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Local LDS Church Members Honor Pioneer Day

Camas, WA — More than 1,100 local members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and their friends, gathered at Doc Harris Stadium Saturday to commemorate a cherished milestone in the faith’s U.S. history — namely Pioneer Day. The annual event helps contemporary members of their faith recall the legacy 19th century members left while on trek from Illinois to what is known today as Utah.

The early members of the faith were forced numerous times to leave their homes in various mid-Western states, and they had hoped to settle in Nauvoo, Illinois. But it wasn’t meant to be, as they were persecuted, and forced to escape to Utah.

Andrew Wight
Andrew and Calvin Wight enjoy a tug-of-war game.

Pioneer Day
Many struggled and lost their lives in their effort to cross the Plains to arrive in the great Salt Lake Valley.

The first LDS pioneers arrived in the Salt Lake Valley in 1847, and began to built up new cities.

Local east Vancouver, Camas, and Washougal church members convened at Doc Harris Stadium on Saturday to eat, celebrate, play games and learn about early church history. There were running events, tugs-of-war, music, talks, etc.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, and has a presence in nearly every nation.

To learn more about Pioneer Day, visit www.lds.org

Pioneer Day Susie Huckvale

 

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Dozer Day Happiness: 3 Boys Having a Blast

Dozer Day!  Three boys enjoy the fun that was Dozer Day this weekend in East Vancouver. Kids had the opportunity to operate real heavy machinery at Cemex Quarry. The annual event is organized by the Nutter Foundation in an effort to raise money for charity. To learn more, visit www.dozerday.org
Dozer Day

 

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May’s First Friday Event Today in Downtown Camas

The theme for this month’s Downtown Camas First Friday is “Treat Yourself Right” and you’ll be able to explore the many ways to do just that with health, beauty and wellness specialists on hand tonight. You’ll also be able to enjoy live music, art and wine.

The fun starts at 4 pm and goes until 8 pm.

 

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Spring Benefit Band Concert Tonight for Vida’s Ark

Camas, WA — The Camas High School Band is hosting a Spring Benefit Band Concert for Vida’s Ark tonight at 7 pm at the CHS Theatre.  Come support this vital resource and enjoy the Big Red Machine. The concert organization and charitable event is also the Eagle Scout Project of Austin Kohler.

About Vida’s Ark

Vida’s Ark is a young mother’s shelter in Vancouver that provides a safe, nurturing home for struggling teen mothers in Clark County.
The organization was founded in 2007 as a shelter to provide safe, supportive living conditions while teaching young mothers life and parenting skills to become self-sufficient, educated and healthy and parents themselves.  Our home provide a place for hope, healing and restoration.
The Mission of Vida’s Ark is to assist homeless teen mothers, and their children, by providing a safe, supportive and nurturing home; while teaching them the skills to become self-sufficient and to complete their high school education.
To learn more, visit www.vidasark.org
Vida's Ark

 

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Events: First Friday Tonight in Downtown Camas

Tonight is First Friday in Downtown Camas. Be sure to visit vendors, see new artwork and have a night out with your significant other. First Friday begins at 5 pm tonight.

First Friday
First Friday is a fun social event that happens on the First Friday of
every month. Be sure to see new artwork on display.

 

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