Try This: Rural heritage feted

The 20th annual Rural Heritage Fair, hosted by the Fort Vancouver Antique Equipment Association, showcases the tools used in Clark County during the 19th and 20th centuries. There will be live blacksmith demonstrations and displays of early electric and steam-powered machines, tractors, classic cars and fire engines. There will also be a children’s pioneer village with hands-on activities, a swap meet and a tour of the ranch’s collection of treasures.

When: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Sunday.

Where: Iron Ranch, 23100 N.E. 10th Ave., Ridgefield.

Admission: Free, $6 for parking.

Telephone: 360-608-3179.

The heritage fair is among many options for getting out and about this weekend. Here are some other suggestions:

2) Happy Harvest Days

Battle Ground Harvest Days celebrates with a pancake breakfast at the fire station before kicking off the festivities. The Kiwanis Children’s Parade will begin at 9:45 a.m., followed by the Harvest Days Grand Parade at 10 a.m. The street fair includes arts and crafts, beer garden, live music and entertainment on the main stage until 11 p.m. There will be car show starting at 1 p.m. along Main Street. Family games and the 4-H petting zoo can be found at Central Park from 1 to 6 p.m., with a geocaching challenge at 2 p.m. in Kiwanis Park.

Rounding out the weekend will be the Harvest Hay Half, a half-marathon benefiting the North County Community Food Bank, which will be held Sunday at Battle Ground Village, followed by an 8K and the Family Fun Run.

When: 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. today and 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. Sunday.

Where: Old Town Battle Ground, along East Main Street; Battle Ground Village, 802 S.E. 14th Ave., Battle Ground.

Admission: Free; $70 to $80 for half-marathon; $40 to $45 for 8K; $30 for family run.

Web: www.battlegroundchamber.org or www.harvesthayhalf.getboldevents.com

3) Happening downtown

From Uptown Village to Esther Short Park, downtown Vancouver will be filled with things to see. Attendees can watch local firefighters compete in a skills competition in different obstacles during Fire in the Park. This year’s event will place an emphasis on safety with a kids’ safety pentathlon, with events that range from how to rescue someone in the water to escaping fire. The Vancouver Firefighters Pipes and Drums will perform. Rescue demonstrations, fire apparatus, safety tools and antique equipment will also be on display.

When: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. today.

Where: Esther Short Park, West Eighth and Columbia streets, Vancouver.

Admission: Free.

Web: www.fireinthepark.com

Throughout the day, Cruisin’ the Gut encourages drivers of all kinds of hot rods, classic cars and customized cars to sail down Vancouver’s Main Street, from 28th to Sixth streets. There will be a Racer’s Row on 12th Street, a motorcycle roundup on Ninth Street, and car show with live music at Turtle Place on Seventh Street. Food donations will be collected for Share House near Dairy Queen.

When: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. today.

Where: Main Street, from 28th to Sixth streets, Vancouver.

Admission: Free, suggested donation of canned food.

Web: www.cruisinthegut.com.

4) ‘Planes’ sequel takes the heat

Dusty Crophopper (voiced by Dane Cook) is now an aerial race celebrity, but it’s taking a toll on his parts. He’s inspired to take up a new path, joining a squad of elite firefighters during wildfire season. But instructor Blade Ranger (Ed Harris) isn’t convinced the celebrity can learn to work with the team. “Planes: Fire & Rescue” is rated PG.

Where: Battle Ground Cinema, 1700 S.W. Ninth Ave., Battle Ground; Cinetopia Mill Plain, 11700 S.E. Seventh St.; Cinetopia Vancouver Mall 23, 8700 N.E. Vancouver Mall Drive; Regal Cinemas, various locations, Vancouver.

Cost: Varies by location.

Telephone: Battle Ground Cinema: 360-666-7200; Cinetopia: 360-213-2800; Cinetopia Vancouver Mall 23: 360-448-4100; Regal Cinemas: 800-326-3264.

Web: www.cinetopia.com, www.regmovies.com, www.battlegroundcinema.com