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Calendar of Camas-Washougal events for July 18-24

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Sophie the Otter made an appearance at the Gorge Kids Fest event, held July 13 at 54-40 Brewing in Washougal. The event, which raised funds for Friends of Washougal Library, featured a book sale drive, carnival games and a performance from Red Yarn, an Oregon-based family folk-song performer and puppeteer. (Contributed photo courtesy of Teri Clohessy)

PUBLIC MEETINGS

Camas School District: The school board will hold a regular meeting from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Zellerbach Administration Center, at 841 N.E. 22nd Ave., Camas.

Washougal City Council: The council will hold a workshop at 5 p.m., and a regular meeting at 7 p.m., Monday, July 22, at Washougal City Hall, 1701 “C” St., Washougal.

Friends of Washougal Community Library: The Friends of the Library will hold a regular meeting from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 23, at the Washougal Community Library, 1661 “C” St., Washougal.

CWEDA: The Camas-Washougal Economic Development Association (CWEDA) will meet at 3:30 p.m., Thursday, July 18, at the Port of Camas-Washougal, 24 S. “A” St., Washougal.

LIBRARY PROGRAMS

Camas Public Library: Preschool Storytime for children ages 3 to 5 years will be held at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m., Friday, July 19, and Tuesday, July 23. Slavic storytime (in Russian and Ukrainian) will begin at 10:15 a.m., Monday, July 22. Korean storytime will begin at 11 a.m. Monday, July 22. The English Conversation Group will meet at 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 23. Tiny Tots Storytime will be held at 9:30, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 24. Storytime in the Parks will be held from 11 a.m. to noon, Monday, July 22, at Grass Valley Park, 3211 N.W. 38th Ave., Camas. The annual Camas Days Book Sale begins Thursday, July 25 and runs through Monday, July 29, at the library. 625 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas. For more information about these programs, or to learn about other ongoing library programs, call 360-834-4692 or visit camaspubliclibrary.evanced.info/signup/Calendar.

Washougal Community Library: Family storytime, for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and children, will meet from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Friday, July 19. “Yuki Origami: Dollar Bill” a program for teens to learn how to fold dollar bills into cute animals and more, is scheduled for 6 to 7 p.m., Friday, July 19. Teen Night will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, July 19. Craft and Play will be held from 2 to 3 p.m., Tuesday, July 23. A “Gumboot Dance” for children and teens, featuring the history of South African mine workers who left their homelands to work in Johannesburg mines, told through storytelling, will be held from 2 to 3 p.m., Wednesday, July 24. For more information, visit fvrl.librarymarket.com/events/upcoming or call 360-906-4860.

ART GALLERIES AND MUSEUMS

Attic Gallery: The gallery is showcasing a “Locals Only” show, featuring Camas-Washougal artists, throughout July. Attic Gallery is located at 421 N.E. Cedar St., Camas.

Camas Gallery: Artist Liz Pike’s new “Field of Sunflowers” oil paintings are on display throughout July. The Camas Gallery is located at 408 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas. For more information, call 360-817-2415.

Second Story Gallery: “Animalibris,” a paper art show carefully cut by the “Lovebirds Paper” team of Muriel Wheatley and Levi Greenacres, is on display throughout July. Second Story Gallery is located on the second floor of the Camas Public Library, 625 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas. The art will be available for viewing during regular library hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Wednesday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday through Saturday. For more information, call 360-834-4692 or visit second storygallery.net.

Art at the CAVE Gallery: Throughout the month of July, the gallery is featuring the works of Sarah Dillon and Samyak Yamauchi. Art at the CAVE Gallery is located at 108 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver. For more information, call 360-314-6506, email info@artatthecave.com or visit artatthecave.com.

SENIOR CITIZENS

Meals on Wheels: Lunches, prepared by The Meals on Wheels People, are served at 11:30 a.m., Monday through Thursday, in the Washougal Community Center, at 1681 “C” St., Washougal. Meals on Wheels home delivery is available Monday through Friday. Volunteers are needed. For more information, call 360-210-5666, email janice.butzke@mealsonwheelspeople.org or visit mealsonwheelspeople.org.

Washougal Senior Center: Meals on Wheels provides coffee from 10 to 11:30 a.m., and serves lunch at 11:30 a.m., Monday through Thursday. The center hosts a food bank at 11 a.m., Mondays. Activities offered during the week include: cribbage, bingo, bunco, pinochle, billiards, watercolor painting and exercise classes. A breakfast fundraiser, to support Washougal Community Center activities, is held on the last Friday of each month (except November and December) from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. The cost is $5. A potluck is held on the first Friday of each month. Refuel Friday, sponsored by local churches and nonprofits, is offered from 4 to 6 p.m. every Friday. For more information, call 360-835-8113, or pick up a schedule of activities at 1681 “C” St., Washougal.

CLASS REUNIONS

Washougal High School class of 1969: The class will hold its 50th reunion from 1 to 5 p.m., Saturday, July 20. For more information, call Carol Tipton Gifford at 360-834-6570.

Camas High School class of 1969: The class will hold its 50th class reunion from 5:30 to 9 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 21, at a Beer at a Time, 216 N.E. Third Ave., Camas. Cost is $5. Payment and RSVP preferred by Sept. 1. Checks should be made out CHS class of 1969 and sent to Jeanette Jester, P.O. Box 319, Washougal, WA 98671. For more information, call Jester at 360-834-2354, or email jemajester@aol.com.

Camas High School class of 1974: The class will hold its 45th class reunion on Saturday, Sept. 28. For more information, call Beth Hancock Cross at 360-256-8467.

CLUBS AND GROUPS

Camas-Washougal Aviation Association: The association will meet for a potluck at 6:30 p.m. and regular meeting at 7 p.m., Thursday, July 18, at either the Camas-Washougal Fire Department 42, 4321 N.W. Parker St., Camas or at Grove Field Airport, 632 N.W. 267th Ave., Camas. For more information, visit cwaa.org.

Women Supporting Women: A support group for women, ages 55 and older, meets from 1:30 to 3 p.m., on Wednesdays, at Firstenburg Community Center, 700 N.E. 136th Ave., Vancouver. Led by Sandra Soleberg, this is a safe place for women to share hopes, dreams, fears, losses, living with illness, aging and loneliness. For more information, call Jana Wilson at 360-487-7025 or email jana.wilson@cityofvan couver.us.

Camas Group Recovery: The group meets from 8 to 9 p.m., on Tuesdays and Thursdays and from 7 to 8 p.m., on Sundays, at Camas Friends Church, 1004 N.E. Ione St.

Watercolorists group: The watercolor group meets from 1:30 to 3 p.m., every Tuesday, at the Washougal Community Center, 1681 “C” St. This is not an instructed class; however, there is a group critique at the end of the session. All are welcome.

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