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.
Makers Market: Noon to 6 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 21, The Rusty Barn Estates, 1402 S.W. 20th Ave., in Battle Ground. Local craft vendors will feature homemade items. All proceeds from the raffle at the event will benefit I Paw’d it Forward, a non-profit animal rescue organizations whose mission is to make sure no animals are left behind.
Skyview High School Haunted Maze: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 21, The Rusty Barn Estates, 1402 S.W. 20th Ave., in Battle Ground.
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#
Game Day: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 25, Battle Ground Senior Center, 116 N.E. Third Ave. Join the Battle Ground Senior Citizens group for a game day event at Battle Ground Senior Center. For more information, contact Sharon Wodtke at 360-953-3278 or by emailing battlegroundseniors@gmail.com.
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.
Clark Public Utilities StreamTeam tree planting: 9 a.m. registration, Saturday, Oct. 28, location and details upon pre-registration. Help restore critical habitat with the StreamTeam as they celebrate their hard-working volunteers on national Make a Difference Day. The event will include on-site training and all tools and trees will be provided. Volunteers are encouraged to dress for the weather and bring reusable water bottles and mugs. There is no cost to participate, but registration is required. Visit ClarkPublicUtilities.com/StreamTeam for information and registration links.
GFWC-Battle Ground book signing: 2 p.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 28, at Literary Leftovers Bookstore, 813 W. Main St. No. 105. General Federation of Women’s Club-Battle Ground is sponsoring a book signing by author Louise Tucker for the book “Battle Ground Lake Before it Became a State Park.” The proceeds benefit community service projects.
I Paw'd it Forward Haunted Maze and Raffle: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, The Rusty Barn Estates, 1402 S.W. 20th Ave., in Battle Ground. Proceeds benefit I Paw’d it Forward, a non-profit animal rescue organizations whose mission is to make sure no animals are left behind.
College and career fair: 5 p.m.-7 p.m., Monday, Oct. 30, Prairie High School commons, 11311 NE 119th St. in Vancouver. Students and families from all schools and districts are invited to attend Battle Ground Public Schools College and Career Fair. This event is free and open to the public.
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#
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.
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.
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.
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,
Silver & Fit virtual fitness classes for seniors: 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.
HOPE Dementia Support Group: 1 to 3 p.m. every Monday. Join HOPE in a support group for individuals caring for people with all types of dementia. The event will be hosted in person at Mallard Landing Assisted Living, 813 S.E. Clark Ave., Battle Ground, and through Zoom. To get the Zoom link, call 360-513-5754, or email alwayshopeinfo@gmail.org.
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.
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: 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.
