March Events
March 1
Wonder Music (first class) — during Wonder Hour, open to all children; contact musicdirector@salcvan.org
March 15
COVID Day of Reflection — during Sunday worship service, including candle lighting, healing prayer, and indoor labyrinth walk
Community COVID Day of Reflection Labyrinth Walk — 2:00–4:00 PM, inside and outside; guides and support people available; bring a journal
SALC Book Club — 7:00 PM, in person at Holly Cattin's (18 NE 14th CT, Battleground) and online; book: The Book of Hope by Jane Goodall
March 19
Church Office Closed — Staff Development Day
March 21
Church Cleanup Day — 9:00 AM–Noon; inside and outside work; no sign-up required; contact Helene with questions; wish list: power washer, large wheelbarrow
March 22
Last day to donate to Spring Break Food Basket program (monetary donations for grocery gift cards for 35 Orchards Elementary families)
March 26 (fourth Thursday)
Ladies Lunch Bunch — 11:30 AM, La Provence (17719 SE Mill Plain Blvd, Vancouver); no RSVP needed
March 29 (Palm Sunday / Fifth Sunday)
Easter Fair — 11:15 AM–12:30 PM, following 10:00 AM unity worship service (child-focused with puppet performance)
Scavenger hunt, puppet fun, crafts and games, relaxed Easter egg hunt, snacks, closing in the sanctuary
Volunteers needed; contact Alison Taylor at aschuster26@yahoo.com
March 31
Pub Theology — 6:00 PM, Ghost Runner Brewing (Minnehaha); topic: Who does God's work in the world?
Deadline: Direct Thrivent Choice Dollars to St. Andrew; visit thrivent.com or call 800-847-4836
April 12
Last day to donate items for WHO Garage Sale
April 17 (Thursday)
JOY Club — 6:30–8:00 PM, Davis Room; hosted by Dennis and Virginia Haberkamp (dessert/coffee or potluck; if potluck, doors open at 6:00 PM)
April 17 & 18 (Friday & Saturday)
WHO Fundraising Garage Sale — 9908 NE 102nd Street, Vancouver 98662; accepting household goods, tools, toys, games, crafts, small furniture, sports equipment, camping gear (no clothes or books); contact MaryBeth 360-839-5888 or Gail 425-273-4642
April 17 (Friday)
Family Dinner Groups kick off outdoor season — 5:00–7:00 PM, Nikkei Park
Ongoing in March
Information board for Spring Break Food Basket — Welcome Area, today and next two Sundays
Congregation invited to visit the library and take home books throughout March; remaining books donated in April
Soup Suppers — every Wednesday at 6:00 PM before midweek Lenten services
Wonder Music second class — March 15 during Wonder Hour
Upcoming Summer/Fall Family Dinner Group Dates (for calendar planning)
May 19 | Oakbrook Park
June 13 | Columbia Tech Center Park
July 14 | Klineline Pond
August 22 (12:00–5:00 PM) | Battle Ground Lake (Family Park Day tradition)
September 11 | Marshall Park
VBS Options (since SALC is not hosting due to bathroom renovations)
Trinity Lutheran Church — Rainforest Falls, June 22–26 (times TBD)
Family of Christ Lutheran Church — June 22–26, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Messiah Lutheran — July 13–17 (times TBD)
