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Many local organizations offer fun camps during the holiday break
Whether you’re a working parent looking for childcare while school is out, or just want to keep your kids occupied during the upcoming winter break, there are a plethora of options available in the local area.Camas Parks and Recreation, Camas Community Education, Jack, Will and Rob Boys & Girls Club and Washougal Community Education & Recreation all offer camps geared for kids who want to cook, craft or work on their jump shot.
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- by Danielle Frost
- December 4, 2012
How to keep eating and exercise on track during ‘the most wonderful time of the year’
‘Tis the season for family gatherings, parties, holiday movies and cookie exchanges. Unfortunately, it’s also the season for weight gain.It is said that the average American gains 8 to 10 pounds between Thanksgiving and the New Year. These pounds tend to be “the gift that keeps on giving,” and at best, can mean buying larger sized clothes and at worst, contribute to health issues such as high blood pressure, heart disease and obesity.
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- by Danielle Frost
- November 27, 2012
Holiday Home Tour will feature four distinctive Camas residences
Cindy Ontkean had such a great time showing her decked-out house during the Holiday Home Tour four years ago, she’s back for a second round.
“It was such an enjoyable experience,” she said. “People were so appreciative that we had opened our homes. I got some personal notes of thanks. The reason I did it was that my mom had just died, and she loved Christmas. I could feel her with me. That’s ...
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- by Danielle Frost
- November 20, 2012
Green Schools Summit encourages local students to take leadership roles in their communities
Hallway passes made from used Starbucks gift cards. A nontoxic, inexpensive cleaner. Recycling bottlecaps instead of throwing them in the garbage. These were just a few of the ideas shared by students at the second annual Clark County Summit for Washington Green Schools.
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- by By Danielle Frost Post-Record Staff
- November 13, 2012
Experience the bazaar
It’s that time of year again. November typically kicks off a flurry of holidays bazaars, where those looking for one-of-a-kind gifts are sure to find them. During the next month, several bazaars are coming to churches, schools and civic centers. Eager shoppers will have the chance to help local non-profit groups, support the local economy, buy handcrafted items and avoid crowds at the mall.
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- by Danielle Frost
- November 8, 2012
Life in flip flops
Anyone who has had a little brother knows how annoying they can be at times. This is definitely the case for the heroine of local author Cheryl Linn Martin’s “Hawaiian Detective Club” series.
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- by Danielle Frost
- October 30, 2012
‘44 Plays for 44 Presidents’ is part of nationwide festival
The drama during election season isn‘t limited to the presidential debates or candidates accusing each other of sign stealing. This year, there will be drama, when students at Washougal High School take to the stage with “44 Play for 44 Presidents.”
As the title indicates, this production contains 44 mini-plays about each of the presidents of the United States. It is a part of the Plays for Presidents Festival 2012, and Washougal is joining ...
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- by Danielle Frost
- October 23, 2012
The language of friendship
Despite thousands of miles and cultural differences that separate the United States from Japan, those who have spent time with host families in either country know one thing: We’re all pretty similar. Twenty middle school students and their host families discovered that during five days they spent together last week. A group from the town a Taki, a sister city of Camas, included included mayor Yukio Kubo, a high school principal, English teacher, interpreter ...
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- by Danielle Frost
- October 16, 2012
Halloween and harvest festivals
• Family Halloween Night: Camas Parks and Recreation will host its annual Family Halloween Night from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20 at Liberty Middle School, 1612 N.E. Garfield St. The event includes carnival games from 6:30 to 8:15 p.m., and a costume contest from 8:30 to 9 p.m. It is designed for children ages 2 to 12. All attending must be accompanied by an adult. The ...
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- October 9, 2012
Area farms provide everything from hay rides to petting zoos
Got a hankering for tasting some apple cider, wandering through a corn maze, and picking the perfect pumpkin?If so, then area pumpkin patches fit the bill. Open now through Halloween, most offer a lot more than the standard gourd. Many include hay rides, apple cider, corn mazes, petting zoos, local produce, food for purchase and crafts.
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- by Danielle Frost
- October 9, 2012
Columbia River Watershed Festival encourages stewardship and preservation
Every year, Mariah Acton meets fourth-graders who have never been on a hike or seen a blue heron.
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- by Danielle Frost
- October 2, 2012
Finding light in the storm
"I've seen a storm, I won't wait for another
Lord with your help I will make a change
Guide my hands to the brokenhearted
Help me shine the light on the rain.
Shine light on the rain..."
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- by By Danielle Frost Post-Record Staff
- September 25, 2012
Helping with the next step
During an estate sale, organizers serve as everything from counselors to advertisers to business planners.But for a local non-profit group, it goes even further than that.
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- by Danielle Frost
- September 18, 2012
Meeting the disease detectives
Marcus Bintz and Rachel Fadlovich of Camas beat out more than 70,000 competitors to win the National Science Olympiad “Disease Detectives” competition.In addition, they are the youngest pair to ever capture the title.
"It's incredible," said Ron Wright, Camas High School Science Olympiad advisor. "These two young people are the 2012 National champions. And neither was a senior when they did this."
Fadlovich, 15, is now a junior and Bintz, 17, is ...
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- by By Danielle Frost Post-Record Staff
- September 13, 2012
Four artists will share Second Story Gallery in September
The joy and excitement of creating art is shared by a group of women who have gotten together over the years for artists’ retreats, classes, or just painting in their garages.Now, AnnaMarie “Suzy” Clement, Kathy Sork, Julianne Schreiner and Linda McCulloch will share their love of art with a group show at the Second Story Gallery through the month of September.
The four met while serving on the board of the Southwest Washington Watercolor ...
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- by Danielle Frost
- September 4, 2012
