Community Calendar

Leather dog collar workshop: 4-6 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 29, Battle Ground Community Library, 1207 SE Eighth Way, Battle Ground. Pet owners should bring their dog’s neck measurement to craft a stamped leather dog collar using leatherworking tools. Register online at shorturl.at/gkudm.

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.

“The Spitfire Grill” by Love Street Playhouse: Sept. 6-29, Love Street Playhouse, 126 Loves Ave., Woodland. Watch Love Street Playhouse’s upcoming musical, “The Spitfire Grill,” a story of redemption and hope based on the 1996 film by Lee David Zlotoff. Purchase tickets online at lovestreetplayhouse.com.

Senior Resource Fair: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 7, Firstenberg Community Center, 700 NE 136 Ave., Vancouver. Learn about Clark County resources for seniors over 50 at this free resource fair, featuring raffles and refreshments. The first 50 guests will receive a free tote bag. For more information, visit shorturl.at/tgFav.

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 poet laureate writing workshop: 2-3:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 7, La Center Community Library, 1411 NE Lockwood Creek Road, La Center. Poet laureate Susan Dingle will present a generative and interactive writing workshop for those ages 12 and up. All forms of writing are welcome, including poetry. The workshop will occur outdoors, weather permitting, and participants are encouraged to bring a chair.

BG Community Center senior monthly luncheon: 10:30 a.m., Monday, Sept. 9, Battle Ground Community Center, 912 NE Main St., Battle Ground. The program, hosted by Battle Ground Senior Citizens, will begin at 11:30 a.m. with a luncheon at noon. Contact Sharon Wodtke, swodtke@comcast.net, for more information.

Happy Hoppers Square Dance Lessons: 7:30-8:30 p.m., Monday, Sept. 9, and Monday, Sept. 16. Washington Grange, 7701 NE Ward Road, Vancouver. Suggested donation is $5 per person at the door. For more information, visit Happy-Hoppers.com, or call Jim Roberts at 360-573-0446.

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.

Battle Ground Community Center Blood Drive: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 12, Battle Ground Community Center, 912 E. Main St., Battle Ground. Donate blood through Bloodworks Northwest. Appointments are recommended, but walk-in donors are welcome. Participants must be 16 years of age or older to donate. To book an appointment, visit bloodworksnw.org.

LADY Mad Hatter’s meeting: 11:30 a.m., Friday, Sept. 13, Prairie Tavern, 14925 NE Caples Road, Brush Prairie. 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.

Ridgefield Lions Oktoberfest: 12-10 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 14, Abrams Park, 400 Abrams Park Road, Ridgefield. Participate in fun, food and activities during the Ridgefield Lion’s Oktoberfest celebration. Family-friendly activities will be available for children. Order tickets online at shorturl.at/lvYLr.

Art Festival in the City: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 14, Battle Ground City Hall, 109 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. For more information, visit shorturl.at/C7DDV.

“Hooked on Nature” Columbia Springs fundraiser: 5-9 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 14, ilani Casino Resort, 1 Cowlitz Way, Ridgefield. Raise funds for Columbia Springs education center and support salmon at a ticketed dinner featuring dinner, auctions and community stories. To purchase tickets, visit shorturl.at/Yc9BB.

Best Weigh health management class: 7 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 17, Whipple Creek Seventh-day Adventist Church, 302 NW 179 St., Ridgefield. Reach health and weight loss goals in an upcoming 10-week course hosted by Whipple Creek Seventh-day Adventist Church. Classes will feature presentations, small group discussions and nutrition education. The program costs $5 per person and includes all materials. To register online at whipplecreekadventist.org/health, or call 360-574-2540.

Senior Lunch and Learn: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 18, Battle Ground Senior Center, 116 NE Third Ave., Battle Ground. Learn about living with dementia and how to live a purposeful life in an educational class hosted by Battle Ground Senior Citizens. A free lunch is provided. Sign up by contacting Sharon Wodtke, 360-953-3278 or swodtke@comcast.net.

Realms Unknown Fantasy Festival: Friday-Sunday, Sept. 20-22, Lewis River Golf Course, 3209 Lewis River Road, Woodland. Participate in an interactive fantasy-themed and family-friendly event featuring story-based activities, vendors and live music. Onsite camping is available during the festival. To purchase tickets, visit therealmsunknown.com.

Friends of the Poor benefit walk: 7:30 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 21, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 1603 N. Parkway Ave., Battle Ground. Walk to raise funds for Sacred Heart Conference of the St. Vincent DePaul Society’s efforts to aid locals in need with housing, utility assistance, food and more. Free in-person registration and check-in are available at 7:30 a.m., and the walk begins at 9 a.m. To pre-register online, visit sacredheartbg.org/fopwalk2024

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.

American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life: 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 21, Esther Short Park, 605 Esther St., Vancouver. Run or walk in a relay to raise funds for cancer research, advocacy and education. Live musical performances and activities will be available throughout the event at the park. To learn more, or sign up for the relay, visit shorturl.at/cZaec.

Be Red Cross Ready presentation: 2-2:45 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 21, Ridgefield Community Library, 210 N. Main Ave., Ridgefield. Learn preparedness steps, what to do in an emergency and how to rebuild afterwards in a presentation in partnership with Red Cross Cascades Region.

Ten Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease: 2-3 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 24, Battle Ground Community Library, 1207 SE Eighth Way, Battle Ground. Learn the difference between age-related memory loss and Alzheimer’s and how to receive a diagnosis from the Alzheimer’s Association of Oregon and Southwest Washington. This is a hybrid program that will also be available online at shorturl.at/rkw3G.

Introduction to Plant Propagation workshop: 9:30-11 a.m., Friday, Sept. 27, 78th Street Heritage Farm, 1919 NE 78th St., Vancouver. Learn to multiply plants via propagation during a class hosted by the WSU Extension Clark County Master Gardener Program. The hands-on workshop will cover basic propagation techniques and participants will bring home two plants propagated during the class. Purchase tickets online at shorturl.at/kxx7G.

Grist Mill Cornbread Day: 1-4 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 28, Cedar Creek Grist Mill, 43907 NE Grist Mill Road, Woodland. Sample free bites of cornbread, made from jam, hot peppers, bacon and more, during Cedar Creek Grist Mill’s Cornbread Day. For more information, visit shorturl.at/hixXl.

Pomeroy Pumpkin Lane: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays, October, Pomeroy Farm, 20902 NE Lucia Falls Road, Yacolt. Enjoy fall on the farm with hayrides, farm animals, pumpkins and more. Coffee and food vendors will be available on-site. Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for children aged 3-11 and free for those under 2. For more information, visit pomeroyfarm.org/pumpkin-lane.

Dozer Day: 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 5, Clark County Event Center Fairgrounds, 17402 NE Delfel Road, Ridgefield. Learn about heavy construction machinery at Dozer Day, presented by The Nutter Foundation. Family-friendly activities, including a tire crawl and kids dig, will be available throughout the day. To purchase tickets, visit vancouver.dozerday.org.

BG Lions Dinner in the Dark: 6 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 10, Battle Ground Community Center, 912 E. Main St., Battle Ground. Experience eating dinner as a visually impaired person on World Sight Day during an event hosted by the Battle Ground and Camas Lions clubs. Proceeds from the dinner will benefit Leader Dogs for the Blind. Purchase tickets online at shorturl.at/YcaYu.

Silver Buckle Halloween Carnival: 3-5 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 19, Silver Buckle Ranch, 11611 NE 152 Ave., Brush Prairie. Join Silver Buckle Youth Equestrian Center in celebrating Halloween with carnival games, trunk-or-treating, cookie decorating and more. A costume contest will begin at 4:30 p.m. Purchase tickets online at shorturl.at/r06Ge.

“And It Has Pockets! The Battle for Women’s Clothing Equality” seminar: 2-3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 19, Battle Ground Community Library, 1207 SE Eighth Way, Battle Ground. Learn the history of women’s equality in fashion from costume designer Diane Johnston in a seminar hosted by Humanities Washington. Attend in person, or register for online attendance at shorturl.at/Bas9N.

La Center Teen Halloween Party: 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 29, La Center Community Library, 1411 NE Lockwood Creek Road, La Center. Teens aged 13 to 18 are invited to the library’s free Halloween party, featuring scary movies, spooky crafts, free pizza and drinks. For more information, visit shorturl.at/qR6py.