FYI Dec. 5

CLUBS

SATURDAY

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED PERSONS, Fort Vancouver Chapter, holiday luncheon at 10 a.m. at Washington state School for the Blind, 2214 13th St., $7. Bring an unwrapped toy for the fire department’s toy drive. * Ned, 360-737-3974.

42-PLUS SINGLES steak night, 5:45 p.m., $9.50, call for details. * Hot line, 360-737-1219.

SUNDAY

SONS OF NORWAY PANNEKAKER BRUNCH, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the hall, 2400 Grant St. Menu includes all-you-can-eat Norwegian pancakes and scrambled eggs, sausage, lingonberries and beverages, $6. Lefse and fattigmann for sale.

42-PLUS SINGLES walk at 2 p.m., call for meeting place; happy hour, 4 p.m. at Beaches, 1919 S.E. Columbia River Drive. * 360-737-1219.

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 Dec. 5; non-members $15 * Ron, 360-608-3544; Tana, 360-892-8944.

HEALTH

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS, 10 a.m. Saturday in the fourth grade classroom at St. Andrews Lutheran Church, 5607 N.E. Gher Road. * 503-254-5658 or www.oa.org.

MISCELLANY

COOKIN’ UP CHRISTMAS PROGRAM, 6 p.m. Sunday at Trinity Baptist Church, 6700 MacArthur Blvd. Based on Food Network personalities. Free tickets. * 360-693-4271.

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 CASEE, 11104 N.E. 149th St., Brush Prairie. $15 fee; advance registration recommended. * 360-397-6060, ext. 0.

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.

HOLIDAY PET PORTRAITS, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 6-7 at All Natural Pet Supply, 10501 N.E. Highway 99, and Howl at the Moon, 13501 N.E. 84th St. $25 per CD of 12 photos. Santa will be at both locations and there will be a microchip clinic at Howl at the Moon. Proceeds will benefit the Humane Society for Southwest Washington.

EYEGLASS COLLECTION, at Accent Eye Care, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at 2 South 56th Place, Suite 205, at I-5 exit 14. Donations taken through December. Glasses will be given to Lions International. * 360-887-1393.

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE at Blue Bond Studio and Gallery. Local art and gifts for sale, light refreshments, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 6, 13, 20 at 6524 N.E. 10th Ave. * 360-695-5368.

HOLIDAY PROGRAM, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Ridgefield Community Library, 210 N. Main Ave., Ridgefield. Holiday crafts, refreshments, live music, raffle. * 360-887-8281.

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE, 1-3 p.m. Saturday at Washougal Community Library, 1661 C St., Washougal. Activities and refreshments. * Sean McGill, 360-835-5393.

HOLIDAY USED BOOK SALE, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Three Creeks Community Library, 800-C N.E. Tenney Road. A presale for Friends of the Library members will run from 8-10 a.m.; memberships available at the door. * Gwen Scott-Miller, 360-571-9696.

TEEN MANGA BOOK GROUP, for ages 12-19, 4:05 p.m. Sunday at Vancouver Community Library, 1007 E. Mill Plain Blvd. * 360-695-1566.

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

AFTER-HOURS PROGRAM FOR TEENS, 6:30-8 p.m. Saturday at Cascade Park Community Library, 301 S.E. Hearthwood Blvd. Teen mystery night: Barbecue with a vampire. * 360-256-7782.

RIDGEFIELD HOLIDAY FUN RUN, 5k or 10k runs. Registration 8 a.m., run at 9 a.m. Dec. 6 at the corner of Main Avenue and Pioneer Street. $10-$15, bring canned food items to donate. * runridgefield.com.

FUNDRAISERS

BENEFIT CONCERT, for Friends of the Carpenter, featuring pianist Jim Fischer and Friends. 3 and 7 p.m. Dec. 7 at Royal Durst Theater, 3101 Main St. Tickets $15 in advance, $20 at the door. * Jim Cox, 360-750-4752.

HOLIDAY DINNER AND SILENT AUCTION, sponsored by the Sierra Loo Wit Group, 5:30 p.m. Dec. 6 at Shorewood Apartments banquet room, 5555 E. Evergreen Blvd. Entry is free; auction will raise funds for the group. * 360-254-8699.

DINE WITH SANTA, to benefit children’s programs at the Camas Community Center. Three sessions offered on Dec. 6: 8:30-9:30 a.m., 10:30-11:30 a.m. or 12:30-1:30 p.m. at the center, 1718 S.E. Seventh Ave., Camas. $6 per person; seating limited, call to reserve seats and time. * 360-834-2906, susiejacoby@comcast.net.

ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION AND FUNDRAISER, for Sixth Street Gallery and Moasic Arts Alliance. Silent art auction, raffle, music, food and wine. 5-9 p.m. Dec. 6 at the gallery, 105 W. Sixth St. * 360-693-7340.