It's that time of year again. November typically kicks off a flurry of holidays bazaars, where those looking for one-of-a-kind gifts are sure to find them. During the next month, several bazaars are coming to churches, schools and civic centers. Eager shoppers will have the chance to help local non-profit groups, support the local economy, buy handcrafted items and avoid crowds at the mall.
Anyone who has had a little brother knows how annoying they can be at times. This is definitely the case for the heroine of local author Cheryl Linn Martin's "Hawaiian Detective Club" series.
The drama during election season isn't limited to the presidential debates or candidates accusing each other of sign stealing. This year, there will be drama, when students at Washougal High School take to the stage with "44 Play for 44 Presidents." As the title indicates, this production contains 44 mini-plays about each of the presidents of the United States. It is a part of the Plays for Presidents Festival 2012, and Washougal is joining 43 schools all across the United States who are participating during the election year. WHS is one of only four West Coast schools, the others being San Jose, Los Angeles and Seattle.
Despite thousands of miles and cultural differences that separate the United States from Japan, those who have spent time with host families in either country know one thing: We're all pretty similar. Twenty middle school students and their host families discovered that during five days they spent together last week. A group from the town a Taki, a sister city of Camas, included included mayor Yukio Kubo, a high school principal, English teacher, interpreter, city clerk and travel guide, in addition to the students.They stayed with families from Liberty and Skyridge middle schools. The visit was organized though the Camas Sister City Association, in collaboration with Camas schools.
o Family Halloween Night: Camas Parks and Recreation will host its annual Family Halloween Night from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20 at Liberty Middle School, 1612 N.E. Garfield St. The event includes carnival games from 6:30 to 8:15 p.m., and a costume contest from 8:30 to 9 p.m. It is designed for children ages 2 to 12. All attending must be accompanied by an adult. The entry fee is two non-perishable food items. No costume weapons are allowed.
Got a hankering for tasting some apple cider, wandering through a corn maze, and picking the perfect pumpkin?If so, then area pumpkin patches fit the bill. Open now through Halloween, most offer a lot more than the standard gourd. Many include hay rides, apple cider, corn mazes, petting zoos, local produce, food for purchase and crafts.
Every year, Mariah Acton meets fourth-graders who have never been on a hike or seen a blue heron.
"I've seen a storm, I won't wait for another Lord with your help I will make a change Guide my hands to the brokenhearted Help me shine the light on the rain. Shine light on the rain..."
During an estate sale, organizers serve as everything from counselors to advertisers to business planners.But for a local non-profit group, it goes even further than that.
Marcus Bintz and Rachel Fadlovich of Camas beat out more than 70,000 competitors to win the National Science Olympiad "Disease Detectives" competition.In addition, they are the youngest pair to ever capture the title. "It's incredible," said Ron Wright, Camas High School Science Olympiad advisor. "These two young people are the 2012 National champions. And neither was a senior when they did this." Fadlovich, 15, is now a junior and Bintz, 17, is a senior. Both have participated in Science Olympiad since they were in middle school. The prize for winning nationals was an all-expenses -paid trip to see the real "disease detectives," at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, Ga.
