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Volunteers Needed for City of Camas Community Advisory Committee

Camas, WA —The City of Camas is seeking volunteers for a new Community Advisory Committee who will support the development of the City’s new strategic plan, which will envision and guide the City’s priorities for the next five years. Interested applicants can visit https://engagecamas.com/city-of-camas-strategic-plan-community-advisory-committee to learn more about the role and apply. The application deadline is Monday, Aug. 5.

The role of the Community Advisory Committee will be to advise on the process and plan for developing the vision and priorities for the next strategic plan. The CAC will:

  • Serve as an ambassador to the community soliciting input and encouraging involvement in the strategic
  • planning process
  • Review community engagement findings and develop themes to inform our planning
  • Participate in developing the vision, values, priority areas, goals and measures of success for the strategic plan
  • Provide recommendations on the strategic plan to the City of Camas Council and Administration for consideration
  • Seek input from other City of Camas Advisory Committees

The CAC will be composed of no more than 17 members representing a diverse array of professional backgrounds, lived experience and insights as to the future of the City of Camas. Committee members are also expected to attend five total meetings from September 2024 to February of 2025.

More information is available at www.engagecamas.com

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Congressional Candidate Lewallen Barnstorms State During Weekend Tour

Camas, WA — This weekend, Leslie Lewallen, candidate for Washington’s Third Congressional District, barnstormed Southwest Washington, meeting hundreds of voters in every corner of the district. Following the tour, Lewallen released the following statement:

“This weekend, we visited more than twenty communities in the Third Congressional District, traveling between every corner of the district and holding meet and greets, visiting local businesses, farmers markets, restaurants, breweries, and festivals. On the trail, I am hearing one consistent message from voters – they are ready for a Conservative leader who they can trust to fight with President Trump and get stuff done in Washington. The Third Congressional District can’t trust Joe Kent, but they can trust me.”

What issues are Lewallen’s top priorities?

I am running for Congress in Washington’s third congressional district to bring sanity back to our crime-ridden streets, our schools, and our economy. When I’m elected, I will focus on securing the border and restoring law and order, putting parents in the driver’s seat of their children’s education, getting our country back on track, and making America affordable again.

You can learn more about Lewallen’s campaign at www.leslieforwashington.com

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Camas Cellars & Camas Cheese Co. Present: Taste of the Pacific NW

Camas, WA — Camas Cellars and Camas Cheese Co. are excited to announce a special event during Camas Days, “Taste of the Pacific Northwest – A Curated Wine & Cheese Pairing.” This exclusive event will take place on Friday, July 26 and Saturday, July 27 at Camas Cellars, featuring three unique sessions where attendees can indulge in the finest wines and cheeses the Pacific Northwest has to offer.

“Taste of the Pacific Northwest” is a carefully curated tasting experience designed to highlight the exceptional quality and diversity of local wines and cheeses. Guests will have the opportunity to savor six premium wines, each thoughtfully paired with artisanal cheeses, creating a symphony of flavors that reflect the rich terroir of the region.

Event Details:

  • Date: July 26 & 27
  • Location: Camas Cellars, 602 NE 3rd Ave, Downtown Camas
  • Sessions:
    • Session 1: Friday, July 26 – 5-8 pm
    • Session 2: Saturday, July 27 – 2-4 pm
    • Session 3: Saturday, July 27 – 5-8 pm
  • Tickets: Reservations are required, and spots are limited. Early booking is highly recommended. Register HERE.

“We are thrilled to bring together the best wines and cheeses from the Pacific Northwest for this special event,” said Debi Dabasinskas, owner of Camas Cellars. “Our collaboration with Camas Cheese Co., which curates exceptional cheeses from local creameries and farms, allows us to offer an unparalleled tasting experience that showcases the unique flavors and craftsmanship of our region.”

About Camas Cellars

Camas Cellars is a boutique wine bar and bottle shop dedicated to presenting the finest Pacific Northwest wines, offering a welcoming space for wine enthusiasts and casual drinkers alike. With a focus on quality and community, Camas Cellars is a beloved destination for wine lovers in the area.

About Camas Cheese Co.

Camas Cheese Co. specializes in curating high-quality, artisanal cheeses from local creameries and farms, celebrating the rich dairy traditions of the Pacific Northwest. Their commitment to excellence and passion for cheese curation make them a perfect partner for this event.

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Fandoms to Unite at 2nd Annual Camas Comic Con Coming Aug. 2

Camas, WA — The second annual Camas Comic Con themed First Friday invites everyone with a love of pop culture to come together for an evening of family friendly photo ops, cosplay, art activities, games and more. Lovers of comics, sci-fi, anime, Disney, Harry Potter, fantasy, and anything else that inspires fandom are all welcome. The event takes place on Friday, August 2nd, from 5 pm-8 pm and is hosted by the Downtown Camas Association (DCA).

Start your evening at the DCA tables inside Journey, 304 NE 4th, to pick up your Camas Comic Con Passport & Activity list and head out for all the fun. The first 300 people will receive a limited edition 2024 Camas Comic Con lanyard, and the first 50 kids to check in will receive a free copy of the graphic novel Star Beasts, donated by local PDX comic publisher Oni Press. The themed “Fandom Fun!” passport activity has fandom trivia and puzzles throughout downtown businesses and you enter to win prizes for every location you visit.

The PDX Ghostbusters, a donation-based charity cosplay group, will be hosting a slime-making activity for kids of all ages. This activity has been generously sponsored by 4Ever Growing Kids Children’s Consignment Boutique. PDX Ghostbusters will also be bringing their Ecto-1S, a replica of the car used in the Ghostbusters movies. Find the Ghostbusters from 5 pm-8 pm outside 4Ever Growing Kids at 440 NE 4th Avenue.

Other Camas Comic Con activities include:

  • Check out the Creative Corner inside Fuel Medical, 314 NE Birch. Learn to draw in the Kawaii (Japanese for cute) style, make a Thumbprint Character and learn tips from local working comic book artist Samuel Staples.
  • Wandering Photo Ops with the  501st Star Wars Legion of Oregon
  • Play the “Find your Fandom” game throughout town–take selfies with other characters from your fandom and share them when you turn in your passport to enter to win a special comic con themed prize.
  • Gamora from Guardians of the Galaxy Cos Play Photo Op in Journey
  • Enjoy the life sized TARDIS from Doctor Who, in front of the Liberty Theatre, 315 NE 4th Ave
  • Fandom Pin Trading sponsored by the DCAinside the lobby at Fuel Medical while supplies last. Participants will each receive 5 free fandom pins to trade or keep. Attendees are encouraged to trade pins with participants throughout downtown during the event.
  • “Walk the Red Carpet” Photo Op inside the Journey Auditorium, hosted by Journey volunteers
  • Light Saber Lessons and comic book art activity with the talented people at Torchsong Entertainment

Other First Friday activities include:

  • 2 Ribbon Cuttings & Grand Openings in the newly remodeled historic Adeline building with live music, refreshments and superhero themed giveaways for all ages:
  • Art Shows & Receptions at Gallery 408, 408 NE 4th; RedDoor Gallery, 411 NE Dallas; and Juxtaposition, 425 NE 4th
  • Shopping and Dining Specials and live music throughout Downtown Camas 

“Our first Camas Comic Con exceeded all of our expectations, and we can’t wait to bring it back for a second year!” says Leah Nichelson, Event Manager for the DCA. “Seeing all the different fandoms unite and share their passions is very heartwarming. From Anime to Star Wars, Disney to Ghostbusters, Marvel to Doctor Who, there’s a fan for every pop culture phenomenon, and we want them all to come and geek out together in Downtown Camas for Camas Comic Con First Friday! The night also includes grand opening celebrations, amazing art shows, after hours shopping and live music—something for everyone!”

First Fridays are family-friendly themed Art, Activities, Dining, and After-Hours Shopping events coordinated by the DCA each month to bring the community together and to help the town thrive. For all the information, visit https://downtowncamas.com/event/camas-comic-con and www.facebook.com/camasfirstfriday. To sign up for the weekly DCA newsletter that shares all the things happening in downtown, visit https://downtowncamas.com/newsletter-signup

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Fern Prairie ART FEST Features 9 Artists Aug. 3-4 at Shangri-La Farm

Fern Prairie, WA — The fifth annual Fern Prairie ART FEST is a two-day event connecting local artists and the community on Saturday and Sunday, August 3rd and 4th from 10 am to 4 pm. The ART FEST is staged in the peaceful and tranquil setting of Shangri-La Farm, located 1.5 miles north of Lacamas Lake just outside the city limits of Camas, Washington. A total of 9 artist booths will be featured in the juried show. 

“These fine artists are excited to show and sell their work at ART FEST,” said organizer and local artist Liz Pike. Pike will be joined by artists Bev Birdwell, Matthew Clarkson, Cheryl Folkers, Dave Garbot, David Gerton, Charlene Hale, Gail Haskett and Keith Russell. Original work includes paintings in oils, acrylics and watercolor, pastels, mixed media, hand-built pottery, fused and enamel glass, jewelry, pen and ink, and copper mixed media. 

The public is invited to take in original works of art surrounded by the beautiful gardens at Shangri-La Farm. Attendees will park at rented Grove Field Airport parking lot, 632 NE 267th Avenue, Camas, WA. Guests may either walk the 1/4 mile trail through the woods to Shangri-La Farm or take the free “Sunflower Mobile” shuttle service. 

The Sunflower Mobile is an art piece all on its own, hand painted by Liz Pike in oils on fiberglass in her signature sunflower motif. The free shuttle will be available to transport attendees from the airport parking lot to Shangri-La Farm on both days, Saturday and Sunday, August 3rd and 4th between 10 am and 4 pm. 

The Camas-Washougal Chamber of Commerce is operating a beer and wine garden starting at noon both days with proceeds benefitting Chamber programs. Diamond Dogs will be selling its gourmet dogs and snacks next to the Chamber’s beer and wine garden.

For more information, contact Pike at 360-281-8720 or email pikeadvertising@comcast.net. 

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Camas Days 2024: ‘America the Beautiful’ Schedule of Events

Here is the schedule of events for Camas Days 2024, which is organized by the Camas-Washougal Chamber of Commerce. 

July, Friday 26th & Saturday July 27th 

Sponsored by Georgia Pacific – Camas Mill, Waste Connections, TSMC Washington, Columbia Credit Union, Vancouver Clinic, Ziply Fiber, The Columbian Newspaper, You Move Me, Bath Planet, Santa’s 3D Toys, Fiber Federal Mortgage Company, The Red Door, Minuteman Press Camas, Sip & Paint for Fun, Art Farm, Camas Boutique Hotel, Camas Light Brigade, The Camas-Washougal Post Record, City of Camas and the Camas-Washougal Chamber of Commerce. 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

THURSDAY, July 25th

6:30 pm – 8:30 pm CONCERT IN THE PARK @ Dorothy Fox Elementary 

FRIDAY, July 26th

10 am – 8 pm VENDOR BOOTHS OPEN Six City blocks, downtown Camas. Handmade crafts, gifts, food and more!

10 am – 8 pm FOOD BOOTHS Birch between 3rd and 4th Avenue. 

Come enjoy traditional festival fair favorites! 

11 am – 7 pm KIDS STREET: 50ft inflatable slide, obstacle course, games and more on Dallas & 4th.

11:30 am KIDS PARADE LINE UP & JUDGING: In front of City Hall, 4th & Franklin.

12:15 pm KIDS PARADE BEGINS

5 pm – 11 pm BEER & WINE GARDEN. On Birch Street, between 4th & 5th. Live Music! Blues rock & classic rock all evening long! $8 entry at the door, 21 and over only. 

Entertainment: 5:00 – 7:00 The Beth Willis Band & 7:00- 10:30: The Caddies.

SATURDAY, July 27th

10 am – 8 pm VENDOR BOOTHS OPEN Six City blocks, downtown Camas. Handmade crafts, gifts food and more!

10 am – 8 pm FOOD BOOTHS Birch between 3rd and 4th Avenue. 

Come enjoy traditional festival fair favorites!

USED BOOK SALE at the Camas Library Friday 10am-6pm, Saturday 10am-6pm and Sunday 10am to 3pm. 

11 am – 7 pm KIDS STREET: 50ft inflatable slide, obstacle course, games and more on Dallas & 4th.

11 am CAMAS DAYS GRAND PARADE – “America the Beautiful” themed parade! 4th Avenue, Oak to Adams. 

Immediately following the grand parade – SENIOR ROYALTY LUNCHEON honoring Camas Days’ Royalty at Zion Lutheran Social Hall 3rd and Garfield. 

1 pm BATHTUB RACES 4th & Franklin. Sign up sheet is on the Chamber website.

5 pm – 11 pm BEER & WINE GARDEN. On Birch Street, between 4th & 5th. Live Music! Blues rock & classic rock all evening long! $8 entry at the door, 21 and over only. 

Entertainment: 5:00 – 7:00: The Beth Willis Band & 7:00- 10:30: The Caddies

SUNDAY, July 28th

8 am – 7 pm ANNUAL SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT, contact Scott Purkeypyle, 360-606-9877, or Rick Copsey, 360-909-7941.  

11 am – 4 pm PICNIC IN COLOR: Held in downtown Camas on Cedar between 4th and 5th Avenue. Hosted by the Downtown Camas Association. 

Noon DUCKY DERBY drawing at the Picnic in Color!

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Camas Parks & Rec’s Tots to Teens Tuesday Kicking Off July 23

Camas, WA — Camas Parks & Recreation is once again partnering with Columbia Play Project to bring exploratory play spaces for the young and young-at-heart. 

Tots to Teens Tuesdays (formerly Family Fun Fridays) kicks off this popular series Tuesday, July 23 at Noon, at Goot Park in Camas.

The events will feature ongoing, at-will activities that may include exploratory play, toys, giant bubbles, stomp rockets, chalk art and more. 

The series will then continue on specific Tuesdays in July and August, from Noon – 2 p.m., taking place at a different Camas Park each week.  These free activities are kid-friendly and offer drop-in and free play options. 

  • July 23               Goot Park, 303 SE Zenith St. 
  • August 6            Louis Bloch Park, 160 NE Joy St.
  • August 13          Dorothy Fox Park, 2023 NW 23rd Ave.
  • August 20          Forest Home Park, 640 NW Logan St.              

No registration is required for this free event series. 

For more information on the annual Tots to Teens Tuesdays series, visit www.cityofcamas.us/parksrec and click on the Special Events button, or call 360-834-5307.

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Congressional Candidate Lewallen Releases Agenda to Solve Drug Epidemic

Camas, WA — Third Congressional District candidate and Camas City Council member, Leslie Lewallen, a Republican, today released her agenda on solving the region’s drug epidemic.

In her statement, she said “Fentanyl and dangerous drugs have invaded the Evergreen State and have created a dangerous epidemic that is destroying families and killing our kids. In 2023, the DEA removed 4.8 million lethal doses of fentanyl in Washington state and over 1,700 people lost their lives due to overdoses in Washington – a 37% increase. We have to acknowledge that our drug epidemic is a result of our wide-open southern border.”

Lewallen said that fentanyl and dangerous opioids come across the southern border, up the Interstate 5 corridor, and into our communities. 

“President Biden and his Democratic cronies like Marie Gluesenkamp Perez are responsible for our border crisis and under their rule, Washington is a border state. They have cut laws to secure our border and support our brave border patrol agents and are standing by as these poisons enter our communities.

“Last week, I met with these parents during a town hall in Camas. I heard the heartbreaking stories of the murders of their children and the devastating effects that fentanyl and other deadly drugs have wrought on their families. I discussed my agenda to close our southern border, give victims the resources they need, and take back Southwestern Washington from the drugs that have infiltrated us”.

Lewallen’s Agenda

  • Secure our southern border and implement President Trump’s policies including “Remain in Mexico” policy, support our border patrol agents, and build the wall. 
  • Implement a 30-day grace period where insurance companies have to provide care before they can deny it. 
  • Require healthcare centers to be proactive and reach out to those struggling with addiction with resources and ensure that a detox process is complete before being released. Private facilities will take “pro bono” cases to help people – not just the ones with money.
  • Hold drug dealers accountable with harsher sentencing and work with the District Attorney’s office to ensure prosecution. 

To learn more about Lewallen’s campaign, click here.

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Lane Cellars: Local Winemaker Opens Tasting Room in Downtown Camas

They source the grapes from eastern Washington, have their own grape vineyard in Brush Prairie, bottle their own wine, and now Lane Cellars has their own tasting room in downtown Camas, which opened in February.

“We make the wine, we are winemakers,” said Kimberly Lane, co-owner of Lane Cellars. “We have been wine enthusiasts for many years, then started volunteering in the local industry in 2012 with another winery helping out with harvest and crushing, and we just got into it.”  

Kimberly, and her husband, John, became home winemakers, went commercial in 2017, are part of the Southwest Washington Winery Association, and by 2019 they had enough production and became a part of the Camas Farmer’s Market. It was an exercise in patience when the COVID pandemic hit in 2020.

And, now with their tasting room in downtown Camas, at 340 E 4th Avenue, they have a venue to showcase their products, host live music on Friday and Saturday nights, and give their guests a place to relax. Guests may order wine by the glass, the bottle, or by the flight. They also have a limited light food menu, and serve local IPAs, Pilsner and lagers.

Lane Cellars produces a variety of wines, including Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvigon, and a 50/50 blend that took Best in Class in the Red Bordeaux category.  The blend is 50% Cabernet Franc, 50% Petit Verdot and has become a guest favorite.

Guests love to spend time at Lane Cellars, which is quickly becoming a destination for wine lovers, and music fans. Make sure to visit on Friday’s and Saturday’s to enjoy live entertainment.

Tasting room hours

Wednesday-Thursday: 3-8 pm.

Friday: 3-9 pm.

Saturday: noon-9 pm.

Sunday: noon-5 pm.

Learn more at lane-cellars.com

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Camas Days ‘America the Beautiful’ Festival Coming July 26-27

Camas, WA — Camas Days, an annual event since 1974, is a two-day festival focusing on family fun, arts and crafts, as well as a wine and beer garden with live music by “The Caddies” and “The Beth Willis Band”. This event draws nearly 15,000 people and will take place on Friday, July 26th and Saturday, July 27th in downtown Camas. The festival starts with the opening of vendor booths, both days, from 10 am to 8 pm. The wine and beer garden will be open from 5 pm until 11 pm.

On Friday, the Kid’s Parade will march down 4th Avenue at 11:30 am and on Saturday, the Main Parade “America the Beautiful” will start at 11 am.  There will be bands, dignitaries, drill teams, floats, animals, toilet paper tossing hosted by Georgia Pacific, and more. The parade will kick off with our Grand Marshall, Brent Erickson, in honor of his 20 years of service in organizing Camas Days. Brent is a lifelong resident of Camas and has served his community in many ways.  He served on the Camas Parks Board for 24 years, was a volunteer firefighter for 14 years, and was the Executive Director of the Camas-Washougal Chamber of Commerce for 20 years prior to his retirement in 2020. He also served on the Hotel Lodging Tax Committee, Shoreline Committee, and the Committee for a Community Center and Pool.  

Immediately following the grand parade is our iconic Bathtub Race located between the Camas Library and City Hall. Firefighters are on hand cooling the crowd down with water hoses!   

Kids and kids-at-heart will be entertained on our Kids Street. This area is equipped with a giant inflatable slide, inflatable obstacle course, games and other kid activities.  

The Camas Days Festival is a two-day block party of fun, craft vendors, informational vendors, food, drinks, and entertainment for everyone. There are have over 100 craft and commercial vendors, 16 food vendors, and a new section for young entrepreneurs.   

Parade applications and Bathtub Race applications are available at: www.cwchamber.com. 

The Columbian’s Best of Clark County rated Camas Days the 2nd best festival in Clark County, second only behind the Clark County Fair. 

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