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August 6, 2026
Camas cowgirl’s quest: Build a better, bio-based boot
Kristen Decker grew up on a farm in Camas and always considered herself a cowgirl. Yet her feet burned with discomfort every time she wore the signature boots.
Kristen Decker grew up on a farm in Camas and always considered herself a cowgirl. Yet her feet burned with discomfort every time she wore the signature boots.
At a recent gathering, my friend Barbara asked me if I knew where to get edible flowers. She wasn’t having luck finding them in stores. I immediately thought of farmers Kelly Peters and Patrick Dorris of Flat Tack Farm. I’ve been a member of their community supported agriculture program for years and I know that they often offer them. On a visit to the Vancouver Farmers Market, I found the flowers my friend was seeking. It made me realize that one of the many great things about the farmers markets in Clark County is that they’re treasure troves of beautiful and interesting food and drink that can’t be found in a grocery store.
Downtown Camas will celebrate comics, science fiction, fantasy and pop culture during the fourth annual Camas Comic Con from 5-8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, as part of the city’s First Friday festivities.
Judging by the theaterless wastelands that Seattle documentarian Rustin Thompson has traversed, moviegoers in Clark County have a lot to be thankful for. Here, there are two thriving yet differing independent cinemas, the Liberty in Camas and the Kiggins in Vancouver, that together offer a rich variety of entertainment — from shameless blockbusters to artsy obscurities, from historical classics to rock concert films and live in-person community events.
For most people, retirement is a time to slow down. For six Clark County singers, it’s become a chance to step into the spotlight.
The city of Washougal and the Washougal Police Department will host National Night Out from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, at Hathaway Park.
The Second Story Gallery at the Camas Public Library will showcase original artwork from 15 children’s book illustrators from the Portland-Vancouver area during its exhibition “Between Page & Panel: A Celebration of Local Children’s Book Illustrators” from Sept. 4 through Oct. 17.
Ah, the joys of making something by hand! Clark County is bursting at the seams with makers and artisans, both masters of their craft and those who are eager to learn. Here is a sampling of the many creative opportunities from now through the end of August. This is not an exhaustive list by any means, but it does provide a broad palette of art forms and handiwork for you to explore. You could try bookbinding, leatherwork, raku, pastel painting, ceramics, watercolor, crochet, jewelry-making, glass fusing and cookie decorating, to name but a few classes offered this summer. If you don’t see anything that tickles your fancy here, check The Columbian’s free community calendar at events.columbian.com. We’re always posting new classes and workshops to feed your artsy soul.
Car enthusiasts can show off their vehicles and support local nonprofits during the Cruise the Shoug car show on Saturday, Aug. 8, at 54-40 Brewery, 3801 Truman St.
