Clubs

Clubs

MONDAY

42-PLUS SINGLES, happy hour, 4 p.m. at Duck Tales, 612 N. Devine Road. * 360-737-1219.

TOPS WA296, Orchards, weigh-in 5:45-6:30 p.m., meeting 6:45-7:30 p.m. in the basement of Orchards Seventh-day Adventist Church, 6415 N.E. 102nd Ave. * Pam, 360-773-3587.

TOPS WA 1119, meets at Grace Lutheran Church, 9900 E. Mill Plain Blvd. Weigh-in 6:10 p.m.; meeting at 7 p.m. * Arlene, 360-883-5557.

TUESDAY

CLARK COUNTY NEWCOMERS CLUB, monthly coffee, 10 a.m. at 21416 N.E. 63rd St. * Directions, 360-885-7540; information, 360-883-1437.

LEWIS RIVER ROTARY, 7 a.m. at The Cedars at Salmon Creek, 15001 N.E. 181st St., Brush Prairie. Rotary District 5100 Governor Kristi Halvorson is the guest. * Sue Coates, president, 360-687-1606.

MASTER GARDENER FOUNDATION, 7 p.m. at CASEE, Building B, 11104 N.E. 149th St., Brush Prairie. Program on Citizen Supported Agriculture. * Heather, 360-882-5133.

UPCOMING

42-PLUS SINGLES: Christmas party and dance, social hour 6 p.m., dinner 7 p.m., music 8-11 p.m. Dec. 12 at the Eagles lodge, 107 E. Seventh St., members $10, nonmembers $15. Register by Saturday. * Ron, 360-608-3544; Tana, 360-892-8944.

Health

OVERCOMING EMOTIONAL EATING WORKSHOP, presented by Dawnn McWatters, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 12, $35 advance, $65 for couples. Call for location and to register. * 360-694-7632 or drmcwatters.com.

MEDICARE WEB SITE WORKSHOP: Learn how to navigate the site, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Smart Health Decisions at 211 E. 11th St., Suite 201, free. * Reservations: 360-694-1543, smarthealthdecisions.com/workshops.

WINTER HEALTH FAIR: Vendors, nutritional testing, cholesterol check for $3, free chair massage and door prizes. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at Northwest Medical Supply, 6300 N.E. St. James Road, No. 106. * 360-750-0250.

HEALTHY TIPS CLASS presented by Nutrients for Life, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Nutrients for Life, The Academy, 400 E. Evergreen Blvd., Suite 307, Vancouver, $10 registration required in advance. * 360-695-3118.

JOIN WEIGHT WATCHERS AT WORK at the Nutter Corporation and receive a corporate rate. Everyone welcome. Weigh-in 5 p.m. Mondays, meeting 5:30-6 p.m. at 7211 N.E. 43rd Ave. * Brenda, 360-759-2203.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS support group 7 p.m. Mondays in the library at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 426 E. Fourth Plain Blvd. * www.oregon-oa.org.

Miscellany

VANCOUVER SKIBUS is providing transportation to Mount Hood Meadows Ski Resort from areas all over Clark County on Saturdays in December through February starting Dec. 12. * Details: vancouverskibus.com, 360-921-6227.

CHRISTMAS WREATH-MAKING PARTY: 1 to 5 p.m. Dec. 6 at Venersborg School House, 24317 N.E. 209th St. in Venersborg. Bring a wreath foundation and wired ribbon or any special items you want. Refreshments available; raffle tickets will be sold. * venersborg.blogspot.com or 360-687-8384.

HOME DEDICATION of Evergreen Habitat for Humanity’s 19th home with a theme of “Home for the Holidays,” 2 p.m. Dec. 13 at 7003 N.E. 98th Ave., in the Patten Park development. Refreshments, prizes and carolers. * Kristina Aitchison, 360-737-1759.

CELEBRATION OF REMEMBRANCE, for anyone who has lost a loved one, featuring Words of Reflection from Chaplain Jason Dong and music by Celtic Muse, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9 in the Health Education Center at Southwest Washington Medical Center, 400 N.E. Mother Joseph Place. Sponsored by Southwest’s Spiritual Care Services. * RSVP, 360-514-2257.

GIFTS FROM THE KITCHEN, workshop with Sandra Brown and Debbie Fredricks from Washington State University Extension in Clark County. Learn about basic mixes, special recipes, packaging ideas and ways to make food and cleaning products from scratch. Class is from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in Building B at CASEE, 11104 N.E. 149th St., Brush Prairie. $20 fee; advance registration recommended. * 360-397-6060, ext. 0.

CHRISTMAS TREE FEST, at Shorty’s Garden and Home with food, music and shopping from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Friday and pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at 10006 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd. * 360-892-7880, shortysgardenandhome.com.

SOROPTIMIST AWARDS: Applications are now being accepted for Women’s Opportunity Awards for female heads of household and Violet Richardson awards for female youth 14 through 17 who are community volunteers. Download applications online; deadline is Tuesday. * sisouthwestwashington.org, 626-644-3472.

KNITTING CLASS: La Center Community Library, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Monday at 1402 E. Lockwood Creek Road, La Center. * 360-619-1800.

MASALA BHANGRA DANCE PARTY featuring an exercise dance routine using Bhangra dance, 6 to 7 p.m. Dec. 5, Marshall Community Center, 1009 E. McLoughlin Blvd. * 360-903-8961 or 503-703-7187.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR WALK AND KNOCK, to help with the annual food drive Saurday. * To volunteer visit walkandknock.org.

PAT JOLLOTA RECOGNITION EVENT: 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday in the Pat Jollota Community Room at the Vancouver Police Department West Precinct, 2800 Stapleton Road. * RSVP to 360-397-6002 or e-mail suzanne.cannon@clark.wa.gov.

DARE TO DOWNSIZE ORGANIZING CLASS: Presented by Jeff Williams, owner of Simple & Clear, 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 12 at Marshall Community Center, 1009 E. McLoughlin Blvd., $15. Learn the impact of clutter, how to handle sentimental attachments, sorting and disposal of unwanted items. Register by Dec. 9. * 360-487-7001, ext. 0, or vanclarkparks-rec.org.

HOLIDAY ART WORKSHOPS, for youths and adults. Introduction to fused glass for ages 14 and older, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, $40, register by Monday. From doodling to drawing for youth, ages 6 to 12, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Dec. 12, $8, register by Dec. 7. Classes will be held at the Battle Ground Community Center, 912 E. Main St. Sponsored by Battle Ground Parks and Recreation and Battle Ground Art Alliance. * 360-342-5380, cityofbg.org.

PAPER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION MEETING: For parents and students who want to attend the University of Washington’s Paper Science and Engineering Program, 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Evergreen High School Career Center, 14300 N.E. 18th St. Dessert and beverages served. UW representatives will discuss the program, scholarships and more. * 206-543-2763, wppf@u.washington.edu.

50-AND-BETTER WINTER WONDERLAND GALA DINNER AND DANCE, with the New Horizon Orchestra, 6 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, at the Firstenburg Community Center, 700 N.E. 136th Ave., $15 admission needs to be paid by Thursday. * 360-487-7001, ext. 0, or 360-487-7015.

TITANETTE CHEERLEADER TRAINING CAMP, hosted by the Union High School cheerleaders for girls ages 5 to 13. Camp is from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Dec. 13 followed by a performance at a Blazer game at 7 p.m. Dec. 15. Cost is $79 or $74 if registered by Tuesday, includes T-shirt, spirit beads, snack and two tickets for the game. * unioncheerboosters.com.

Fundraisers

CHRISTMAS TREE SALE FUNDRAISER, to benefit Boy Scout Troop 562. Featuring noble firs, grand firs and Douglas firs, Monday through Friday from noon to 6 p.m. and weekends 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Dec. 19 at Lutz Hardware on Fourth Avenue in Camas. * tree-sales@camastroop562.com.

BABY SUPPLIES AND CLOTHING DRIVE, to benefit local Babies In Need. Giving trees are at 12 local McDonald’s restaurants through Dec. 25 with tags describing the needed items. Cash donations also accepted. Sponsored by the Kiwanis Clubs in Clark County. * babiesinneed.com.

DRAMATIC READING: “A Christmas Carol” and traditional English Christmas carols performed by Al LePage in period costume, 3 p.m. Dec. 6 at First Presbyterian Church, 4300 Main St., $10. Proceeds will benefit FISH and the Salvation Army. * brownpapertickets.com.

COAT AND BLANKET DRIVE, sponsored by the Vancouver Fire Department. Donations of clean, usable coats in all sizes, especially for children, will be accepted every day of the week from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Westside Fire House, 400 E. 37th St., through Jan. 1. * 360-487-7264 or 360-487-7241.

RIDES FOR TOYS: Firefighters from Clark County Fire & Rescue will give rides on a fire engine in exchange for new, unwrapped toys for children of all ages, 4-7 p.m. Dec. 11 in the parking lot of the Battle Ground Fred Meyer, 401 N.E. 12th Ave. Donations will benefit the North County Community Food Bank. Nonperishable food will also be accepted. * Tamara Bailey, 360-887-4609.

FUNDRAISING CALENDAR, featuring volunteers from the Southwest Washington Medical Center called “The Real Men of Medicine.” Calendars cost $15 and proceeds will go to the National Alliance On Mental Illness — Clark County. Available to order and at the hospital’s gift shops. * 360-695-2823.

DIVINE HOLIDAY HOME TOUR, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Tour decorated homes in the Teal Point area of Felida. Event benefits at-risk youth in Clark County. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Parking shuttles and ticket tent near the corner of Northwest 129th Street and Northwest 26th Avenue. * divineconsignfurniture.org, 360-695-6443.

SOAP FOR HOPE TOILETRY DRIVE, for the YWCA Safe Choice shelter. Bring shampoo, conditioner, lotion and soap to the Vancouver AAA office, 4301 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., through December. * aaa.com, 800-562-2582.

HOLIDAY DINNER AND AUCTION, to benefit the Sierra Club Loo Wit Group, 5:30 p.m. Dec. 13 at Shorewood Apartments banquet room, 5555 E. Evergreen Blvd. Featuring a presentation by canoe adventurer robin Cody, silent auction and raffle, free. * Geri Rowe, loowitgroup@gmail.com.

SANTA’S POSSE is accepting donations of new toys for children of all ages, nonperishable food and toiletry items as well as cash donations through Dec. 14 to help provide food and gift baskets to families in need. Donations can be dropped off at the Clark County Sheriff’s Office Headquarters, Central or West Precincts, any Fire District 6 station, Alpine Auto Body, 7631 N.E. Highway 99, or Kindercare Learning Center locations throughout Clark County. * 360-901-0190.

MADRIGAL CHRISTMAS DINNER, to benefit the Vancouver Community Concert Band, 5 p.m. Dec. 12 at 40 Et 8 Chateau, 7607 N.E. 20th Ave. Dinner includes baron of beef, mashed potatoes, green beans, Yorkshire pudding and wassail. Prices range from $30 to $70 per person. * Nancy, 503-254-6600; Judy, 360-887-1900; vccb.us.

WINNERS ON WHEELS FUNDRAISER to benefit the organization for kids ages 4 to 17 who use a wheelchair full or part time. Pre-holiday sale, 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Red Lion Hotel at the Quay, 100 Columbia St. * Amy Cheng, 360-907-3080.

CHRISTMAS DINNER AND SILENT AUCTION, to benefit Altrusa International of Clark County, 5 p.m. auction, 6:30 p.m. dinner Dec. 12 at Ruby Tuesday’s, 916 S.E. 164th Ave., $26 per person, includes tax and gratuity. Reservations and payment due by Dec. 7. * Teresa Everist, 360-921-0611.

SAINT CHILD BENEFIT CHRISTMAS CONCERT, featuring the Voices of Hope Choir, 7 p.m. Thursday at City Harvest Church, 8100 N.W. Ninth Ave., Vancouver. A free-will offering will be collected. * 360-546-1000.

HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE, to benefit local families in need. Nonperishable food can be dropped off through Dec. 18 at Financial Advisors KMS, 315 W. Mill Plain Blvd., Suite 200. * 360-693-9253.

CHRISTMAS SOJOURN BENEFIT CONCERT, by Thomas Rheingans, to benefit the Community Voice Mail program for those without phones in Clark County, 2 and 8 p.m. Dec. 5 at the Fries Auditorium, 2214 E. 13th St., $12 for matinee, $16 evening performance, $20 benefit ticket for both shows. * Tickets, 800-838-3006 or at the door.

DONATIONS SOUGHT FOR COMMUNITY YOUTH HOLIDAY EVENT at Sarah J. Anderson Elementary School from 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 17. Donations of cash and gifts are needed. Gifts should be marked for girl or boy along with the age group. * Bud Van Cleve, 360-695-1466, bsvanc@aol.com.

PET FOOD DRIVE: Holiday gift sale featuring local artists and crafters, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday in the student center, Gaiser Hall, Clark College, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way. Proceeds will go to animal groups including Furry Friends, Must Love Dogs NW and Wild Ones Sanctuary. * 360-992-2056.

BENEFIT CONCERT, by the Vancouver Community Concert Band, to benefit the FISH food bank and the Winter Hospitality Overflow program, 7 p.m. Wednesday at First United Methodist Church, 401 E. 33rd St. Bring canned goods and a free will offering will be collected. * Tom, 360-750-4752.

PICTURES WITH SANTA: Raise money for the Union High School cheerleaders. Photos will be taken from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9 at the high school, 6201 N.W. Friberg-Strunk St., Camas. Packages start at $15. The cheerleaders are also selling Christmas trees and coffee. * unioncheerboosters.com.