On most First Fridays in downtown Camas, Carol Alice can be seen greeting visitors.
This month, her festive outfit at the Downtown Camas Association table, included a jumper that she made especially for the art-themed occasion. It featured images of paintings.
Alice, of Vancouver, has volunteered with the DCA for a year.
“I enjoy costuming and make theme-based hats for some of the volunteers,” she said. “They are usually outrageous and silly and add to the festive nature of the theme.”
Alice brought berets for herself and her friend, Kitty Hibbs.
“I am the art,” Alice said, while pointing to her outfit.
“I’m the artist,” Hibbs said.
“I’m the photographer,” said Susan Lehr.
She took photos of people who dropped by a selfie booth.
“I love it when they say, ‘I’ve never been here,'” Lehr said, regarding new visitors. “We get to step outside of ourselves and share in memory making moments.”
The First Friday of February 2014 was the first time she served as a volunteer. That has included setting up and cleaning up at events and helping with children’s activities.
Lehr has assisted with office work, outreach, coordination and research.
“I have also provided some consulting on board development and collateral work,” she said. “The DCA offers such wonderful opportunities to unite the community and strengthen downtown.”