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🌸 Spring Clean-up this Sunday!🌸

Let’s make our town ✨ sparkle! ✨

🗓 Sunday, April 27 | 1–4pm

📍 Meet in front of Journey (4th & Birch)

🥪 Free lunch at 12:30pm

We’ll pull weeds, plant flowers, pick up trash & spread bark dust—rain or shine! (though we're really hoping for shine! ;))

Please bring: gloves, buckets, shovels & wheelbarrows!

Let’s show Downtown some love! 💛

Say S'more--I'll Be at May First Friday!

Join the Community on First Friday-- May 2^nd from 5-8pm, for an evening featuring the theme “Gnome & Fairy Backyard Adventure ”! Attendees can participate in themed games, crafts, and activities, as well as enjoy extended shopping hours, local dining, live music and art exhibits throughout Downtown Camas!

Join us at 5pm for a special Ribbon Cutting at Destination 339, a new event rental space in the heart of Downtown Camas. Located at 339 NE Cedar St, this stylish and versatile venue is now open for private events, gatherings, and celebrations.

Other First Friday activities include:

See what the gnomes, fairies and backyard critters are up to in the "Gnome & Fairy Backyard Adventure!" activity in participating businesses and be entered to win fun prizes donated by the merchants.
Roast S'mores with IQ Credit Union, corner of 4^th & Birch (weather permitting).
Get your picture taken with Mr. & Mrs. Gnome.
Find the hidden Gnome & Fairy painted rocks in downtown donated by local citizen Melissa Guard Anderson.
Themed Storytime at Autumn Leaf Bookstore, 334 NE 4^th, in English at 6pm and English/Spanish at 6:30pm
Make Fairy Wands with Little Otters Play Cafe
Hunt for Mushrooms hidden in downtown for a chance to win a special prize
Play "Gnome-in-One" putt putt golf at Sweet Intention Gift Boutique, 218 NE 4^th
Free Fairy Clouds (cotton candy) from Grace Church
Celebrate RedDoor Gallery ’s First Birthday! 411 NE Dallas, with refreshments, prizes and live painting demonstrations
Art gallery exhibitions at Attic Gallery, 419 NE Cedar; Gallery 408, 408 NE 4^th, featuring the new exhibit “All that Blooms” and Second Story Gallery, 625 NE 4^th, featuring the art show “Contours” featuring the prolific local artist Travis London.
After hours Shopping & Dining throughout downtown
Come dressed as a gnome, fairy, or backyard creature and be entered to win!

Start your adventure by picking up your First Friday Passport & Activity List at the DCA tables in the Journey lobby, 304 NE 4^th.

For pictures of last year's event click here!

C-TRAN Offers FREE Rides to the Plant Fair!

The 26th annual Camas Plant & Garden Fair returns to Downtown Camas on Saturday, May 10th from 9am-4pm and we have a new parking option!

The DCA is excited to partner with C-TRAN for the first time to offer a free bus shuttle service during the Fair! Guests can park at Camas High School (26900 SE 15th St) and ride comfortably to the convenient drop-off by the Camas Library (625 NE 4th Ave). The shuttle will run continuously on May 10th with pick ups/drop offs every 15-20mins from 8:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., making it easy for visitors to enjoy the fair without worrying about parking.

Attendees are also encouraged to use the Plant Holding Area, hosted by Scout Troop 562, located at the corner of 5^th Avenue & Cedar Street—perfect for storing purchases while exploring all the fair has to offer and then items can be picked up at the easy car loading spot there!

It is easier than ever to enjoy this beloved annual tradition! Thank you so much to C-TRAN and see you at the Fair!

For all the latest details, follow us here!

Adopt Color & Beauty in Downtown Camas!

We have reached about 2/3 of our goal for the Downtown Camas Flower Basket program so far and we are so grateful! Thank you to all that have donated!

If you are interested in supporting the downtown flower baskets, you can do that HERE!

They can be adopted for $55 and a receipt for your tax deductible donation will automatically be generated. We'll share all our supporters in our May 8th newsletter. Adopting a basket is a great way to give in honor or memory of someone as well!

Thank you to all our wonderful contributors! We can't wait to see the beautiful color all throughout town very soon!

Lily Celebrates Their 2nd Anniversary!

Join Lily Boutique to celebrate their 2nd anniversary!!! They will have some extra special goodies, snacks and refreshments, new arrivals and a few other fun surprises!

Stop by this Saturday between 10am-5pm and enjoy the celebration! Congratulations Lily! 237 NE 4th Ave.

Juxtaposition Warehouse Sale This Saturday!

Juxtaposition is having a HUGE Warehouse sale this Saturday, April 26th! 9am-4pm. There will be AMAZING deals--you really will want to see all they have and take advantage of the savings! Up to 75% off!

It will be held at their warehouse at 12308 NE 56th St in Vancouver.

Take in the "Contours" at Second Story Gallery!

The Second Story Gallery, located in the Camas Public Library, is proud to announce its upcoming Artist-in-Residence Program featuring Washougal artist and educator Travis London. Known for his large-scale public murals depicting vivid nature scenes, London will engage the community through a month-long residency that includes a solo art exhibit, interactive workshops, and an artist talk. This residency is made possible by a grant from the Autzen Foundation.

London’s exhibition, titled “Contours”, will be on display at the library's gallery. Contours explores the diverse landscapes and nonhuman inhabitants that make up the Pacific Northwest. The paintings chronicle the backcountry of some of the last wild places and aim to evoke a sense of interconnectedness, beauty, and a call to protect these public lands.

Don't miss the First Friday Art Reception on May 2nd, 5-8pm. Learn more here.

It's Derby Day at Camas Antiques!

Derby Day at Camas Antiques!!! Head Downtown on Saturday, May 3rd, 10-6pm and shop on Derby Day! Place your “bet(s)” on your favorite fictional horse for a chance to win some great prizes!

Receive one bet with any purchase and a second bet for wearing a hat to the Derby Day event! One lucky customer will win a $100 Camas Antiques gift certificate! 305 NE 4th Ave.

Garnish Jewelry Sale Returns to Bridge Island Antiques!

Bridge Island relaunches “Garnish” Jewelry Swap, the second

annual jewelry upcycling event! Garnish is an opportunity to give your used and unused jewelry new life, by trading it for another piece you’ll absolutely love. Drop off your old, new, used, unused, broken, jewelry to Bridge Island Arts and Vintage April 19th through May 9th. Then stop back by May 10th from 11am to 5pm to pick out new to you jewelry pieces! 1902 SE 6th Ave.

Enjoy the Rombauer Wine Dinner!

You're invited to an unforgettable evening of food, wine, and giving back!

The Rombauer Wine Dinner is on May 1 at 6:30pm at the new Destination 339 in Downtown Camas (339 NE Cedar).

The evening will feature a specially curated 4 course dinner by Hudson’s Executive Chef, perfectly paired with wines from Rombauer Winery.

Tickets are $125 per person, plus a $25 gratuity, and must be purchased in advance. A portion of each ticket ($25) will be donated to the Clark County Food Bank.

Tickets are available HERE through Hudson’s OpenTable under “Experiences”:

You can also request tickets by emailing paul.bardzik@heathmanlodge.com.

Camas Students Participate in Courts for Kids!

Over spring break, Camas High students traveled to Oaxaca, Mexico, to build a multi-purpose sports court with Courts for Kids. In just three days, and with the support of the local community, the court was completed—but the experience was about much more than construction!

Students immersed themselves in local culture through shared meals, traditional dances, and meaningful conversations. What began with uncertainty quickly turned into a powerful week of connection, collaboration, and mutual respect, leaving lasting impressions on both communities. Great work Papermakers!!!

Did You Know?

Did you know that Camas Antiques has a new website? Discover everything from their upcoming events to what it takes to be a vendor all in one convenient location! Check it out here!

What's Coming Up at the Library

Wednesday, April 30th @ 4PM

Step into the world of letters and packages in this interactive dramatic play experience! Kids will explore fun, hands-on stations as they sort, stamp, and deliver pretend mail—building early literacy and social skills along the way.

Thursday, May 1st @ 6PM

Join us for our series designed to equip library advocates with the skills and tools to make a meaningful impact. You’ll learn to define your advocacy goals, craft compelling messages, understand your audience, and effectively tell the story of your library’s value. Whether you’re new to advocacy or looking to strengthen your efforts, these classes will offer essential insights and practical exercises to help you champion the important role libraries play in our communities.

If you've missed an earlier session, please reach out and we can catch you up!

Saturday, May 3rd @ 3:30PM

Join visual art educator and artist Travis London in painting a local Camas or Washougal landscape. In addition to leaving with a completed canvas, participants will get an introduction to elements of composition and color. Begin to unravel the mysteries of light, and gain a solid command of the acrylic technique and brushwork. Materials will be provided.