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January 5, 2016
Ella Dewars has visited several cities in Switzerland during her stay, including Zurich.

Broadening their world views

Some Camas High School graduates have chosen to forgo the typical college experience for something more non-traditional and outside-of-the-box. From working as a nanny in France to studying at a culinary arts school in Italy, these students are taking time to gain a new world perspective and have experiences they won't soon forget. The Post-Record interviewed a few of these recent graduates to learn in more detail about their unique adventures.

December 29, 2015
Tommer and Maria Gonser are relocating the Attic Gallery from its Portland location to downtown Camas. The couple have lived in Washougal the past two years and were looking for a space closer to home. "We are looking forward to being a part of a community again," Maria said.

A community gallery

A family owned art business of more than 40 years has found a home in Camas.

December 22, 2015
Kathy Dering launched her mobile painting business this fall. She offers painting parties at Wild Flour Cafe & Cupcakes, Amnesia Brewing and 5440 Brewing, all in Washougal. The classes include all materials and an outline of the painting. Participants choose the colors and use their imaginations.

Brushes & Brews Canvas & Cupcakes

After a spinal cord injury three years ago left her temporarily paralyzed, Kathy Dering turned to painting to help her regain strength and coordination in her hands.

December 15, 2015
Shantelle Arney organizes donations made to Washougal Family Dental. The coats, gloves, hats and blankets will be given to local homeless people.

The season of giving

Several area businesses, organizations have donation efforts underway

December 8, 2015
This dining room light fixture of vintage swag lamps, is the result of a collaboration with a Portland artist.

Revival of a historic home

Terri Shanahan pauses as she gazes up at the unique light fixture in the dining room of her Dutch Colonial Revival home.

November 10, 2015
Petruchio (Tristan Fackler) and Senora Baptista argue while Lucentio (Carson Connors) and Gremio (Corbin Jones) look on in amazement.

Shakespeare, Western style

Washougal High School's production of a Shakespearean classic will take a unique twist with "The Tamin' of the Shrew."

November 3, 2015
An attendee at last year's Washougal United Methodist Church bazaar peruses some of the offerings.

Handcrafted, local, unique

Sick of the big box stores, crowded parking lots and endless sales hype? If so, local bazaars offer shoppers the opportunity to purchase handcrafted items and have fun, all while helping local non-profit groups and supporting the area's economy.