Upcoming Events

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Open Topics: A speaking and listening group. 

You are invited to our one-hour meetings, Mondays noon—1 pm on Zoom. Open Topics charges no dues and requires no membership.

Purpose: To learn from one another and improve our communication skills—by sharing our experiences, ideas, and areas of knowledge and expertise, in a respectful, social environment. 

To join our next meeting: Send an email request to: opentopicspnw@gmail.com to receive the Zoom link and be placed on the email list.

Meeting Plans for January:

• Jan 26 – Round Table: Round Table: Hodgepodge

Open Topics charges no dues and requires no membership. 

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Battle Ground Senior Citizens June Activities

Senior Center: 116 NE 3rd Ave

Battle Ground Event Center: 912 NE Main St.

• EnhancedFitness

January 27, Tuesdays

In Partnership with AAADSW

At the Battle Ground Senior Center 

116 N.E. 3rd Ave., Battle Ground, WA 98604

Class #1 8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m. / #2 10 a.m.-11 a.m.

• EnhancedFitness

January 22, 29, Thursdays

In Partnership with AAADSW

At the Battle Ground Senior Center 

116 N.E. 3rd Ave., Battle Ground, WA 98604

Class #1 8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m. / #2 10 a.m.-11 a.m.

 Questions – Contact: Sharon Wodtke, swodtke@comast.net, 360-953-3278   

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January 27

Clark County Genealogical Society

10 a.m., Travel Your Tree: Walking 

in Your Ancestors’ Footsteps presented by Lisa Vogele. This presentation is virtual but you can also view with others at our Library. https://www.ccgs-wa.org/calendar/event-calendar-2/

Explore the world of family history travel beyond the confines of television shows like Finding Your Roots. Discover how you can personally trace your ancestors' paths, whether it's visiting battlefields where your forebears fought, exploring ancestral villages, or connecting with distant relatives. Join us to uncover expert tips for planning your journey and forging meaningful connections along the way.

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February 3, 10 am - 11:30 am

Evaluating Find a Grave Memorials 

Can they be trusted for your research?

Presented by Steve Aberle

Register now!

In-person at the CCGS Library.

Find A Grave memorial #145606879 indicates that Miles Dudley died in 1597 and was buried in Dorking, Mole Valley District, Surrey, England. However, the “Mole Valley District” did not exist until 1974. So where was he buried? There are many mysteries contained in the memorials found on the www. findagrave.com website. Can you spot good and bad information, or are you perplexed by what you find? This presentation is geared to help you with your personal research.

CCGS members: Free.

Free classes are a new membership benefit as of 2026.

Non-members: $20

Consider joining! A yearly individual membership is $45 (with a monthly newsletter and annual Trailbreakers emailed to you.) 

https://www.ccgs-wa.org/membership/

Please pre-register in the Clark County Genealogical Society Library or reserve a seat via telephone at 360-750-5688. You may also register and purchase upcoming classes online at 

https://www.ccgs-wa.org/activities/classes/

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March 6, 2026

The Ne Plus Ultra Jass Orchestra Hot Jazz of the 20s and 30s, 7 pm, Providence Academy

400 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver

Well lit parking, dance floor, ADA Accessible

Beer, wine, soda and concessions. 

For tickets, visit https://www.historicmusic.org/

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