IF YOU GO
Following are a few events being offered as a part of the Washougal Youth Arts Month. A full list of classes and free events can be found at washougal.k12.wa.us/youth-arts-month/.
School district concerts:
All concerts begin at 7 p.m., and are free for the community.
Thursday, March 14: The Jemtegaard Middle School (JMS) symphonic band and wind ensemble will perform at Washougal High School (WHS), 1201 39th St.
Thursday, March 21: The Washougal High concert band will perform at WHS, 1201 39th St.
Tuesday, March 26: The Canyon Creek Middle School (CCMS) and Cape Horn-Skye Elementary School bands will perform at CCMS, 9731 Washougal River Road
Thursday, March 28: A “future Husky concert” featuring bands from Jemtegaard Middle School as well as from Gause, Hathaway and Columbia River Gorge elementary schools will perform at JMS, 35300 S.E. Evergreen Hwy.
Public art photography:
The Washougal Arts and Culture Alliance (WACA) has invited Washougal students to submit photos of Washougal’s public art. Submissions are being accepted through Friday, March 22.
Students may send up to three images — along with their name, grade, school and completed photo release with parental authorization — to WACAStudentPhotos@gmail.com. Forms are available at schools and at washougalarts.org. WACA will select several photos to display on the group’s website and Facebook site.
Crafternoon at Washougal library:
The Washougal Community Library will host free, self-guided crafting sessions for students and their accompanying adult, from 2 to 4 p.m., on Tuesdays, March 19 and March 26, at the library, 1661 “C” St.
Youth recital and hands-on music:
Jeffree White, of Washougal School of Music, along with Chuck Carpenter and other local music teachers, will host a free afternoon youth music recital from 2:30 to 4 p.m., Saturday, March 23, at the Washougal Community Center, 1681 “C” St.
Following the recital, the music teachers will host a free, hands-on instrument exploration and mini-lessons with an adult bluegrass jam and musician’s social afterward. The hands-on music and mini-lessons will be held from 4 to 6 p.m.