ond and fourth Thursdays at. Rocky's Pizza restaurant in. Battle Ground, 7 p.m.
Contact. Ken Steinke, (360) 687-7026,
. Battle Ground.
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Marine Corps League Columbia River Detachment #826
The Marine Corps League #826, new to The Reflector Clubs section, invites all Marines and Fleet Marine Force corpsmen and chaplains to attend meetings. The Detachment works on fundraising, education and community participation in helping service personnel to re-adapt to civilian life. Meetings comprise of business first then gathering for personal discussion and sharing. The Detachment meets second Thursdays, Vancouver Elk’s Lodge, 11605 McGillivray Blvd., Vancouver, at the intersection of Chkalov and McGillivray, 6:30 p.m. Adjutant Wendy Baker, (503) 856-6697,
[email protected].
Battle Ground Lions Club
Due to the holidays, the Lions club will only meet once during the months of November and DeKEN cember on the secSTEINKE ond Thursdays. The Club’s focus for December is Walk & Knock, Sat. Dec. 7. They are still in need of volunteers, and are pointing interested persons to www.walkandknock. org to register and volunteer. Food for the drive can also be dropped off at three locations in Battle Ground—Sterling Bank, Riverview Bank and Les Schwab tire. Visait the website for directions. The second club event is Shopping for Seniors, where the club purchases needed items for seniors living in centers in Battle Ground that do not have family. Lions welcome anyone to their meetings, and offer the public an opportunity to learn what Lions are about, and what they can do to help the community. The Lions meet the second and fourth Thursdays at Rocky’s Pizza restaurant in Battle Ground, 7 p.m. Contact Ken Steinke, (360) 687-7026,
[email protected].
Silver Star #286 Free & Accepted Masons
The Freemasons have elected new officers, and Mark Sanders is now presiding officer. They have idenMARK tified three major SANDERS activities they will volunteer for in 2014—the American Cancer Society North Clark County Relay For Life, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s Great Strides campaign, and escorting the Masonic Family Float in the Harvest Days Parade. If curious about Freemasonry, please contact via email or Facebook. The Masons Lodge meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. every month except July and August at Pioneer Grange, 3803 NE 199th St., Ridgefield.
[email protected], www.silverstar286.org.
Columbia River Longears
The Longears’ officer elections and Christmas party happen at the same time, Dec. 14, and regular BOB meetings start up BURNS again in January. The group meets third Mondays, 7 p.m., at Jollies, located at I-5 and NE 179th St., Ridgefield. Fran Duncan, (360) 2543249,
[email protected], Bob Burns, (360) 425-8029, Jacob Anderson, (360) 953-0956.
Ridgefield Lions Club
The Lions announce they, along with other Lions, Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts and many other organizations, will be fanSTEVE ning out over most SEYMOUR of Clark County to collect donations in the Walk-n-Knock food drive on December 7th. They remind that households will get a donation paper bag with The Reflector and Columbian newspapers for participation in this huge event. They ask that if persons want to help beyond filling up the bag, contact Lions using the information below. The Lions meet for dinner the first and third Mondays Sept. through June, 6:30 p.m., at the Ridgefield Community Center, 300 N. Main St., Ridgefield, WA. For more information, contact Steve Seymour, (360) 8878325, seymours@pacifier.com or George Espinosa, (360) 8878635, www.ridgefieldlions.org.
North Clark Historical Museum
The Association has provided an early logging exhibit at the US Bamk in Yacolt as an effort for community out- GEORGENE NEAL reach. Call for more information. They are currently planning their Annual Membership Meeting for Feb. 15. Members and friends are asked to donate auction and sales items for major fundraising activity. The Association has limited storage, but will accept new or like new items that are boxed and brought to the museum during open hours. They ask patrons to call to verify the donation. The Museum is located at 21416 NE 399th St, Amboy, WA. The Museum board of directors meets the second and fourth Thursdays, 7 p.m. The Museum is open Saturdays, noon-4 p.m. The Museum’s First Friday Open Mic begins at 7 p.m., open to amateur and professional singers alike, free, with donations accepted. Museum events, (360) 247-5800.
Battle Ground Chamber of Commerce On Thurs., Dec. 5, Greg Barcus hosts his annual Free Networking Christmas Party from CARRIE 4-7 p.m. At 304 S. Parkway Ave., SCHULSTAD where some Chamber members will attend. On Fri., Dec. 6, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Battle Ground Community Center, the Chamber co-hosts the Battle Ground Tree Lighting ceremony with the City of Battle Ground. They mention the Old Town Battle Ground First Friday event coincides (4-8:30 p.m.) with many business open and participating. They invite the public to “see what’s new in Old Town,” in an event that promises a good time. The Chamber will host their 9th Annual Holiday Luncheon on Thurs., Dec. 12, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p..m. at the Battle Ground Community Center, 912 E. Main St. The Luncheon is $35 for members and $40 for non-members. Businesses may inquire about table sponsorships. The Chamber regularly meets on the second Thursday of the month, 11:30 a.m., at Cedars Golf Course, 15001 NE 181st St., Brush Prairie, WA. Crystal Chavez, (360) 687-1510, www. battlegroundchamber.org.
A special section showcasing the ongoing work of service clubs, professional and fraternal organizations in north Clark and south Cowlitz counties. Contact: 360-687-5151 (Larry),
[email protected].
Clark County Genealogical Society
The Society announces their new library hours as 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and secSTEPHEN ond Saturdays. The library will CORNICK be closed Dec. 21 to Jan. 7 for the holidays. The next monthly meeting will be Jan. 28, 10 a.m. Visit the website for class schedules. Fee for each Tuesday class (held at the library annex, address below) is $12 for members, $15 for nonmembers, with cash or check only accepted at the door. The Society asks for registration at least a week in advance (registration instructions are online). The Society meets the fourth Tuesday, 7-9 p.m. at the library annex, 717 Grand Blvd., Vancouver, WA. CCGS Library, (360) 750-5688, www.ccgs-wa.org.
Daughters of the American Revolution The Daughters are asking members, and prospective members, to bring baked holiday BARBARA goodies for a HILKEY Christmas Cookie Swap at their next meeting. The Daughters meet the second Tuesdays, 11 a.m., at Smith-Reynolds American Legion, 4607 NE St. James Rd., Vancouver. Genealogical help is available to the public. Prospective members may attend the meetings. Sue Mills, (360) 5735445,
[email protected].
Battle Ground Elks Elks announce their Veteran’s Dinner at their lodge Fri., Nov. 8, had Sea Scouts presenting flags of the different LAURA LEONE branches of the military, and 80 dinners were served to say thank you to veterans attending. On Wed., Dec. 4, 7:30 p.m., the lodge will hold a memorial service to honor departed Elks #2589 members, open to the public at the address below. Their Christmas season begins with a Dec. 7 Annual Christmas Party for special education children and their families. The Battle Ground Jazz Choir and Shriner Clowns will entertain and attendees will enjoy games and lunch, Santa, and gifts for everyone. The Elks meet Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m., at the Elks Lodge, 907 SE Grace Ave., Battle Ground. Visit www.DiscoverElks.org. Laura Leone, (360) 281-2687. Elks office, (360) 687-1230, Mon.-Thurs., 9 a.m.-noon. Rentals of Lodge space is available.
Battle Ground Rotary
The Thanksgiving-Christmas season is plenty busy for the Rotary. Last month, Rotarians visited primary and elMIKE SIMPSON ementary schools to give dictionaries to each third grader. They also picked up litter on Hwy 503 Nov. 17 for the state Adopt-a-Highway program, and on their own previously, cleaning litter from Onsdorff to Eaton boulevards. In early December, Battle Ground and Lewis River Rotaries co-sponsor a Christmas party for the children of food bank clients. Presents, purchased by the Rotarians will be given to the children by Santa. The families will be treated to pizza and other goodies. Because of the holiday events, the only Rotary meeting will be Dec. 11, with guest speaker Dr. Scott Lubers of Youth Efforts Against Hunger (YEAH), and Dec. 18 calling a club assembly. Except for the monthly social, club meetings are Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m., annex of the former Galeotti’s restaurant, 715 E. Main St., Battle Ground. President: Mike Simpson, (360) 921-5362,
[email protected]. Publicity: Gregg Herrington, glcbherr@ yahoo.com, Facebook: /BattleGroundRotaryClub.
Friends of the LaCenter Library The Friends are involved in special children’s activities including “Mad Science: Spin, Pop and Boom” on Dec. TAMMY 12, and “Ginger- BRIGHTBILL bread Houses” on Dec. 19. They announce children’s storytimes at the library are postponed the week of December 23 and will resume the week of January 6. The Friends will be supporting storytimes at the library for all ages through December, however, they will not be meeting for business and resuming their club functions with the new year. The Friends meet first Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m., at the library, 1411 E. Lockwood Creek Rd., La Center. Library, (360) 619-1800. Mary Riker, (360) 263-5066,
[email protected].
Battle Ground Toastmasters
Toastmasters welcome two new members, bringing their total now to 19. They announce they are seeing GERRY DUNNE more visitors to club meetings also, and invite interested persons to the meetings at Rocky’s Pizza. They are currently in planning to streamline meetings and plan a White Elephant Sale to occur the week before Christmas. The Toastmasters meet Tuesdays, 12 p.m., at Rocky’s Pizza, 1901 W. Main St., Battle Ground, public welcome. For more information, contact Diane Edginton, (360) 882-8105,
[email protected], http:// battleground.freetoasthost.com.
Daughters of the Pioneers of Washington The Daughters will enjoy a Christmas potluck at their December 19 meeting at noon JAYNE at the home of MCCARLEY Bev Ervin, and members should bring a dish to share. Members may call Bev for directions, (360) 882-3332. The group meets the third Thursday of the month at the Battle Ground Community Center, 912 E. Main St., beginning with Meals on Wheels lunch at 11:30 a.m. Visitors are welcome. Betty Davenport, (360) 687-3415.
Society of Washington Artists The Society’s next meeting is Wed., Dec. 18, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Vancouver Heights WANDA United Method- BREWSTER ist Church, 5701 MacArthur Blvd., Vancouver. Laura Ponce Ortiz Lipinski will speak about and display some of her art. Laura is a self-taught Vancouver native who enjoys expressing herself through her award winning abstract art. “I was inspired late in life. Colors speak to me, whether bright or dark. I believe we are all artists,” she said. Laura’s beautiful abstracts are being shown at local venues. After a brief intermission, the annual Holiday Party will kick off with the Card Contest. Members will vote for their favorite cards and prizes will be awarded. Afterwards the card exchange will commence for those that participate in the card contest. The Society invites the public to attend, and share in the spirit of the season, enjoy lots of homemade holiday treats, and see the beautiful card designs created by the members. The artists meet the third Wednesdays, 10 a.m., at Vancouver Heights United Methodist Church, 5701 MacArthur Blvd., Vancouver, just south of Devine and Mill Plain., Vancouver. Annie Knight, (360) 713-3943, Tammy Turner,
[email protected]. Visit www.societyofwashingtonartists.com, Facebook: /SocietyOfWashingtonArtists.
42+ Singles Club
The Singles’ 21st Annual Christmas Party & Dance is scheduled for Sun., Dec. 15, 2013 at The Eagles facility, 107 E. 7th St., Vancouver. A social begins at 5 p.m., buffet begins at 6 p.m. and music by Randy Burt starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are available for $10 until Dec. 6, and $15 after. They mention the Eagles appreciate food donations at the door also. Call Marilyn Main, (360) 695-6222, or Tana Hart (360) 892-8944 for more information. The Singles welcome anyone over 21 to join their club, and provide opportunities to meet many new people and enjoy many new things to do. Activities include card playing in both public and private settings, group movie attendance, happy hours at a variety of restaurants, breakfasts, pot lucks, attending plays, dancing, hiking, billiards, concerts and much more. A potluck and “Robber’s Gift Exchange” are planned for Fri., Dec. 6, 5:30 pm at their regular meeting place, with a $10 limit on the gift. On Sat., Dec. 7, the Singles will gather for folk and Christmas singing with the Vancouver Folk Singers at 715 Grand Blvd., Vancouver, at 6:15 p.m. Call Ted, (360) 883-3030, or Nancy (360) 694-3419 for more information. The Singles meet on first Fridays, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 426 Fourth Plain Blvd., 5 p.m. for a potluck. Singles events hotline is (360) 737-1219.
GFWC—Battle Ground
GFWC members are taking a breather after two successful events in November. The Teen Truth assemBONNIE bly was successWALDEN fully informative for teens, and their Ladybug Bazaar exceeded expectations and broke new records. They will relax and enjoy a Christmas party at the home of Donna Cresap, with dinner, singing and games. The GFWC meetings are the second and fourth Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. at Prince of Peace Church, 14208 NE 249th St. Louise Tucker, (360) 687-3639, www.gfwc-battlegroundwa.org.
Friends of the Battle Ground Library
December 7 is a big day for the Friends. A holiday open house holds entertainment by the Celtic Duo and the SARA Sprouting Seeds STRIKER Choir, a reception for new librarian Kim McNally and a book sale in the Meyer Room from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. They ask the public to join in for a song, a piece of cake and a moment by the fire. Call for more information or visit their website. The Friends mention that, usually, Ben’s Books is open in the library whenever the library is open. The Friends meet the first Tuesday of the month, 6 p.m., at the library, 1207 SE 8th Way, Battle Ground. Anna Cross, (360) 687-5726, www.bgcfriends.com,
[email protected].
Venersborg Historical Preservation Society
The Society’s annual Free Community Wreath Making Party will be Sun., Dec. 8, KATHY 1-5 p.m. at the HOLTBY schoolhouse, 24309 NE 209th St. They ask if attendees still have a grapevine wreath foundation from last year, to bring it to redecorate with fresh greens. Each person gets a foundation and bow upon entry. There will be raffles on gift wrapped items donated by local businesses, and a chance to win a Christmas quilt donated by Mary Jo Lewis, master quilter and instructor. All proceeds go toward future events and maintenance of the building. Hot cider, coffee and tea is provided. Visit www.venersborg. blogspot.com, “Historic Venersborg Schoolhouse” on Facebook or call (360) 666-4829.
Battle Ground Art Alliance
The Alliance is planning their huge 13th Annual Spring Show and Sale for southwest Washington BETH artists to be held JOHNSON-BURGER Sat., March 22 and Sun., March 23, at the Battle Ground Community Center, 912 E. Main St. The Alliance touts the show as the largest in southwest Washington. Recent original works will be on display, with much for sale. Prospective buyers will find oils, watercolors, acrylics, photography, fiber, mixed media, sculptures, wood works, garden art and more to peruse. Entries will be accepted at the community center on Fri., March 21 between 9am and 1pm to be juried. A prospectus for art submissions is available on the Alliance website. Call or email the contacts below for more information. The Art Alliance meets informally on third Tuesdays, 9 a.m., at Old Towne Battle Grounds, 316 E. Main St., Battle Ground, and quarterly at the Battle Ground Library, 1207 SE 8th Way, Battle Ground Village, Battle Ground. Beth Johnson-Burger, (360) 9013823,
[email protected], www.bgartalliance.com., and on Facebook.
La Center Lions
Lions are roaring with goodwill in December. They decorate a Christmas tree Fri., Dec. 6 from MARK 3:45-5:30 p.m. MANSELL at the La Center High School Commons for the La Center Senior Parents Tree Raffle at the school’s Holiday Bazaar. On Sat., Dec. 7, they participate in Walk-n-Knock 8 a.m. to noon, with a collection site at the La Center Evangelical Free Church. They will also have a table at the Holiday Bazaar that day, raffling a Trek bicycle and handmade cedar planters, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The drawing for the raffle prize is that evening, 8 p.m. Sat., Dec. 14 holds their annual Christmas party and gift exchange, from 6:30-8 p.m. at the La Center Community Center. Lions will also be volunteering gift wrapping services at the Vancouver Barnes & Noble on Wed., Dec. 18, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. They announce there is no meeting Dec. 18. The Lions meet the first and third Thursdays, 6:30 p.m., at the La Center Elementary School cafeteria, 700 E. 4th St., La Center. For information, contact president Mark Mansell, (360) 263-4172.
Washington Trail Riders Association
The WTRA is joining with other local clubs for an annual Christmas party to be held at the Clark FRAN County Saddle DUNCAN Club on Dec. 13. Call for more information. They announce that more rock has been placed on Battle Ground Lake trail systems and new metal rails are installed at the campground, as part of their efforts. The Riders meet every fourth Thursday for a 7 p.m. potluck and business meeting at the Clark County Saddle Club, 10505 NE 117th St., Brush Prairie. Fran Duncan, (360) 254-3249,
[email protected], Barb Thomas, (360) 896-7123.
Fort Vancouver Lions Club
Lions’ agenda for December follows: Dec. 6—Steve Pringle from KINK-FM is guest. ADAM Dec. 13—Li- HEGEWALD ons hold a special Christmas dinner meeting at The Quay in Vancouver, 6 p.m. Dec. 20—Christine Evoniuk from Trusted Transitions is guest. Dec. 27—no meeting. The Lions meet Fridays, noon, Bill’s Chicken & Steak House, 2200 St. John’s Blvd, Vancouver. Roy Pulliam, (360) 574-5440, (360) 608-3043, www.fortvancouverlions.org.
