Community Calendar

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 Community Resource Fair: 4:30-6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 7, Ridgefield Community Library, 210 N. Main Ave., Ridgefield. Learn about education, employment, health services and more available to the Ridgefield community during the fair, hosted by WorkSource and Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries. For more information, call 360-906-4770.

LADY Mad Hatter’s meeting: 11:30 a.m., Friday, Aug. 9, Golden Palace, 403 W. Main St., Battle Ground. Monthly meeting for the Battle Ground Senior Citizens LADY Mad Hatters. Participants are responsible for their own meal cost. Contact Sharon Wodtke, swodtke@comcast.net, for more information.

Craft Beer and Wine Festival: 5-10 p.m., Friday, Aug. 9, 12-10 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 10, 12-5 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 11, Esther Short Park, 605 Esther St., Vancouver. Sample beer, wine and more while raising funds for the Clark County Food Bank at the Craft Beer and Wine Festival. Live musical performances will be available throughout the event. To purchase tickets, visit thecraftwinefest.com.

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, 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.

BG Community Center senior monthly luncheon: 10:30 a.m., Monday, Aug. 12, Battle Ground Community Center, 912 NE Main St., Battle Ground. The program will begin at 11:30 a.m., with a luncheon at noon. Contact Sharon Wodtke, swodtke@comcast.net, for more information.

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 192 Ave., Vancouver. Learn about the estate-planning process or how to amend a 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.

BG Senior Citizens Veteran Lunch Club: 11:30 a.m., Friday, Aug. 16, The Prairie Tavern, 14925 NE Caples Road, Brush Prairie. Meet fellow veterans at the monthly lunch club hosted by Battle Ground Senior Citizens. Participants are responsible for their own meal cost. Contact Sharon Wodtke, swodtke@comcast.net, for more information.

Jordan Nylander Piano Baby Benefit Concert: 6 p.m., Friday, Aug. 16, St. Luke's-San Lucas Episcopal Church, 426 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver. Attend a free piano concert by Jordan Nylander, music director at St. Luke’s-San Lucas Episcopal. Guests may attend for free, but donations or donations of sizes 5 or 6 diapers for the Babies in Need Diaper Bank are welcome. For more information, call 360-696-0181, or email SL2.MusicDir@gmail.com.

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.

Randy Bister Memorial Hike and Outdoor Safety Presentation: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 17, Cold Water Lake and Hummucks Trail, 21000 Spirit Lake Highway, Toutle. Enjoy outdoor activities while learning adventure safety from the Volcano Rescue Team and North Country Emergency Medical Services. To register for this free event, call or text 360-909-7558.

Sun Spot Viewing at 78th Street Heritage Farm: 9-11 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 17, 78th Street Heritage Farm, 1919 NE 78th St., Vancouver. Safely view the sun through a telescope and learn about sunspots during a program hosted by Rose City Astronomers and WSU Extension Clark County Master Gardeners. The program is geared toward first through fifth graders. The event will take place fully outside. Register online at shorturl.at/dveQE.

Mushroom Foraging for Beginners class: 6-8 p.m., Monday, Aug. 19, Woodland Community Library, 770 Park St., Woodland. Learn about edible mushrooms and the essential skills and tools to identify them during this workshop hosted by naturalist Rebecca Lexa. For more information on topics covered in the class, visit rebeccalexa.com.

La Center Library Jazz Picnic On the Lawn: 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 21, La Center Community Library, 1411 NE Lockwood Creek Road, La Center. Bring the family, a blanket and a picnic dinner for a free evening of music by the Vancouver Community Jazz Band. For more information, visit shorturl.at/MkYbS.

Senior Lunch and Learn: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 21, Battle Ground Senior Center, 116 NE Third Ave., Battle Ground. Learn about brain health and how to keep your mind sharp at an event hosted by Battle Ground Senior Citizens. A free lunch is provided. RSVP to attend by contacting Sharon Wodtke, 360-953-3278.

BGHS Class of 1964 60th Reunion: 2-6 p.m., Friday, Aug. 23, Cedars Public House, 15001 NE 181 St., Brush Prairie. Meet classmates from 1964 during a 60-year reunion featuring appetizers and punch. Menus for dining and beverages will be available, but participants will need to cover their own costs. People should RSVP by Aug. 9. To RSVP, call or text Ray Kiive, 360-606-7411, or Barry Baker, 360-921-3298, or email bghsclassof1964@gmail.com.

Yacolt Mutt Strut: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 24, Yacolt Recreational Park, 26612 E. Hoag St., Yacolt. Parade with canine companions to raise funds to the Humane Society of Southwest Washington during the annual Mutt Strut. Participants may walk or run the route. Onlookers are welcome to cheer on participants from the Recreational Park, where local vendors will be selling beverages and craft goods. For more information, visit shorturl.at/fnQni.

Cloverlane Girlmore Girls Festival: 5-10:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 24, Cloverlane, 16391 NE 182 Ave., Brush Prairie. Celebrate the end of summer with a Gilmore Girls themed festival featuring carnival games, pop-up shops, a costume contest, and more. Order tickets online at shorturl.at/I6bqI.

Clark County Genealogical Society Fall Seminar: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 3, Clark County Genealogical Society and Library, 3025 NE 52nd St., Vancouver. Learn about genealogy and the county’s history in the Clark County Genealogical Society’s fall seminar. Registration is $55 for members and $70 for nonmembers and will include lunch. Register online at ccgs-wa.org, by calling 360-750-5688 or visiting the library.

Ridgefield Multicultural Festival: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 7, Ridgefield Overlook Park, 113-131 S. Main Ave., Ridgefield. Celebrate the diversity of Ridgefield with a free, all-ages festival and fashion show. The festival will include performances by Melao de Cuba, Nii Ardey Allotey & Ekome and the Vancouver Ballet Folklorico. For more information, visit shorturl.at/P7BDG.

Clark County Food System Council’s tomato tasting: 5:30-7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 11, Heathen Brewing Feral Public House, 1109 Washington St., Vancouver. Sample varieties of freshly grown, local tomatoes at the Clark County Food System Council’s “Eat, Drink & Be Local” event. Local farmers will speak about their produce during the tasting. A $5 donation is suggested to attend.

Art Festival in the City: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 14, Battle Ground City Hall, 09 SW First Ave., Battle Ground. Celebrate local artists during a show and sale hosted by the Battle Ground Art Alliance. The free show will feature photography, pottery, painting, woodworking and more. Artist booth registration will close Aug. 15. For more information, visit shorturl.at/C7DDV.

Furry Friends Phantom of the Opurra fundraiser: 4:30-9 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 21, Royal Oaks Country Club, 8917 NE Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver. Support Furry Friends’ cat rescue efforts at its annual dinner and auction. There will be an in-person auction, games, raffles and a costume contest. An online auction will also be available. Order tickets online at fundraiser.bid/Opurra.

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 Senior Citizens pinochle: 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m., every Tuesday and Thursday, Battle Ground Senior Center, 116 NE Third Ave., Battle Ground. Play cards with fellow Battle Ground senior citizens. Contact Sharon Wodtke, swodtke@comcast.net, for more information.

Battle Ground Senior Citizens coffee social: 9-10 a.m., every fourth Monday of the month, Battle Ground Senior Center, 116 NE Third Ave., Battle Ground. Enjoy a morning with fellow senior citizens. Contact Sharon Wodtke, swodtke@comcast.net, for more information.

Thursday Walkers: 9:30 a.m., every second and fourth Thursday of the month, Kiwanis Park, 422 SW Second Ave., Battle Ground. Join fellow seniors for a walk around the park, organized by Battle Ground Senior Citizens. Contact Sharon Wodtke, swodtke@comcast.net, for more information.

Woodland Planters Days Celebration meetings: 6 p.m., the third Tuesday of each month, Veterans of Foreign Wars, 434 Davidson Ave., Woodland. Meetings discuss the planning of the annual Planters Days community celebration. For more information, visit planters-days.com.

Vancouver Chrysanthemum Society monthly meeting: 2:40 p.m., the third Monday of each month, 78th Street Heritage Farm, 1919 NE 78th St., Vancouver. Learn how to propagate, cultivate and care for chrysanthemums. For more information, visit chrysanthemumsvancouver.com.

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 a.m. 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.

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 Linda at 360-977-8689.

Columbia River Square Dancers: Lessons 6-8 p.m. on Sundays, dances at 7 p.m. for plus level and 8-9:45 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.

Kinship caregiving support group: 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m., the first and third Wednesday of each month on Zoom. The group offers family caregivers a safe place to connect with others, discuss the challenges of caregiving and learn about community resources. To register, call ADRC Information and Assistance at 360-694-8144, or email ClarkADRC@dshs.wa.gov.

Kinship caregiving support group: 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m., the second Wednesday of each month on Zoom and 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m., the fourth Wednesday of each month in-person at Bridgeview Resource Center, 505 Omaha Way, Vancouver. Meet with other caregivers, who are relatives caring for one or more relative children. Registration for the in-person group is not required. To register, call ADRC Information and Assistance at 360-694-8144, or email ClarkADRC@dshs.wa.gov.

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.

La Center City Council: 6:30 p.m., the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month, council chambers, La Center City Hall, 210 E. Fourth St., ci.lacenter.wa.us/.

Ridgefield City Council: 6:30 p.m., second and fourth Thursdays of the month, first and third in November and December, Columbia Assembly Room, Ridgefield Administrative and Civic Center, 510 Pioneer St., Ridgefield, ridgefieldwa.us/163/City-Council.

Woodland City Council: 7 p.m., first and third Mondays of the month, council chambers, ​​200 E. Scott Ave., Woodland, https://www.ci.woodland.wa.us/citycouncil.

Battle Ground Public Schools Board of Directors: 6 p.m., second and and fourth Mondays of the month, most months, Lewisville Campus, Room C-26, 406 NW Fifth Ave., Battle Ground. Work sessions are added as deemed necessary at the second meeting of the month, battlegroundps.org/board-meetings/.

Ridgefield School District Board of Directors : 5 p.m., second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, Columbia Assembly Room, Ridgefield Administrative and Civic Center, 510 Pioneer St., or at other times and places as determined by the board, ridgefieldsd.org/page/board-of-directors

Woodland School District Board of Directors: 6:30 p.m., second and fourth Thursday of the month, the third Thursday in November and December, Woodland High School, room 1204, 1500 Dike Access Road, Woodland, woodlandschools.org/page/77.

La Center School Board: 7 p.m., the fourth Tuesday of the month, La Center High School Library, 725 NE Highland Ave., La Center, lacenterschools.org/school-board-minutes-and-agendas.

Clark County Community Action Advisory Board meeting: 9 a.m. every first Wednesday of odd-numbered months at the Center for Community Health, room C210B, 1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver. The Community Action Advisory Board advocates on behalf of low-income residents at the state and federal level. For more information, visit clark.wa.gov/community-services/caab-community-action-advisory-board.