Clark County Commission on Aging Emergency Planning meeting: 4:30 p.m., Wednesday Jan. 17, Public Service Center Training Room, 1300 Franklin St., Vancouver. Introductory meeting for the “Prepare in a Year Plan” for emergency preparedness, particularly for those over 50. For more information, visit clark.wa.gov/community-planning/commission-aging-meetings.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) open house: 10:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 18, Battle Ground Mobile Estates community office building, 300 SW Seventh Ave., Battle Ground. TOPS is hosting an open house to let people know about the organization and meetings. People unable to attend can stop by a meeting, which take place at the same time and place on Thursdays. Call chapter leader Lori, 360-601-2236, for more information.
Clark County Republican Women “Justice Speaks” event: 5:30-8:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 18, Battle Ground Community Center, 912 E. Main St. Listen to presenters Tracy Tribbet and Pete Serrano discuss lawfare during dinner, hosted by CCRW. To register, go to clarkcountyrepublican
women.org/ccrw-dinner-event-01-2023/.
Lewis River Rotary Club meeting: 5:45-7 p.m., Tuesday Jan. 23, at Battle Ground Community Center, 912 E. Main St. Open club meeting featuring Rick Kemmer and the “Strong Harvest” project. For more information contact Marta Carminato, marta.carminato@gmail.com.
Battle Ground Public Schools hiring event: 2-6 p.m., Thursday Jan. 25, CASEE Center, 11104 NE 149th St., Brush Prairie. BGPS hiring event for paraeducators, licensed practical nurses, registered behavior technicians and substitute teachers. Previous experience or a teaching degree is not required for most positions.
Race for Warmth by Clark Public Utilities: 8:30 a..m., Sunday, Jan. 28, Clark Public Utilities, 1200 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver. Registration costs benefit the Operation Warm Heart program. The event includes a kids fun run, bike ride, 10k run and 5k walk/run. Learn more or register online, clarkpublicutilities.com/event/race-for-warmth/.
Daughters of the Pioneers of Washington meeting: 1 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 1, Salmon Creek United Methodist Church, St. Paul room, 12217 NE Highway 99, Vancouver. Member Louise Tucker will discuss her new history book, “Battle Ground Lake Before Becoming a State Park: The Resort Area 1914 to 1968.” For more information, contact Pepper Kim, 360-901-0176.
Winter Woolies Open Horse Show Buckle Series: 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 10-Sunday, Feb. 11, Clark County Event Center, 17402 NE Delfel Road, Ridgefield. A two-day show featuring equestrian competitions for children and adults hosted by the Clark County Executive Horse Council. For more information, visit ccehc.org/events.
Baileymay’s Galentine Fashion Show: 5:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 15, Rusty Barn Estates, 1402 SW 20th Ave., Battle Ground. Third annual fashion show fundraiser with food, drinks and shopping benefiting Rocksolid Community Teen Center. Purchase tickets at baileymaysboutique.com/collections/fashion-show.
Battle Ground Public Schools Industry Fair: 5 p.m.-7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 17, at Battle Ground High School, 300 W. Main St. Students and adults can learn about career options with employer representatives. Businesses interested in tabling at the event must register by Feb. 9 online at bit.ly/3ZoQyJW. For more information, contact Kevin Doyle, 360-885-6598.
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.
HOPE Dementia support group meetings: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. every Thursday in the hall at St. Philip Catholic Church at 430 Bozarth Ave. in Woodland. For more information, contact Sharon Redd, sharedd75@gmail.com.
Daughters of the Pioneers meetings: 12:30 p.m. optional social time and lunch, 1 p.m. meeting start time, Daughters of the Pioneers of Washington Chapter #19 will meet every first Thursday of the month at Salmon Creek United Methodist Church, St. Paul Room, 12217 NE Highway 99, Vancouver. For more information, call Pepper Kim, 360-901-0176.
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 — 6:45-8 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 toridgefieldlions.org/ for more information.
Battle Ground Rotary Club meeting: 5:30 p.m. every Wednesday at 715 E. Main St. in Battle Ground.
Take off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS): 10:45 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 private weigh-in. For more information or for directions, call Lori at 360-601-2236.
Columbia River Square Dancers: Lessons 6 to 8 p.m. on Sundays, dances at 7 p.m. for plus level and 8 to 9:45 p.m. for mainstream level on the first and third Friday of each month. Lessons and dances take place at 17901 NE 72nd Ave., Battle Ground. Cost is $7 per dancer. For more information, contact Dale Smith at 360-606-8849.
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.
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.
MEETINGS
Battle Ground City Council: 7 p.m., the first and third Mondays of the month, except for observed holidays, when they take place the next day, Battle Ground City Hall, 109 SW First St., 6 p.m. study sessions before regular meetings,cityofbg.org/96/City-Council.
