TODAY

SPEAKERS WITH SPIRIT TOASTMASTERS, 7 p.m., in Room 6236 in the Community Life Building, King’s Way Christian High School, 3606 N.E. 78th St. * Sharon Simrin, 360-571-3543.

THURSDAY

SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON SCHOOL RETIREES ASSOCIATION annual picnic, 11:30 a.m. at Vancouver Lake Park, Heron site. $2 to park; bring salad or side dish to share. * 360-254-6788 or 360-694-9293.

CASCADE PARK KIWANIS CLUB, 7:30 a.m. at IHOP, 2900 S.E. 164th Ave. * F. Hannah, 360-882-0145, hannahfa@earthlink.net.
42-PLUS SINGLES, 6 p.m. happy hour, 15th Street Pub, 109 W. 15th St.; 6-8 p.m., Six to Sunset concert at Esther Short Park * Hot line, 360-737-1219.

Health

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

SMITHSONIAN EXHIBIT, Saturday through Sept. 14 at the Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main St. “Key Ingredients: America By Food” details the historical, regional and social traditions that merge in everyday meals and celebrations of the American table. * 360-993-5679, cchmuseum.org or keyingredients.org.

FREE FIRST-TIME HOME BUYER CLASS, 8:30 a.m. July 26 at Dollars Corner fire station, 21609 N.E. 72nd Ave., Battle Ground. Bring lunch. Space limited. Sponsored by Coldwell Banker and Countrywide Home Loans. * Register: Karl Millar, 360-903-0612 or karlmillar.com.

KITTY PALOOZA, kitten and cat adoption opportunities, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 27, sponsored by Humane Society for Southwest Washington at Hazel Dell PetCo, 8820 N.E. Fifth Ave.; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 1, 2 and 3 at the Clark County Fair. * 360-693-4746.

VANCOUVER FLUTE CLUB invites all players. Free. * Matt, 360-573-7779.

Fundraisers

DINNER AND AUCTION Aug. 21 for Jason Holdahl, a Woodland chiropractor who broke his neck in a diving accident July 12 and has no medical insurance. Dinner is $10 adults, $5 children, with donations accepted. At Woodland Intermediate School, 2250 Lewis River Road, Woodland. * Melanie Ball, 360-263-5136 or jasonholdahlrecovery.com.

EAGLES LODGE PATRIOT DINNER, 5:30 to 8 p.m. Friday at the lodge, 107 E. Seventh St. Chicken fajitas, salad, rice, chips, salsa and ice cream. $7. * 360-693-8119.