🌱 Battle Ground's Trae Copper takes sixth at state cross country

Greetings Battle Ground! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Battle Ground's Trae Copper takes sixth at state cross country
• A lifetime of Battle Ground memories with Ronald Nick Endress
• Ridgefield Lions honored for growth and decades of vision-care service

Also on today's calendar: Sip & Stroll Art Exhibition Continues and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Clouds giving way to some sun, with a high of 66 and low of 46 degrees.
• Thursday: Clouds giving way to some sun, temps: high: 59, low: 49.
• Friday: Periods of rain, with a high of 56 and low of 46 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Local runners earn top finishes at state cross country championships (thereflector.com) — Trae Copper finished sixth individually to lead Battle Ground's boys to ninth place in the 4A state cross country championships. Sophia Rogers placed 22nd in the girls 4A race as area runners wrapped up their seasons Nov. 7 at Sun Willows Golf Course in Pasco.
   

• A long life in Battle Ground (thereflector.com) — Ronald Nick Endress never wanted to leave Battle Ground, so he built his life there, raising his children and living on his farm. A lifelong resident and follower of the high school football team, he recalls school lessons and helping bus drivers navigate the area.
   

• Ridgefield Lions earn recognition for club growth and community service (thereflector.com) — The Ridgefield Lions Club earned recognition for growth and community service, while longtime member Nancy Williams was honored for decades helping people access vision care. The club also welcomed three members, with Stephen Staudinger of the Battle Ground Lions Club conducting their induction.
   

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📸 Around Battle Ground

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Battle Ground

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday November 14

• Sip & Stroll Art Exhibition Continues →
  The Winemakers Reserve, 15902 Woodinville Redmond Rd NE, Woodinville
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Thursday November 12

• Battle Ground High School presents "Rich Men"
  Battle Ground High School, 300 W Main St, Battle Ground
  6:30 pm

Friday November 13

• Singing in the Rain by Prairie High School Drama
  Prairie High School, 11311 NE 119th St, Vancouver
  7:00 pm

Saturday November 14

• Scout Activity over night Nov 14-15 →
  Venersborg Schoolhouse, 24309 NE 209th St., Battle Ground
  8:00 am
• Battle Ground High School presents "Rich Men"
  Battle Ground High School, 300 W Main St, Battle Ground
  6:30 pm
• Singing in the Rain by Prairie High School Drama
  Prairie High School, 11311 NE 119th St, Vancouver
  7:00 pm

Saturday November 21

• Holiday Bazaar →
  Venersborg Schoolhouse, 24309 NE 209th St., Battle Ground
  8:00 am

Thursday November 26

• Family Thanksgiving →
  Venersborg Schoolhouse, 24309 NE 209th St., Battle Ground
  8:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday November 12

• AWAY Boys Basketball @ View Ridge MS
  View Ridge Middle School, 3215 S Hillhurst Rd, Ridgefield
  4:00 pm
• Battle Ground High School presents "Rich Men"
  Battle Ground High School, 300 W Main St, Battle Ground
  6:30 pm

Friday November 13

• Singing in the Rain by Prairie High School Drama
  Prairie High School, 11311 NE 119th St, Vancouver
  7:00 pm

Saturday November 21

• Native Mason Bee: Cocoon Cleaning Workshop →
  CASEE Center, Building B, Room 205, 11104 NE 149th Street, Brush Prairie
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Pizza Hut - Flynn Group posted a job opening for Team Member in Battle Ground. Apply here.
• ilani posted a job opening for Cook (Bella Vista) in La Center. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Battle Ground here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Hockinson

• Ryan Wyle-Wilson, Isaac Thompson of Columbia River top 2A Greater St. Helens League boys tennis all-league team (bellinghamherald.com)
• In Loving Memory of Gary Michael Brigham: 1944-2026 (thereflector.com)

Ridgefield

• "I Have This Great Song": JOHN 5 on NIKKI SIXX and New MÖTLEY CRÜE Music (metalwani.com)
• Jim Gaffigan Sets 2027 Tour (EXCLUSIVE) (variety.com)

Vancouver

• WSU Vancouver invites prospective students and families to Preview Day (wsu.edu)
• Vancouver Awaits as 2026 NAIA Women's Cross Country Championship Field Is Revealed (naia.org)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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