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.
Marina Park will host an evening of live music, local history and food vendors during the Port of Camas-Washougal's Summer Concert on Thursday, July 31.
Camas Days will celebrate its 50th anniversary this year on July 24 and 25. But perhaps the most remarkable thing is that this massive, two-day festival — which attracts roughly 15,000 people — is entirely organized by the Camas-Washougal Chamber of Commerce’s only two employees: Samantha Horner, who works part time; and the chamber’s executive director, Camas City Council member Jennifer Senescu. The two of them plan the festival over six months while fulfilling all their regular job duties, Horner said. It’s hard work but worthwhile when the festival is finally underway.
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