GFWC meeting: 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 25. A meeting for the General Federation of Women’s Clubs will be held at 14208 NE 249th St. in Battle Ground. GFWC is an international women’s organization dedicated to community improvement by enhancing the lives of others through volunteer service.
Friday night cruise-ins: 4 to 8 p.m. every Friday from May 26 through Sept. 15. Alderbrook Park welcomes all special interest cars, trucks and bikes at its cruise-in events. Participating vehicles need to pay $10 to enter and only cash is accepted. Tickets for adult spectators cost $8 per person, while tickets for kids ages 4 to 13 cost $5. Children 3 and under can enter for free. Cash or card is accepted for spectator entrance. The events will host food trucks, an espresso cart, cafe snack shacks, a beer garden and other vendors. The events depend on the weather. Outside alcohol or pets are not allowed. For more information, check out Alderbrook Park on Facebook. Alderbrook Park is located at 24414 NE Westerholm Road in Brush Prairie.
Amboy Memorial Day Ceremony: 10 a.m. on Monday, May 29. The event is hosted by the American Legion Tum Tum Post 168 of Amboy and will feature full military honors and an after-ceremony lunch provided by the North County Lions. The patriotic, family-friendly event is open to all. It will be located at Territorial Park in Amboy at 21400 NE 399th St.
Battle Ground Memorial Day ceremony: 11 a.m. on Monday, May 29. The City of Battle Ground invites the community to join them in remembering and honoring all members of the U.S. Armed Forces who died in service during a Memorial Day ceremony. It will be held at the Battle Ground Veterans Memorial at Kiwanis Park, 422 SW Second Ave. in Battle Ground.
Clark County Toastmasters open house: Noon to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 30. The Clark County Toastmasters will hold an open house, which will include a presentation by Dena Alt, who is a local parent coach, trainer, speaker and owner of ALTruistic Pursuits. Alt will share how Toastmasters helped her develop an “employee to entrepreneur” mindset in her work supporting parents who care for neurodivergent children. The event is free to attend on Zoom at tinyurl.com/CCTC2022-23. For more information, email Clark County Toastmasters at vppr-9527@toastmastersclubs.org.
Daughters of the Pioneers meeting: Potluck at noon, meeting at 12:30 p.m. on June 1. The Daughters of the Pioneers of Washington Chapter No. 19 will host its officer installation. Member Pepper Toelle Kim will briefly discuss the “(Her)Story: Founders, Leaders, and Visionaries” exhibit about the 100-year anniversary of women’s suffrage in the United States. The group regularly meets on the first Thursday of most months at the Battle Ground Community Center. For more information, call Pepper Kim at 360-901-0176.
La Center spring cleanup: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 3. The City of La Center will host its spring cleanup and shred day at the La Center High School parking lot. People can bring bags no larger than 20 gallons for shredding. Ammunition, asbestos, biological waste, business waste, containers over five gallons in size, electric vehicle batteries, explosives, marine flares, medical sharps and smoke detectors will not be accepted. La Center High School is located at 725 NE Highland Road in La Center.
Trail course event: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 3. Join the Clark County Saddle Club for a trail course event featuring 48 elements like gates, logs, jumps, water, tires and bridges. The cost to participate is $25 for adults and $15 for kids. Non-members will pay an additional $5. The Clark County Saddle Club is located at 11407 NE 174th Circle in Battle Ground. For more information, contact Fran Duncan at 360-254-3249.
Battle Ground Senior Board meeting: 10 a.m. to noon on Monday, June 5. Join the Battle Ground Senior Citizens group for it meeting at the Battle Ground Senior Center at 116 NE Third Ave., Battle Ground. For more information, contact Sharon Wodtke by email at battleground
seniorcitizens@gmail.com or call 360-953-3278.
Mad Hatter’s: 11:30 a.m. on Friday, June 9. Join the Mad Hatter’s at Golden Palace in Battle Ground at 403 W. Main St. Participants are responsible for their own meal cost. For more information, contact Sharon Wodtke by email at battleground
seniorcitizens@gmail.com or call 360-953-3278.
Battle Ground senior luncheon: Doors open at 11 a.m., meeting at 11:30 a.m. and lunch served at noon on Monday, June 12. Join the Battle Ground Senior Citizens group for its monthly luncheon at the Battle Ground Community Center at 912 E. Main St. in Battle Ground. For more information, contact Sharon Wodtke by email at battleground
seniorcitizens@gmail.com or call 360-953-3278.
Bunco: 1 to 3 p.m. on Friday, June 16. Join the Battle Ground Senior Citizens group for bunco at the Battle Ground Senior Center located at 116 NE Third Ave. in Battle Ground. For more information, contact Sharon Wodtke by email at battleground
seniorcitizens@gmail.com or call 360-953-3278.
Veterans luncheon: 11:30 a.m. on Friday, June 16. Head to The Prairie Tavern for a veterans luncheon. For more information, contact Sharon Wodtke by email at battleground
Craft day: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, June 19. Join the Battle Ground Senior Citizens group for craft day at the Battle Ground Senior Center at 116 NE Third Ave. in Battle Ground. For more information, contact Sharon Wodtke by email at battleground
seniorcitizens@gmail.com or call 360-953-3278.
Happy stitchers: 1 to 4 p.m. on Monday, June 19. Join the Battle Ground Senior Citizens group for “happy stitchers” at the Battle Ground Senior Center at 116 NE Third Ave. in Battle Ground. For more information, contact Sharon Wodtke by email at battleground
seniorcitizens@gmail.com or call 360-953-3278.
Book and a movie: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday, June 26. Join the Battle Ground Senior Citizens group for a book and a movie as they discuss the book “Snow Falling on Cedars” by David Guterson at the Battle Ground Senior Center at 116 NE Third Ave. in Battle Ground. For more information, contact Sharon Wodtke by email at battleground
seniorcitizens@gmail.com or call 360-953-3278.
Vacation Bible School: 9 a.m. to noon on Monday, June 26 to Thursday, June 29. Join Bethel Lutheran Church for “Stellar VBS: Shine Jesus’ Light.” It will be held at the church, which is located at 12919 NE 159th St. in Brush Prairie. The Vacation Bible School will feature teamwork-building games, songs, Bible learning activities and more. It is open to pre-kindergarten through fifth grade students. For more information, call 360-892-4231.
Creative cardmaking: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 12. Join the Battle Ground Senior Citizens Group to make homemade greeting cards at the Battle Ground Senior Center located at 116 NE Third Ave. in Battle Ground. The event takes place every other month. For more information, contact Sharon Wodtke by email at battleground
seniorcitizens@gmail.com or call 360-953-3278.
Miss Teen competition: 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 15. The Miss Teen La Center Scholarship Program, which has been renamed to the Miss Teen La Center North County Scholarship Program, will hold its competition at La Center Middle School at 2001 NE Lockwood Creek Road. The program has expanded its competition to include Woodland, Battle Ground, Yacolt and Amboy. Contestants can contact Linda Tracy at linda.aformalaffair@comcast.net for more information or an application packet.
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.
Battle Ground Lions Club: 7 p.m. every second and fourth Thursday of the month at Old Town Burger and Breakfast. Join the Battle Ground Lions Club for fun and volunteer opportunities. Old Town Burger and Breakfast is located at 813 W. Main St., Battle Ground.
Bliss Yoga (Lewisville): 6 to 7:15 p.m. on Wednesdays at the Tukes Valley school stage, Mondays from 6 to 7:15 p.m. and Fridays from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Lewisville Campus gymnasium stage area, 406 NW Fifth Ave., Battle Ground. Classes will include gentle poses to increase strength, balance, flexibility, relaxation and meditation. To register for Wednesday classes, contact Battle Ground Community Education at 360-885-6584. To register for Monday and Friday classes, contact Fran at 360-903-8912 or email fran.olinger@gmail.com. Learn more online at blisstotaltherapy.com.
Toastmaster meetings: 7 p.m. every Tuesday online. Toastmasters holds meetings for people who want to improve their communication skills for business or career development. Meetings are on Zoom. Use meeting ID number 88000718444. Participants can login five to 10 minutes early to chat. More information can be found online at egtm.org.
Battle Ground Rotary Club meeting: 5:30 p.m. every Wednesday at 715 E. Main St. in Battle Ground.
Take off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS): 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every Thursday at the mobile home park at 300 SW Seventh Ave. in Battle Ground. The meeting starts with a weigh-in. If you want to lose weight sensibly, TOPS has you covered. For more information or for directions, call Donna Brown at 562-355-0950.
