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Vancouver Victory: Zach Morris, 17 and Semi-Pro

Interview soccer player, Zach Morris, of Vancouver.

by Haley Childers

Since he could remember, Zach Morris has always been a soccer player. “My parents volunteered at the YMCA when I was really young and I remember playing every sport while I was there, but I decided to pursue soccer after that, and it just went from there. So since I was 4 years old I haven’t stopped.”

At seventeen years old he is currently playing at the semi-pro level with Vancouver Victory FC, currently in his second season playing goalie. The season is off to a great start, with 5 wins and zero losses for the team.

Coach Aaron Lewis said Zach’s age hasn’t presented any challenges for anyone on the team.

“Physically, Zach is a mature player,” said Lewis. “He also has a great attitude, always looking to improve and takes opportunities whenever he can get them. He’s a helpful teammate and is always looking for ways to give back to the team and the community.”

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Zach Morris

Lewis says that the goal of Vancouver Victory is to develop great soccer players, giving them a place to perform and flourish so that they can grow as players, as well as serving the community to give back to Southwest Washington.

Morris highlights several coaches who have really helped him grow as a player: “Andy Barth who coaches for North Florida University, Sorin Popovici, who I met at the Olympic Development Program when I was 10, and I’ve been training with him ever since. Aiden Brown who coaches at the Timbers, all of them have helped me out a lot. They’ve really raised me as a player, put me under their wing in a way.”

His passion in life is definitely clear: His whole life is soccer – no outside hobbies. Besides playing for Vancouver Victory FC, Morris is excited to start working for Kidz Love Soccer, a group that offers camps and classes to communities in Washington, Oregon, California, and Texas. It serves as a non-competitive environment for kids to build confidence and self esteem. And as for the future, Morris is excited to see what college brings and hopes to play on a university team and eventually professionally.

“It’s just the drive, soccer never gets old for me. I just love it.”

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Zach Morris practices with his teammates.

 

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PNWonderful: Punchbowl Falls Hike Review

Hike the Eagle Creek Trail to Punchbowl Falls for a one-of-a-kind Northwest hike

by Haley Childers

Whether you’re a Pacifc Northwest native or just outdoorsy and looking for adventure, the Eagle Creek Trail to Punchbowl Falls is a definite must for the beginning of an adventurous summer. The Trail boasts incomparable views from tall heights that other trails don’t offer. Make sure you make it down to the water for a fun swim at the falls after your hike, and you’ll forget you ever huffed and puffed your way up there!

While you’ll only need to walk about 1 ½ miles in until you reach the break off trail which has a path leading down to the waterfall. The Eagle Creek Trail is actually the trailhead for about 6 other trails. Don’t be surprised if you run into PCT hikers passing through, as the trail ultimately leads to Mexico. Many PCT hikers like to divert from the usual course to take in the powerful views of the Eagle Creek Gorge.

A moderately easy hike, all you’ll need to bring with you is water, some snacks, and if you’ve worked up a sweat getting there, your swim trunks. Don’t forget your GoPro if you have one, as the waterfall at Punchbowl is far from standing ground; you can get some really fun pictures if you dare to swim to it. As for the trail, it would be wise not to bring your young kids with you. It is steep in some places, but the real concern is that there are cliffs on the side of the trail in certain areas, and for that reason it isn’t recommended to bring small children or pets with you.

What is amazing about the trail is that it was built in the early 1900s to preserve parkland areas in the Columbia River Gorge. Workers used dynamite to blast through the rock in certain areas and create the trail. Their work to protect the area from becoming industrialized made it possible for us to have access to incredible views that are incomparable to say the least.

Take caution where you park your car. While the trail is a popular one, it is known that cars are often broken into in the parking lot outside the trail. It is recommended to park in the lower parking lot near the fish hatchery because there is a park host there who supervises the area during the summer. Make sure you do what you can to protect your car: don’t leave any belongings or valuables, take ID information with you, and leave the doors unlocked to insure that the windows don’t get broken in.

Driving Directions to Punchbowl Falls

Eagle Creek Trailhead:  Traveling eastbound on I-84, take Exit #41. At the bottom of the ramp turn right. Go about 1/2 mile to the end of the road. You will go past a footbridge (that takes hikers up to Wauna Viewpoint) as the road narrows to one lane. Continue a short ways to a large parking lot; park only in designated spaces. NW Forest Pass required. Coming from the east, there is no westbound exit at Exit #41/Eagle Creek. You must continue on I-84 and get off at Exit #40/Bonneville Dam, get back on the interstate and head east for one mile to Exit #41. At the bottom of the ramp turn right. Go about 1/2 mile to the end of the road. You will go past a footbridge (that takes hikers up to Wauna Viewpoint) as the road narrows to one lane. Continue a short ways to a large parking lot; park only in designated spaces. NW Forest Pass required.

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Driving Directions.

 

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Photo by Haley Childers.

 

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Photo by Haley Childers.

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Photo by Haley Childers.

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Huckvale Earns Prestigious Eagle Scout Award

Camas Senior, Luke Huckvale, was honored Thursday night with the presentation of his hard-earned Eagle Scout Award, which is the highest honor a youth can earn in the Boy Scouts of America.

Huckvale, 18, of Camas Boy Scout Troop 694, entered the program seven years ago, and had to earn six rank advancements to achieve the Eagle honor. The ranks are Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, Star, Life, and Eagle. Within each rank, the requirements become more challenging, and require numerous tasks, merit badges, service hours, and leadership roles.

To achieve the Eagle rank, a youth must complete a challenging, and often rigorous service project that benefits the local community.

“It’s designed to demonstrate leadership, and challenge the young man,” said Ron Shake, a local District advancement chairman. “It’s designed to be hard.”

For his project, Huckvale gathered volunteers to clean up and repair several damaged and vandalized tombstones at the Fisher Cemetery in Vancouver. The group also repaired a fence which was damaged by fallen trees, and built a wooden bench, which was placed at the war memorial at the site.

Each Eagle Scout also has the opportunity to select a mentor, a person who guided the scout along the journey. Huckvale chose Scott Murphy as his mentor, and honored him Thursday evening.

“I chose Scott because he was there to not only help me with my scouting needs, but also other needs I had like emotional physical and educational needs,” said Huckvale.

Huckvale also expressed what he loved most about scouting.

“I like the brotherhood and loyalty that it brought between my friends and I,” he said. “And I loved Camp Meriwether the most because it was just a very good environment for doing everything scouting and there was a beach so that made it ten times better.

“Regarding tonight, I’m glad that all of my work finally came to fruition, and it was especially good to see how many people cared enough about me to come to my court of honor and support me.”

Nationwide, only about 5 percent of scouts earn the rank of Eagle. Since the organization’s inception, a total of 2 million boys have earned Eagle.

To learn more about Boy Scouts, visit www.cpcbsa.org

 

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Eagle Scout, Luke Huckvale, speaks at his Eagle Scout Court of Honor.

 

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Luke Huckvale hugs his mother, Shannon Huckvale, while his father, Derrick, looks on.

 

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A look at Luke’s scouting history.

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Calwell: “Our Kids Need Us As PARENTS”

by Sandy Calwell, Author and Swim Mom

Much has been said about the Stanford swimmer rape case. Everyone has formed an opinion, it seems, in the court of public discourse. Besides my heart breaking for the two young people whose fates collided that tragic evening, I am burdened by the feeling that many parents, in the years when parental guidance is most needed, are not stepping up and teaching and modeling how life should be lived as a teenager, and then eventually, as a mature adult.

While most will say I’m old fashioned, out of touch and naive, I still believe we can teach our young people that underage drinking is wrong and risky on a lot of levels, and that sex is not a recreational activity or a power play.

Where theory and reality collide is when we assume that others maintain the same understandings or moral guidance we do. As women we are never really safe. Even as a middle-aged woman now, out on a run I am looking around the environment where I am…because I am female, I am vulnerable…almost always when around men.

Not that all men are predators. Most men are not. But I cannot effectively determine who the bad ones are, and so must constantly be on guard. It is the human condition of a woman. That’s how I see it. In theory it shouldn’t be so, but in reality it is.

To add alcohol and a decreased level of control and awareness into the mix, you will never know what you’ll get. The odds are not in your favor.

I believe we as parents, largely, haven’t gone for a high enough bar. We expect kids to drink and have sex and assume there is nothing we can do to stop them. But I still maintain that this is faulty thinking and lazy parenting.

We must. We must model self control by how we handle ourselves with alcohol and around those of the opposite sex. Young men will not respect women if they are not taught to. Culture will teach them otherwise.

A woman’s body is beautiful and alluring. It will draw attention whether she wants it or not. Real men know this to be true and will honor her, while honoring themselves in their conduct and speech.

So there it is. A mom of a son, who’s a collegiate swimmer in California, who has found herself sleepless over the anguish of both sets of parents, and over the girl who was so violated and mistreated that she believes her value will always be lessened because of that night. I am praying for them all.

Our kids need us as parents. Our kids need to know God loves them, values them and holds their bodies and minds in highest regard.

If I could talk to every high school and college kid, I would tell them, “You are loved, dear and precious. Don’t risk your future, safety or reputation for things that don’t satisfy. It’s a lonely and disappointing road. Take the high road. Be the one who stands against the tide. Stand strong…and pray to the God who loves you. He will be there for you.”

Calwell is the author of “What If Parenting is the Most Important Job in the World?”

Her Facebook page is: Sandy Calwell Books

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Columbia River Swim Team: New Athletes, Bright Futures

Darlene Hill and Doug Lumbard, of the Columbia River Swim Team (CRST) “Wave Riders” talk about new athletes, the amazing talent of current swimmers, upcoming meets, and the success of past club swimmers.

Last year the Columbia River Swim Team “Wave Riders” brought on a slew of new athletes now going to their first competitions and meets, and Coach Darlene Hill is happy with how they are progressing.

“We take young swimmers and train them so they peak, but not so much that they peak at 13-14 years old,” said Hill. “If you train hard too young, even a talented athlete, if they have already done big meets at 12 years old, they can get pushed too hard. Parents and coaches mean the best, but young athletes will burn out and lose their joy for the sport. We make sure they enjoy their families, other sports, or music programs so that they are well-rounded and don’t become overworked.”

Hill, along with Lumbard and Mike Bemis (who coaches the Camas high school girls and boys swim teams as well), all work to make sure their athletes are doing well in every aspect of their life. Swimmers are known to have the highest GPA amongst other athletes. For example, recently, the Camas Boys Swim Team was honored for the GPA achievements.

“With our athletes we can almost always help them get a swimming scholarship if they put in the work,” said Hill. Swimming teaches so much camaraderie, so much endurance and focus.”

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CRST Swimmer, Andrew Chang, competes at Mt. Hood Community College.

Past CRST Swimmers Now Compete at Collegiate Level

Schools will give better scholarships to students who have better academic records versus those who have impressive athletic achievements. Here is a list of some recent CRST athletes who have gone on to compete for their Universities:

Kasey Calwell- University of California Santa Barbara

Lucas Ulmer- University of Redlands

Chris Xue- Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Darya Samiee- Cal State Bakersfield

Jonah Rodewald- Whitman

John Utas- University of Lethbridge

Sierra Colletto- Whitworth University 

Julia Sanders-Texas Christian University

Andrea Young-Oregon State University

Eric Bugna- University Of Redlands

Justin Natyzak- Olivet Nazarene University/Cumberland

Wesley Tatum-  Whitworth University

Callum MacKintosh- Whitworth University

Alexis Morehouse- Seattle University

Jay Jones- California State Bakersfield

Lisa Tompkins- San Diego State University

Kelsey Lynch- Washington State University

Peggy Liang- University Of Hawaii

Bethany Hoopman- California State University East Bay

Felicia Williamson- Cumberland

Rachel Chong- Pacific Lutheran University

Keenan Natyzak- Arizona State University

Mackenzie Bailie- Orange Coast College/Concordia

Jon Brodeur- Bryant University

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CRST swimmer, Max Dolbinin (in silver cap) dives in.

But the athletic scholarships aren’t the only plus for these young swimmers. Lombard and Hill have seen how it effects hundreds of young people.

“We’ve seen how therapeutic swimming is for our athletes,” said Hill. “We’ve seen our athletes take breaks from swimming and their parents tell us how uptight they are when they aren’t swimming. There’s a sort of water addiction that comes from swimming, being suspended by the water. And it’s a sport that is individual and yet you are working with a team as well, it really is the best of both worlds. Swimming has also been proven to help kids that have ADD and ADHD because of the rhythm and focus that happens in the water. It has both healing and physical benefits.”

The CRST Wave Rider coaches have seen hundreds of young swimmers grow up. “We have a lot of kids come back who have careers, maybe they’ve started their own families, and they come back to me and talk about all the good memories they have from the swim team, and a lot of their fondest memories were arranged times that we set aside for the team to bond. We want them to be good friends with their teammates and to keep their studies up. It’s a lifelong sport but needs to be balanced with a happy life.

Nick Solovey, left, receives swimming tips from CRST Coach Darlene Hill.

Nick Solovey, left, receives swimming tips from CRST Coach Darlene Hill.

As for the events coming up soon, Coach Mike Bemis explained what the athletes are currently preparing for:

“Right now we’re preparing for a meet at Mt Hood Community College that’ll take place tomorrow (Saturday, June 4). Then we have a Senior Seattle Open, which brings competitors all the way from Canada and Southern California. The Futures Meet, held at Stanford University, will be high school and returning college students competing from Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho, Nevada, Montana, and more.”

A new meet in USA swimming, “Futures Meet” is the junior national level. There are 7 CRST swimmers tentatively going this year: Max Dolbinin, Tom Utas, Colleen Woods, Eric Bugna, Kasey Calwell, Andrea Young, Lucas Ulmer, and Chris Xue.

Important Swim Meet Dates:

Senior Seattle Open – July 7-9

OSI 11 & Over State Meet – July 28-31

2016 USA Swimming Futures Championship (Stanford University) – August 4-7

To learn more, visit: www.crstwaveriders.org

Article by Haley Childers.

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CRST swimmer, Chase Hicks, competes in the 100 Breaststroke at Mt. Hood Community College.

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Dale Rule Plans Walk From Seaside to San Diego

Interview with Dale Rule, who will be walking from Seaside, Oregon to San Diego, California. We caught up with him at a fundraiser for the event at local Nuestra Mesa restaurant.

Dale Rule: Walking for His Life

Dale Rule, Camas resident, football coach and family man, is walking on foot from Seaside, Oregon to San Diego, California. His plans are to average 34 miles per day for 40 days, taking breaks and resting in the motorhome his wife, son and friend will be driving alongside him.

What exactly are you walking for?

For my sanity! No, I’m really walking to bring attention to obesity, it has become an epidemic. The death rate surpasses that of smoking in the United States. While it is taboo to talk about with friends and family, it is estimated that about 70% of people need to lose at least 20 pounds for their health. I went for a walk 6 years ago and it changed my life. Essentially it is so easy, and practically free, you only need a pair of shoes. I’m willing to do something shocking to bring attention to this nationwide problem.

What did you hope to accomplish with your Fundraiser Dinner?

I work 3 jobs to support my family, and while I wish I could do it all myself, I need help financially to ensure that this journey from Seaside to Sand Diego will be a safe one. It’s hard to get people to trust your vision, so I’m willing to manufacture influence. I’m really a normal dude from Camas, WA, all I’m doing is being willing to push myself to be in a lot of pain, a lot of self doubt, but if I can influence people to support this cause, it’ll be worth it.

The money raised tonight will help pay for some of our travel and possible hiccups we may have along the road. Really it will help us accomplish our journey and bring awareness to the projects we have planned. This is God’s vision for my life, not mine. It’s been amazing to share God’s mission through me. It starts with a community, the trust and encouragement. Tonight has also built in a no-get-out-of jail-free card. I have no outs now. This is it. I’m leaving June 23rd from Seaside, OR. No excuses.   

My goal is to have 1 million people pledge $1 a month to my nonprofit. From there, things will grow and take over. In the long run I want to put parks in inner city areas where it can do a lot to uplift the community. From an American standpoint, I want to make it available to everyone.

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Many gathered to support Dale Rule’s fundraiser, which was held at Nuestra Mesa restaurant.

 

How do you hope to inspire others who want to change their health habits?

I work with the kids at the Camas High School football team and I tell them to go home and get a dry erase marker and write on their mirror, “I am honest and accountable.” This is just the same. You need to learn to see yourself for who God sees you as. Everyone is a miracle waiting to happen, we just need to focus and see ourselves for who God created us to be. Once you realize your potential all those things that were holding you back won’t have any influence over you any more and you’ll be able to accomplish what you set out to do. Do that and then go for a walk.

How do you hope to help people with your book “Is the Prize worth the Price?”

What I learned in all of my journey so far is that the “Prize” is me. Life, living, that is the prize. So the price I had to pay, it didn’t matter anymore. I’ve realized I will always be accountable and honest once I learn to love me. This is reflected in my relationships with my wife, with my kids, with the kids I coach, with the people I work with, everyone. I’ll be accountable to my God, because I have learned that my life has worth and the price is a small amount to pay to have it.    

Go to www.everyonewalk.com to donate to the cause and read more about Dale’s story.

Article and photos by Haley Childers.

 

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Dale Rule speaks to supporters at Nuestra Mesa.

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Camas Track and Field: Several Head to State

Here is the list of Track and Field athletes who competed at Bi-Districts this past weekend in Kent, WA. The top 7 from each event qualify for State, which will be held at Mt. Tahoma High School this Saturday, May 28.

Track – Bi-Districts: Top seven qualify for State

Boys

800 —2, Adam Ryan (Camas) 1:55.04; 3, Cade Greseth (Camas) 1:55.53; 5, Dustin Zimmerly (Camas) 1:56.19.

3,200 —4, Daniel Maton (Camas) 9:23.84; 5, Yacine Guermali (Camas) 9:24.76

300 hurdles —12, William Sun (Camas) 41.87

1,600 relay — 1, Camas 3:21.90

Triple jump — 18, Cooper McNatt (Camas) 38-11.5.

Pole vault —5, Jacob Bedont (Camas) 12-6

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Adam Ryan and Dustin Zimmerly.

Girls

200 meters —16, Karsyn Quade (Camas) 26.28; 19, Aliya Ponder (Camas) 27.79.

3,200 —2, Emma Jenkins (Camas) 11:03.64; 4, Rachel Blair (Camas) 11:08.20.

300 hurdles —16, Cambryn Gulzow (Camas) 48.99.

1,600 relay —10, Camas 4:09.59.

Shot put —7, Nkem Aduka (Camas) 38-3.75

Javelin —4, Stephanie Knight (Camas) 115-10; 7, Ahmika Kluka (Camas) 109-5; 8,

High jump —6, Madison Peffers (Camas) 5-0

Pole Vault — Caleigh Lofstead 10′-3″

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Caleigh Loftstead on Pole Vault.

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Congrats to Hannah Gianan who will be heading to State singles this week in tennis!

To learn more, visit www.camas.wednet.edu or www.athletic.net

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Cooper McNatt.

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Bennett Lehner: “Soccer is Liberating!”

Camas, WA — Camas Senior, Bennett Lehner, is in good spirits. He’s Gatorade’s Washington Soccer Player of the Year, is beaming about “putting Union away” just a few days ago, and now his Varsity soccer team is headed to State after defeating Woodinville this past Saturday (3-0) at Doc Harris. And, did we mention he’s had 22 goals and 11 assists this season?

As he approaches graduation, Lehner paused, and sat very relaxed on a warm Camas spring night overlooking Doc Harris Stadium. He would discuss all the years of playing soccer, his coaches, his friends and teammates, and the unconditional support he’s received from his parents.

Gratitude filled his soul, as he pondered a blessed life and the lessons it teaches.

“Soccer is liberating!” he said. “I like the freedom it brings, and it’s unlike any other sport. You can move down the field, you can be dynamic. You can’t express yourself like you can in soccer. No play is the same. When I played other sports, I felt limited. And there’s no other feeling like scoring a goal. You feel the completion. It never gets old. This Gatorade honor is wonderful recognition and shows the impact good coaches can have.”

As Lehner ponders the future (he’s committed to playing soccer for the University of Dayton, in Ohio), he started looking back on the journey.

He started playing soccer at age 3, then played with coach Tammi Boyd through age 12. He enjoyed those years. From 12-14, he started playing Premier, then from 14-17, he played at Eastside with coach Jimmy Webber.

“Coach Webber shaped me into who I am today,” Lehner said. “He was just an awesome coach, and let me play the way I wanted to play. He made it both fun and competitive, which is what made our club team really good.”

Lehner also loved playing for Camas High School, and just prior to his Senior year, he accepted a prestigious offer to play for the Portland Timbers U18 Academy team.

“We went all over the country,” he said. “I learned to play at a very high level.”

He practiced four days a week (Monday-Tuesday, Thursday-Friday) and would head to Portland after school, and would get home after 8 pm fighting traffic both ways. He would play 17 games with the Timbers (starting in 14 of them) until he gave it up.

“It was mentally very tough,” he said. “My confidence was so down, plus I really wanted to play one final season for Camas. Coming back to Camas gave me back my confidence. But, I’m grateful for the Timbers experience. It taught me a lot! I felt like a professional.”

He also expressed gratitude to his family.

“My parents are very influential, and unconditional in their support,” he added. “If I put three balls in the wrong goal, my dad would still tell me I had a good game.”

As dedicated as he is to his sport, Behner loves his down time. He enjoys spending time with friends, like teammate Danny Wing, and loves the fine cuisine at local Mexican restaurant, Nuestra Mesa.

“Nuestra Mesa is the best!” he added.

He’ll head for the University of Dayton on July 13, but for now he’s just savoring the remaining weeks he has with his friends at Camas.

State competition begins soon.

 

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The Camas Varsity soccer team celebrates their District IV victory at McKenzie Stadium.

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Journey Theater Presents A Year With Frog and Toad

Youth Theater Production Runs Two Weekends – May 20 – 29, 2016 at Washburn Performing Arts Center at Washougal High School

Washougal, WA — A hit on Broadway, A Year With Frog And Toad was nominated for 3 Tony Awards – including Best Musical. Based on Arnold Lobel’s well-loved books and featuring a hummable score by Robert and Willie Reale, this whimsical show follows two great friends — the cheerful, popular Frog and the rather grumpy Toad — through four, fun-filled seasons.

Waking from hibernation in the Spring, Frog and Toad plant gardens, swim, rake leaves, go sledding, and learn life lessons along the way. The two best friends celebrate and rejoice in the differences that make them unique and special. Part vaudeville, part make believe, all charm, A Year With Frog And Toad tells the story of a friendship that endures throughout the seasons.

The jazzy, upbeat score of A Year With Frog And Toad bubbles with melody and wit, making it an inventive, exuberant, and enchanting musical perfect for introducing theater to youngsters, while keeping adults entertained as well.

A Year with Frog and Toad Performances

Performances are May 20 – May 29, 2016 at Washburn Performing Arts Center at Washougal High School, 1201 39th Street, Washougal WA, 98671.   Tickets are on sale now at journeytheater.org or by calling 360.750.8550.  Pre-sale adult tickets are $14.  Youth and senior tickets are $10.  The May 21, @ 7:00 p.m. showing is a “family day” performance with all tickets $10 in advance per person.  Tickets for all performances will be $4 more at the door.

School Day Performances will be offered at 9:30 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. on Wednesday, May 25.  Tickets are $6 each for groups of 10 – 99 and $5 each for groups of 100 or more, with one free ticket for every 15 purchased.  Call 360.750.8550 to arrange to bring your class or home school group.

Public Performances

Friday, May 20 @ 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 21 @ 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, May 22 @ 2:00 p.m.

Friday, May 27 @ 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 28  @ 3:00 p.m.

Sunday, May 29 @ 2:00 p.m.

 

School Day Performances

Wednesday, May 25 @ 9:30 a.m. and 11:45 a.m.

About Journey Theater Arts Group

Journey is the most dynamic theater arts community in the Portland/Vancouver area, offering dozens of classes in drama, dance, voice and more, as well as producing 12 shows in four locations during the school year and a professional-level community theater musical each summer.   Journey strives for excellence, while providing a welcoming and encouraging environment where kids ages 6 to 18 and their families can build life-long skills and friendships. Journey is a 501(c)3 nonprofit educational organization, with offices located at 1400 NE 136th Ave, Suite 201, Vancouver WA, 98684.  Contact at 360.750.8550 or www.journeytheater.org.

 

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Clark College Orchestra features violist Wendy Edgar

The award-winning Clark College Orchestra, under Music Director/Conductor Donald Appert, will present its spring concert as part of the 2015-2016 season “High Strung” on Sunday, June 12th in the Royal Durst Theatre of the Vancouver School of Arts & Academics, 3101 Main St., Vancouver, WA.  Featured on the program will be Adjunct Viola Instructor Wendy Edgar performing Holst’s Lyric Movement for Viola and Small Orchestra. Ms. Edgar is celebrating her twentieth anniversary as Principal Viola/String Coach of the Orchestra. The orchestra will also perform Symphonie Fantastique by Hector Berlioz.

The performance is at 7:30 pm, and admission is free and open to the public. Donations to the Orchestra General Fund will be accepted at the door.

Wendy Edgar has the joy of being both a performer and a teacher.  She has played with various groups in the area, including the Portland Opera Orchestra and the Oregon Ballet Theatre Orchestra.  She also teaches private lessons and is an adjunct viola professor at Clark College.  Every summer she heads to southern Oregon for three weeks to play in the Britt Festival Orchestra.  In addition to her music, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two girls on a few acres in rural Clark County.  Add in some books, animals, and time spent outdoors, and she is very content with life.

She started violin lessons at age 6 but later fell in love with the warm rich tone of the viola and never looked back.  A native of Washington, she had her first orchestral experiences as a member of the Vancouver Symphonette and the Portland Youth Philharmonic.  She has a Bachelor of Music in viola performance from Oberlin Conservatory and a Master of Music in viola performance from Northwestern University.  Her teachers have included Ruth Petrasso, Martha Warrington, Jeffrey Irvine, and Lynne Ramsey.  Her viola was made by Mark Moreland in 2002.

To learn more, visit, www.clark.edu

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