FYI Dec. 3

CLUBS

THURSDAY

NORTH STAR QUILTERS, monthly meeting, 7 p.m. at Community of Christ Church, 400 N.E. 179th St. Christmas social, club challenge revelation, collection of items for Santa’s Posse and Hugs. * Cleo Scribner, 360-892-2372, www.northstarquilters.com.

VANCOUVER TOASTMASTERS No. 353 meets at 6:30 a.m. at Salmon Creek Burgerville, 13301 N.E. Highway 99. * Guy Drennan, 360-910-1366 or gddren@hotmail.com.

CASCADE PARK KIWANIS CLUB, 7:30 a.m. at IHOP, 2900 S.E. 164th Ave. * F. Hannah, 360-882-0145.

CLARK COUNTY QUILTERS board meeting 6:30 p.m. Thursday at The Quilter, 808 Chkalov Drive, No. 3. All members welcome. * Marie, 360-574-6675.

UPCOMING

42-PLUS SINGLES Christmas Party and Dance. Social 6 p.m., dinner 7 p.m., music 8-11 p.m. Dec. 13 at the Eagles lodge, 107 E. Seventh St. Members $10 by Friday, non-members $15 * Ron, 360-608-3544; Tana, 360-892-8944.

HEALTH

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION SUPPORT GROUP for caregivers of people with memory loss meets at 1 p.m. Thursday at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, 12513 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd. * Call Shanti Potts, 360-921-3610.

FAMILIES ANONYMOUS, a free self-help program for those concerned about drug abuse and behavior problems of a relative or friend, 7 p.m. Thursday at Orchards United Methodist Church, 11000 N.E. Fourth Plain Road. * 360-687-9987 or 360-835-1066.

MISCELLANY

HUDSON’S BAY HIGH SCHOOL DRAMA PRODUCTION of “Dirty Deeds at the Depot,” a melodrama with audience participation. Performances at 7:30 p.m. Friday, and 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the school’s Black Box Theater. The Friday performance will be signed for the hearing impaired. $5, $4 for students with ASB cards, $3 for senior citizens and elementary school students. Park and enter the theater on the east side of the school off Reserve Street.

VANCOUVER SCHOOLS PATRON TOUR, featuring Vancouver School of Arts and Academics and Harney Elementary school. Event will look at programs of choice including the arts program at VSAA and the Spanish immersion program at Harney. 8:30 a.m. Friday at the Center for Educational Leadership, 2921 Falk Road. Lunch prepared by culinary arts students available for $4. * Susan Knable, 360-313-4720 or WF_PatronTour@vansd.org.

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. Participants will receive an idea cookbook. 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 8 in Building B, Room 205, at the CASEE Center, 11104 N.E. 149th St., Brush Prairie. $15 fee; advance registration recommended. * 360-397-6060, ext. 0.

VANCOUVER COMMUNITY BAND CONCERT, 7 p.m. Friday at Washington State University Vancouver Student Center, 14204 N.E. Salmon Creek Ave. Free. * vccb.us.

MOMS IN TOUCH, for mothers of students at Prairie High School to pray together weekly for the school and students. 8:30 a.m. Thursday at Brush Prairie Baptist Church, 11814 N.E. 117th Ave. * momsintouch.org or Sue, 360-687-2126.

HOLIDAY EVENT at Satsang Yoga and Wellness Center, 5-9 p.m. Thursday at 6115 N.E. 114th Ave., Suite 109. Music, food, wine, paintings by Katie m. Berggren, local vendors, free massage. * 360-604-9642, satsangyoga.net.

EVENING BOOK DISCUSSION, sponsored by Battle Ground Community Library, 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Mallard Landing Assisted Living Community, 813 S.E. Clark Ave., Battle Ground. Book: “Gertrude Bell: Queen of the Desert, Shaper of Nations” by Georgina Howell. * 360-687-2322.

MORNING BOOK DISCUSSION at La Center Community Library, 10 a.m. Thursday at 1402 E. Lockwood Creek Road, La Center. Book: “Jessie: The Story of a Genteel Lady in Frontier Alaska” by Betty Wyatt. * 360-619-1800.

EVENING BOOK DISCUSSION, 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Woodland Community Library, 770 Park St., Woodland. Book: “Reservation Blues” by Sherman Alexie. * 360-225-2115.

BOOK DISCUSSION, 1 p.m. Thursday at Three Creeks Community Library, 800-C N.E. Tenney Road. Book: “A Tree Grows in Brooklyn” by Betty Smith. * Gwen Scott-Miller, 360-571-9696.

POETRY WORKSHOP for all ages, 7 p.m. Thursday at Vancouver Community Library, upstairs in the Young Adult section, 1007 E. Mill Plain Blvd. * 360-906-2325.

FUNDRAISERS

VANCOUVER DUCKS UNLIMITED DINNER AND AUCTION, silent auction, raffle prizes, live auction, prime rib dinner at 5 p.m. Thursday at Red Lion Hotel at the Quay, 100 Columbia St., $75. Funds raised will help conservation/restoration efforts of the group. * Gerrick Weakley, 360-901-6511, ducksunlimited.org.

DIVINE HOLIDAY HOME TOUR, 3:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday. Tour decorated homes in the Felida neighborhood. Event benefits the Walk & Knock food drive that supports the hungry in Clark County. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door; over 21s only. Parking shuttles and ticket tent near the corner of Northwest 115th Street and Northwest 43rd Court. * divineconsignfurniture.org, Divine Consign Furniture, 904 Main St., 360-695-6443.

SECRET SANTA TOY DRIVE, sponsored by Sleep Country USA, invites donations of new, unwrapped toys, games, books and movies for children of all ages to any one of the company’s stores throughout the region. Toys may be donated through Dec. 14. Store hours: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. * www.sleepcountry.com or call 888-887-5337 to find nearest store location.

VINTAGE BOOKS, 6613 E. Mill Plain Blvd., will donate books, hats and mittens to Vancouver School District’s Early Childhood Center and the Evergreen School District’s Sifton Elementary School through its Book Angel program. Shoppers may purchase a book or donate cash at the bookstore and there is a barrel to collect coats, hats and mittens through Dec. 17. The store hopes to donate 250 books to the schools. * 360-694-9519.

HOLIDAY HOME TOUR, noon to 9 p.m. Dec. 11 in Kalama, $6. Tour decorated homes starting at the Hendrickson Mall on First Street in Kalama, where a bazaar and refreshments will be available. Event benefits projects sponsored by the Greater Federation of Women’s Clubs, Amalak chapter. * 360-673-2020.

FOOD AND TOY DRIVE, sponsored by the Vancouver Volunteer Firefighters Association. Donations of food, baby products and unwrapped gifts for people of all ages accepted at 13 locations throughout the county until Dec. 18. Collection barrels are green. Fire station locations include 7110 N.E. 63rd St., 900 W. Evergreen Blvd., 213 N.E. 120th Ave., 12603 N.E. 72nd Ave., 17408 S.E. 15th St. * 360-892-4323, 360-901-7288.