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December 9, 2021
People browse used books inside the Camas library's second-floor meeting rooms during the Friends and Foundation of the Camas Library's annual December book sale on Friday, Dec. 3, 2021. (Kelly Moyer/Post-Record)

After year of hardships, Camas library has ‘very successful’ book sale

The city of Camas’ annual Hometown Holidays celebration comes with its own set of traditions: taking photos with Santa, enjoying the beauty of the lighted holiday tree in front of the LIberty Theatre, grabbing a cup of hot cocoa at Journey Church, listening to Camas student bands and browsing tables lined with used books inside the Camas Public Library’s second-story meeting rooms.

December 2, 2021
A lighted boat participates in the 2019 Christmas Ships parade near Washougal. (Contributed photo courtesy of the Christmas Ships organization)

Christmas Ships return to Washougal

The annual Christmas Ships parade will make its way to Washougal this weekend, with boats decked out in lights for the winter holiday season setting sail from Parker’s…

November 25, 2021
From left to right: Heather, Brooksley, Kinder and Dave Kesmodel, owners of the new Periwinkle’s Toy Shoppe in downtown Camas, show off their favorite “stuffies” on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021. (Kelly Moyer/Post-Record)

‘Shop Small’ in downtown Camas this weekend

A feeling of lighthearted joy infuses downtown Camas’ latest business, Periwinkle’s Toy Shoppe, sending visitors down a memory lane filled with favorite stuffed animals, coveted figurines and treasured picture books.

November 25, 2021
Holiday lights illuminate the Washougal MX Park in December 2020. (Contributed photo courtesy Ryan Huffman)

Holiday lights return to Washougal MX Park

The Washougal MX Park is hosting its second “Holidays in the Hills” lights event, with tours running from 5:30 to 10 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday through Jan. 1.

November 18, 2021

Third Thursday set for Nov. 18 in downtown Camas

The Downtown Camas Association’s monthly Third Thursday shopping and dining event will take place this week, from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 18, throughout historic downtown Camas. …