Lewis River Rotary Club tulip planting: 3 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 2, Central Park, 414 E. Main St., Battle Ground. The Lewis River Rotary Club is hosting its annual tulip planting with its “Dream Team.” All community members are invited to volunteer. Email marta.carminato@gmail.com for more information.
Daughters of the Pioneers of Washington Chapter #19 Meeting: 12 p.m. lunch social, 12:30 p.m. meeting start time, Thursday, Nov. 2, Battle Ground Community Center, 912 E. Main Street. Brad Richardson, executive director of the Clark County Historical Museum, will discuss development and advocacy guidelines for historical preservation. For more information, call Pepper Kim, 360-901-0176.
Columbia Mothers of Twins Club holiday auction: Preview 6:30 p.m., auction 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 3, St. John Lutheran Church, 11005 NE Highway 99, Vancouver. The Columbia Mothers of Twins Club will hold its annual holiday auction. Contact 360-573-3318 for more information.
Ridgefield High School theatre presents Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night”: Showings: 7:30 p.m. Friday Nov. 3, and 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4. Tickets will be available for purchase at the door on performance days and can be purchased in advance online at wa-ridgefield-lite.intouchreceipting.com/rhstheatre.
Hypertension Awareness: 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3, Battle Ground Senior Center, 116 N.E. Third Ave. Join the Battle Ground Senior Citizens group for a presentation on how to measure and read blood pressure, healthy levels and more. For more information, contact Sharon Wodtke at 360-953-3278 or by emailing battlegroundseniors@gmail.com.
Holiday Bazaar: 2 p.m.-7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3 and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, at the Battle Ground Community Center, 912 E. Main St. The Battle Ground Community Center is bringing together local crafters and artisans in the second annual holiday bazaar. It will feature over 45 vendors from throughout the area. Admission is free. Go to cityofbg.org/935/Holiday-Bazaar for more details.
Clark County Open Studios 10th anniversary exhibit: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, Nov. 3, Cave Gallery, 108 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver. Visitors are invited to preview the annual Open Studios Tour featuring area artists, including Battle Ground’s Kim Wessa, and celebrate the tour’s 10 anniversary.
Clark County Open Studios Tour: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 4, Sunday, Nov. 5, at participating galleries. To learn more about the participating area artists, including Battle Ground’s Kim Wessa, and details on how to take the tour, visit artstra.org/open-studios/.
Ladybug Bazaar: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 4, Battle Ground High School gym, 300 W. Main Street. GFWC-Battle Ground will be sponsoring the event with proceeds benefiting community service projects.
Christmas Bazaar: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 4, Word of Grace Bible Church, 1317 NW 12th Ave., Battle Ground. Word of Grace Bible Church will be holding the third annual Christmas Bazaar with all handmade items and raffle items.
Happy Hoppers Square Dancers: Lessons 7:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m., Monday, Nov. 6 and Monday, Nov. 13, Washington Grange, 7701 NE Ward Road, Vancouver. Suggested donation is $5 per person at the door. For more information, visit Happy-Hoppers.com or call Gil Shoemaker at 360-450-7029.
Coffee with the Chief: 11 a.m., Monday, Nov. 6, Founder’s Mercantile and Coffee, 317 E. Main St., Battle Ground. People can meet with Fire District 3 Chief Scott Sorenson. He specifically wishes to hear from residents why they did not did not approve a fire levy lid lift in the August election.
Veterans career and resource fair: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7, Clark College’s Gaiser Hall, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver. Southwest Washington veterans and their families will have the opportunity to meet with local organizations and employers, learn about employment opportunities and get support with veterans benefits.
Lewis River Rotary Club: 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 7, Battle Ground Community Center, 912 E. Main St. The Lewis River Rotary Club will hear from John Furqueron about genealogical research and preservation of memories for future generations. Email marta.carminato@gmail.com for more information.
Holiday Craft Night — Holiday Gnome Project: 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10, Battle Ground Community Center, 912 E. Main St. People ages 16 and over are invited to create holiday gnomes. The Parks and Recreation staff has taken care of all the details, including designing the craft and gathering supplies, and they will be on hand to provide guided instruction to the crafters. Pre-registration is required. It costs $25 for a gnome kit. Reserve a spot at cityofbg.org/949/Craft-Nights.
Music Theater International’s Urinetown: The Musical: 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10, 1 p.m. and 7 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 11, 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17, 1 p.m. and 7 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 18, Prairie High School, 11311 NE 119th St., Brush Prairie. The Prairie High School theater department is presenting this satire on modern times. Go to vancoevents.com/us/events/landing/36536 for ticket information. The 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18 showing will feature American Sign Language interpretation.
Clark County Republican Women Salute to Veterans: 5:30 p.m. social hour, 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10, Battle Ground Community Center, 912 E. Main St. The program will feature Brig. Gen. Donna Prigmore Ret., Col. Jeff Yeates, Chief Warrant Officer Joe Kent Ret. and the Young Marines Color Guard. Dinner and drinks will be served. Advanced registration is required, clarkcountyrepublicanwomen.com.
Going from WE to ME: noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15, Battle Ground Senior Center, 116 N.E. Third Ave. Join the Battle Ground Senior Citizens group for a special presentation. Lunch will be provided. For more information, contact Sharon Wodtke at 360-953-3278 or by emailing battlegroundseniors@gmail.com.
TOPS open house: 10:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 16, Battle Ground Mobile Estates, Community Office Building, 300 SW Seventh Ave. Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) is hosting an open house. The organization has been helping people lose weight sensibly since 1948. Members meet weekly for a private weigh-in and meeting after. People can also attend meetings, same time, to see what TOPS is about. Contact chapter leader Lori, 360-601-2236, for more information.
Holiday Hand Crafters Bazaar: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 18, Venersborg Schoolhouse, 24309 NE 209th St., Battle Ground. The Venersborg Historic Preservation Society is sponsoring a holiday hand crafters bazaar. Cookies and coffee will be served. For more information, go to the website, vernersborgschoolhouse.com.
2023 Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration: 5:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, Battle Ground Community Center, 912 E. Main St. The City of Battle Ground will kick off the holiday season at its 34th annual holiday tree lighting. The event is free. After the lighting the Fire District 3 Engine and Battle Ground Police Department will escort Santa and Mrs. Claus into the Community Center to greet children. There will be holiday music and cookies and hot cocoa donated by Summit View Church.
Coffee with the Chief: 11 a.m., Monday, Dec. 4, Dev’s Coffee Bar Battle Ground, 316 E. Main St., Battle Ground. People can meet with Fire District 3 Chief Scott Sorenson. He specifically wishes to hear from residents why they did not did not approve a fire levy lid lift in the August election.
Bliss Yoga with Fran: 6 to 7:15 p.m. on Mondays, 7614 NE 279th St., Battle Ground, and from 9 to 10:15 a.m. Tuesdays and Fridays and 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. on Fridays at 312 NE First St., Battle Ground. Classes are live or through Zoom. Classes include yoga poses with modifications for all levels, breath work, meditation and relaxation. Increase strength, balance and flexibility. Call to register, 360-903-8912, blisstotaltherapy.com.
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, 813 W. Main St., Battle Ground. Join the Battle Ground Lions Club for fun and volunteer opportunities.
Ridgefield Lions Club: Breakfast meeting — 6:45 to 8 a.m. the second Tuesday of each month at Rosauers Supermarket Coffee Shop, 101 S. 47th Ave., Ridgefield. Business meeting — 6:30 to 8 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of each month at the Ridgefield Administrative and Civic Center, 510 Pioneer St., Ridgefield. Go to ridgefieldlions.org/ for more information.
