Public Meetings

Downtown Vision Coalition board

The board will meet Wednesday, at noon, in the council chambers at City Hall, 616 N.E. Fourth Ave. For more information, log on to www.downtowncamas.com.

Parkers Landing Park Advisory Committee

The meeting will be held Thursday, at 7 p.m., in the port office meeting room, 24 S. "A" St., Washougal.

Skamania County Fire District 4 Board of Commissioners

The next meeting will be held Thursday, at 7:30 p.m., at Station 4-1, 10042 Washougal River Road, Washougal.

Camas Farmers Market Committee

The committee meets every Friday, at 9 a.m., in the council chambers at City Hall, 616 N.E. Fourth Ave. Volunteers, as well as farmers and other vendors, are needed to assist with the market. For more information, call Carren at 838-1032 or log on to www.camasfarmersmarket.org.

Camas School Board

The board will meet Monday, at 5:30 p.m., at the Dennison Administration Center, 1919 N.E. Ione St.

Washougal City Council

The council will hold a workshop Monday, at 5:30 p.m., in the council chambers at City Hall, 1701 "C" St.

Washougal School Board

The board will meet Tuesday, May 13, at 6:30 p.m., in the district office, 4855 Evergreen Way.

Washougal Schools Foundation

The next board meeting will be held Wednesday, May 14, at 6 p.m., in the Washougal School District office, 4855 Evergreen Way. For more information, log on to www.washougalschoolsfoundation.org.

City of Camas

Camas residents are invited to learn more about proposed annexations, neighborhood associations and partnerships Wednesday, May 14, at 7 p.m., at the Camas police station, 2100 N.E. Third Ave., and Thursday, May 15, at 7 p.m., Camas Fire Station 42, 4321 N.W. Parker St. For more information, contact City Hall at 834-6864.

Camas-Washougal Community Chest

The annual general meeting will be held Thursday, May 15, at 5:30 p.m., in the Camas police station community room, 2100 N.E. Third Ave.

Clubs and Groups

Friends of the Camas Community Center

The next meeting is planned for Wednesday, at 10:30 a.m., in the community center, 1718 S.E. Seventh Ave. Visitors are welcome to attend. For more information, call Nan at 834-3146.

American Legion

The next Cape Horn Post 122 meeting will be held Wednesday, at 7 p.m., in Legion Hall, 10221 Washougal River Road, Washougal. For more information, call 837-2006.

Camas-Washougal Rotary Club

Meetings are held every Thursday, at 7 a.m., at the Parker House Restaurant, 56 S. First St., Washougal. Visitors are welcome to attend. For more information, call President Steve Hogan at 834-2046 or log on to www.cwrotary.com.

Hearts for Home

"Learning to recognize what your child's behavior is trying to tell you" will be the topic, Thursday, at 9:30 a.m., at Gateway Community Church, 1235 "E" St., Washougal. The group is designed for mothers and their children. There is no cost to attend, and brunch and childcare are provided. For more information or to RSVP, contact Jackie at 835-2153 or heartsfrhome@yahoo.com.

American Business Women's Association

The Columbia Gorge Charter Chapter will meet Thursday, at Boppin' Bo's Malt Shop & Grill, 7809 N.E. Vancouver Plaza Drive, Vancouver. The social hour will begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by a no-host dinner and a meeting at 6:30 p.m. Visitors are welcome to attend, but should call Jan at 903-0969 or Susie at 903-1187 to RSVP.

Washougal Bunch

Enthusiasts of 4-wheel driving are invited to the next meeting Thursday, at 7:15 p.m., at a member's home. For more information, call the Galloways at 944-7343.

East Clark County Relay for Life

The next meeting for individuals interested in helping out with the fundraiser for the American Cancer Society will be held Monday, in meeting rooms "A" and "B" at the Camas Public Library, 625 N.E. Fourth Ave. The steering committee will meet at 5:30 p.m., and team captains will gather at 7 p.m. For more information, contact Jennifer at 931-4582 or relayjenc@hotmail.com.

Camas Young Life

Meetings are held every Monday from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m., at the Barn, 4835 N.E. Everett Drive, Camas. For more information, contact Kevin at 600-8996 or cwyounglife@gmail.com.

Washougal Eagles #4390

The next meeting is planned for Tuesday, May 13, at 7 p.m., in the Eagles Hall, 1910 "B" St., Washougal. For more information, call 835-9653.

Memory Loss Family Support group

The next monthly meeting will be held Tuesday, May 13, at 7 p.m., at the John Paul II Center for Life, 534 N.E. Everett St., Camas. For more information, call 834-2625 or e-mail jpiictr@comcast.net.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Schick-Ogle Post 4278 and Auxiliary

The next meeting will be held Tuesday, May 13, at 7 p.m., in the Camas Community Center, 1718 S.E. Seventh Ave. The non-profit organization helps veterans and their families through participation in community and youth activities. For information about eligibility requirements, call Post Quartermaster Robert Hitchcock at 260-7879.

Senior Citizen

Outlet Mall

The Columbia Gorge Premium Outlet and McMenamins Edgefield, in Troutdale, Ore., will be the destinations of the next Camas Seniors daytrip Friday, June 6. The bus will board at 9 a.m., from the Doc Harris Stadium parking lot in Camas. For more information or to make reservations, call LaRhea at 834-3727 or Carol at 834-2513.

Seattle Mariners game

Camas and Washougal seniors are invited to attend the Sunday, Aug. 3, game between the Mariners and the Baltimore Orioles, at Safeco Field. The cost to attend, $15 per person, will include a game ticket and roundtrip bus transportation from the Doc Harris Stadium parking lot in Camas. The bus will load at 8 a.m., and return at approximately 7:30 p.m. For more information or to make reservations, call Jerry at 834-3727.

Washougal bunco, pinochle and bingo

Bunco will be played Wednesday, at 1 p.m., in the Washougal Citizens Center, 1681 "C" St. The cost is $2 per person. Pinochle is scheduled for Thursday, at 1 p.m. The cost is $1 per person. Bingo, free for citizens 55 and older, will be played Wednesday, May 14, at 1 p.m. For more information, call 835-8113.

Camas luncheon and bingo

Lunch will be served by Loaves & Fishes Friday, at 11:30 a.m., at the Camas Community Center, 1718 S.E. Seventh Ave. The doors will open at 10 a.m., and complimentary programs and activities will begin at 11 a.m. Rojo the llama will be the guest Friday, at 10:30 a.m. The suggested donation for lunch is $2.75 per person. Bingo will begin immediately following lunch, at a cost of $2 per card. For more information about the lunch, call 210-5666. For additional information about bingo, contact Carol at 834-2513 or Jerry at 834-3727.

Washougal lunches

Lunches are served by Loaves & Fishes Monday through Thursday, at 11:30 a.m., in the Washougal Citizens Center, 1681 "C" St. The suggested donation is $2.75 per person for ages 60 and older. A variety of activities such as bingo, guest speakers and live music, are also available, Monday through Thursday, starting at 10 a.m., at the same location. For more information, call 210-5666.

Library programs

Camas Public Library

Teens are invited to participate in a pizza taste-off Thursday, at 4 p.m. A plant swap will be held Thursday, at 6 p.m., in the courtyard. The "No Two Readers Read the Same Book" will meet Thursday, at 7 p.m. Teen volunteers are needed to help with a variety of projects Monday, at 4 p.m. The Page Turners will meet Tuesday, May 13, at 7 p.m. The library is located at 625 N.E. Fourth Ave. For more information, call 834-4692 or log on to www.ci.camas.wa.us/library.

Washougal Community Library

A musical storytime will be held Thursday, at 11 a.m. Children are invited to bring their favorite dolls or stuffed animals to a tea party Saturday, at 11 a.m. A movie night, featuring "The Thin Man," is planned for Saturday, at 7 p.m. Refreshments will be served. The library is located at 1661 "C" St. For more information, call 835-5393 or log on to www.fvrl.org.

Classes

Camas Parks and Recreation

Programs include family bingo night, "parent's night out craft-a-thons," children's cooking classes, junior and adult golf, tumbling, dance, theater day camps, softball, soccer, canoe and flatwater kayak, Kung Fu, CPR and first aid, Weight Watchers and lunch hour Pilates. For more information, call 834-5307 or log on to www.ci.camas.wa.us.

Volunteers

Free breakfasts

Free pancakes are served every Saturday, from 9:30 to 11 a.m., at the Community Church of God, 750 Sixth St., Washougal. Individuals are needed to help set up tables, cook and clean. For more information, call 835-8208 or e-mail communitychurchofgod@yahoo.com.

Lost and Found Café

Complimentary meals are served Mondays and Thursdays, at 6 p.m., in the social hall at Zion Lutheran Church, 824 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas. For more information, call Nancy at 834-4181.

Miscellaneous

American Red Cross blood drive

A blood drive will be held Friday, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Washougal High School, 1201 39th St. For more information or to reserve a time, call 695-8522. Walk-ins are also welcome.

Pet adoptions

The West Columbia Gorge Humane Society will have dogs and cats available for adoption Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at PETCO, 305 S.E. Chkalov Drive, Vancouver. For more information, call 835-3464 or e-mail shelteringhands@yahoo.com.

Chamber luncheon

Port of Camas-Washougal projects will be the topic at the next Camas-Washougal Chamber of Commerce luncheon Thursday, May 15, at 11:30 a.m., at Camas Meadows Golf Club, 4105 Camas Meadows Drive, Camas. The cost to attend will be $15 per chamber member, and $17 per non-member. For more information or to make required reservations, call the chamber at 834-2472 or log on to www.cwchamber.com.