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See Dazzling Fused Glass Art by Shirley Bishop Inside RedDoor Gallery 

Brilliant colors are bursting forth inside RedDoor Gallery (RDG) at a special First Friday Art Walk reception which spotlights new fused glass works by Shirley Bishop along with her signature collection of Valentine themed art. The swanky artist reception happens on Friday, February 7th from 5-8 pm and features RedDoor Gallery’s complimentary refreshments and hospitality. Meet other represented gallery artists and discover what inspires their work.

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, RedDoor Gallery presents Shirley Bishop’s Heart of Glass Workshops. The public is invited to these drop in classes on Friday, February 7th from 4-8 pm and on Saturday, February 8th from 12-4pm. There’s no need to register; cost is just $20 per person. Shirley will skillfully guide students of all ages as they design their own fused glass hearts in about twenty minutes or less! “These popular drop-in classes are super fun and really easy,” said Bishop.  

Shirley Bishop discovered the art of glass fusing in 2013. Since then she has established herself as a premier fused glass artist and fused glass art instructor in the region. Her “Studio 13 Glass Art” studio is nestled within the serene landscape of rural Washougal. It’s more than just a studio; it’s a sanctuary where creativity thrives. 

“I love sharing my passion for fused glass with both art patrons and students,” said Bishop. In addition to teaching others in the art of fusing glass, she also books private and group sessions at her Washougal studio.

For more information about her fused glass instructional programs, or to book a class, visit www.studio13glassart.com. 

Since opening last May, RedDoor Gallery quickly became the “art hub of Camas.” RedDoor Gallery nvites visitors to experience the joy and transformative power of art inside its red door! The art gallery is located in the historic building at 411 NE Dallas Street in downtown Camas, has featured new work each month by artists Sarah Bang, Shirley Bishop, Kimmie Burmaster, Matthew Clarkson, Wendy Davis, Cheryl Folkers, Dave Garbot, Gail Harrington, Cheryl Mathieson, Liz Pike, Tamra Sheline, Catherine Snyder and George Throop.  

The gallery’s mission is to provide a vibrant art space open to the public and foster a creative art-making community. In addition to a gallery of fine art, quality art instructional classes are offered in RDG’s professionally equipped studio. Visit RDG on the web at RedDoorGalleryCamas.com. For more information, call 360-281-8720 or e-mail pikeadvertising@comcast.net.

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All You Need is Love … & Chocolate! For Feb. First Friday

The community is invited to join chocolate-themed games, tastings, activities, art shows, and more at the “All You Need is Love…& Chocolate!” First Friday event in Downtown Camas on February 7th from 5-8 pm. The evening will also feature a ribbon-cutting for a new business and the launch of a new specialty cocktail and dessert series at an established local roaster. Shoppers can find romantic gifts and assorted sweet treats for the upcoming Valentine’s holiday all throughout town. This delicious fan-favorite event is brought to you by the Downtown Camas Association (DCA) and Downtown Camas merchants.

A 5 pm ribbon-cutting will celebrate the grand opening of the family-owned Backpacker Pizza at 421 NE Cedar St. Owners Jami and Rod Harris proudly offer local house-made ingredients and fresh hand-tossed dough. They also have a selection of gluten-free and vegan pizza options available.

After the ribbon cutting, attendees are encouraged to check out the new specialty cocktail and dessert series from Hidden River Roasters, 536 NE 5th. This new series, Hidden River After Dark, is planned for upcoming First Fridays from 5 pm-8 pm, with an eye on expanding during the summer months. The evening will feature hand-crafted cocktails, like the classic Espresso Martini and the sweet Raspberry Love, alongside Hidden River’s house-made desserts and pastries. Their full menu of beverages and light fare will also be available.

Treasure seekers and art enthusiasts can look forward to the new Art Hearts Scavenger Hunt activity for First Friday. Search for a little hidden glass heart around downtown (50 in all!), bring the heart back to the DCA tables in Journey Church and receive a certificate for a handcrafted ceramic heart created by Norris Arts and sponsored by a local downtown business. Find a Heart, Get a Heart! (one per person).

Other First Friday activities include:

  • Guess the candy jar amounts at each participating location and be entered to win the candy and other great Valentine’s-themed prizes
  • Art shows, receptions, and classes, including a special jewelry show at Gallery 408, 408 NE 4th; a gallery reception and classes with fused glass artist Shirley Bishop at RedDoor Gallery, 411 NE Dallas; and “Buzz and Bloom: Art” by Joanne Adams Roth and Cindy Wilson Geffel at the Second Story Gallery, 625 NE 4th
  • Celebrate Love and the 7th anniversary of Nick & Tami Calais, who were married at the Liberty Theatre in Downtown on February First Friday in 2018. Get a selfie with them and receive a ticket to win a special prize.
  • Sample Healthy Chocolate from Downtown Camas specialty chocolate maker DownLow Chocolate at Journey, 304 NE 4th, and at Camas Cellars, 602 NE 3rd.
  • All ages singer-songwriter open mic at First Friday Unplugged, inside LiveWell Camas, 417 NE Birch, hosted by Minor Record Label
  • Free kids’ activities and crafts hosted by Journey Church and Girl Scout Troop 30376, 304 NE Birch
  • Spin the “Name That Candy!” Wheel with the DCA in the Journey lobby. Guess the candy bar featured and get a raffle ticket for a Candy Bar Bouquet.
  • Special sales and chocolate treats throughout downtown shops and restaurants

“This First Friday is full of so many sweet activities!” says Brie Marais, Volunteer Coordinator for the DCA. “Between the new Art Hearts Scavenger Hunt activity, the wonderful art shows, the Valentine’s Day shopping and crafts, and all the delicious chocolate, it’s truly an evening full of joy and fun! We’re looking forward to officially welcoming Backpacker Pizza, and we can’t wait to see everyone come together for another First Friday in Downtown Camas!”

Passport & Activity lists are available at the DCA tables in Journey, 304 NE 4th, starting at 5pm.

First Fridays are art, activities, dining, and after-hours shopping-themed family-friendly events coordinated by the DCA each month of the year to support downtown and develop community. For more information, visit https://downtowncamas.com/event/all-you-need-is-love-and-chocolate/ or the Downtown Camas First Friday Facebook page. Sign up for the weekly DCA newsletter for more downtown event info at https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/peBo4oV

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Camas Boys Win the Clark County Wrestling Tournament!

It’s the first time since 1983 that the Papermaker’s have won the team title.  

The team won a total of 14 individual medals.

Freshman Micah Bennett, freshman Arthur Jarrell, sophomore Kannon Freschette, junior Simon Jarrell, and senior Luke Webb all take home gold medals. 

Senior Beau Harlan takes home a silver medal and junior Alec Fraser wins Bronze. 

On the women’s side, Jasmine Cha wins a silver medal and Avery Vega Padilla wins her second Clark County title!

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Estate Planning in Times of Change: Part 1

With a new presidential administration onboarding, the estate planning landscape is shifting beneath our feet. If you’ve been waiting for the “right time” to create or update your estate plan, there’s no time like the present, which presents opportunities and urgencies that demand attention. With anticipated changes on the horizon and favorable conditions that won’t last forever, understanding your options has never been more critical.

In this two-part series, we’ll explore what we know for certain, what remains unclear, and most importantly – what you can do about it. Next week, we’ll look at strategies for protecting loved ones who may be especially vulnerable in the coming years. But this week, we focus on taxes, interest rates, and asset protection. Let’s dive in.

What We Know About Taxes and Interest Rates

Here’s what we know: The current estate planning environment offers some significant advantages that won’t last forever. The estate tax exemption for 2024 sits at $13.61 million per person ($27.22 million for married couples) – the highest it’s ever been. That number increases in 2025 to $13.99 million per person (or $27.98 million for married couples). You can transfer substantial wealth to your loved ones without triggering federal estate taxes. This creates a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for many families to secure their legacy and protect their assets from future estate tax exposure.

However, we also know that this generous exemption is scheduled to sunset on December 31, 2025. Without new legislation, the exemption amount will drop significantly – to approximately $7 million – on January 1, 2026. This means that gifting assets out of your estate in 2025 could give you a $7 million opportunity to move assets that otherwise could be subject to estate tax rates that have been as high as in the past. When you are considering whether to gift assets out of your estate in 2025, remember to consider:

1. Not just the current value of your assets, but what they will grow to over your lifetime;

2. You can gift assets in ways that allow you to maintain aspects of control and even use. Call me and let’s discuss it.

3. The earlier in the year you get started on your considerations, the less expensive your planning will be, and the more likely we can get it done in time, so if you are likely to have an estate over $7 million in value at the time of your death, call me immediately to schedule.

Pausing here momentarily, I want to point out something important: Your estate may be larger than you think. For tax purposes, your estate includes your home’s fair market value (minus the mortgage) and any other real estate you own, life insurance policies, retirement accounts, investment accounts, and other assets. So, while you may have assets that total less than the $13.99 million exemption in 2025, you very well could be affected by the 2026 exemption. If you want to know for sure, I can help. Read on to find out how to book a call with me.

Additionally, 2024 gift tax laws allow you to give up to $17,000 per person annually without triggering any tax consequences. For married couples, you could give up to $34,000 to each child, grandchild, or anyone else to protect assets and pass them to your loved ones without tax liability. This is separate from the lifetime estate tax exemption and represents an additional tool for reducing your taxable estate. In 2025, the gift tax exclusion will increase to $19,000 per person.

Interest rates are another crucial factor. After a period of historic high interest rates intended to curb inflation, rates have finally begun to decline (though at the time of publishing, rates are fluctuating). Lower interest rates could make specific estate planning strategies particularly effective, especially if you want to transfer wealth to future generations. To learn more, book a call with me below.

Now that you’re clear on the current state of taxes, interest rates, and asset protection, let’s shift gears and discuss what’s uncertain.

What Remains Uncertain

We can anticipate changes with the new presidential administration and legislative session, but what those changes are is unclear. Different administrations often have vastly different approaches to tax policy, which can significantly impact estate planning strategies.

Here’s what we don’t know:

  • Whether new legislation will freeze the current exemption and stop the estate tax exemption from dropping in 2026
  • How long interest rates will continue to decline
  • What changes might come to the gift tax exclusion and other wealth transfer tools
  • Whether state-level estate taxes might change in response to federal shifts
  • How treatment of retirement accounts and inherited IRAs might evolve
  • Whether new restrictions might be placed on currently available planning strategies

With all this uncertainty, you may feel tempted to sit back and see what happens. However, waiting could mean missing valuable opportunities to protect your family’s financial future. History shows us that when tax laws change, they often do so quickly and with limited opportunities to act before new rules take effect. So, the time to at least have a conversation and start the discussion is now.

Why You Need to Take Action Immediately

Combining what we know and what remains uncertain creates a clear imperative: you should take immediate action. Here’s why:

Current Benefits: Today’s high exemption amounts and declining interest rates create optimal conditions for transferring wealth. By acting now, you can lock in these advantages before they potentially disappear. Many of the strategies available today might be limited or eliminated in the future.

Future Protection: I help you create a properly structured Life & Legacy Plan that can help shield your assets from future tax changes. While we can’t predict what changes will come, we can build flexibility into your Life & Legacy Plan to adapt to various scenarios. This might include using specialized trusts, family-limited partnerships, or other advanced planning tools that can provide long-term benefits regardless of how tax laws change.

Peace of Mind: Beyond tax considerations, creating a Life & Legacy Plan ensures your wishes will be honored and your loved ones protected, regardless of what changes come at the federal or state level. This includes ensuring your healthcare directives are current, your power of attorney designations are appropriate, and your asset protection strategies are robust. I also help you keep your plan updated over time so your plan always works – no matter who’s in office.

Family Security: The actual value of estate planning goes far beyond tax savings. It’s about ensuring your family has the resources and guidance they need when you can no longer provide them. This includes protecting your children’s inheritance, providing for family members with special needs, and ensuring your charitable goals are met.

Speaking of family members with special needs, check back next week. In Part 2 of this series, we’ll explore specific strategies for protecting vulnerable family members and preserving family harmony through times of change. We’ll also discuss planning considerations for LGBTQ+ families, families with children who have special needs, and other situations requiring special attention in today’s environment.

Your Next Steps

I understand that these changes and uncertainties can feel overwhelming. That’s why I offer a Life & Legacy Planning® Session designed to help you understand exactly how these current conditions and upcoming changes might affect your family.

Don’t wait until the last minute to act. While tax considerations are important, the real value of estate planning lies in protecting your family and preserving your legacy.

Take the first step toward securing your family’s future by booking a Life & Legacy Planning Session.

Contact us today!

This article is a service of Res Nova Law, a Personal Family Lawyer® Firm. We don’t just draft documents; we ensure you make informed and empowered decisions about life and death, for yourself and the people you love. That’s why we offer a Life & Legacy Planning™ Session, during which you will get more financially organized than you’ve ever been before and make all the best choices for the people you love. You can begin by calling our office today to schedule a Life & Legacy Planning™ Session.

The content is sourced from Personal Family Lawyer® for use by Personal Family Lawyer® firms, a source believed to be providing accurate information. This material was created for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as ERISA, tax, legal, or investment advice. If you are seeking legal advice specific to your needs, such advice services must be obtained on your own separate from this educational material.

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2nd Annual Volunteer & Community Engagement Summit Coming Jan. 25

Camas, WA — The Downtown Camas Association is excited to host the 2025 Volunteer & Community Engagement Summit. This event aims to connect local people with nonprofit organizations serving Camas and Washougal to build connections that strengthen everyone involved. Individuals and families can explore service opportunities, collect information about local programs, and learn more about all the important work performed by nonprofits in their community. The event will take place on Saturday, January 25th, from 11am-3pm, inside the Fuel Medical lobby located at 314 NE Birch Street in Downtown Camas.

Attendees interested in volunteerism will be able to meet with 14 unique local organizations. It will be an open house format, where people will leisurely walk through and connect with the organizations at their own pace. The goal of the event is to foster meaningful connections and help make engagement opportunities easier between organizations and potential volunteers. People of all ages and backgrounds are encouraged to attend. Employers that offer corporate volunteer initiatives are also welcome. Whether you’re looking for a volunteer opportunity for a few hours a month, or a longer-term commitment, you will find an organization that fits your interests. From supporting education and literacy initiatives, bolstering local food access, promoting environmental sustainability and community development, each organization offers unique opportunities for individuals to get involved and make a difference.

Participating organizations at the summit include:

– 100 Women Who Care Clark County

– Camas Farmer’s Market

– Camas Ivy League

– Camas Lion’s Club

– Camas Washougal Community Chest

– Downtown Camas Association

– EatWell Camas Community Garden

– Impact-Camas Washougal

– Lacamas Watershed Council

– LiveWell Camas

– Read NW

– Refuel Washougal

– Rotary Club of Camas-Washougal

– Unite! Washougal

“We are thrilled to bring this event back for a second year,” said Leah Nichelson, Event and Special Project Manager for the Downtown Camas Association. “We often hear that people want to volunteer but don’t have time to research which organization is right for them. This event is a low-pressure way to meet so many great nonprofits under one roof! You can find the group doing the work that you’re most passionate about. It’s also a great opportunity for people new to the area to connect and start building a community for themselves.”

Complimentary refreshments will be provided by Cedar Street Bagel Co.

New residents to the area are encouraged to attend and can pick up a Welcome Packet from the Downtown Camas Association, with information about Downtown and a special gift from Sweet Intention Gift Boutique (while supplies last).

Attendees can also explore incredible deals and discounts at participating Downtown Camas merchants during the Once in a Blue Moon Sale. Happening concurrently with the event, this sale offers the perfect opportunity to shop, save and support local businesses.

This event is organized and hosted by the Downtown Camas Association (DCA). The DCA is a 501c3 nonprofit that works year-round to strengthen and promote Downtown Camas through partnerships, events, beautification and historic preservation projects, public art engagement, economic development, advocacy, and tourism functions. For information on this and other DCA events, downtowncamas.com/events-and-festivals/. Sign up for the weekly Downtown Camas Association newsletter at https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/peBo4oV

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Camas City Council Member Bonnie Carter to Resign from Position Feb. 3

Camas, WA – Camas City Council Member Bonnie Carter announced that she will be stepping down as the Ward 2 Position 1 representative, effective February 3, 2025.     

Carter informed staff and Council of her decision at the Jan. 6, Council Meeting. Carter was sworn into office Feb. 2, 2015, and was then elected to her first full-term in November of 2015. Carter’s current term was set to expire, Dec. 31, 2027.

“Ten years is a solid run,” said Carter. “I wanted to help Mayor Hogan with a few things and we got two ballots to the voters: Strategic Plan and Vision 2045 is wrapping up so it’s a good time for another person to step forward and add their perspective to the mix. Steve retired in April and this allows me a little more time to spend with him so there’s that silver lining.”

A Camas resident since 2002, Carter has been a regular volunteer in the school district and the community, while also serving as treasurer for the Camas Educational Foundation.

“We’re very sad to see Bonnie leave, but we certainly appreciate the 10 years she has dedicated to our City,” said Camas Mayor Steve Hogan. “I know we’ll have big shoes to fill, but we wish her the best on her future endeavors and thank her for her service,” he said.

She is the Administrative Secretary at Skyridge Middle School., and was recently appointed to the following committees for 2025:

  • Council Policies and Procedures Committee Representative 
  • Finance Committee Liaison 
  • Homelessness Strategy Committee Liaison
  • Joint Policy Advisory Committee (JPAC) and Regional Fire Authority Committee Representative 
  • Library Board of Trustees Liaison
  • Port of Camas-Washougal Liaison

Carter also served as Mayor Pro Tem in 2024, 2019 and first half of 2021.

Officials with the City are determining the timeline for the application process and will be providing that information in the coming weeks. Once defined, the City Council will discuss the process of filling the Council seat vacancy.

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Celebrating Dual Athlete Chase McGee and His Supportive Family

One of the joys of covering local sports is seeing kids grow up and one of the common patterns of successful student-athletes is a supportive family.

Camas WR Chase McGee is a very successful multi-sport athlete because of his own talents and work ethic, but as a young boy he always attended the sports events of his older sisters, Irelyne McGee and Shea McGee, who are champion athletes in diving and gymnastics.

I was fortunate to cover their swimming/diving and gymnastic events over many years and got to know the whole McGee family. Chase was a great kid who grew into an amazing young man!

I’m sure he will also do well with pole vaulting this coming season.

Happy New Year!

Sincerely,

Ernie Geigenmiller
Editor & Publisher
Lacamas Magazine

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City of Camas Looking for Input on Vision for 5-Year Strategic Plan

Camas, WA — The City of Camas is asking for resident feedback when it comes to the City’s next 5 -year strategic plan via a survey on Engage Camas.

Interested community members can visit https://engagecamas.com/strategic-plan and provide their responses on what they think the City should focus on over the next 5 years in terms of vision, values and priorities, which will help guide City operations and decision-making.

Through a robust engagement process the City aims to foster inclusive and meaningful participation from both internal city staff as well as external community members and residents, ensuring all voices have access to provide input in shaping the future priorities for the City.

Anonymous feedback received through this survey will be shared with members of the Community Advisory Committee to inform recommendations and the development of the strategic plan. The CAC is composed of members representing a diverse array of professional backgrounds, lived experience and insights as to the future of the City of Camas.

More information is available at www.engagecamas.com

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6 Ways to Improve Your Public Speaking Skills

For thousands of years, the concept of leadership has been linked to the skill of public speaking. This was just as true for Marcus Aurelius as it was for Steve Jobs. In many fields, in fact, public speaking is a skill that can still determine the trajectory of a person’s career path; it’s a leadership skill that is perennially useful and is one of the foremost qualities of a truly well-rounded person.

The good news is that public speaking is a skill that can be learned by anyone with enough practice; here are just a few good ways to make sure that your public speaking goals are achievable, manageable, and suited to your particular career or personal needs.

1. Use Positive Reinforcement

If you’re really interested in getting better at public speaking, remember that positive reinforcement tends to go a lot farther than negative reinforcement. Rewarding yourself for practicing in the early stages of skill development might feel like jumping the gun. On the other hand, you’ll be subtly reinforcing the notion that practice of a skill leads to good things with each reward given and micro-goal reached.

2. Set Realistic Finish Lines

As with many things in life, the key to undertaking a serious task is to set a realistic expectation of results and realistic timelines for your efforts to succeed. For many people, the use of vague deadlines and overoptimistic expectations can make a personal or professional project seem thoroughly unattainable. This can lead to a disheartening situation in which a steady stream of false starts create an impression that “nothing will ever go right” or that failure is inevitable.

In other words, try to spend time planning out your roadmap to success well before you start. When it comes to setting goals, what is a realistic achievement to expect and a realistic deadline for the achievement? Just as you’ll want to know where the finish line is while you’re running a marathon, you’ll want to keep in mind what the end of this particular journey looks like and feels like to you.

3. Make a Video

One of the biggest barriers to attaining good public speaking skills is a fundamental misunderstanding of how we appear to others when we have their attention. This is a natural problem that any good public speaker will struggle with: From our perspective as speakers, we can see how others are reacting to what we’re saying and how we’re saying it, but we can’t see what they see. To help this, try to record yourself presenting a written or memorized speech on video.

After you’ve done so, pay special attention to what works and what doesn’t in your mannerisms: Perhaps you’re someone who struggles with eye contact when you’re nervous; perhaps you tend to fidget when you’re at a loss for something to say. Remember that all good public speakers regularly practice their craft by recording themselves or by speaking into a mirror. Master this principle of self-analysis or learning to see yourself as others see you and you’ll be halfway towards becoming an excellent public speaker.

4. Find Subjects That Resonate With You

If you’re deeply invested in a personal cause, it follows that your emotional investment in a given subject will permeate your thoughts, actions, and words concerning that subject. Conversely, a distinct lack of interest on your part in a given subject will make even the most well-written speech ring hollow. To become a great public speaker, learn to be yourself and to pursue subjects that genuinely matter to you.

5. Look at the Bigger Picture

In other words, try to find your mission in life and develop an idea of how your public speaking skills will serve that mission. The Gettysburg Address would not be so convincing to us if Abraham Lincoln were not deeply invested in the outcome of the Civil War at the time the speech was written; as the leader of a country, Lincoln knew what was at stake for himself and for others if his nation was torn apart and directed his words accordingly. While your speech may not have as grand of consequences as that, it’s still important to remember why you’re giving the speech you’re giving.

6. Understand Your Passions

Have you ever watched someone give a speech about something that they clearly don’t care about? Perhaps the “right” words were all there, but emotionally their speech failed to land with their audience. You’ll often see this state of affairs happen in politics when someone has to get across a message that they’re not particularly excited about or interested in.

This is not to say that great speeches can’t be written about potentially dull subjects. However, if your audience sees your eyes light up about a particular subject that is close to your heart, your speech will probably be compelling to them regardless of its subject matter. If you seem bored by the subject or even uninvested in the outcome of a particular line of thinking, however, it probably won’t matter how compelling your argument is on paper. To really excel at public speaking, you need to feel the emotions you want to convey to your audience.

By: Katherine Robinson, a writer for Executive Speakers Bureau

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Camas’ Hometown Holidays, Christmas Tree Lighting Set for Dec. 6

Camas, WA -– The City of Camas’ Hometown Holidays, which draws thousands to downtown Camas, will take place Friday, Dec. 6, from 5 pm– 8 pm.  This festive event will include a full slate of activities, including the popular tree lighting ceremony.

Residents and visitors will once again enjoy a bustling downtown Camas, filled with school and community choirs, bands and dancers, photos with Santa (bring your camera!), crafts for the kids, street food vendors, and downtown restaurants and shops open for business.  The tree-lighting ceremony will kick off the event at 5 pm, thanks to the coordination and sponsorship by the Downtown Camas Association and the Camas-Washougal Chamber of Commerce.  Hometown Holidays is coordinated and hosted by Camas Parks & Recreation and coincides with Downtown Camas Association’s First Friday.

Hometown Holidays and the events are free and open to all, thanks to the financial support of Columbia Credit Union, Windermere Camas/Crest Realty, iQ Credit Union, Downtown Camas Association, Lutz Hardware and in-kind donors and volunteers. In addition, various restaurants and food vendors will be open to purchase food. Visitors can also use the opportunity to shop for their holiday gifts in Camas’ well-known historic downtown.  

The free parking shuttle, courtesy of the Camas School District, will run its easy-to-park & ride event shuttles from 4:30 – 8:30 pm. Four color-coded parking lots within 1-mile of downtown Camas will be incorporated into one continuous shuttle route.  The shuttle route will stop at each of the parking lots and will drop off riders on the street between Camas City Hall and the Camas Public Library.  The shuttle is free; details can be found at www.cityofcamas.us/parksrec; and click on the “Special Events” tab.

A few suggestions before venturing out this year, please leave dogs at home; this event is not a good fit, as it will feature very large crowds. Visitors can park their strollers at the Festival Information Tent, located at 4th & Cedar St.; and Journey Church will also be hosting a quiet room to allow diaper changing and nursing mothers. 

For event locations and other event details, visit

https://www.cityofcamas.us/parksrec/page/hometown-holidays-2024

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