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.
Battle Ground GFWC: 2 p.m., Thursday, May 28, Prince Of Peace Church, 14208 NE 249th St, Battle Ground. Learn about Fire District 3 from guest speaker Dustin Waliezer, 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.
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.
Cedar Creek Grist Mill Fry Bread Day: 1 p.m., Saturday, May 30, Cedar Creek Grist Mill, 43907 NE Grist Mill Road, Woodland. Visit the historic Cedar Creek Grist Mill for a sampling of free fry bread, made with freshly ground flour milled on-site.
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 Quilt Show: 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. Quilts by local crafters will be on display. 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.
Woodland Planters Days: Thursday through Sunday, June 18-21, Woodland. Celebrate Woodland and the United States’ 250th anniversary. Multiple parades and events will be held, and the full schedule will be available online at facebook.com/woodlandplantersdays and planters-days.com. Vendor, parade, car show and cruise-in registration are also available online. Same-day entries are welcome, but may not be eligible for judging.
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.
Cedar Creek Grist Mill Strawberry Shortcake Day: 1 p.m., Saturday, June 27, Cedar Creek Grist Mill, 43907 NE Grist Mill Road, Woodland. Visit the historic Cedar Creek Grist Mill for a sampling of strawberry shortcake, made with ripe local strawberries.
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.
Pomeroy Farm Kids Fest: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, July 4-5, 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. Kid-centric activities will be available, such as face painting and pony rides. Admission is $3 per person, and free for children aged 5 and under. For more information, visit pomeroyfarm.org/farm-days.
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.
Columbia River Chorus Meeting: 7 p.m., every Monday, Clark College, Beacocks Music Hall, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver. Join the Colbumia River Chorus, part of Sweet Adelines International, to dive into the world of female barbershop music. To learn more, visit Columbiariverchorus.org or text 360-518-7829.
Garden Chat: 2-3:30 p.m., Saturday, every second Saturday of each month, Ridgefield Community Library, 210 N. Main Ave., Ridgefield. Learn new gardening techniques and share personal strategies during a gardeners' meetup hosted by the Ridgefield Community Library.
Southwest Washington Woodturners Meeting: 7-9 p.m., every second Thursday of each month, Friends of the Carpenter, 1600 W. 20th St., Vancouver. Learn woodturning techniques from experts at the Southwest Washington Woodturners' monthly meeting. Meetings are free and open to hobbyists, experts and those curious about woodworking. For more information, visit southwestwashingtonwoodturners.org.
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.
Woodland Planters Days Celebration meetings: 6 p.m., the 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.
Vancouver Chrysanthemum Society Monthly Meeting: 2:40 p.m., the third Monday of each month, 78th Street Heritage Farm, 1919 NE 78th St., Vancouver. Learn how to propagate, cultivate and care for chrysanthemums. For more information, visit chrysanthemumsvancouver.com.
Venersborg Historic Preservation Society: 6:30-8 p.m., the second Tuesday of each month, The Historic Venersborg Schoolhouse, 24309 NE 209th St., Battle Ground. Help preserve the 1912 historic schoolhouse while assisting with the organization of community events. Learn more at venersborgschoolhouse.com.
Columbia River Square Dancers: Lessons 6-8 p.m. on Sundays, dances at 7 p.m. for plus level and 8-9:45 p.m. for mainstream level on the first and third Friday of each month. Lessons and dances take place at 17901 NE 72nd Ave., Battle Ground. The cost is $7 per dancer. For more information, contact Dale Smith at 360-606-8849.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) Battle Ground: 10:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m., every Thursday, Collective Community Battle Ground, 300 SW Seventh Ave., Battle Ground. The meeting starts with a private weigh-in. For more information or directions, call Linda at 360-977-8689.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) Woodland: 8:30-10:45 a.m., every Tuesday, Woodland Community Center, 782 Park St., Woodland. The meeting starts with a private weigh-in, followed by a meeting. For more information, call Vera Porter at 503-806 0795.
Virtual Professional Connections Weekly Meeting: 11:45 a.m. every Monday. Meet like-minded professionals and network with others in similar career fields. To join, go to zoom.com, click on join a meeting, enter meeting ID 8092456202, and enter password 311397, if applicable. For more information, call 503-348-5330.
Kinship Caregiving Virtual Support Group: 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m., the first and third Wednesday of each month on Zoom. The group offers family caregivers a safe place to connect with others, discuss the challenges of caregiving and learn about community resources. To register, call ADRC Information and Assistance at 360-694-8144 or email ClarkADRC@dshs.wa.gov.
Kinship Caregiving Support Group: 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m., the second Wednesday of each month on Zoom and 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m., the fourth Wednesday of each month in-person at Bridgeview Resource Center, 505 Omaha Way, Vancouver. Meet with other caregivers, who are relatives caring for one or more of their children. Registration for the in-person group is not required. To register, call ADRC Information and Assistance at 360-694-8144 or email ClarkADRC@dshs.wa.gov.
NAMI Connection: 3:30-5 p.m., every Thursday. Meet and discuss mental health during a structured support group hosted by the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Register by visiting namiswwa.org/support-groups.
NAMI Veterans’ Support: 4:30-6 p.m., first and third Monday of each month, Clark County Veterans Assistance Center, 907 Harney St., Suite 200, Vancouver. Meet and discuss mental health with local veterans during a structured support group hosted by the National Alliance on Mental Illness in partnership with the Clark County Veterans Assistance Center. Register by visiting namiswwa.org/support-groups. Drop-ins are also welcome.
NAMI Women’s Support: 10-11:30 a.m., every Wednesday. Meet and discuss mental health during a structured support group for women hosted by the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Register by visiting namiswwa.org/support-groups.
NAMI Family Support: 6:30-8 p.m., first and third Tuesday of each month. Meet and discuss mental health during a structured support group for families hosted by the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Register by visiting namiswwa.org/support-groups.
NAMI LGBTQ+ Support: 4:30-6 p.m., first and third Thursday of each month. Meet and discuss mental health during a structured support group for LGBTQ+ individuals hosted by the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Register by visiting namiswwa.org/support-groups.
Southwest Washington Gold Prospectors: 2 p.m., the second Sunday of each month except May, Minnehaha Grange Hall, 4905 NE St. Johns Road, Vancouver. Learn about prospecting, small-scale mining, ecological conservation and more. All ages are welcome. For more information, visit swwgoldprospectors.org.
