Community Calendar

Friends of La Center Community Library annual book sale: 5-6:30 p.m., Friday, July 26, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, July 27, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Sunday, July 28, La Center Community Library, 1411 NE Lockwood Creek Road, La Center. Raise funds for the library at the annual book sale. A pre-sale will be available on Friday for Friends of La Center Community Library members. Books will be sold by the bag during the last sale day. For more information, visit shorturl.at/xeUjt.

La Center Twilight Parade: 8 p.m., Friday, July 26, La Center High School, 735 NE Highland Road, La Center. Watch or join this judged parade, proceeding from La Center High up Aspen Avenue before ending at West 10th Street and East Southview Heights Drive. For more information, or to register for the parade, visit lacenterourdays.com/parade.

BGHS Class of 1974 50th reunion: Friday-Sunday, July 26-28. Join fellow Tigers from the Class of 1974 for their 50th reunion. Festivities will begin with a cruise-in from 4-8 p.m., Friday, July 26, Alderbrook Park, 24414 NE Westerholm Road, Brush Prairie. Then reminisce under the stars with classmates at 4 p.m., Saturday, July 27, 28748 NE 172nd Ave., Battle Ground. Registration is required to attend the party. The final evening of celebration will run from 2-5 p.m., Sunday, July 28, Lewisville Park at the Oak Shelter. For more information and registration, visit bghs74.com.

Celebrate Main Street, Old Town Battle Ground: 9-10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 27, Devs Coffee Bar, 316 E. Main St., Battle Ground. Learn about historic Battle Ground from Clark County Historical Museum tour guides on a 1-mile walking tour. Tour groups of 30 people will be led by a guide while making frequent stops along the way to tell stories and answer questions about Battle Ground’s history. To register, visit shorturl.at/CGgAE.

Woodland Grocery Outlet food drive: 1-3 p.m., Saturday, July 27, Grocery Outlet, 1325 Lewis River Road, Woodland. Join the Woodland Police Department in supporting Independence From Hunger by donating or purchasing freshly cooked hotdogs, chips and soda. Proceeds from the sale will be donated to the food drive, which will benefit Woodland residents. The food drive will accept donations until the end of July. For more information, visit shorturl.at/v7zRH.

Battle Ground Pride: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, July 27, Battle Ground Community Center, 912 E. Main St., Battle Ground. Celebrate the LGBTQ+ community during a festival featuring education for under-represented communities. Live music, crafts and free refreshments will be provided. For more information, visit shorturl.at/JUwiX.

Hula Dance for All class: 10-10:45 a.m., Wednesday, July 31, La Center Community Library, 1411 NE Lockwood Creek Road, La Center. Celebrate Hawaiian culture through song, language and hula at this event for all ages. Learn basic hula steps from Lisa Fujii Chang. For more information about the class, visit hulaaloha.org.

Powerful Tools for Caregivers class: 1-3 p.m., Tuesdays, July 23-Aug. 27, The Park at University Village, 2735 NE 134 St., Vancouver. Powerful Tools for Caregivers is a six-week course open to those caring for a loved one at home, hosted by the Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities of Southwest Washington. The classes will provide attendees tools and tips to better handle caregiving. To register, call 360-694-8144 or email ClarkADRC@dshs.wa.gov.

La Center Blood Drive: 12:15-5:45 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 1, La Center City Hall, 210 E. Fourth St., La Center. Donate through the American Red Cross at a blood drive during a critical shortage. To register, visit shorturl.at/1BSNM.

Vancouver Art and Music Festival: Friday-Sunday, Aug. 2-4, Esther Short Park, 605 Esther St., Vancouver. Celebrate music and art during the annual Vancouver Art and Music Festival, presented by Vancouver Symphony Orchestra and City of Vancouver. This free event will feature local music, interactive art experiences and art vendors. For more information, visit vancouverartsand
musicfestival.com.

Clark County Fair: Friday-Sunday, Aug. 2-11, Clark County Fairgrounds, 17402 NE Delfel Road, Ridgefield. Enjoy carnival rides, live music, dinosaurs and more at the annual Clark County Fair. A variety of contests for children and adults will be available throughout the fair. For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit clarkcofair.com.

Ridgefield Paddle for Life boat race: 8 a.m-5 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 3, Ridgefield Waterfront, Mill St., Ridgefield. Watch dragon boat teams race down Lake River as part of the annual Ridgefield Day of Festivals. Spectators are invited to watch the race from the riverbank. Participant registration is closed. For more information, visit shorturl.at/WY8uG.

Ridgefield National Night Out: 6 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 6, Abrams Park, 400 Abrams Park Road, Ridgefield. Meet Ridgefield Police Department officers during National Night Out, an event to promote police-community partnerships. Live music, vendors and a free hotdog dinner will be available to participants. For more information, visit shorturl.at/AKaDv.

BGHS Class of 1969 Potluck Picnic: 12-4 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 10, Lewisville Park Juniper Section, 26411 NE Lewisville Highway, Battle Ground. Join the class of 1969 for a potluck lunch at the park. Soda, water, coffee, utensils and dishwares will be provided. For more information, call Sue Scott at 503-550-1794, Virginia Mulder, 360-509-1955, or Cathy Bloss, 763-607-6526.

Herb-infused vinegars workshop: 1-2 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 10, Battle Ground Community Library, 1207 SE Eighth Way, Battle Ground. Learn how to grow fresh herbs for preservation in vinegar. Free samples will be provided for smelling and tasting. For more information, visit shorturl.at/FnM02.

Humane Society Yappy Hour Trivia Night: 7-9 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 14, Heathen Brewing Feral Public House, 1109 Washington St., Vancouver. Support the Humane Society of Southwest Washington during a free animal trivia night by Untapped Trivia. Donations to the Humane Society will be accepted at the event. For more information, visit shorturl.at/omkIc.

Estate-Planning Seminar: 5-7 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 15, Humane Society of Southwest Washington Education Center, 1100 NE 192nd Ave., Vancouver. Learn about the estate-planning process, or how to amend your current estate plan, at a seminar hosted by the Humane Society of Southwest Washington. To RSVP, contact Darby Knox at dknox@southwesthumane.org or 360- 213-2617.

Pacific Northwest BBQ Competition: 11 a.m-11 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 17, Prairie Tavern, 14925 NE Caples Road, Brush Prairie. Traveling teams will cook their best barbecue to participate in the competition hosted by Outlaw BBQ Association. Proceeds from the event will benefit disaster relief organization Operation BBQ Relief. Registration is available for teams, judges and sponsors up until Saturday, Aug. 17, at shorturl.at/uflMU.

Ridgefield Farm to Table Dinner: 6 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 17, Overlook Park, 113-131 S. Main Ave., Ridgefield. Support local businesses by sampling delicacies from farms, breweries and wineries during a dinner hosted by the City of Ridgefield. The dinner will occur, rain or shine, and is for attendees 21 and older. To purchase tickets, visit ridgefieldwa.us/385/Farm-to-Table.