Community Calendar March 4 - Mid March

Organizations

BATTLE GROUND TOASTMASTERS meet every Tue., noon-1:15 p.m., at Rocky’s Pizza, 1901 W. Main St., Battle Ground. Two prepared speeches, two evaluations, everyone does table topics. This is a nonprofit club through Toastmasters International. The Battle Ground Rose Float princesses will attend the Tue., March 17 meeting. Diane Edginton, (360) 882-8105.

AAUW-HUDSON’S BAY BRANCH will host a program about adult students returning to school Wed., March 11, 7 p.m., at the Courtyard Village Retirement Community, 4555 NE 66th Ave., Vancouver. The program is open to the public. All college (two years or above) and university graduates are invited to join AAUW. Kathi Pickett, (360) 904-1105.

FORT VANCOUVER ROSE SOCIETY Annual Rose Auction will be Thu., March 5, 7-9 p.m., at the Clark County Genealogical Society, 717 Grand Blvd., Vancouver. This event will feature roses from gardens of society members. Add to your existing garden or start a new one. Proceeds benefit the Rose Society Rose Show coming up June 20. Lynn, (360) 695-3073.

Fundraisers

BINGO FUNDRAISER will be Sat., March 7, 5-9 p.m., at the Fargher Lake Grange, 37813 NW Wiehl Rd., La Center. Cost is 50 cents per card per game. Family, fun and tacos. Cost is $5 for two tacos, one glass of punch and one ice cream dessert. Prizes and fun. All proceeds will go to Kaydyn Gurrola, a 6-year-old girl who has Rett Syndrome. Fundraiser will help with her medical expenses.

Community Events

BATTLE GROUND VETERANS Memorial Ceremonial Groundbreaking will be Wed., March 11, 11 a.m., at Kiwanis Park, Southwest 3rd Avenue and Southwest 4th Street. Honoring local veterans who fought for the country’s freedom. Information, www.cityofbg.org/veteransmemorial.

COWLITZ INDIAN TRIBE’S annual Smelt Celebration will be held Sat., March 7, starting at 2 p.m., near the boat launch at Gearhart Gardens Park, 40 Tennant Way, Longview. For more information, (360) 577-6962.

Education

RESEARCHING WITH KAREN! A webinar broadcast will be Wed., March 4, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at the Clark County Genealogical Society Education Center, 717 Grand Blvd., Vancouver. Have a difficult genealogy research problem? Feeling stuck? It may be time for a professional to assist. Join educator, author and researcher Karen Clifford as she answers your questions and demonstrates how she solves genealogy cases in this Legacy Family Tree webinar. Information, (360) 750-5688 or email gensoc@ccgs-wa.org.

TECHNOLOGY AND TECHNIQUES for Differentiating Two People with the Same Name Webinar Broadcast will be Fri., March 6, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at the Clark County Genealogical Society Education Center, 717 Grand Blvd., Vancouver. In this free Legacy Family Tree Webinar class, learn techniques for recording and organizing your research when you’re not sure if you’ve got the right ancestor, or when you find several people with the same name. Get ideas for easily picking up old research and sharing your findings. Discussion following broadcast. Information, (360) 750-5688 or email gensoc@ccgs-wa.org.

CRAFTING ANCESTOR PROFILES from Start to Finish Webinar Broadcast will be Wed., March 11, 6-7:30 p.m., at the Clark County Genealogical Society Education Center, 717 Grand Blvd., Vancouver. Starting one ancestor at a time is often the best way to get going with writing your family history. Learn how to craft compelling ancestor profiles from start to finish and how to effectively weave them into a larger narrative in this free Legacy Family Tree webinar. Attendees are invited to submit a draft of a 500 word profile to Lisa ahead of time (lisa@lisaalzo.com). Three will be randomly selected for critique by Lisa during the live webinar. Discussion following broadcast session. Information, (360) 750-5688 or email gensoc@ccgs-wa.org.

DETOXIFY YOUR HOME: Using Natural Products and Feng Shui. This is a hands-on, interactive class in which students will discuss the toxicities of several common household cleaners and how to make natural and cost-effective alternatives. They will also discuss how doing an energy cleanse of your home, decluttering and rearranging will increase your prosperity, happiness and luck. Each participant will make and take home four natural cleaners. Class is March 14 from 1-4 p.m. at Battle Ground Healing Arts. Cost is $30 plus $12 materials fee. Battle Ground Community Education, (360) 885-6584 or sign up online at bgce.battlegroundps.org.

Health & Fitness

BIKINI BOOTCAMP with Karen King at BOLD Training will be held for two sessions – session 1 March 2-April 25 and session 2 April 27-June 20. This eight-week program includes eight workout opportunities per week to be held at BOLD Training and outdoors; bootcamp style workouts, strength training, sprint interval training, running and more; weekly weigh ins for accountability and results; bikini body nutrition plan; meal prep workshop; communication within the group using a Facebook closed group page and free entry into Blooms and Brews Marathon four-person relay with group members. Cost is $600 per session. Sign up at www.boldtrainingonline.com or call (360) 687-2230.

Art & Music

PHYLLIS CORWIN will be the featured artist at Camas Gallery from March 1-31. First Friday event will take place Fri., March 6, 5-8 p.m., at the gallery, 408 NE 4th Ave., Camas. There will be light refreshments served, the event is free and open to the public. The Camas Gallery is open Tue.-Fri., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Information, (360) 817-2415.

GALLERY360 invites the public to their March show, Art of the Camera, featuring the artwork of photography. First Friday Artists’ Reception will be Fri., March 6, 5-9 p.m., at the gallery at the Slocum House, 605 Esther St., Vancouver. The exhibit runs from March 4-29. Information, (360) 693-7340.

MUSIC TOGETHER: An internationally loved, research-based music and movement program for young children, birth to 5, and their parent(s) or caregivers. Each 45 minute class is designed to immerse the children in a variety of musical styles and tonalities, rhythms and fun movement activities, including instrument play-along jam sessions. The 10 week spring semester of mixed-age Family Classes begins March 24 at 10 a.m. at Lewisville. Cost is $165 for your first child, second child ages 1-5 is $110, or second child 0-1 is $50. Battle Ground Community Education, (360) 885-6584 or sign up online at bgce.battlegroundps.org.

Entertainment

CONTRA IN THE COUVE will be Fri., March 13, 7:30 p.m. free instruction, 8-11 p.m. dance, at The Hazel Dell Grange, 7509 NE Hazel Dell Ave., Vancouver. Carol Piening will call and Les Trois Capitaines will play. Admission is $7, $5 if you’re older than 65 or younger than 12. Dress to please yourself, but wear comfortable shoes and remember to bring a water bottle. Bring a date, a friend, your kids or just yourself. Information, (360) 750-0113 or visit their Facebook page, ContrainTheCouve.

BINGO BASH put on by the Battle Ground Elks Lodge will be Sat., March 7, 1 p.m., at the lodge, 907 SE Grace Ave., Battle Ground. There will be raffle prizes and a 50/50 cash raffle. There will also be food and drinks available and the Lucky “E” progressive pot is now over $450. Charity of the month the Meals on Wheels People, half of all bingo proceeds will benefit the Meals on Wheels People. Information, (360) 687-1230 or email elks2589@yahoo.com.

Public Meetings

THE RIDGEFIELD BOARD of Port Commissioners will attend a Neighborhood Remediation meeting Tue., March 10, 5 p.m., at the Ridgefield Community Center, 210 N. Main St., Ridgefield. Wonder Baldwin, (360) 887-3873.

THE RIDGEFIELD BOARD of Port Commissioners will hold their regular meeting Wed., March 11, 3 p.m., at the Port Offices, 111 W. Division St., Ridgefield. Wonder Baldwin, (360) 887-3873.

THE RIDGEFIELD BOARD of Port Commissioners will attend the State of the County Address on Thu., March 12, 3:30 p.m., at Skyview High School in Vancouver. Wonder Baldwin, (360) 887-3873.

THE CLARK COUNTY Clean Water Commission will meet on Wed., March 4, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at the Public Service Center, sixth floor training room, 1300 Franklin St., Vancouver. The agenda includes debrief of the CWC Annual Report, Code 13.30A.040 review and work group updates. Bobbi Trusty, (360) 397-2121, ext. 5268.

THE CLARK COUNTY BOARD of Councilors will hold a work session Wed., March 11, 9 a.m., at the Public Service Center, sixth floor, 1300 Franklin St., Vancouver. Work session will discuss rural options in ongoing effort to update the Comprehensive Growth Management Plan. Oliver Orjiako, (360) 397-2280, ext. 4112.

CITY OF LA CENTER Planning Commission meeting will be Tue., March 10, 7 p.m., in the La Center Council Chambers, 214 E. 4th St., La Center. Naomi Hansen, (360) 263-7665.

LA CENTER CITY COUNCIL will hold a work session to discuss the development of a strategic plan Wed., March 4, at 5:30 p.m., at La Center City Hall, 214 E. 4th St., La Center. For more information, (360) 263-2782.

HOCKINSON SCHOOL DISTRICT School Board will meet Mon., March 9, at 6 p.m., in the district board room, 17912 NE 159th St., Brush Prairie. The public is welcome. For more information, (360) 448-6400.

HOCKINSON SCHOOL DISTRICT will host a meeting to gather input from Hockinson residents and property owners regarding the district’s new middle school design on Mon., March 9, at 5 p.m. at the current Hockinson Middle School, 17912 NE 159th St., Brush Prairie. For more information, (360) 448-6400.

WOODLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT School Board will meet Mon., March 9, at 5 p.m., in the district meeting room, 800 Third St., Woodland. The public is welcome. For more information, (360) 841-2700.

Sports & Recreation

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL Open Gym: High School Basketball Open Gym will take place on Friday afternoons at the Lewisville Gym from 3-5 p.m. Cost is $4 per day or you can buy a five visit punch card for $20. You must present your school ID.  Dates are March 13, 20, 27 and April 20 and 27. Battle Ground Community Education, (360) 885-6584 or bgce.battlegroundps.org.

AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT: One Teams’ GutterBall program is the safer, more-fun reinvention of the old game of dodgeball. Officially-sanctioned, no-sting balls are used in numerous varieties in these fun games. Grades K-4, 90 minutes after school, $45-$55 depending on location. Pleasant Valley starts March 9, Glenwood starts March 10, Daybreak starts March 11, Tukes starts March 12 and Captain Strong starts March 13. Battle Ground Community Education, (360) 885-6584 or sign up online at bgce.battlegroundps.org.

BGHS FASTPITCH SOFTBALL Clinic will be Sat., March 7, two sessions, noon-2 p.m. or 2:30-4:30 p.m., at the Battle Ground High School Gym, 300 W. Main St., Battle Ground. Cost is $20 per session and includes camp T-shirt. Learn technique for hitting, fielding and throwing from the BGHS players and coaching staff. Space is limited to 50 players per session. Information, Danica Benson, (360) 771-2681.

Libraries

FORT VANCOUVER REGIONAL LIBRARY DISTRICT will host Story Times. Most locations host baby, toddler and preschool storytimes with accompanying adult. Call individual libraries for more information.

BATTLE GROUND COMMUNITY LIBRARY, 1207 SE 8th Way, Battle Ground. Kim McNally, (360) 906-5000.

• Let’s Talk Grammar Wed., March 4, 10-11:30 a.m. For all levels. Children’s activities provided.
• AARP Tax Help Wed. March 4, 3-7 p.m. and Fri., March 6, 1-5 p.m.
• Stitch Wits Wed., March 4, 6-7:30 p.m. and Tue., March 10, 10-11:30 a.m. Bring your project to work on at these weekly informal get-togethers. All kinds of textile crafts are welcome.
• English Conversation Group Thu., March 5, 10-11:30 a.m. Children’s activities provided.
• Friday Night Feature: Films from the 1930’s Fri., March 6, 6 p.m. Celebrate the golden age of film. Contact the library for movie title.
• Oyster Farming 101 Sat., March 7, 10-11 a.m. Master gardener Tony McMigas will show you how you can grow oyster mushrooms free from synthetic fertilizers and pesticides in your yard.
• Spanish Conversation Circle Sat., March 7, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
• Job Lab Tue., March 10, 8:30-10 a.m. Get help using library resources to navigate all stages of the job search process. Basic computer skills required. Participants should have an email address. Please bring a memory stick to the lab.
• Citizen Preparation and Civics Class: Everything You Wanted to Know Tue., March 10, 10-11 a.m. BY APPOINTMENT. Contact the community librarian for more information.
• Teen Book Chat Tue., March 10, 5-6 p.m. We’ll be discussing post-apocalyptic books. Ages 12-19.
• Write On Tue., March 10, 6:30 p.m. Improve your writing skills and learn tips. Writers of all genres welcome.

LA CENTER COMMUNITY LIBRARY, 1411 NE Lockwood Creek Rd., La Center, Justin Keeler, (360) 906-4760

• Knitting at the Library Mon., March 9, 10:15-11:45 a.m. Learn how to knit from seasoned veterans or just come and join the fun.

RIDGEFIELD COMMUNITY LIBRARY, 210 N. Main Ave., Ridgefield. Sean McGill, (360) 906-4770.

• Stitchery Group Wed., March 4, 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Any stitchery-type hobby is welcome, even mending. Join them for all or part of this free, informal drop-in get-together.
• Gaming Group Wed., March 4, 4-6 p.m. Play RPGs and socialize with a great group. Ages 9-19.
• Spanish Conversation Circle Thu., March 5, 3:30 p.m.
• Teen Council meeting Fri., March 6, 4 p.m.
• Library Legos Sat., March 7, 10 a.m.-noon. Join us for a Lego challenge. Ages 5-11.
• Craftapalooza Sat., March 7, 2-5 p.m. Celebrate Youth Art Month. Choose from a variety of crafts, make several, socialize and have fun.
• Teen Tech Week Tue., March 10, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Amazing projects combining art and science. Experiment making something that does something. Add your creativity and bring the creations to life.

WOODLAND COMMUNITY LIBRARY, 770 Park St., Woodland, Justin Keeler, (360) 906-4830.

• Fairy Houses Wed., March 4, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Come build your fairy a new house. We’ll have the supplies; you bring your imagination.

YACOLT LIBRARY EXPRESS (no storytimes), located at the old City Hall, 105 E. Yacolt Rd., Yacolt. (360) 906-5000.