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May 9, 2019
Marian Tuttle-Crum's family visits her at the Camas-based Prestige Care and Rehabilitation Center on May 3, one week before Marian's 100th birthday. Pictured from left to right: Marian's great-grandaughter, Miranda Reisenauer, Miranda's 6-year-old daughter, Savannah; Marian; Karen Reisenauer, Marian's granddaughter; and Miranda's 4-year-old daughter, Nicole.

A life well lived

When Marian Tuttle-Crum’s family comes to visit their mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother this Mother’s Day weekend, they will celebrate a milestone few people live to see — Marian’s 100th birthday.

May 9, 2019
Visitors to the 2017 Camas Plant and Garden Fair didn't let a little rain prevent them from sampling the more than 100 art vendors. This year's event should have better weather. The forecast for May 11, one day before Mother's Day, is calling for sunny skies and temperatures in the high 80s. (Post-Record file photo)

Are flowers, art the way to your mother’s heart?

Looking for something to do this Mother’s Day weekend? You won’t have to go too far, as there are plenty of activities planned in Camas and Washougal this weekend, including the 22nd annual Camas Plant and Garden Fair and the second annual Washougal Studio Artists Tour.

May 2, 2019
Jewelry artist Katy Fenley stands in her Washougal art studio during the 2019 Clark County Open Studios Tour in February.  (Photo courtesy of Katy Fenley)

Washougal artists prepare for Mother’s Day weekend

In the same way that farmers markets and wineries offer the public a chance to meet the people who grow, raise and ferment the vegetables, meats and wine placed on dining room tables, studio artist tours offer a chance to meet the artists who paint, sculpt, fuse, hammer and weave beloved pieces of artwork.

April 25, 2019
This photo of the Aurora Borealis lights in Alaska by Camas photographer Dale C. Larson hangs in the front room of the Second Story Gallery in downtown Camas through Saturday, April 27, along with many more of his photographs.

Take a walk through a ‘Northwest Wonderland’ at Second Story Gallery

For those who haven’t yet visited the “Northwest Wonderland” art show at the Second Story Gallery above the Camas library, there are two days left to experience Camas photographer Dale C. Larson’s awe-inspiring portraits of some of the Pacific Northwest’s most beautiful places and creatures.

April 18, 2019
Joey

Changing hearts with a pitbull named Joey

Pam Maxey never expected to become an advocate for pitbulls. In fact, had you asked the Camas paramedic 20 years ago what kind of dog she envisioned living in her home, her last response probably would have been “pitbull.”

April 11, 2019
Treesong Nature Awareness and Retreat Center founder Michelle Baumann (second from left) and four children immerse themselves in a "community circle" of trees by the Washougal River in 2016. Treesong will host a variety of "Nature Adventures" day camps that include storytelling, art, movement, singing and nature awareness activities this summer. (Post-Record file photos)

Find your summer fun

Whether your youngster wants to build robots, perfect their tennis serve or learn how to cook a culinary masterpiece, local and regional summer camps have you covered.

April 4, 2019
A view of the Oregon Coast, photographed by Camas High School senior Emma Hahn. This photo was part of her fundraising exhibit held March 1 at Nico Bella Salon.

A new perspective

Camas High School student Emma Hahn became interested in photography because of her older sister, Stephanie.

March 21, 2019
Tori Eastman, 12, a sixth-grader at the Washington State School for the Blind, holds her camera close to her eyes to see the photos she captured during a school field trip to downtown Camas on March 11.

Capturing Camas

With its picturesque downtown streets, beautiful Lacamas and Round lakes and proximity to the Columbia River National Gorge Scenic Area, Camas is often a ‘must visit’ for photographers and artists looking to capture the feeling of small town Pacific Northwest.