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Follow the Yellow Brick Road to Downtown Camas!

October First Friday, October 3rd | 5–8pm

Grab your ruby slippers and head to Downtown Camas for a magical evening full of Oz-some fun! From themed games and crafts to live music, shopping, and a Wizard of Oz costume contest at 7pm, there’s no place like First Friday!

Event Highlights:

Costume Contest @ 7pm – Prizes for best homemade, store-bought & group costumes (Sign up at DCA tables at Journey, 304 NE 4th Ave, 5–6:45pm)
Build a Lego Yellow Brick Road with DCA volunteers
Flying Monkey parachute drop for kids
Wicked Witch craft with the Girl Scouts
Emerald City photo op
20th annual Pumpkin Pageant & Passport activity – Vote for your favorite pumpkin to win prizes!
Art receptions at downtown galleries-- Attic Gallery, 419 NE Cedar; Gallery 408, 408 NE 4^th Ave; RedDoor Gallery, 411 NE Dallas; and Second Story Gallery, upstairs at the Camas Library, 625 NE 4^th Ave
After-hours fall shopping, dining & live music throughout town!

Ribbon Cutting @ 5pm: Celebrate the grand opening of We Can! Learning Center (415 NE Cedar), offering K–8 tutoring, classes & enrichment.

Start your adventure at the DCA tables inside Journey to pick up your event passport & activity list. Don’t miss this magical night in Downtown Camas!

Wayne Chin Wins First Prize at Camas Plein Air Contest for the Second Year in a Row!

RedDoor Gallery hosted last Saturday’s Camas Plein Air Event honoring the legacy of Marquita Call and it was a beautiful tribute to her and a celebration of art in Downtown Camas. Thirty-eight artists registered to participate - a record turnout for this event. Congratulations to 1st place $1000 winner Wayne Chin, 2nd place $500 winner Ken Klos, 3rd $250 winner Iurii Kapranov, 4th $150 winner Heather McCulough, 5th $100 winner Shirl Ireland and 6th $100 Ray Baxter. Five $50 Honorable mention awards included Cheryl Mathieson, Bill Martini, Cynthia Jeffrey, Jen Cook-Chrysos and Jennifer Mark. Cook-Chrysos "Welcome To Camas” was also selected as People’s Choice, Shirl Ireland was selected by the artists and Gallery Owners’ Choice went to Jennifer Mark.

The October 3rd artist reception during First Friday will feature dozens of the original art pieces created at the Camas Plein-Air Event. Much of the artwork painted plein-air on September 27th will remain on exhibit and available for purchase at RedDoor Gallery through October 25th. 411 NE Dallas St.

Attic Gallery Honors the Work of Earl Hamilton!

"Oasis II" 36" x 72" acrylic on canvas by Earl Hamilton

Attic Gallery invites the community to join them during First Friday to meet the talented artist Earl Hamilton, enjoy live music and a glass of wine! Engage in conversations with fellow art enthusiasts, like Earl, who has the remarkable ability to make even the most abstract pieces feel relatable and accessible. Join us for an evening where you can sip, mingle, and find inspiration in a vibrant setting that celebrates art and connection! Stop by the Gallery on October 3rd, 5-8pm for the reception. 419 NE Cedar St.

Spooky Season Market Pops Up at Boo Bash!

The Spooky Season Market will debut during Boo Bash on Wednesday, October 29 from 1-5 pm on Birch Street between 3rd and 4th Avenue (323 NE Birch St). This special event will give you another chance to support your local farmers!

New this year, Spooky Season Market will bring farmers, bakers, and crafters into the heart of Boo Bash, Downtown Camas’ beloved trick-or-treating event. This pop-up “market within an event” will feature farm-to-table favorites like Klickitat Canyon Winery, Columbia Gorge Garlic; autumnal treats from Bakehouse Sourdough, and It’s Half Baked, along with themed handmade arts and crafts from makers like Lady Noir and Anxious Toast Shoppe.

With Boo Bash drawing families from across the community, the Spooky Season Market adds an exciting new layer of activity to the event. Stop by and have fun doing some fall shopping!

Welcome to New DCA Member- Drop the Mic!

Drop The Mic Karaoke is a venue for all singing abilities and interests! Their purpose is to bring people together through the love of music (and singing) to enjoy quality time creating memorable moments! Featuring a family friendly main dining area with premium sound and lighting, reservable private karaoke suites, and a variety of karaoke events there will be something for every skill level to enjoy!

Their renovation of the former Salud space is transforming the venue with a fully equipped kitchen (including new appliances), additional bathrooms, redesigned common spaces, and upgrades to sound and lighting throughout.

They invite you to come visit them when they open to experience what they have to offer the Camas community! Stay tuned for opening date updates this fall! To help support their renovations please visit here! 224 NE 3rd Ave.

Families & Politics Workshop at St. John's Presbyterian

St. John's Presbyterian is inviting the community to a workshop at 10am on Saturday, October 18th titled: Families & Politics. This workshop is to help give the tools to be in conversation with family and friends over the dinner table while navigating political conversation and still maintain healthy relationships. All are welcome. This is free and non-religious event.

St. John's wants to be a part of helping our community find ways to depolarize in an intense political time, so they have invited Braver Angels to come and lead this workshop. Braver Angels is a community focused national organization that helps communities come together by addressing the issue of toxic politics and helping their audiences learn tools for thoughtful and kind engagement that builds relationships and doesn't further the divide.1206 NE Birch St. just at the top of the Camas Stairs.

Specialized Bike Sale at Camas Bikes!

At Camas Bike & Sport, it's time to celebrate the arrival of Fall and all things cycling so they are making amazing deals on all Specialized bikes!

The big sale is going on now so come get your new bike at a price you won't see anywhere else! 303 NE 6th Ave.

Clearance Sale at 4Evergrowing Kids!

Make sure you mark your calendar for 4Evergrowing Kids storewide color tag clearance happening next week on October 9-11th!

This only happens twice a year and the deals are so good you’ll want to come everyday! Stock up on gifts and clothing for the kids in your life! 440 NE 4th Ave.

Watch "Preserved" at Liberty Theatre!

Shot over 130+ days in the breathtaking landscape of Vermejo reserve in New Mexico, PRESERVED unveils the hidden sanctuary and its unseen wildlife behaviors—bears stealing mountain lion kills, microscopic worlds thriving in water-filled potholes, and animals adapting to a changing planet. Scientists, ranchers, and leading conservationists have come together to help achieve the seemingly impossible—from North America’s largest trout restoration to the return of beaver, elk, and bison. Vermejo, deep with discovery and abundant human history, is a bellwether for what’s possible everywhere. Enjoy the film now at Liberty Theatre!

Premium event screening, Friday 10/3, 5pm & Sunday, 10/5, 12:30pm Tickets $10 now on sale!

Did You Know?

Did you know that Hidden River Roasters holds After Dark events every month? They regularly have fun activities in their space along with cocktails, mocktails and food! Join them this week on Friday, October 3rd for Wizard of Oz Trivia from 5-9pm! 536 NE 5th Ave.

What's Coming Up at the Library

Monday, October 6th @ 4:30PM

Join us for an engaging artist talk with Close Knit, the Library's own fiber arts group whose members' work is currently on display at Second Story Gallery. The group will share insights into their creative process and the inspiration behind the show. This is a great opportunity to hear directly from the artists, ask questions, and gain a deeper understanding of the techniques and themes featured in the exhibit.

Monday, October 6th @ 6:30PM

No preparation required—just come ready to read and have fun. Scripts will be provided, and parts will be assigned when you arrive.

The play we choose will depend on the number of participants, but it will usually be a one-act. This is a fun opportunity to do expressive reading, enjoy theater in a low-key setting, and connect with other adults through a collaborative, creative experience.

Wednesday, October 8th @ 5PM

Do you like music? Ever wanted to write music of your own? This songwriting workshop will give you the tools to bring your song ideas to life and learn more about the songwriting craft. Taught by songwriter Taylor Miranda, and referencing her book “The Songwriting Breakdown” you can learn how to generate ideas, how song structures works, and how to go about sharing your original music ideas.