FYI November 13

CLUBS

FRIDAY

FORT VANCOUVER LIONS CLUB, noon meeting at Bill’s Chicken and Steak House. The guest is Jim Milner of Milner Motors, who will talk about electric cars. * Dave Rawson, 360-281-6766.

PEARL HARBOR SURVIVORS, 11:30 a.m. lunch at Old Town Buffet, 7809 N.E. Vancouver Plaza Drive, followed by meeting.

42-PLUS SINGLES bunco at 6 p.m. $3, bring your own beverage and food to share. Call for location. * 360-737-1219.

TGIF TOASTMASTERS, learn communication and leadership skills in a supportive atmosphere, 7 a.m. at a new location, Will Sappenfield’s office at Edward Jones Investments, 8720 N.E. Centerpointe Drive. * Alexis Mason, 360-314-6463.

VANCOUVER EAGLES DINNER, 6 p.m. Friday at the lodge, 107 E. Seventh St. Country style steak, mashed potatoes with gravy, southern style green beans, biscuits, salad and dessert, $8. * Dave Edwards, 360-693-8119.

MISCELLANY

HOLIDAY CONNECTION OPEN HOUSE FOR SINGLES, for adults who will be alone this holiday season, 7 p.m. Nov. 19 at Heart Connections Center, 305 W. 16th St. * RSVP online at xandparent.com/holiday_connection or call Lynne Smith, 360-213-1801.

LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE SCHOLARSHIPS, local high school students in grades 9-12 can find out about scholarship opportunities by attending the Youth Awareness Student Congress, 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Vancouver Moose Lodge, 11018 N.E. 18th St. * Fred McHenry, 360-789-5585 or srtk95@ywave.com.

WRITING PROGRAM in honor of National Novel Writing Month, 6-10 p.m. Friday at Washougal Community Library, 1661 C St., Washougal. * Sean McGill, 360-835-5393.

TEENSCAPE, a weekly program for teens 12-19, with snacks and video games, 3 to 5 p.m. Friday at Vancouver Community Library, 1007 E. Mill Plain Blvd. * 360-695-1566.

MUSIC PROGRAM, “An Hour with Woody Guthrie,” for all ages. Presented by Carl Allen, 7:30 p.m. Friday at Old Liberty Theater, 115 N. Main Ave., Ridgefield. Co-hosted by Ridgefield Community Library. * 360-887-8281.

TEEN MOVIE NIGHT, for ages 12-19, 6 p.m. Friday at Three Creeks Community Library, 800-C N.E. Tenney Road. Popcorn and punch will be provided. * 360-571-9696.

BOOKS AND CRAFTS for children ages 9-12, 3:30 p.m. Friday at Ridgefield Community Library, 210 N. Main Ave., Ridgefield. Book: “Schooled,” by Gordon Korman. * 360-887-8281.

USED BOOK SALE sponsored by Friends and Foundation of the Camas Library, 2-6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, $8 bag sale, 3-4 p.m. Saturday at 625 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas. Pre-sale for members noon to 2 p.m. Friday; membership available at the door. * 360-907-1281.
FUNDRAISERS

DOGGIE DAY, biscuit and gravy brunch for dogs and their owners, 8 a.m. to noon Saturday in the shelter area at Pacific Community Park, on the south side of Northeast 18th Street between 164th and 172nd avenues. Dog and owner plate, $5; dog-only plate, $2; people-only plate, $3.50. Doggie contests and prizes. Sponsored by Vancouver East Kiwanis Club. Funds raised will support local foster children.

A GATHERING OF FLUTES, Native American flute concert, art show and health fair to benefit Native American cancer survivors, 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Saturday at Firstenburg Community Center, 700 N.E. 136th Ave. Music at 2 and 6 p.m, donations at the door. * 503-970-8004, agatheringofflutes.org.

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES is sponsoring a festive benefit event at 6 p.m. Friday at Red Lion Hotel at the Quay, 100 Columbia St. Tickets $80, including dinner. * 360-567-2705 or eocfinfo@eocf.org.

HARVEST FOOD DRIVE, to benefit FISH of Clark County. Donations of canned or dry food will be accepted through Nov. 30 at the Marshall and Luepke Centers, 1009 E. McLoughlin Blvd. Needed items include baking mixes, peanut butter, soup, dried beans, baby food, canned fruit, tuna, pasta, rice and cereal. Sponsored by the Luepke Senior Advisory Committee. * 360-487-7055.