Battle Ground

Tastes and Tunes at Alderbrook Park

Eat, drink, shop, play and listen to music at Tastes and Tunes happening at Alderbrook Park on Saturday, July 30, 2016 from noon to 8:00 pm. Taste and Tunes is a celebration of food, wine and beer, music, and local artists; as well as being a fundraiser to help support the Battle Ground Rotary with their humanitarian projects.

Hometown Celebration at Battle Ground Harvest Days 2016

Are you ready to celebrate? It’s time for Battle Ground’s annual hometown celebration, Battle Ground Harvest Days! Events will take place Thursday, July 14 through Saturday, July 16, 2016. This annual tradition includes a carnival, market and food vendors, live entertainment, car cruise and show, local craft wine, spirit and beer tasting, a family fun area and more!

Firefighters Serving Up Harvest Days Pancake Breakfast

Rise and shine for the Battle Ground Harvest Days Pancake Breakfast! The Battle Ground Fire Station will be open for tours and guests will have the opportunity to meet firefighters and see apparatus and equipment up close. The all-you-can eat breakfast…

Heisen Barn Bash

Come join the fun at the 7th Annual Heisen Barn Bash on Saturday, June 25, 2016 from noon to 9 pm. This event will celebrate the ongoing restoration work on the historic Heisen Barn and the continuing barn (fund)raising efforts to preserve and protect this historic building at Heisen House Vineyards. The fun family centered farm style celebration will feature historic displays, tours of the historic homestead, food, music, games, local products and goods for sale from area crafters, artists, and farmers, and more! They will also have music every hour on the hour followed by a headliner concert from 6 to 9 pm.

Battle Ground Free Summer Playground Program

School is out and that means Battle Ground’s Summer Playground program is in session! This free summer program, designed for children aged 4 – 10, brings fun, recreational and organized activities to Battle Ground parks each Wednesday and Thursday during the 9-week summer break beginning June 22nd through August 18th.

Friday Night Movies on the Lawn

Ah, summer is finally here! That means the Rusty Grape Vineyards Friday Night Movies on the Lawn is back for summer 2K16! Enjoy a different FREE movie each Friday night beginning at dusk, weather permitting. Want a little dinner with your movie? No worries, they also offer a great selection wood fired pizzas, appetizers, mac and cheese bar, and desserts.

Lucky Shamrock Auction Benefits RockSolid

The 2016 Lucky Shamrock Annual Auction, benefiting Rock-Solid Teen Center will be held Saturday, March 12th. The Lucky Shamrock event has a St. Patrick’s Day theme (ya think?) :) and while costume attire is optional, it sounds like having a whole lot of fun will definitely be required.

There will be a Silent auction, plus entertainment, dinner (catered by our friends at Mill Creek Pub), specialty drinks, a live auction and much more fun.

The event is sponsored by our friends at Riverview Community Bank and the proceeds will benefit the good folks at Rock-Solid Teen Center.

Rocksolid Hires New Executive Director

The Rocksolid Community Teen Center recently announced the hiring of their new Executive Director, Eddie Allen. For the past year and half, Eddie has been the Development Coordinator at The Gardner School of Arts & Sciences. Prior to Gardner, Eddie has been involved with fundraising and cause marketing efforts with numerous nonprofits in the area including FISH, Humane Society of SW Washington, Dream Big, Gifford Pinchot Task Force, NW Association for Blind Athletes, Share, and Equality SW Washington.

Battle Ground Public Safety Complex Named for Local Leader Ganley

The Battle Ground City Council recently passed a resolution naming the Battle Ground fire and police stations the William J. Ganley Public Safety Complex. This distinct honor recognizes Councilmember Bill Ganley for his extraordinary leadership in service to the Battle Ground community.

Known to thousands of students and parents, Mr. Ganley dedicated over 30 years to his profession as a teacher and coach at Battle Ground and Summit View High Schools. He served as Battle Ground’s first Mayor under the council-manager form of government from 1997 – 2001 and consistently advocates for public safety as the first priority of the City of Battle Ground.

Unwanted Medication and Recycle Days | Fall 2015

The time to clean up and put things to bed for the Fall is close at hand. The folks here in Clark County, WA make it easy to manage a variety of special wastes through reuse, recycling or safe disposal.This September and October there will be specific collection days for medication, A/C units, batteries, block foam, electronics, computers, freezers, refrigerators, household hazardous waste, scrap metal, tires…as well as paper shredding.

Treasures to be Found at Annual Fairgrounds Park Flea Market

Whether you love a bargain or just love the thrill of the search, the 3rd annual Fairgrounds Park Flea Market, taking place on Saturday August 22, 2015 at Fairgrounds Park in Battle Ground, will offer something for everyone. Shoppers will experience the spirit of a classic drive-in flea market, where unique treasures and everyday basics spill from car trunks and tables.

Riverview Answers Battle Ground Police Call for Help

It is usually the other way around, but on this particular day it was the Battle Ground Police Department that placed a call for help. Their collection of teddy bears stored at the police department was ruined when water leaked into the storage room. These were not just any teddy bears, they were meant to provide comfort to children in times of crisis.

Officers often encounter children who have been in car accidents, have suffered abuse, or who have witnessed traumatic events. The gift of a stuffed animal provides these children with a level of comfort, a type of emotional first aid, and it helps build a bridge of trust between an officer and a hurting child.

So when officers called for help to replace the lost bears, the first responders were

Harvest Days Run in BG

It’s Harvest Days in Battle Ground and what better way to celebrate than to RUN? The Half Marathon, 8K, and family fun run take place in the heart of Battle Ground on Sunday, July 19th, 2015.

Harvest Your Dreams at Battle Ground Harvest Days 2015

Battle Ground Harvest Days events will begin on Thursday, July 16 and go through Saturday, July 18, 2015. This annual tradition includes a carnival, market and food vendors, live entertainment, car cruise and show, local craft wine, spirit and beer tasting, a family fun area and more!

Battle Ground Brings on the Summer Playground

In Battle Ground, Summer is all about play… and the Summer Playground Program brings the magic of play to the Battle Ground community all summer long. This FREE 10 week summer program brings fun, recreational and organized activities to four local neighborhood parks

Cool Corvettes on a Hot Day

Head out to Corvette Day, this Saturday June 27, from 10AM to 3PM as local Corvette collectors will share their treasures at the Battle Ground Market car show. While you’re there, enjoy a live cooking demo in the Backyard Bounty with Chef Marta Pan or ‘chill’ to the music of guest Naomi T.

The market is known for loads of fresh local produce, meat, eggs, flowers, and plants; plus arts and crafts, live entertainment, children’s activities and more.

Show Your Red, White & Blue in Clark County, WA

It is that time of year…time to celebrate with friends, family and fireworks. For us that live and play in Clark County, WA the 4th of July is so much more than the pyrotechnics that light up the sky after dusk. We take pride in showing our red, white and blue, truly embracing the celebration of our country’s independence. To match our enthusiasm about this holiday, you will find activities all around town kicking off early in the day and lasting until that firework finale.

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