The building that housed the Old Fashion Maid Restaurant for 60 years is almost ready for a new tenant, although one has not yet stepped forward to purchase it.
During this holiday season, Temple Financial is once again having its annual "Giving Tree" on display to help local families in need. Gift items will soon be tagged on the Christmas tree in the Temple office at 532 Northeast Third Ave., in Camas.
Members of Lacamas Community Credit Union have until Wednesday to nominate themselves or another credit union member to receive a holiday dinner basket in December. The tradition was started in 2008 by LCCU President and CEO Kathleen Romane in response to tough economic conditions.
A two-year old business that recently relocated from Portland to downtown Washougal sells a variety of movies -- from "Adventures in Babysitting" to "Zookeeper." Disc E. Business has DVDs, Blu-rays and video games. Owner Darcy Hall said the relocation occurred after some of his customers suggested the move to Washougal. "They said there were no buy/sell/trade movie stores in town, and they could really use one," he said.
Customers of the Sears Hometown Store in downtown Camas are invited to make the holidays brighter for others.
The Fairgate Inn in Camas will host its annual Christmas Victorian Tea Saturday, Dec. 10, at noon.
A California couple who moved to Camas three years ago with the motto of "wherever you go, leave it better than the way it was when you came" has been bestowed the Tourism Ambassador Award. Tom and Karen Hall, owners of the Camas Hotel, are the recipients of a Vancouver USA Regional Tourism Office Clark County Tourism Award, which recognizes key individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to tourism and economic growth in the region. "There are many unsung heroes that have contributed greatly to tourism in Clark County," said Kim Bennett, president and CEO of the Vancouver USA Regional Tourism Office. "The Tourism Awards pay tribute to these organizations and individuals that have gone above and beyond by displaying ingenuity, innovation, and leadership when attracting tourists and visitors to Southwest Washington."
Local companies will have opportunities to promote their products and services during the Camas-Washougal Chamber of Commerce "Business Showcase."
The Downtown Camas Association will hold a meeting and celebration Wednesday at Journey Community Church in Camas.
A community-minded couple has teamed up with several local instructors to generate excitement for creating jewelry and crafts by hand. Shane and Desiree Woodward have opened Bead Paradise, in downtown Camas. "I am very focused on being a family friendly business and involved in the community," Shane Woodward said. He said Desiree fell in love with downtown Camas after she attended "Girls Night Out," a fund raiser for cancer charities, in May.
