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May 23, 2019
Vancouver artist Sam Marroquin (right) sits outside TreeSong Retreat Center in Washougal with TreeSong's director Michelle Fox (center) and Artist in Residence program manager Monica Vilhauer (left). (Artworks contributed by Sam Marroquin)

Artist’s paradise

Michelle Fox, the executive director of TreeSong Nature Awareness and Retreat Center, is making tea for visitors at her Washougal River Road home and business.

May 16, 2019
Director Shawn Justice stands in front of the Liberty Theatre in downtown Camas, where his latest movie, "A Murder of Innocence," is featured on the marquee.

Lights, camera … action

If you like to shop local, eat local and support local, two films coming to Camas’ Liberty Theatre will be right up your alley.

May 13, 2019
Sharon Carmichael, treasurer of Fern Prairie United Methodist Church, stands next to the church's blessing box, which church leaders installed in November 2018. (Doug Flanagan/Post-Record)

Camas congregation shares blessings

When David King joined Fern Prairie United Methodist Church in Camas as head pastor in July 2018, the church was in the midst of a transition period.

May 9, 2019
Marian Tuttle-Crum's family visits her at the Camas-based Prestige Care and Rehabilitation Center on May 3, one week before Marian's 100th birthday. Pictured from left to right: Marian's great-grandaughter, Miranda Reisenauer, Miranda's 6-year-old daughter, Savannah; Marian; Karen Reisenauer, Marian's granddaughter; and Miranda's 4-year-old daughter, Nicole.

A life well lived

When Marian Tuttle-Crum’s family comes to visit their mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother this Mother’s Day weekend, they will celebrate a milestone few people live to see — Marian’s 100th birthday.

May 9, 2019
Visitors to the 2017 Camas Plant and Garden Fair didn't let a little rain prevent them from sampling the more than 100 art vendors. This year's event should have better weather. The forecast for May 11, one day before Mother's Day, is calling for sunny skies and temperatures in the high 80s. (Post-Record file photo)

Are flowers, art the way to your mother’s heart?

Looking for something to do this Mother’s Day weekend? You won’t have to go too far, as there are plenty of activities planned in Camas and Washougal this weekend, including the 22nd annual Camas Plant and Garden Fair and the second annual Washougal Studio Artists Tour.

May 2, 2019
Jewelry artist Katy Fenley stands in her Washougal art studio during the 2019 Clark County Open Studios Tour in February. (Photo courtesy of Katy Fenley)

Washougal artists prepare for Mother’s Day weekend

In the same way that farmers markets and wineries offer the public a chance to meet the people who grow, raise and ferment the vegetables, meats and wine placed on dining room tables, studio artist tours offer a chance to meet the artists who paint, sculpt, fuse, hammer and weave beloved pieces of artwork.