Lunch and learning: 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., Wednesday, October 18, Battle Ground Senior Center, 116 NE Third Ave. Lunch is provided and the topic will be emergency preparedness. RSVP required. To RSVP and check availability, contact Sharon Wodtke by calling 360-953-3278.
Veterans Luncheon: 11:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 20, Prairie Tavern, 14925 NE Caples Road in Brush Prairie. Participants are responsible for their own meal costs. For more information, contact Sharon Wodtke at 360-953-3278 or email battlegroundseniors@gmail.com.
Bunco: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Friday, October 20, Battle Ground Senior Center, 116 NE Third Ave. For more information, contact Sharon Wodtke at 360-953-3278 or email battlegroundseniors@gmail.com.
NatureScaping course: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, CASEE Center, Building B, Room 205, 11104 NE 149th St. in Brush Prairie. The class, led by Master Gardener Julie Carlsen, will teach the timing of plant propagation and techniques for adding plants to a garden or sharing them with family and friends. The course 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.
Manufacturers Market: From noon to 6 p.m., Saturday, October 21 The Rusty Barn Estates, 1402 SW 20th Ave., in Battle Ground. Local craft vendors will display homemade items. All proceeds from the raffle at the event will benefit I Paw’d it Forward, a non-profit animal rescue organization whose mission is to ensure that no animal is left behind.
Skyview High School Haunted Maze: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 21, The Rusty Barn Estates, 1402 SW 20th Ave., in Battle Ground.
Master Gardener online workshop: 12 p.m., Tuesday October 24, online. The workshop will focus on easy shrub transplants, led by WSU Master Gardener Tom Mycklebust. Workshop participants 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#
Match day: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Wednesday October 25 Battle Ground Senior Center, 116 NE Third Ave. Join the Battle Ground Senior Citizens group for a game day event at the Battle Ground Senior Center. For more information, contact Sharon Wodtke at 360-953-3278 or email battlegroundseniors@gmail.com.
Bethel Bazaar: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 12919 NE 159th St., Saturday, Oct. 28, Brush Prairie. Bethel Lutheran Church is hosting a bazaar featuring crafts 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. to 12 p.m. Saturday, October 28, Fort Vancouver Artillery Barracks, 600 Hatheway Road in Vancouver. The Historic Trust will host its free pumpkin patch. The event includes a morning of play and exploration with the Columbia Play Project. Activities include hands-on experiments, throwing mini pumpkins and glow-in-the-dark gifts. Costumes are encouraged.
Tree planting by Clark Public Utilities StreamTeam: Registration at 9 a.m., Saturday October 28, location and details during pre-registration. Help restore critical habitat with the StreamTeam as they celebrate their hardworking 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 water bottles and reusable cups. Participation is free, but registration is required. Visit ClarkPublicUtilities.com/StreamTeam for information and registration links.
GFWC-Battle Ground Book Signing: 2-3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 28, at Literary Leftovers Bookstore, 813 W. Main St. No. 105. The General Federation of Women’s Clubs-Battle Ground is sponsoring a book signing by author Louise Tucker for the book “Battle Ground Lac before it became a state park. Proceeds benefit community service projects.
I highlighted it in the haunted maze and raffle: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, The Rusty Barn Estates, 1402 SW 20th Ave., in Battle Ground. Proceeds benefit I Paw’d it Forward, a nonprofit animal rescue organization whose mission is to ensure no animal is left behind.
Education and Career Fair: 5:00-7:00 p.m., Monday, October 30, Prairie High School commons, 11311 NE 119th St. in Vancouver. Students and families from all schools and districts are invited to attend the 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 October 31. The online workshop will focus on how to plant, grow and harvest popular herbs as well as preserving, storing and using herbs hosted by WSU Master Gardener Carolyn Winchell. Workshop participants 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#
Washington Pioneer Daughters Reunion Chapter #19: Lunch social at 12 p.m., meeting start time 12:30 p.m., Thursday, November 2, Battle Ground Community Center, 912 E. Main Street. Brad Richardson, executive director of the Clark County Historical Museum, will discuss development guidelines and advocacy for historic preservation. For more information, call Pepper Kim, 360-901-0176.
Ladybug Bazaar: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 4, Battle Ground High School gymnasium, 300 W. Main Street. GFWC-Battle Ground will sponsor the event and proceeds will be donated to community service projects.
Coffee with the Chef: 11 a.m., Monday, Nov. 6, Founder’s Mercantile and Coffee, 317 E. Main St., Battle Ground. People can meet Fire District 3 Chief Scott Sorenson. He specifically wants to hear from residents why they didn’t approve of lifting the fire tax lid in the August election.
Clark County Republican Women Salute Veterans: 5:30 p.m. Social Time, 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10, Battle Ground Community Center, 912 E. Main St. The program will feature Brig. General Donna Prigmore retired, Colonel Jeff Yeates, Chief Warrant Officer Joe Kent retired. and the Young Marine Color Guard. Dinner and drinks will be served. Prior registration is required,
Silver & Fit Virtual Fitness Classes for Seniors: 10:00 a.m. every day of the week. Join Silver & Fit for free fitness classes for seniors. Monday is low impact cardio, Tuesday is casual yoga, Wednesday is bodyweight exercises, Thursday is balance and flexibility and Friday is a mix of the week’s favorite exercises. To find classes, visit facebook.com/silverandfit. For more information, call 877-427-4788 or email silverandfitonfacebook@ashn.com.
HOPE Dementia Support Group: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. every Monday. Join HOPE in a support group for people caring for people with all types of dementia. The event will be hosted in person at Mallard Landing Assisted Living, 813 SE Clark Ave., Battle Ground and via Zoom. For the Zoom link, call 360-513-5754 or email alwayshopeinfo@gmail.org.
Weekly Virtual Professional Connections 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 join a meeting, enter meeting ID 8092456202, and enter password 311397, if applicable. For more information, call 503-348-5330.
Coffee with the Chef: 11 a.m., Monday, Dec. 4, Dev’s Coffee Bar Battle Ground, 316 E. Main St., Battle Ground. People can meet Fire District 3 Chief Scott Sorenson. He specifically wants to hear from residents why they didn’t approve of lifting the fire tax lid in the August election.
Yoga of happiness: 9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Tuesday and 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday at BG Holistic Hub and Apothecary, 314 NE First Ave., suite 101, in Battle Ground; 6 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. Monday and 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Friday at 7614 NE 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 stop by.
