FYI Dec. 4

CLUBS

* TODAY

42-PLUS SINGLES Festival of the Nativities 3:30 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 10509 S.E. Fifth St., free; happy hour, 5 p.m. at Applebee’s, 12717 S.E. Second Circle. * 360-737-1219.

* FRIDAY

POMONA GRANGE CWA AND LECTURES CONFERENCE, 10 a.m., Salmon Creek Grange.

42-PLUS SINGLES first-Friday-of-the-month potluck and gift exchange, social 6:30 p.m., potluck 7 p.m., optional gift exchange ($10 maximum) to follow. Bring potluck dish and beverages, $3 if non-member. St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 426 F St. * 360-737-1219.

NORTH CLARK COUNTY GAME CLUB, 6:30 p.m. Friday at Manor Evangelical Church, 17913 N.E. 72nd St., for ages 3 to 14 with Asperger’s and high-functioning autism, and their families. Activities include video games, board games, bingo, crafts and prizes. Pizza and beverage provided; bring snack to share. Suggested $5 per family donation. * Tana, 360-247-7086.

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.

* 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.

MISCELLANY

50-AND-BETTER SILVER BELLS DINNER AND DANCE, with the Lee Nicholas Band, 6-9:30 p.m. Friday at the Firstenburg Community Center, 700 N.E. 136th Ave., $15. * 360-487-7015.

HOOP SHOOT, sponsored by Vancouver Elks, is free for all youth, ages 8 through 13, as of April 1, 2009. The contest begins with registration at 9:15 a.m. Saturday at Firstenburg Community Center, 700 N.E. 136th Ave. Winners in six age categories will advance to district competition. * Vancouver Lodge, 360-256-0823.

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE AND ARTISAN MARKET, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main St. Local artisans offer their wares, free admission to the museum and crafts for children. * 360-993-5679.

MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE OLYMPIAD students from seven local middle schools will compete in 23 events, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Camas High School, 26900 S.E. 15th St., Camas. The public is invited to watch. * 360-833-5750.

VANCOUVER WRITERS MIXER, 5 p.m. Saturday at Cover to Cover Books, 1817 Main St. “Stump the Editor” with Elizabeth Lyon, who answers questions on revising and editing. * 360-514-0358 or covertocoverbooks.net.

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE at Vida’s Ark, a home for pregnant and parenting teens, from 3-7 p.m. Saturday at 1311 East Reserve St. Food, door prizes, raffles. * 360-695-3681.

FUNDRAISERS

CHICKS FOR CHARITY SHOPPING NIGHT, 4-8 p.m., Friday at 411 N.E. Dallas St., in conjunction with Camas First Friday Art Walk and the Christmas tree lighting ceremony. Vendors will donate a portion of sales to benefit local families in need during the holidays. * 360-601-7074, 360-281-8720.

WINTER CLOTHING DRIVE, at Family of Christ Lutheran Church, 3500 N.W. 129th St. New or used winter coats, clothes and toys will be accepted 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Friday. To receive help, go to the church from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. * 360-573-5031.