Lady Mad Hatters: 11:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 13, Battle Ground Red Robin, 1112 S.W. Scotton Way in Battle Ground. For more information, contact Sharon Wodtke at 360-953-3278 or by emailing battlegroundseniors@gmail.com.
Queen of Diamonds Bazaar: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, Matson Building, 10713 N.E. 117th Ave. in Vancouver. The Queen of Diamonds Bazaar will support the Prairie High School fall girls slow pitch softball team. Potential vendors can complete the application by going to bit.ly/PHSSlowPitchBazaar or by calling 817-966-2050 for more information.
Medicare Planning Assistance: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, Battle Ground Senior Center, 116 N.E. Third Ave. For more information, contact Sharon Wodtke at 360-953-3278 or by emailing battlegroundseniors@gmail.com.
Bingo: 5 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Saturday Oct. 14, Fargher Lake Grange, 37813 N.E. Wiehl Road, La Center. Bingo cards will be available for $0.50 or three for $1. The Fargher Lake Grange Bingo event will help support its annual Halloween event. For more information, contact the Fargher Lake Grange by calling 360-263-4024 or emailing fargherlakegrange@yahoo.com.
Country Gospel Praise reunion program: 5 p.m., Saturday Oct. 14, Center Point Meadow Glade, 11001 N.E. 189th St. in Battle Ground. The event will include gospel music and is open to the public.
Craft Day: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 16, Battle Ground Senior Center, 116 N.E. Third Ave. For more information, contact Sharon Wodtke at 360-953-3278 or by emailing battlegroundseniors@gmail.com.
Happy Stitchers: 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Monday, Oct. 16, Battle Ground Senior Center, 116 N.E. Third Ave. For more information, contact Sharon Wodtke at 360-953-3278 or by emailing battlegroundseniors@gmail.com.
Lewis River Rotary Meeting: 7 a.m.-8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17, Battle Ground Community Center, 912 E. Main Street. The Lewis River Rotary will meet at the Battle Ground Community Center to hear about “Tales of Change: the Tanzania Red Sweater Project.” For more information, contact Marta Carminato by emailing marta.carminato@gmail.com.
Master Gardener online workshop: 12 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 17, online. The workshop will focus on no-dig lawn-to-garden bed transformation hosted by WSU Master Gardener Alice Slusher. Workshop attendees will need a ZOOM account to join the meeting; visit wsu.Zoom.us/j/7756056320. Meeting ID: 775 605 6320 Password: 12345 Phone Call: +1 253 215 8782, 775 605 6320#
Lunch and Learn: 12 p.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18, Battle Ground Senior Center, 116 N.E. Third Ave. Lunch is provided and the topic will be emergency preparedness. RSVP required. To RSVP and to check availability, contact Sharon Wodtke by calling 360-953-3278.
Veterans Luncheon: 11:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 20, Prairie Tavern, 14925 N.E. Caples Road in Brush Prairie. Attendees are responsible for their own meal costs. For more information, contact Sharon Wodtke at 360-953-3278 or by emailing battlegroundseniors@gmail.com.
Bunco: 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20, Battle Ground Senior Center, 116 N.E. Third Ave. For more information, contact Sharon Wodtke at 360-953-3278 or by emailing battlegroundseniors@gmail.com.
NatureScaping class: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, CASEE Center, Building B, Room 205, 11104 N.E. 149th St. in Brush Prairie. The class, hosted by Master Gardener Julie Carlsen, will teach plant propagation timing and techniques to add plants to a garden or to share with family and friends. The class is free for NatureScaping members or $15 for non-members. To register or for more information, email info@naturescaping.org or marlene52ns@gmail.com, or call 360-737-1160.
Master Gardener online workshop: 12 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 24, online. The workshop will focus on easy shrub transplanting hosted by WSU Master Gardener Tom Mycklebust. Workshop attendees will need a ZOOM account, to join the meeting, visit wsu.Zoom.us/j/7756056320. Meeting ID: 775 605 6320 Password: 12345 Phone Call: +1 253 215 8782, 775 605 6320#
Bethel Bazaar: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 12919 N.E. 159th St., Saturday, Oct. 28, Brush Prairie. Bethel Lutheran Church is hosting a bazaar featuring hand-crafted goods from local vendors, a quilt raffle and free coffee and cookies. Go to bethelbrushprairie.org for more information.
Pop-up children’s museum: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, Artillery Barracks at Fort Vancouver, 600 Hatheway Road in Vancouver. The Historic Trust will host its free pumpkin party. The event features a morning of play and exploration with the Columbia Play Project. Activities include hands-on experiences, mini-pumpkin launching and glow-in-the-dark giveaways. Costumes are encouraged.
Master Gardener online workshop: 12 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31. The online workshop will focus on how to plant, grow and harvest popular herbs along with preserving, storing and using the herbs hosted by WSU Master Gardener Carolyn Winchell. Workshop attendees will need a ZOOM account, to join the meeting, visit wsu.Zoom.us/j/7756056320. Meeting ID: 775 605 6320 Password: 12345 Phone Call: +1 253 215 8782, 775 605 6320#
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 wished to hear from residents why they did not did not approve a fire levy lid lift in the August election.
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 wished to hear from residents why they did not did not approve a fire levy lid lift in the August election.
Bliss Yoga: 9 to 10:15 a.m. on Tuesdays and from 6 to 7 p.m. on Thursdays at the BG Holistic Hub and Apothecary, 314 N.E. First Ave., suite 101, in Battle Ground; 6 to 7:15 p.m. on Mondays and from 9 to 10 a.m. on Fridays at 7614 N.E. 279th St. in Battle Ground. Classes include gentle poses, meditation and relaxation. Classes help increase strength, balance and flexibility. All levels are welcome. Call 360-903-8912 to register or pop in.
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.
Toastmaster meetings: 7 p.m. every Tuesday online. Toastmasters hold 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 log in 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.
