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January 4, 2011

Fleurish grand opening will be held Jan. 11

The owner of Lily Atelier and Luxe, in downtown Camas, has opened Fleurish - a shop that sells gifts and home decor - in the 192nd Plaza. Dawn Stanchfield will host the grand opening of Fleurish Tuesday, Jan. 11, from 4 to 8 p.m. Desserts and cocktails will be available. There is no cost to attend. Authors Susan Glavin of Camas and Angie Cherry of Washougal, along with Debbie Oliver and Cheri Anderson, will attend and sign copies of their new book "Be the Gift." The books, which sell for $19.95 each, include sections about connecting, inspiring and acting.

January 4, 2011

Mark the new year with networking event

An upcoming event will provide the opportunity for local professionals to network. The "New Year's Networking Extravaganza" will be held Wednesday, Jan. 12, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., at the Clark County Event Center. The event is being co-hosted by Matthew Ferris, the new marketing manager for the Clark County Events Center, and the Women in Networking group.

January 4, 2011

Antiques, collectibles can be found at upcoming show in Ridgefield

Local residents wondering the worth of their aging treasures can take them to the Clark County Antique Show to have them appraised. The annual event will be held Jan. 22 and 23, at the Clark County Event Center. For $5 per object, expert evaluators will provide an estimated value.

December 28, 2010
Marlene Taylor and bartender Dennis Kinsey are ready to serve classic cocktails, wine and beer, along with artisan cheeses, gourmet macaroni and cheese and pulled pork sliders, at the Birch Street Uptown Lounge. The new business, owned by Taylor and her husband Kevin (not pictured), features historical photos of the Camas-Washougal area and music by Frank Sinatra, Glenn Miller and Tony Bennett. The lounge, located in downtown Camas, will be open New Year's Eve, from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Birch Street Uptown Lounge serves up the classics

A new business has a 1920s look and a Frank Sinatra vibe. Diners at the Birch Street Uptown Lounge are likely to hear the stylings of "Ol' Blue Eyes," as well as songs performed by Tony Bennett, Glenn Miller and Tom Jones. The Uptown Lounge opened Dec. 3, in downtown Camas, after a four-month renovation project in the space previously occupied by La Reve Boutique. The new business is located in the historic Clara Street Building, which was built in 1928. Lounge owners Kevin and Marlene Taylor, along with bartenders Dennis Kinsey and KJ DeBoer, serve pre-prohibition and classic cocktails, four varieties of whiskey and a selection of draft beers and international and Washington wines. Top sellers include lemon drops and Manhattans.

December 28, 2010
Lacamas Community Credit Union employees (left to right) Linda Bolton, Marsha Leifsen, Eve Rossmiller, Sherri Smith, President/CEO Kathleen Romane, Sarah Giddens and Hillery Losli are pictured behind several of the gift baskets that were assembled for local families in need. This is the third year that the credit union sponsors the holiday dinner basket program.

LCCU assembles holiday dinner baskets for local families

Lacamas Community Credit Union volunteers created festive gift baskets to give to members in need as part of its third annual holiday dinner basket program. The program allows members to nominate fellow members -- or themselves -- to receive a festive holiday basket with food items for a traditional holiday dinner. LCCU President/CEO Kathleen Romane started the dinner basket program in 2008 in response to worsening economic conditions.

December 22, 2010
Wanda McFarlane has opened Healthier Choices, in Washougal. The shop sells Hawaiian pasta salad, key lime strawberry cheese bake mixes and gluten-free apricot barbecue sauce. "I enjoy finding unusual, but useful gifts," McFarlane said. The new business also has bird feeders, grain-free pet food, Western-theme jewelry and Bella Sara books and puzzles.

Healthier Choices available to Washougal residents

A wide variety of food and gifts for people and pets is available at a new shop in Washougal. Wanda McFarlane opened Healthier Choices in late October. "We think people and pets should get healthier," she said. "This is not a health store. It is not totally 'green.' It is something in-between. It is greener than the average store."

December 14, 2010

Local business helps families in need

Temple Financial will be helping three local families this holiday season. The local business is hoping the community can also participate by making donations. Tags on a "Giving Christmas Tree" in the office list the items needed.