is an open club meeting to meet Battle Ground Deputy City Manager Robert Ferrier. For more information, contact Marta Carminato at marta.carminato@gmail.com.
Ridgefield School District art show: 5:30-7:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 14, Ridgefield High School Performing Arts Center, 2630 S. Hillhurst Road, Ridgefield. The event will feature artwork from students in grades K-12, such as drawings, paintings, puppets and more.
Senior Lunch and Learn: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 15, Battle Ground Senior Center, 116 NE Third Ave., Battle Ground. Learn about preparing for the unpredictability of life, hosted by Battle Ground Senior Citizens. Sign up by contacting Sharon Wodtke, 360-953-3278.
Battle Ground High Plant Sale: 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, May 18, Battle Ground High School, 300 W. Main St., Battle Ground. A variety of annual and perennial bedding and flowering plants, as well as vegetable starts and hanging baskets grown by students and staff, will be available for purchase. Proceeds help fund the Battle Ground Public Schools district agriculture, FFA and welding programs.
BG Community United Methodist Church highway cleanup: 8 a.m.-noon, Saturday, May 18, Battle Ground Community United Methodist Church, 10300 NE 199th St., Battle Ground. Volunteers are invited to the church’s inaugural Adopt-A-Highway cleanup for Highway 503 stretching from Northwest Onsdorff to Northeast 132nd Avenue. Participants will meet in the church parking lot before traveling to the highway. For more information, email BattleGroundUMChurch@gmail.com, or call 360-687-2542
Hazel Dell Parade of Bands: 10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 18, Fire District 6 station, 8800 NE Hazel Dell Ave., Vancouver. The 58th Parade of Bands will proceed down Northeast Hazel Dell Avenue before turning at Northeast 63rd Street toward Northeast Highway 99. Parade entries are open until May 10. For more information, visit hdscba.org/parade.
Battle Ground Community Education Spring Festival: 5-7 p.m., Wednesday, May 22, Lewisville Intermediate Campus, 406 NW Fifth Ave., Battle Ground. Meet class instructors, visit with local artists and learn about summer safety from local agencies at the annual spring festival. Kona Ice will offer shaved ice at the event. For more information, visit bgce.battlegroundps.org, or call 360-885-6584.
Columbia Kids Preschool & Sprouting Seeds benefit concert: 7 p.m., Friday, May 31, Battle Ground United Methodist Church, 10300 NE 199th St., Battle Ground. Support the preschool and Sprouting Seeds program while listening to musicians Lisa Lynne and Aryeh Frankfurter play rare instruments. Proceeds will benefit the school’s educational programs and facility maintenance. Purchase tickets at sproutingseedsbg.com.
