Battle Ground Rotary Bunco Fundraiser: 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 13, The Prairie Tavern, 14925 NE Caples Road, Brush Prairie. Support Battle Ground Rotary’s community and international projects during a bunco fundraising event. A social hour will be held at 4:30 p.m., followed by games at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person and are available for purchase online at shorturl.at/oYQnh.
Battle Ground GFWC: 2 p.m., Thursday, May 14, Prince Of Peace Church, 14208 NE 249th St, Battle Ground. Learn about scams from speaker Laurie Hansen, followed by a meeting discussing local General Federation of Women's Clubs projects. Coffee and snacks will be provided. For more information, call Gloria Walck at 360-921-9727.
Battle Ground Kiwanis Club Meeting: 6 p.m., Thursday, May 14, Kiwanis Park Building, 422 SW Second Ave., Battle Ground. Join the community as Bill Tucker shares the history of the Battle Ground Kiwanis Club, which is nearly 80 years old. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, visit facebook.com/BattleGroundKiwanis.
BG Senior Citizens Veterans Lunch Club: 11:30 a.m., Friday, May 15, The Prairie Tavern, 14925 NE Caples Road, Brush Prairie. Meet fellow veterans at the monthly lunch club hosted by Battle Ground Senior Citizens. Participants are responsible for their own meal costs. Contact Sharon Wodtke, swodtke@comcast.net, for more information.
Friends of La Center Community Library Used Book Sale: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, May 16, La Center Community Library, 1411 NE Lockwood Creek Road, La Center. Find deals on used items during a book sale, hosted by Friends of La Center Community Library. Proceeds from the sale will support La Center Community Library.
Tribute to Veterans at Clark County Poor Farm: 10 a.m., Saturday, May 16, Hazel Dell Park, 2300 NE 68th St., Vancouver. Honor the veterans buried at the Clark County Poor Farm during a ceremony hosted by the Fort Vancouver Daughters of the American Revolution Cemetery Committee. Flags will be provided for all attendees.
Trail Course Play Day: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, May 16, Clark County Saddle Club, 11407 NE 174th Circle, Battle Ground. Lead equine companions through an obstacle course, hosted by Clark County Saddle Club. Chickens and goats will also be on-site. Admission is $25 for adults and $15 for minors. Contact Fran Duncan, 360-254-3249, for more information.
Woodland Student Art Fest: 5-8 p.m., Monday-Wednesday, May 18-20; 5-7 p.m., Thursday, May 21, Woodland High School Auxiliary Gym, 1500 Dike Access Road, Woodland. Celebrate student creativity during the annual Art Fest, which showcases works from students across the school district. Student band performances will also be held at the Woodland High School Commons at 7 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday. Admission is free.
Estate Planning Seminar: 10-11:30 a.m., Tuesday, May 19, Humane Society for Southwest Washington, 1100 NE 192nd Ave., Vancouver. Learn about estate planning during a seminar hosted by the Humane Society for Southwest Washington. Topics will include retirement plans, asset distribution and reducing estate taxes. Registration is available online at shorturl.at/qYTG0.
Senior Lunch and Learn: 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Wednesday, May 20, Battle Ground Senior Center, 116 NE Third Ave., Battle Ground. Learn about elder abuse during a seminar, hosted by Battle Ground Senior Citizens. Cash donations will be accepted. RSVP by contacting Sharon Wodtke, 360-953-3278 or emailing swodtke@comast.net.
Crisis Intervention and De-escalation Training: 11 a.m., Wednesday, May 20, NAMI Southwest Washington, 4201 N.E. 66th Ave., Suite 105, Vancouver. Learn about mental health crises and practical de-escalation techniques during a free presentation hosted by the National Alliance on Mental Illness.
Woodland Seniors Coffee, Crafts & Laughs: 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Friday, May 22, Woodland Community Center, 782 Park St., Woodland. Craft assorted greeting cards with other seniors during an event hosted by the Woodland Senior Enrichment Group. Registration is $8 per person. To register, email seniorinfo55up@yahoo.com
Black History Month Fashion Show: 10 a.m., Saturday, May 23, Generations Church, 14313 NE 20th Ave., A 104, Vancouver. Celebrate Black History Month with a fashion show, hosted by Please Don’t Die Black Men. A Black history exhibit will be available 10-11:45 a.m., followed by a 12 p.m. fashion show and dinner. The door lock for admittance at 11:45 a.m. Tickets are available for purchase at pddbm.org/events
Hot Chili, Cool Jazz Fundraiser: 7 p.m., Wednesday, May 27, Woodland High School Commons, 1500 Dike Access Road, Woodland. Raise funds for Woodland Public Schools' music programs during a concert hosted by the TEMPO parent group. Tickets are $10 per person, with a $40 maximum per family. Hot chili, live jazz music performed by students and an auction will be available.
Fort Vancouver Rose Society Show: 1-4 p.m., Saturday, May 30, Clark County Event Center, 17402 NE Delfel Road, Ridgefield. View stunning rose displays during the 71st annual Rose Show, hosted by the Fort Vancouver Rose Society. Admission and parking are free, and there is no exhibitor entry fee. For more information on rose exhibit entries, visit fortvancouverrosesociety.org or email fortvancouverrosesociety@gmail.com.
La Center Class of 1976 Reunion: 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., Friday, June 5; 4 p.m., Saturday, June 6. Reminisce with classmates from the La Center High School class of 1976 during a reunion, hosted by Joan Parsons. The reunion will begin with a picnic at Parsons’ home. Then, the group will visit the La Center High School graduation ceremony. The group will meet again on Saturday at Podunk Pizza Co., 630 E. Birch Ave., La Center, for a party. To attend, contact Parsons at joanparsons_98629@yahoo.com or visit shorturl.at/mrbym.
Pomeroy Farm Days: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, June 6-7, Pomeroy Farms, 20902 NE Lucia Falls Road, Yacolt. Browse local vendors, shop the children’s market and tour the farm’s historic buildings during the annual Farm Days event. Admission is $3 per person, and free for children aged 5 and under. For more information, visit pomeroyfarm.org/farm-days.
Fire District 6 Open House: 12-3 p.m., Saturday, June 6, Salmon Creek Station 63, 1303 NE 136th St., Vancouver. Families are invited to tour the fire station during an open house, hosted by Clark County Fire District 6. Interactive activities, fire safety demonstrations and the Junior Firefighter Challenge will be available. Free refreshments will also be served.
Yacolt Mutt Strut: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, June 27, Yacolt Recreational Park, 26612 E. Hoag St., Yacolt. Parade with canine companions to raise funds for I Paw’d It Forward during the annual Mutt Strut. Participants may walk or run the route. Onlookers are welcome to cheer on participants from the Recreational Park, where local vendors will be selling craft goods. For more information, visit yacoltmuttstrut.com.
Yacolt Bigfoot Run: 8 a.m., Saturday, July 4, Yacolt Recreational Park, 26612 E. Hoag St., Yacolt. Kick off Yacolt’s annual week of Fourth of July celebrations with a 5k/10k through the town. Participants are welcome to walk or run the route. Registration at shorturl.at/ofoR4 is required to participate.
Ongoing
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.
Enhance Fitness Class: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m., every Wednesday and Friday, Bethel Lutheran Church, 12919 NE 159th St., Brush Prairie. Seniors over 60 are invited to participate in an evidence-based exercise class hosted by the Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington. Instructors tailor the activities to match the participants’ abilities. For more information, call 360-694-8144.
Enhance Fitness Class: 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m., and 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., every Tuesday and Thursday, Battle Ground Senior Center, 116 NE Third Ave., Battle Ground. Seniors over 60 are invited to partake in an evidence-based exercise class, hosted by Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington. Instructors tailor the activities to match the participants’ abilities. For more information, call 360-694-8144.
Woodland Seniors Bunco: 6-9 p.m., every first Wednesday of the month, 2-5 p.m., every third Wednesday of the month, Old Woodland Library, 770 Park St., Woodland. Play games with local seniors during the Woodland Senior Enrichment Group’s bimonthly meeting. For more information, email seniorinfo55up@yahoo.com.
Woodland Seniors Fun & Games: 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., every second and fourth Wednesday of the month, Old Woodland Library, 770 Park St., Woodland. Play games with local seniors during the bimonthly meeting, hosted by Woodland Senior Enrichment Group. For more information, email seniorinfo55up@yahoo.com.
Woodland Seniors Widows Group: 10-11:30 a.m., every first and third Monday of the month, Old Woodland Library, 770 Park St., Woodland. Socialize with local seniors during the bimonthly meeting, hosted by Woodland Senior Enrichment Group. For more information, email seniorinfo55up@yahoo.com.
Woodland Seniors Seated Chair Dance Exercise: 10-11 a.m., every Thursday, Old Woodland Library, 770 Park St., Woodland. Participate in low-impact exercise featuring dance music. Donations are welcome, but not necessary to participate. For more information, email seniorinfo55up@yahoo.com.
Woodland Seniors Widows & Widowers: 10 a.m.-12 p.m., every first and third Monday of the month, The Church of The Nazarene, 2000 Lewis River Road, Woodland. Socialize with local seniors experiencing loss during a bimonthly meeting, hosted by Woodland Senior Enrichment Group. For more information, email seniorinfo55up@yahoo.com.
Woodland Seniors Walking Group: 9 a.m., every Tuesday and Friday, Horseshoe Lake Park, Park Road, Woodland. Enjoy a gentle stroll with fellow seniors during an event hosted by Woodland Senior Enrichment Group. For more information, email seniorinfo55up@yahoo.com.
Silver & Fit Senior Virtual Fitness Classes: 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 body-weight 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.
Battle Ground Lions Club: 7 p.m., every second and fourth Thursday of the month, 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: 6:45 a.m.-8 a.m., every second Tuesday of each month, Rosauers Supermarket Coffee Shop, 101 S. 47th Ave., Ridgefield. Business meeting, 6:30-8 p.m., the fourth Wednesday of each month, the Ridgefield Administrative and Civic Center, 510 Pioneer St., Ridgefield. Go to ridgefieldlions.org for more information.
La Center Lions Club: 6-7:30 p.m., every first and third Thursday of each month, New Phoenix Casino, 225 W. Fourth St., La Center. Learn about the community projects undertaken by the La Center Lions Club and how to volunteer. For more information, email secretary@lacenterlions.org
Ridgefield La Center Kiwanis Club: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., every first Tuesday of each month, La Center Church, 111 E. Fifth St., La Center. Learn about the Kiwanis Club of Ridgefield and La Center community projects impacting children and families. To learn more, visit facebook.com/RidgefieldWAKiwanis.
Battle Ground Rotary Club Meeting: 5:30 p.m. every Wednesday at 715 E. Main St. in Battle Ground. Learn about the community projects undertaken by the Battle Ground Rotary Club and how to volunteer.
Rotary Club of Three Creeks Meeting: 5-6:30 p.m., every first and third Thursday of the month, Columbia Ridge Winery, 3006 NW 199th St., Ridgefield. Learn about the community service projects and programs during the bi-monthly Rotary Club of Three Creeks meetings. Social time is from 5-5:30 p.m. To learn more, visit rotaryofthethreecreeks.com.
La Center American Legion Meeting: 7 p.m., every second Thursday of the month, La Center Church, 111 E. Fifth St., La Center. Learn about the community works and veteran fellowship of the La Center American Legion Post #189.
Ridgefield American Legion Meeting: 6 p.m. every first Tuesday of the month, Ridgefield Fire Station, 911 N. 65th Ave., Ridgefield. Learn about the community works and veteran fellowship of the Ridgefield American Legion Post #44. Meetings feature community guest speakers and planning for the Parade of Flags program.
Columbia Mothers of Twins Club: 7:30 p.m., every first Thursday of the month, St. John Lutheran Church, 11005 NE Highway 99, Vancouver. The Columbia Mothers of Twins Club meets monthly to provide support and fellowship for mothers of twins. For more information, email columbiamot@gmail.com or visit columbiamotc.com.
Vancouver Sons & Daughters of Italy: 6:30 p.m., every second Thursday of the month, Family of Christ Lutheran Church, 3500 NW 129th St., Vancouver. Celebrate Italian heritage at the monthly Vancouver Sons and Daughters of Italy meeting. For more information, call Paul Zanobelli at 360-521-5584 or visit osdia.org.
Woodland Community Chorus: 4:30-6:30 p.m., every Monday, Woodland High School stage, 1500 Dike Access Road, Woodland. Join the Woodland community in chorus and practice for public performances at local events. Music genres will include patriotic songs, jazz, blues and more. Walk-in singers are welcome. For more information, contact Diane Buttrell at 360-214-1267 or edianebuttrell@gmail.com.
