Fundraiser & Charity Events
Columbia Mothers of Twins Club Fundraiser: Friday, Nov. 6, 7 p.m., St. John Lutheran Church, 11005 NE Highway 99, Vancouver. Bid in an auction fundraiser benefiting the Columbia Mothers of Twins Club. Participants may preview the auction items, starting at 6:30 p.m. To learn more, visit columbiamotc.com or email columbiamot@gmail.com.
Battle Ground Rotary Bunco Fall Fundraiser: Wednesday, Nov. 11, 5:30 p.m., Prairie Tavern, 14925 NE Caples Road, Brush Prairie. Join the Battle Ground Rotary Club to celebrate Veterans Day and play Bunco to raise funds for service projects. Games begin at 5:30 p.m., and attendees are encouraged to arrive early to order food and drinks. Proceeds support community and international projects including the North County Food Bank, BG Seniors, Rocksolid Teen Center, Battle Ground HealthCare, Main Street cleanups, ShelterBox and Peace Trees Vietnam. To purchase tickets, visit BGRCVetDayBunco.auctria.events.
Friends of Woodland Community Library Book Sale: Friday, Nov. 13, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 14, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Woodland Community Library, 411 Lakeshore Dr., Woodland. Find deals during a book sale, hosted by Friends of Woodland Community Library. Participants may fill their own bag, or one provided, for $10. Smaller bags are available for $5. Proceeds from the sale will support the library. For more information, call 360-225-2294.
Friends of La Center Library Used Book Sale: Saturday, Nov. 14, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Wheel Club Community Center, 1000 E. Fourth St., La Center. The Friends of the La Center Library are hosting a book sale featuring fiction, nonfiction and children's books and DVDs. Bags will be available to fill for $5. Proceeds from the sale will benefit La Center Library programs.
Ridgefield Public Schools Foundation Turkey Trot: Thursday, Nov. 26, 9 a.m., Union Ridge Elementary School, 330 N. Fifth Ave., Ridgefield. Raise funds for the Ridgefield Public Schools Foundation, which supports school district families in need. A Drumstick Dash for children ages 5 and younger will begin at 8:45 a.m. The 5-kilometer walk/run will begin at 9 a.m. Pre-race packet pickup will be available from 4-6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 25, at Union Ridge Elementary School's gym. Packets may also be picked up on race day. Register online at ridgefieldpsf.org/turkey-trot.
General Events
Daughters of the Pioneers of Washington Meeting: Thursday, Nov. 5, 12:30 p.m., Salmon Creek United Methodist Church, 12217 NE Highway 99, Vancouver. Learn about Southwest Native American art from member Pepper Kim. Bring a lunch for social time at 12:30 p.m., or just attend the meeting at 1 p.m. For more information, visit facebook.com/DPWChapter19 or call Pepper Kim at 360-901-0176.
“Collective Nostalgia” Art Exhibition and Reception: Saturday, Nov. 14, 5-7 p.m., Ridgefield Art Gallery, 104 N. Main Ave., Suite 110, Ridgefield. Browse the new exhibition featuring local artist Eva Kelley, with guest artist David Walden and artwork from other gallery members. The show runs Nov. 4-29. Refreshments will be served during the reception. For more information, visit ridgefieldartgallery.com.
Fall Sip & Decorate Cookie Class: Thursday, Nov. 19, 6 p.m., 14 Acres Vineyard & Winery, 2411 NE 244th St., Ridgefield. Celebrate fall with a cookie decorating class and wine. Each participant will receive six cookies and a complimentary glass of wine. This event is for adults ages 21 and older. Admission is $65 per person, and space is limited. To register, visit 14acres.com/upcoming-events or email events@14acres.com for more information.
Native mason bee workshop: Saturday, Nov. 21, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., CASEE Center Building B, Room 205, 11104 NE 149th St., Brush Prairie. Learn about native mason bees during a class taught by Daniel Szumlas and Brigg Franklin, NS Mason Bee Program coordinators. Participants will help clean mason bee nesting tubes during the class. Registration is free for NatureScaping of Southwest Washington members and $15 for nonmembers. To register, email info@naturescaping.org, or call 360-737-1160.
Battle Ground Holiday Tree Lighting: Friday, Dec. 4, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Battle Ground Event Center, 912 E. Main St., Battle Ground. Celebrate the holiday season with Battle Ground's annual tree lighting ceremony. Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive to light the tree, followed by other family-friendly events. For more information, visit shorturl.at/NVgBo.
La Center Christmas Tree Lighting: Sunday, Dec. 6, 5 p.m., East Fourth St., La Center. Celebrate the holiday season during La Center's annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony, hosted by the La Center Festivals Committee. Additional attractions, such as live music, food vendors and more, will be available during the event. For the full La Center Christmas Festival itinerary, visit lacenterchristmasfestival.com.
Ongoing
Battle Ground Lions Club: Every second and fourth Thursday of the month, 7 p.m., Old Town Burger and Breakfast, 813 W. Main St., Battle Ground. Join the Battle Ground Lions Club for fun and volunteer opportunities. To learn more, visit bglions.org.
Ridgefield Lions Club: Every second Tuesday of the month, 6:45-8 a.m., Rosauers Supermarket Coffee Shop, 101 S. 47th Ave., Ridgefield. Business meeting: every fourth Wednesday of the month, 6:30-8 p.m., Ridgefield Administrative and Civic Center, 510 Pioneer St., Ridgefield. To learn more, visit ridgefieldlions.org.
La Center Lions Club: Every first and third Thursday of the month, 6-7:30 p.m., 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.
Battle Ground Kiwanis Club: Every second and fourth Thursday of the month, 5:30 p.m., Kiwanis Park Building, 422 SW Second Ave., Battle Ground. Learn how to help the Battle Ground community and children during the twice-monthly Kiwanis Club meeting. Social time and food start at 5:30 p.m., with the meeting following at 6 p.m. For more information, email BattleGroundKiwanisClub@gmail.com.
Ridgefield La Center Kiwanis Club: Every first Tuesday of the month, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., 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.
Greater Woodland-Kalama Kiwanis Club: Every first Wednesday of the month, 5:30 p.m., Oak Tree Restaurant, 1020 Atlantic Ave., Woodland. Learn how the Greater Woodland-Kalama Kiwanis Club is helping local children, families and the community. Dinner begins at 5:30 p.m., followed by the meeting at 6 p.m.
Battle Ground Rotary Club Meeting: Every Wednesday, 5:30 p.m., 715 E. Main St., Battle Ground. Learn about the community projects undertaken by the Battle Ground Rotary Club and how to volunteer. To learn more, visit battlegroundrotary.org.
Rotary Club of Three Creeks Meeting: Every first and third Thursday of the month, 5-6:30 p.m., Columbia Ridge Winery, 3006 NW 199th St., Ridgefield. Learn about the community service projects and programs during the twice-monthly Rotary Club of Three Creeks meetings. Social time is from 5-5:30 p.m. To learn more, visit rotaryofthethreecreeks.com.
Columbia Mothers of Twins Club: Every first Thursday of the month, 7:30 p.m., 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: Every second Thursday of the month, 6:30 p.m., 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.
Columbia River Chorus Meeting: Every Monday, 7 p.m., Clark College, Beacock Music Hall, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver. Join the Columbia 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: Every second Saturday of the month, 2-3:30 p.m., 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: Every second Thursday of the month, 7-9 p.m., 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.
Woodland Planters Days Celebration Meetings: Every third Tuesday of the month, 6 p.m., 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: Every third Monday of the month, 2:40 p.m., 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: Every second Tuesday of the month, 6:30-8 p.m., the Historic Venersborg Schoolhouse, 24309 NE 209th St., Battle Ground. Help preserve the historic 1912 schoolhouse while assisting with organizing community events. Learn more at venersborgschoolhouse.com.
Columbia River Square Dancers: Sundays, lessons 6-8 p.m.; first and third Fridays of each month, plus-level dances at 7 p.m. and mainstream dances 8-9:45 p.m., 17901 NE 72nd Ave., Battle Ground. Admission is $7 per dancer. For more information, contact Dale Smith at 360-606-8849.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) Battle Ground: Every Thursday, 10:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Collective Community Battle Ground, 300 SW Seventh Ave., Battle Ground. The meeting starts with a private weigh-in. For more information or directions, call Helen Sheerin at 503-351-7395.
Kinship Caregiving Virtual Support Group: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, 10-11:30 a.m., 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: Every second Wednesday of the month, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m., on Zoom; every fourth Wednesday of the month, 10-11:30 a.m., in person at Bridgeview Resource Center, 505 Omaha Way, Vancouver. Meet with other caregivers who are relatives caring for one or more 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 Men's Support: Every first and third Wednesday of each month, 6-7:30 p.m., Playmakers Sports Bar & Grill, 4327 S. Settler Dr., Suite 100, Ridgefield. Meet and discuss mental health with fellow men during a support group hosted by the National Alliance on Mental Illness. The meeting is free to attend.
NAMI Connection: Every Thursday, 3:30-5 p.m. 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 Women’s Support: Every Wednesday, 10-11:30 a.m. 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: Every first and third Tuesday of each month, 6:30-8 p.m. 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: Every first and third Thursday of each month, 4:30-6 p.m. 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: Every second Sunday of each month except May, 2 p.m., 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.
Government & School Meetings
Battle Ground City Council: Every first and third Monday of the month, except observed holidays, 7 p.m., Battle Ground City Hall, 109 SW First St., Battle Ground. A 6 p.m. study session is held before regular meetings. Updates are available at cityofbg.org/96/City-Council.
La Center City Council: Every second and fourth Wednesday of the month, 6:30 p.m., council chambers, La Center City Hall, 210 E. Fourth St., La Center. Updates are available at ci.lacenter.wa.us.
Ridgefield City Council: Every second and fourth Thursday of the month, and every first and third Thursday in November and December, 6:30 p.m., Columbia Assembly Room, Ridgefield Administrative and Civic Center, 510 Pioneer St., Ridgefield. Updates are available at ridgefieldwa.us/city-council.
Woodland City Council: Every first and third Monday of the month, 7 p.m., council chambers, 200 E. Scott Ave., Woodland. Updates are available at ci.woodland.wa.us/citycouncil.
Clark County Council: Every first Tuesday of the month, 10 a.m.; every third Tuesday, 6 p.m., Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St., Vancouver. Meetings are held in a hybrid format. The council may meet on additional days, as needed. Updates and virtual participation information are available at clark.wa.gov/councilors/council-meeting-information.
Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue Board of Commissioners: Every second and fourth Thursday of the month from January through October, and every first and third Thursday in November and December, 4 p.m., Station 21, 911 N. 65th Ave., Ridgefield. Meetings may be attended virtually. For agendas and updates, visit clarkfr.org/commissioner-meetings.
Battle Ground Public Schools Board of Directors: Every second and fourth Monday of the month during most months, 6 p.m., Lewisville Campus, Room C-26, 406 NW Fifth Ave., Battle Ground. Work sessions are added as deemed necessary at the second meeting of the month. Updates are available at battlegroundps.org/board-meetings.
Ridgefield School District Board of Directors: Every second and fourth Tuesday of the month, 5 p.m., Columbia Assembly Room, Ridgefield Administrative and Civic Center, 510 Pioneer St., Ridgefield. The board may meet at other times and locations as needed. Updates are available at ridgefieldsd.org/page/board-of-directors.
Woodland School District Board of Directors: Every second and fourth Thursday of the month, and every third Thursday in November and December, 6:30 p.m., Woodland High School, Room 1204, 1500 Dike Access Road, Woodland. Updates are available at woodlandschools.org.
La Center School District Board of Directors: Every fourth Tuesday of the month, 7 p.m., La Center High School Library, 725 NE Highland Ave., La Center. Updates are available at lacenterschools.org/school-board.
Hockinson School District Board of Directors: Every last Monday of each month at 6 p.m., with exceptions in May and December. Work sessions are held the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m., except in November and December. Additional public meetings, trainings or conferences may be scheduled in place of or alongside regular meetings. Updates are available at hocksd.org/page/school-board.
Clark County Community Action Advisory Board Meeting: Every first Wednesday of odd-numbered months, 9 a.m., Center for Community Health, Room C210B, 1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver. The Community Action Advisory Board advocates on behalf of low-income residents at the state and federal levels. For more information, visit shorturl.at/BJqLc.
Clark County Board of Health: Every fourth Wednesday of the month, 8:30-10 a.m., Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St., Vancouver, or online. Meetings are held in a hybrid format. For agendas and participation information, visit clark.wa.gov/public-health/board-health.
Bazaars & Vendor Markets
Battle Ground Early Bird Holiday Bazaar: Friday, Nov. 6, 2-7 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 7, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Battle Ground Event Center, 912 E. Main St., Battle Ground. For more information, including a full list of vendors, visit shorturl.at/J8Elq.
Clark County Employee Holiday Market: Friday, Nov. 6, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Clark County Public Service Center, sixth floor, 1300 Franklin St., Vancouver. County employees and their families will sell homemade crafts and more. The market is free and open to the public. Those who bring a nonperishable food item to donate will receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win a door prize.
River HomeLink Holiday Bazaar and Junior Market: Saturday, Nov. 14, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., River HomeLink, 610A SW Eaton Blvd., Battle Ground. Raise funds for the Parent Teacher Organization during the annual bazaar. For more information, visit shorturl.at/WMoAC.
Venersborg Schoolhouse Holiday Bazaar: Saturday, Nov. 21, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Venersborg Schoolhouse. In addition to gift vendors, homemade food and beverages will be available. 2027 calendars will also be sold to raise money for Venersborg Schoolhouse maintenance. For more information, visit venersborgschoolhouse.com.
Woodland Snowflake Bazaar: Saturday, Nov. 21, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Woodland High School Commons, 1500 Dike Access Road, Woodland. The 45th annual bazaar will feature up to 70 tables of local crafters selling handmade goods, baked treats and gifts. Admission and parking are free. Proceeds support renovations to Woodland Grange Hall. For more information, visit shorturl.at/wmoeO.
Christmastime at Pomeroy Farm: Saturday, Nov. 21, and Sunday, Nov. 22, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Pomeroy Living History Farm, 20902 NE Lucia Falls Road, Yacolt. Admission is $6 for adults and $4 for children, with free admission for children younger than 2. Parking is free, but no ATM is available. For more information, visit pomeroyfarm.org/events.
Sandy Claus' Christmas Bazaar: Saturday, Nov. 21, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 22, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Clark County Event Center, 17402 NE Delfel Road, Ridgefield. Admission is $5 per person or four nonperishable food items for the food bank. For more information, visit sandyclausbazaar.com.
Candy Cane Express Holiday Bazaar: Saturday, Dec. 5, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Tukes Valley Primary School gym and cafeteria, 20601 NE 167th Ave., Battle Ground. The event will feature local artisans and vendors, a PTO bake sale, pictures with Santa and a children's shopping activity. Bake sale proceeds will support Parent Teacher Organization programs and activities. For more information, visit tukesvalleypto.org/events-and-activities.
14 Acres Christmas Bazaar: Saturday, Dec. 12, noon-7 p.m., 14 Acres Vineyard & Winery, 2411 NE 244th St., Ridgefield. Local makers and vendors will sell gifts, food and seasonal goods, and the tasting room will be open all day. Mac Potts will perform from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Admission is free, no RSVP is required, and children are welcome. For more information, visit shorturl.at/4n3Oz.
