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Winter break options abound
Looking for something the kids can do during winter break?If so, the local area offers several camps on most days school is closed.
The Camas Community Center is hosting two holiday-themed camps on Dec. 23 and 24 and Jan. 30 and 31.
“There are always so many last minute things for parents to get done before Christmas so our first session of camp is great for that,” said Tammy Connolly, recreation coordinator. “Get the ...
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- by Danielle Frost
- December 10, 2013
School notes for Dec. 10, 2013
Connell graduates from pilot training
Kristen Connell, 2008 graduate of Camas High School, and 2012 graduate of the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, graduated from pilot training at Vance Air Force Base in Enid, Okla., on Nov. 15.
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- December 10, 2013
Local resident participates in study abroad program
Erin Carson of Camas is among 55 Linfield College students participating this fall in a study abroad program in China.
Carson is studying at the China Studies Institute at Peking University in Beijing and living in student residence halls.
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- December 10, 2013
Christmas concert is today
The Washougal Schools Foundation will host a Christmas Holiday Family Concert today, at 7 p.m., at the Washburn Auditorium at Washougal High School, 1201 39th St.
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- December 10, 2013
Camas and Washougal school districts close
Snow began to fall early this morning in Camas-Washougal, and continues as of 9:45 a.m. Forecasters are predicting a dusting of up to 1 inch of snow in the Portland-Vancouver metro area.
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- by Heather Acheson
- December 6, 2013
The gift of words
Gifts are a big part of the holiday season. But the Camas-Washougal Rotary Club likes to kick it off a bit earlier with its Gift of Words project.
The dictionaries are given to third-grade students, and the effort is part of a national undertaking by the service club to promote literacy in local communities.
Locally, the dictionaries are presented by representatives from Rotary along with Camas School Superintendent Mike Nerland and Washougal School Superintendent Dawn ...
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- December 3, 2013
School notes for Dec. 3, 2013
‘Thoroughly Modern Millie, Jr.’ continues
The Journey Theater Arts Group production of “Thoroughly Modern Millie, Jr.,” will continue through Sunday at The Washburn Performing Arts Center at Washougal High School, 1201 39th St.
The musical is based on the classic movie, with a full score of new songs and dance numbers.
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- December 3, 2013
School honored for achievement
A local elementary school has made the prestigious statewide, “Schools of Distinction” list for the second year in a row.
Grass Valley Elementary in Camas was one of six schools in southwest Washington to receive this honor, by being among the top 5 percent in the state posting improved student achievement in reading and math over a 5 year period.
“The School of Distinction is a great honor,” said Sean McMillan, principal. “Grass Valley has ...
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- by Danielle Frost
- December 3, 2013
School notes for Nov. 26, 2013
Christmas concert set
The Washougal Schools Foundation will host a Christmas Holiday Family Concert at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10 at the Washburn Auditorium at Washougal High School, 1201 39th St.
There will be several local vocalists participating in the event.
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- November 26, 2013
Helping feed those in need
Since 2008, the Stuff the Bus food drive has raised more than 339,000 pounds of food for people in need.It began as a friendly competition between Camas and Washougal high schools to support The Children’s Home Society of Washougal and the Christmas Activities Relief Organization Limited.
The event, created by the Camas-Washougal Business Alliance, designated those two organizations in an effort to keep all donations in the local community.
As Stuff the ...
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- by Danielle Frost
- November 26, 2013
An opportunity to help others
When it came time to pick an eighth-grade project, Canyon Creek Middle Schoolers Eli Crabtree and Tanner Howington wanted to do something to make a difference.“It seemed like most everyone was doing easy stuff, and we wanted to do something unique and help people who really needed it,” Howington said.
The two, who are now ninth-graders at Washougal High School, decided to raise money for the American Legion Cape Horn Post 122 holiday food ...
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- by Danielle Frost
- November 19, 2013
School notes for Nov. 19, 2013
Journey Theater will present ‘Thoroughly Modern Millie, Jr.’
The Washburn Performing Arts Center will host “Thoroughly Modern Millie Jr.,” beginning Nov. 29.
The musical is based on the Broadway version and is set in New York City, circa 1922, full of intrigue and jazz. It’s a time when women were entering the workforce, and the rules for love and social behavior were changing forever.
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- November 19, 2013
Cups for a cause
A Washougal business is offering the opportunity to own a unique, hand-designed coffee cup while supporting a local school.
Michelle McKnight, owner of Michelle’s Coffee Corner, is auctioning off reusable cups designed by community members. All styles and ages are represented.
“I was wanting to do something fun and thought that taking cups and letting my customers draw, paint and color them was a good idea,” she said. “Then I decided to auction off ...
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- by Danielle Frost
- November 12, 2013
Students honor those who served
With this past Monday being Veteran’s Day, several schools in Camas and Washougal marked the occasion with assemblies, brunches, patriotic singing and guest speakers. This year, the Post-Record will focus on Hathaway Elementary School’s efforts. Next year, another local school will be selected.
Hathaway fifth-graders had the opportunity to hear first-hand from World War II veteran and Washougal resident, Duncan MacDonald.
MacDonald, 86, told the students about running away from his home on ...
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- by Danielle Frost
- November 12, 2013
School notes for Nov. 12, 2013
Catching Fire’ party set
There will be a party at the Camas Public Library for teens in seventh- through 12th grade to celebrate the release of the movie, “Catching Fire.”
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- November 12, 2013
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