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April ‘18

FEATURE ARTICLES

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Summer Camp Guide

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Movies with a Cause Empowering citizens while building community

Tip-Toeing Through Tulips . . . And Lilacs Woodland springs into bloom

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Editor’s Notes

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The New Domesticity Homegrown food & the bounty of the land

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Bit of HiStory Gretchen Fraser: Vancouver wife, mom and Olympian

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Calendar of Events & Activities

ON THE WEB • It’s not easy being green • Enter for a chance to win tickets to “Fiddler on the Roof” & “The Seussification of Romeo & Juliet”

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EDITOR'S NOTES

Our Greatest Potential Few global events are as inspiring as the

Olympics. The human race seems to unify, ironically, around competition and the

challenging of human capability. Even once

(and sometimes still) marginalized populations,

such as individuals from developing and war-torn countries, women, and teens, have come to claim glory through athletic achievement,

and the symbolism is not lost on us: nothing, it seems, is impossible.

The lives of Olympic hopefuls and Olympic heroes off the field, ice,

snow and track often demonstrate this just as starkly as their physical accomplishments. Amid the sexy headlines of athletes’ doping,

sexual harassment, and personal demons, lie lesser lauded triumphs

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over injuries and illnesses, formations of nonprofit organizations and other commendable collateral of fame. Gretchen Fraser was

one such Olympian, from Vancouver’s own pages of history. Her

athletic achievements brought her international fame, but her greatest

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On the Cover: The Youth Adventures Camp at the Marshall Community Center brought big smiles last summer! There are camps for every age and interest in our Summer Camp Guide starting on page 12.

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THE NEW DOMESTICITY

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By Julianna Lawson

It was a day that seemed to belong to another era.

I walked the neighborhood wetlands loop as I often do, but this day I viewed it as though it was 1950. Back then the land was mostly covered by a lake; but the moss-covered, decaying fence posts suggest that it was also farm land. The numerous apple, cherry, and hazelnut trees still bordering the loop speak wistfully of an orchard that once was.

Later that day, a bright blue, cloud-embellished sky formed a picturesque backdrop for the laundry hanging on the line. An early spring breeze danced mischievously among the linens. The weather was warm enough to invite nature to slowly dry the sheets, yet brisk enough for the same blue backdrop to showcase a lazy trail of smoke issuing from the farmhouse chimney. Although I was simply driving by the home, I felt in that moment as though I had again been swept back in time. All was slow: the sky seemed bluer, the clouds whiter, the sun-kissed sheets cleaner, the wood stove-heated home warmer.

I had been on the property before. Often as a child, we visited the farm to gather a delicious harvest of Italian prunes, peaches and hazelnuts. This naturally adds a nostalgia of its own. But an even sweeter association was formed when I visited with the owner just a few years ago. I had come hoping to again find fruit, but the land had since been devoted mostly to hazelnut trees. So she eagerly shared with me of the farm’s German roots (literally), of the similar soils that welcome hazelnut trees to

flourish in both lands, and of the marriage between a soldier and his bride that gave birth to a beloved neighborhood farm.

Indeed, many of the older homes in Clark County might tell similar stories. Clothes lines still stand like sentinels in many sprawling backyards (certainly they were “sprawling” to the children who lived there once upon a time), and if the gnarled fruit and nut trees could talk, they would tell of the many homes blessed by their bounty. Garden boxes, too, seem eager to relive their glory days when the soil was tilled and tended until fresh shoots sprang from the earth to provide for the family gathered around the table.

I can attest to the sweetness of the bounty that passed from farm to family in my Vancouver childhood. Figs, plums, apples, cherries, pears, walnuts and hazelnuts fell benevolently from neighbors’ trees, while the many family gardens overflowed with zucchini (always zucchini), tomatoes (I can just smell them warming in the sun now) and the most succulent berries a child could hope to snack on: blueberries and raspberries and strawberries, oh, my!

Thankfully, we live in a time when families seem to crave just that: time. One delicious way to reclaim time, to even reclaim a bit of our history, just might be to turn back to the land. Allison Gaspar of Vancouver shares, “We love the satisfaction of placing produce on the table that we planted, nurtured, and harvested ourselves.

There is something incredibly satisfying about roasting vegetables or making a salad using mostly produce from your own garden, or picking a large bowl of perfectly ripe blueberries for breakfast right from your own backyard!”

Likewise, Kristalee Sorensen, also of Vancouver, delights in sharing her love of gardening with her young family. “I love being outside in nature, getting fresh air. I love preparing the ground, mapping out where I want continued on next page

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my vegetables and rotating from the year before . . . . It’s exciting to see the fruit of your labor.” Sorensen admits that “it can be a lot of work, but well worth it.” And the proof is in the pudding (and the salads and the pies and the soups): when the produce is perfectly ripe, going out to pick “your beautiful, fresh berries, fruit, veggies and herbs is an amazing feeling.” Sorensen especially loves having her daughters join her in the garden, from the first tucking of seeds in the soft earth to the final plucking of ripened fruit. “They learn with me and love being a part of it.”

If you find your family to be in a time or place where gardening isn’t feasible, consider supporting local farms as the year unfolds and produce begins to fill our land. Invite your children to take part in the process, whether it’s in picking berries from the vine, selecting a carton of eggs from the farmer’s market, or even in offering to help tend a neighbor’s garden. Not only will you likely get some zucchini in return, but your children will gain greater knowledge of the benefits of slow food and the honor and privilege it is to wisely steward our generous land.

Julianna Lawson and her husband Jamie make their home in Vancouver with their four children, ages 12 to 20. Among Julianna’s favorite early childhood memories are those which centered around her family home in Minnehaha. She loved to play with her siblings among the hazelnut, apple, and plum trees, gathering catkins and blossoms in the spring, and then -- oh, joy! -- their fruits in the summer and fall.

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Bit of HiStory

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Vancouver wife,mom and Winter Olympian

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name for herself as a skier in an era when few women entered competitive sports. As a result of her friendship with Lang, she was twice a stand-in for actress Sonja Henie (also an Olympic athlete in figure skating), skiing for Henie in the films “Thin Ice” in 1937, and “Sun Valley Serenade” in 1941.

In 1948, we tuned our radios to listen for news of our neighbor, Gretchen Fraser, who was competing at the Winter Olympics in Switzerland. But there was more to Gretchen Fraser than her incredible victory. She was born Gretchen Kunigk in Tacoma in 1919. Her mother was an avid skier, who was instrumental in opening public skiing on Mt. Rainier. Gretchen was on the ski slopes as soon as she could stand. At age 16 she became a student of the famous Otto Lang, a film producer later known for “Call Northside 777” starring James Stewart, and “5 Fingers,” among other films. Before his filmmaking career, he operated a ski school and quickly recognized that he had a potential star in Gretchen. Alpine skiing was made an Olympic sport in 1936, and by that time, Gretchen was ready to compete. She made a

Averill Harriman, later Ambassador to Russia and aide to Harry Truman, operated a resort in Sun Valley, Idaho, and invited Gretchen to participate in an international race for the Harriman Cup in 1938. On the train to Sun Valley, Idaho she met the captain of the 1936 men’s team, and Vancouver native, Donald Fraser.

Harriman announced their engagement before Fraser even had time to propose, but Harriman’s tattling soon became reality: Donald and Gretchen were married in 1939 and settled in Vancouver. The following year, Gretchen made the 1940 Olympic team, but her dream was thwarted when the Games were suspended during World War II. Gretchen returned to Vancouver while her husband served in the Navy. She worked as an accountant for George Goodrich, who owned The Totem Pole, The Inn at the Quay, The Crossing, and other Vancouver area restaurants. But her heart’s interest was working with wounded GIs, teaching swimming and skiing as rehabilitation and treatment. Her work was successful, and in this effort, Gretchen blazed a trail for the birth of the Special Olympics. When the war was over, her husband urged her to return to competitive skiing, and helped in her training. She was named to the 1948 Team USA and set off for Switzerland.

Photo courtesy of Shanaman Sports Museum of Tacoma-Pierce County

The Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea are now a part of world history. Many in Clark County have forgotten a time in our history when we cheered on one of our very own Vancouverites who skied in the winter Olympics and whose life aside from competing was perhaps even more impressive.

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In the slalom, she was the first of 31 competitors to make the run. Her time of 59.7 seconds earned her the nickname of “the flying housewife from Vancouver.” Then, preparing for the second run, the telephone connection between the top and bottom of the run was broken. While it was being repaired, Gretchen waited in the starting gate. She waited 18 minutes. Imagine the tension; for 18 minutes, ready to go at any instant, your team and your country watching, listening and waiting. Her old friend Harriman had interrupted a presidential cabinet meeting to listen to a radio broadcast of the event. The other cabinet members waited the whole 18 minutes along with him. At last the signal came, and she pushed forward, zigzagging crisply down the hill in 57.5 seconds—earning her the gold medal, the first ever in that event by any American, male or female. She also won a silver medal in the combined event during the same Olympic Games.

Almost immediately after her stellar performance at the Olympic games, Gretchen announced that she was quitting competitive skiing in favor of family responsibilities, but her athletic victories continued on next page Vancouver Family Magazine • www.vancouverfamilymagazine.com • April 2018

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still resulted in endorsement deals with Wheaties cereal and the Wheat Flour Institute, even as she gave birth to a son just 11 months after her Olympic victory. She avoided the limelight after those endorsement deals ran their course, although she continued to work with veterans and other athletes with disabilities.

Gretchen Fraser was Vancouver’s heroine. But after 30 years in Vancouver, she and Don moved to Sun Valley, Idaho, where she would live out the rest of her life, mentoring young Olympic hopefuls and teaching the disabled the joy of skiing. She traveled the country promoting skiing and the resort at Sun Valley. Many of her young mentorees went on to greater things. In 1994, in Lillehammer, Norway, one of those young protégés, Picabo Street, won the Olympic silver medal in downhill skiing. During those same Olympic Games, and one month after husband passed away, Gretchen joined him, ending a life that was, according to the president of the US Skiing Association, “the Olympic ideal.”

Honoring Vancouver’s Olympic heroine and champion for disabled veterans, Gretchen Fraser Park lies off Mill Plain near 155th Ave., next to Vancouver Police East Precinct.

Pat Jollota retired from the Los Angeles Police Department and came to Vancouver to find a new career in historic preservation. She was curator of education at the Clark County Historical Museum for 22 years, while almost concurrently serving for 20 years on the Vancouver City Council.

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Clark County YMCA Y Chef Storybook Location: Salmon Creek Elementary, Felida Elementary and Illahee Elementary Phone Number: 360-885-9622 Website: www.ymcacw.org Ages: 4-6 Days/Times: Monday-Friday, 9 am12 pm, July 30-August 4, August 13-17, August 20-24 Cost: $109/Week Description: We will be bringing your favorite childhood storybooks to life.

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Portland Children’s Museum Summer Camp (2 day) Location: 4015 SW Canyon Road, Portland, OR 97221 Phone Number: 503-471-9918 Website: www.portlandcm.org Ages: 4-6 & 7-9 Days/Times: First week of July, 8:30am3 pm (extended care available for additional cost) Cost: $135; 15% discount for members Description: These two-day camps are great for first-time and experienced campers to explore and experiment!

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Clark County YMCA Art Factory Location: Felida Elementary Phone Number: 360-885-9622 Website: www.ymcacw.org Ages: 4-6 Days/Times: Monday-Friday, 9 am12 pm, July 9-13 Cost: $109/Week Description: Kids will stir their imagination as you explore their creativity using different textures, colors and shapes. Find your inner artist and keep your creativity sharp this school year as we design many mementos to be treasured.

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Clark County YMCA DIY Crafts Location: Felida Elementary Phone Number: 360-885-9622 Website: www.ymcacw.org Ages: 7-12 Days/Times: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am2:30 pm, July 9-13 Cost: $159/Week Description: Participants will do hands on projects that they can take home or give to a loved one. They will learn new skills and unleash their crafting potential. For more information, please visit our website at ymcacw.org.

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Metropolitan Performing Arts Beginning/Intermediate Dance Boot Camp Location: Hazel Dell, 905 NE 68th St #D, Vancouver, WA 98665 Phone Number: 360-975-1585 Website: MetropolitanPerformingArts.org Ages: 6-12 Days/Times: June 25-29, 12:30-3:30 pm Cost: $150 Description: Students will rotate through a full morning of dance featuring jazz, ballet, modern, hip hop and tap.

Students will build their dance skills and improve technique. Before camp care available 11:30 am-12:30 pm.

Metropolitan Performing Arts Intermediate/Advanced Dance Boot Camp Location: Hazel Dell, 905 NE 68th St #D, Vancouver, WA 98665 Phone Number: 360-975-1585 Website: MetropolitanPerformingArts.org Ages: 12-18 Days/Times: July 30-August 3, 8:3011:30 am Cost: $150 Description: Students will rotate through a full morning of dance featuring jazz, ballet, modern, hip hop and tap.

Students will build their dance skills and improve technique. After camp care available 11:30 am-12:30 pm.

Riverside Performing Arts Trolls Location: 1307 NE 78th St., Vancouver, WA 98665 Phone Number: 360-694-8662 Website: www.riversidepa.com Ages: 3-5 Days/Times: July 9-13, 9 am-12 pm Cost: $150 before May 31/$170 after May 31 Description: Dance, sing, act and play in a world of make believe as you learn a mini musical theatre production of “Trolls.” Children will sing, dance, act, dress up and create a Trolls craft each day. A great introduction to the performing arts and what it takes to put on a wonderful show. The last day of camp will be a small in-studio performance for family and friends in the final 15 minutes. Come take camp with experienced and professional instructors!

Riverside Performing Arts Cinderella Ballet Location: 1307 NE 78th Street, Vancouver, WA 98665 Phone Number: 360-694-8662 continued on page 14

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Riverside Performing Arts: My Little Pony Location: 1307 NE 78th Street, Vancouver, WA 98665 Phone Number: 360-694-8662 Website: www.riversidepa.com Ages: 3-5

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Clark County YMCA: Rookie Soccer Location: Illahee Elementary Phone Number: 360-885-9622 Website: www.ymcacw.org Ages: 4-6 Days/Times: Wednesday-Friday, 9 am12 pm, June 25–29 Cost: $109/Week Description: We will, we will (you guessed it) rock you through this awesome camp. Players will participate in fun games and drills designed to introduce the skills of dribbling, passing and shooting. For more information, please visit our website at ymcacw.org.

Clark County YMCA: Rookie Basketball Location: Fisher’s Landing Elementary, Felida Elementary, and Illahee Elementary Phone Number: 360-885-9622 Website: www.ymcacw.org Ages: 4-6 Days/Times: Monday-Friday, 9 am-

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Clark County YMCA: Jr. Ultimate Sports Location: Felida Elementary Phone Number: 360-885-9622 Website: www.ymcacw.org Ages: 4-6 Days/Times: Monday-Friday, 9 am12 pm, July 16-20, August 20-24 Cost: $109/Week Description: You’ve played basketball and soccer; it’s time to step up your game to Ultimate Sports. Do you have what it takes to play them all? Dodgeball, floor hockey, lacrosse, wall ball. For all you traditional sports freaks we’ll play some of your favorites like basketball, football and soccer too. For more information, please visit our website at ymcacw.org.

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Clark County YMCA: Jr. LEGO Location: Salmon Creek Elementary, Felida Elementary, Fisher’s Landing Elementary, Illahee Elementary Phone Number: 360-885-9622 Website: www.ymcacw.org Ages: 4-6 Days/Times: Monday-Friday, 9 am12 pm, June 18-22, June 25-29, July 9-13, July 16-20, July 30-August 3, August 13-17 Cost: $109/Week Description: Don’t let the term “Jr.” fool you. This is serious LEGO-making business. We have a huge collection of Legos in store to help us create all kinds of great projects, and to test the kids’ imaginations. Four different classes to choose from; Into the Galaxy, into the wild, Superhero, and Around the world in five days. For more information, please visit our website at ymcacw.org.

Clark County YMCA: Broadway Glee Jr. Location: Felida Elementary and Illahee Elementary Phone Number:360-885-9622 Website: www.ymcacw.org Ages: 4-6 Days/Times: Monday-Friday, 9 am12 pm, June 25-29, August 13-17 Cost: $109/Week Description: We will be exploring hits musicals and the history of Broadway.

Participants will sing, dance and act in a fun and encouraging environment as they prepare and rehearse for a performance for their parents at the end of the week. Next stop Broadway!

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Riverside Performing Arts: Broadway Babies Location: 1307 NE 78th Street, Vancouver, WA 98665 Phone Number: 360-694-8662 Website: www.riversidepa.com Ages: 3-5 Days/Times: August 6-10, 9 am-12 pm Cost: $150 before May 31/$170 after May 31 Description: DANCE! ACT! SING! Your mini triple threat will learn the basics of tap dancing, jazz dancing, singing and acting in this Broadway bound camp! Each day children will work together to put on a variety show of Vancouver’s most talented performers. Dress up, sing out and be a star! The last day of camp will be a small in-studio performance for family and friends in the final 15 minutes. Come take camp with experienced and professional instructors!

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12 pm, June18-22, July 9-13, July 30-August 3, August 6-10 Cost: $109/Week Description: First time ball handlers will participate in discovering the fun of the game as they learn through play and basic skill development like ball handling, passing, shooting and defense.

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Riverside Performing Arts: Moana Location: 1307 NE 78th Street, Vancouver, WA 98665 Phone Number: 360-694-8662 Website: www.riversidepa.com Ages: 3-5 Days/Times: July 23-27, 9 am-12 pm Cost: $150 before May 31/$170 after May 31

Riverside Performing Arts: Frozen Location: 1307 NE 78th Street, Vancouver, WA 98665 Phone Number: 360-694-8662 Website: www.riversidepa.com Ages: 3-5 Days/Times: July 30-August 3, 9 am12 pm Cost: $150 before May 31/$170 after May 31 Description: Dance, sing and play in a world of make believe as you learn a mini creative ballet production of “Frozen.” Children will sing, dance, dress up and create a Frozen craft each day.

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Days/Times: August 13-17, 9 am-12 pm Cost: $150 before May 31/$170 after May 31 Description: Dance, sing and play in a world of make believe as you learn a mini creative ballet production of “My Little Pony.” Children will sing, dance, dress up and create a My Little Pony craft each day. A great introduction to creative ballet and what it takes to put on a wonderful show. The last day of camp will be a small in-studio performance for family and friends in the final 15 minutes. Come take camp with experienced and professional instructors!

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Riverside Performing Arts: Star(s) Wars Location: 1307 NE 78th Street, Vancouver, WA 98665 Phone Number: 360-694-8662 Website: www.riversidepa.com Ages: 3-5 years Days/Times: July 16-20, 9 am-12 pm Cost: $150 before May 31/$170 after May 31 Description: Dance, tumble, act and play in a world of make believe as you learn a mini production of your favorite “Star(s) Wars.” Children will dance, learn tumbling basics, dress up, act out their favorite scenes and create an original craft each day. A great introduction to hip hop and tumbling and what it takes to put on a wonderful show. The last day of camp will be a small in-studio performance for family and friends in the final 15 minutes. Come take camp with experienced and professional instructors!

Description: Dance, sing and play in a world of make believe as you learn a mini creative ballet production of “Moana.” Children will sing, dance, dress up and create a Moana craft each day. A great introduction to creative ballet and what it takes to put on a wonderful show. The last day of camp will be a small in-studio performance for family and friends in the final 15 minutes.

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Website: www.riversidepa.com Ages: 3-5 Days/Times: July 9-13, 9 am-12 pm Cost: $150 before May 31/$170 after May 31 Description: Dance, sing and play in a world of make believe as you learn a mini creative ballet production of “Cinderella.” Children will sing, dance, dress up and create a Cinderella craft each day. A great introduction to creative ballet and what it takes to put on a wonderful show. The last day of camp will be a small in-studio performance for family and friends in the final 15 minutes.

Come take camp with experienced and professional instructors!

Camp Hope of Southwest Washington Phone Number: 360-666-9136 Website: www.camphope-wa.org/ Ages: 10-18 Days/Times: Every 3rd Saturday of the Month March-November, 9:30 am3:30 pm Cost: $30/Camper - $25/Camper Family Rate - Scholarships Available Description: Come experience. . .River exploration, nature walks, archery, art projects, woodworking, skill building work-shops, scavenger hunts, fire startcontinued on next page

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Clark County YMCA: Star Wars Location: Felida Elementary and Illahee Elementary Phone Number: 360-885-9622 Website: www.ymcacw.org Ages: 7-12 Days/Times: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am2:30 pm, June 25-29 & August 13-17 Cost: $159/Week Description: Join us as we travel to a galaxy far, far away! Participants begin the week as Padawans who are preparing to begin their Jedi training.

Throughout the week, these Padawans are challenged through daily Star Wars themed crafts, games, and other activities. For more information, please visit our website at ymcacw.org.

EinsteinWise: Summer Activities Camp Location: 3000 SE 164th Ave., Suite 111, Vancouver, WA 98683 Phone Number: 360-433-0750 Website: www.einsteinwise.com Ages: Entering grades 1 - 5 Days/Times: Full week (Monday-Friday) camps starting June 25 and ending August 24 (except July 4)

Cost: AM camp (9 am-12 pm) $150 per week; PM camp (1-5:30 pm) $200 per week; Full day camp (9 am-5:30 pm) $350 per week.

Description: A week full of fun activities such as drawing, painting, coloring, poster-boarding, story writing and light reading. Afternoon schedule includes two hours of math and reading to add some academic rigor to the camp.

Limited enrollment due to space limitation, so register early!

Metropolitan Performing Arts Harry Potter 2-Week Live Action Role Play Camp (After Hours) Location: Hazel Dell, 905 NE 68th St., #D Vancouver, WA 98665 Phone Number: 360-975-1585 Website: MetropolitanPerformingArts.org Ages: 11-18 Days/Times: Monday-Friday, August 6-17, 6-9 pm Cost: $300 Description: Calling all wizards! School is in at the MPA School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. This Live Action Role Play Two Week Camp (LARP) is sure to make the front page of the daily prophet!

Students will be sorted the first day at the ‘beginning of camp banquet’. Those students who have attended the camp before will be second year students.

Over the course of two weeks, students will attend classes in defense against the dark arts, transfiguration, potions, charms, magical music, divination, earth magic, astrology, history of magic, quidditch and much more! On the last day of camp, there will be an end of summer ball. Students are required to bring a wand. Work robes will be provided the first day of camp. *If more than 30 students register, location of camp will be moved.

Vancouver Parks and Recreation FCC Teen Camp Locations: Firstenburg Community Center, 700 NE 136th Ave., Vancouver WA, 98684 Phone Number: 360-487-7001 Website: www.vanparksrec.org Ages: 11-14 Days/Times: June 18-August 24, Monday-Friday 7:30 am-5:30 pm Cost: $175/$195/week Description: Get active with this fun camp, awesome field trips, swimming, rock climbing, exciting games and more! Expect a fun field off-site trip on Tuesday and Thursday to great locations. Drop off as early as 7:30 am and pick up by 5:30 pm with structured activities from 9am-4pm.

Vancouver Parks and Recreation MCC Teen Camp Location: Marshall Community Center, 1009 E. McLoughlin Blvd., Vancouver WA, 98683 Phone Number: 360-487-7100 Website: www.vanparksrec.org Ages: 11-14 Days/Times: June 18-August 24, Monday-Friday 7:30 am-5:30 pm Cost: $175/$195/week Description: Campers will enjoy awesome field trips, swimming, sports, exciting games and so much more!

PLUS, fun off-site fieldtrips on Tuesday and Thursday. Drop off as early as 7:30 am and pick up by 5:30 pm with structured activities from 9am-4pm.

Vancouver Parks and Recreation SPARK Youth Day Camp Location: Fircrest Elementary, 12001 NE 9th St., Vancouver WA, 98684 Phone Number: 360-487-7001, ext. 8 Website: www.vanparksrec.org Ages: 6-10 Days/Times: June 18-August 24, Monday-Friday 7:30 am-5:30 pm Cost: $166/$190/week Description: Campers will enjoy swimming and rock climbing at Firstenburg, sports, outdoor games, continued on page 16

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Description: Groups are led by Dr. Amanda Weatherby and Jillian SherrodWing, CCC-SLP. Social Thinking Groups are for children and adolescents that struggle with social skills and interaction with peers. Children in these groups may have a diagnosis of ADHD, Anxiety, or on the Autism spectrum. Groups are matched by age and skill level. Groups have a camp atmosphere and involve improv, teamwork projects, interactive games, and play to review topics related to Body Awareness; Recognizing Feelings, Emotional Control; Self- Monitoring, Perspective Taking; Expected and Unexpected Behaviors; Social Communication; Flexibility; Processing Social Information; and Problem Solving.

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Crossroads Community Church Vacation Bible School: Time Lab! Locations: 7708 NE 78th St., Vancouver, WA 98662 Phone Number: 360-256-9711 Website: crossroadschurch.net/vbs Ages: Going into kindergarten-5th grade Days/Times: July 16-20, 9 am-12 pm Cost: Free!

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YMCA Columbia-Willamette YMCA Camp Collins Location: 3001 SE Oxbow Parkway, Gresham, OR 97080 Phone Number: 503-663-5813 Website: www.ymcacw.org/camps/ ymca-camp-collins Ages: Youth entering grades 1-12 Days/Times: June 24- August 24, Sunday-Saturday Cost: $380-$1,199 Description: YMCA Camp Collins offers a variety of summer camp programs.

Camp options include: Overnight Camps for youth entering grades 2-9. Day Camp for youth entering grades 1-6, Teen Camps for youth entering grades 9-12 and Family Camp for all ages offered Memorial Day and Labor Day Weekend.

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Vancouver Parks and Recreation Summer Park Programs: McClaskey Family Foundation Summer Playgrounds Program Location: Crestline Elementary, 13003 SE 7th St., Vancouver, WA Phone Number: 360-487-7100

Vancouver Parks and Recreation Summer Park Programs: Play Time in the Parks- Image Elementary Location: 4400 NE 122nd Ave., Vancouver, WA Phone Number: 360-487-7100 Website: www.vanparksrec.org Ages: 6-11 Days/Times: July 2-August 10, Tuesday/ Thursday, 12:30-3:30 pm Cost: Free drop-in program Description: Join us for some play time in the parks. We will have lots of activities, games, sports and crafts. Enjoy lunch first provided by Share and stay for fun!

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Vancouver Parks and Recreation Summer Park Programs: McClaskey Family Foundation Summer Playgrounds Program Location: Evergreen Park, 3500 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver, WA Phone Number: 360-487-7100 Website: www.vanparksrec.org Ages: 6-11 Days/Times: June 25-August 10, Monday-Friday, 10:30 am-2:30 pm Cost: Free Description: Make new friends and enjoy games, sports, playground time, and crafts! A free lunch is provided

by Share through the USDA Summer Lunch Program. Registration limited to children living within the area (includes students from Roosevelt, King and Harney schools).

Vancouver Parks and Recreation Summer Park Programs: Play Time in the Parks- Hearthwood Elementary Location: 575 NE Hearthwood Blvd., Vancouver, WA Phone Number: 360-487-7100 Website: www.vanparksrec.org Ages: 6-11 Days/Times: July 2-August 10, Monday/ Wednesday/Friday, 12:30-3:30 pm Cost: Free drop-in program Description: Join us for some play time in the parks. We will have lots of activities, games, sports and crafts. Enjoy lunch first provided by Share and stay for fun!

Metropolitan Performing Arts: Show Choir Camp Location: Hazel Dell, 905 NE 68th St. #D Vancouver, WA 98665 Phone Number: 360-975-1585 Website: MetropolitanPerformingArts.org Ages: 8-18 Days/Times: August 20-24, 12:303:30 pm Cost: $150 Description: Calling all youth who love to sing, dance and act to join the Show Choir Camp! Music rehearsals, vocal coaching, and choreography combine to prepare for an exciting final performance on Friday evening, August 24. Before camp care available 11:30 am-12:30 pm.

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Vancouver Parks and Recreation Little Campers Location: Firstenburg Community Center Phone Number: 360-487-7100 Website: www.vanparksrec.org Ages: 4-6 Days/Times: June 18-August 17, Monday-Friday, 9 am-12:30 pm Cost: $85/$98/week Description: Have fun with games, sports, climbing wall, music, crafts, library and activities that are centered on the theme for the week. Camp is geared toward pre-school through kindergarten students are toilet trained. Friday is ice cream day!

Vancouver Parks and Recreation Summer Park Programs: McClaskey Family Foundation Summer Playgrounds Program Location: Hough Elementary, 1900 Daniels St., Vancouver, WA Phone Number: 360-487-7100 Website: www.vanparksrec.org Ages: 6-11 Days/Times: June 25-August 10, Monday-Friday, 10:30 am-2:30 pm Cost: Free Description: Make new friends and enjoy games, sports, playground time, and crafts! A free lunch is provided

by Share through the USDA Summer Lunch Program. Registration limited to children living within the area.

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Vancouver Parks and Recreation Adventures Youth Day Camp Location: Marshall Community Center, 1009 E. McLoughlin Blvd., Vancouver WA, 98683 Phone Number: 360-487-7100 Website: www.vanparksrec.org Ages: 6-10 Days/Times: June 18-August 24, Monday-Friday 7:30 am-5:30 pm Cost: $166/$190/week Description: Campers will enjoy swimming, sports, exciting games, crafts and off-site trips on Tuesday and Thursday. Drop off as early as 7:30 am and pick up by 5:30 pm with structured activities from 9 am-4 pm.

Website: www.vanparksrec.org Ages: 6-11 Days/Times: June 25-August 10, Monday-Friday, 10:30 am-2:30 pm Cost: Free Description: Make new friends and enjoy games, sports, playground time, and crafts! A free lunch is provided

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Locations: Salmon Creek Elementary Phone Number: 360-624-5152 or 800-968-4332 Website: www.campinvention.org Ages: K-6 Days/Times: July 9-13, 8:30-3 pm Cost: $250–discounts available Description: Wild and crazy ideas become reality in this year’s all-new Camp Invention program, Fast Forward! continued on next page

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Clark County YMCA: LEGO Engineering Location: Felida Elementary, Felida Elementary, Illahee Elementary, Salmon Creek Elementary Phone Number: 360-885-9622 Website: www.ymcacw.org Ages: 7-12 Days/Times: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am2:30 pm, June 18-22, June 25 -29, July 9-13, July 16-20, July 30-August 3 Cost: $159/Week Description: Gears. Pulleys. Machines.

What more do we need to say. This ain’t your lil’ siblings’ LEGO Camp. No sirreee, Bob. We’ll make cars. We’ll make robots. We’ll make some monster noise

as we move with motors. Complete with challenging fun and curriculum for grades 2 - 6. Three different classes to choose from; Core Concepts, Custom Creations and Electronics. For more information, please visit our website at ymcacw.org.

Clark County YMCA: Stop Motion Animation Location: Felida Elementary Phone Number: 360-885-9622 Website: www.ymcacw.org Ages: 7-12 Days/Times: Monday-Friday 8:30 am2:30 pm, August 13-17 Cost: $159/Week Description: Animation is not only fun to watch, it’s fun to make! With stop motion animation, everything around you can come alive! In this camp we’ll explore the basics of animation and work together to develop stories, build

props and characters, animate them, and create their very own animate short film!

Clark County YMCA: Invent It, Build It Location: Fisher’s Landing Elementary, Felida Elementary Phone Number: 360-885-9622 Website: www.ymcacw.org Ages: 7-12 Days/Times: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am2:30 pm, July 16-20, July 23-27 Cost: $159/Week Description: This camp will rev up that inventive spirit! Each day we’ll have a new design challenge to solve –some are just for fun and others tackle real world problems. Kids will design, test, and tweak their inventions while working through the scientific method. Sample challenges include a confetti launcher, a car that can be powered without a

motor, or a speedy emergency shelter.

The sky’s the limit with a little creativity!

For more information, please visit our website at ymcacw.org.

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EinsteinWise Computer Programming Boot Camp Location: 3000 SE 164th Ave., Suite 111, Vancouver, WA 98683 Phone Number: 360-433-0750 Website: www.einsteinwise.com Ages: Entering grades 7 or higher Days/Times: July 16-August 10 (4 weeks); 1-3 pm, Monday-Friday Cost: $800 Description: This 4-week course has four modules. Topics covered include complete app development using HTML, CSS, PhP, Javascript, and MySQL databases. Taught by an engineer with more than 25 years of programming experience. Intense programming with hands-on exercises and homework.

This will get you to a career in Software Engineering or Computer Science.

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Website: www.einsteinwise.com Ages: Entering grades 7 or higher Days/Times: August 20- 24; 1-3 pm, Monday-Friday Cost: $195 + Arduino® kit (approx. $90) Description: Build your own programmable electronic gadgets using the Arduino® microcomputer kit (student supplied). Learn how electronic components work, including diodes, resistors, capacitors, etc. and learn how to control them with software. Learn how to build your own clocks, light shows, ad displays and more. Requires some prior exposure to computer programming.

Pearson Field Education Center Aviation Camp Location: Pearson Field Education Center, 201A East Reserve St, Vancouver, WA 98661 Phone Number: 360-992-1815 Website: www.pearsonfieldeducation.org/ programs/camps/aviation-summer Ages: 12-17 Days/Times: June 26–30, Tuesday– Saturday, 9 am-4 pm Cost: $500 Description: Learn the principles of aviation and the basics of flight through fun, hands-on projects and great field trips. Build and fly a radio-controlled airplane and practice flying on the flight simulator. Take a behind the scenes look at the Portland International Airport, including the control tower and more. Fly over Vancouver from historic Pearson Field and operate the controls of a real airplane! Space is limited to 12 campers. This is a camp you do not want to miss. Enroll your child now!

Pearson Field Education Center/ Camas-Washougal Aviation Association Aviation Camp Location: Pearson Field Education Center, 201A East Reserve St, Vancouver, WA 98661 Phone Number: 360-566-0156 Website:www.cwaagrovefield.org Ages: 9-12 Days/Times: July 10–14, Tuesday– Saturday, 9 am–4 pm Cost: $500 Description: Learn the principles of aviation and the basics of flight through fun, hands-on projects. Build and fly a radio-controlled airplane and learn to fly it at an AMA-sanctioned field at the Port of Camas-Washougal.

Graduation includes a flight with campers taking controls of the plane and a BBQ at Grove Field in Camas, WA. For more details, call 360-5660156. Space is limited to 12 campers.

This is a camp you do not want to miss.

Enroll your child now!

Pearson Field Education Center STEM Camp Location: Pearson Field Education Center, 201A East Reserve St, Vancouver, WA 98661 Phone Number: 360-992-1815 Website: www.pearsonfieldeducation.org/programs/camps Ages: 6-8 Days/Times: July 16–20, Monday– Friday, 9 am–12 pm Cost: $150 Description: A fun, hands-on, interactive camp for your son or daughter. Explore aviation through STEM-based activities that will introduce your child to the basics of flight, the principles of aviation, science, and engineering. Tinker, experiment and learn through glider building, whirly-gig flying and discover the thrill of sitting in the cockpit of a T28 and working the controls. Activities galore!

Space is limited to 12 campers. This is a camp you do not want to miss. Enroll your child now!

Pearson Field Education Center Aviation Camp Location: Pearson Field Education Center, 201A East Reserve St, Vancouver, WA 98661 Phone Number: 360-992-1815 Website: www.pearsonfieldeducation.org/ programs/camps/aviation-summer Ages: 12-17 Days/Times: July 24–28, Tuesday– Saturday, 9 am–4 pm Cost: $500 Description: Learn the principles of aviation and the basics of flight through fun, hands-on projects and great field trips. Build and fly a radio-controlled airplane and practice flying on the flight simulator. Take a behind the scenes look at the Portland International Airport, including the control tower and more. Fly over Vancouver from historic Pearson Field and operate the controls of a real airplane! Space is limited to 12 campers.

This is a camp you do not want to miss.

Enroll your child now!

Pearson Field Education Center STEM Camp Location: Pearson Field Education Center, 201A East Reserve St, Vancouver, WA 98661 Phone Number: 360-992-1815 Website: www.pearsonfieldeducation.org/ programs/camps Ages: 6-8 Days/Times: July 30–August 3, Monday– Friday, 9 am–12 pm Cost: $150 Description: A fun, hands-on, interactive camp for your son or daughter. Explore aviation through STEM-based activities

that will introduce your child to the basics of flight, the principles of aviation, science, and engineering. Tinker, experiment and learn through glider building, whirly-gig flying and discover the thrill of sitting in the cockpit of a T28 and working the controls. Activities galore! Space is limited to 12 campers.

This is a camp you do not want to miss.

Enroll your child now!

Pearson Field Education Center Aviation Camp Location: Pearson Field Education Center, 201A East Reserve St, Vancouver, WA 98661 Phone Number: 360-992-1815 Website: www.pearsonfieldeducation.org/ programs/camps/aviation-summer Ages: 9-11 Days/Times: August 7–11, Tuesday– Saturday, 9 am-4 pm Cost: $500 Description: Learn the principles of aviation and the basics of flight through fun, hands-on projects and great field trips. Build and fly a radio-controlled airplane and practice flying on the flight simulator. Take a behind the scenes look at the Portland International Airport, including the control tower and more. Fly over Vancouver from historic Pearson Field and operate the controls of a real airplane! Space is limited to 12 campers.

This is a camp you do not want to miss.

Enroll your child now!

Pearson Field Education Center STEM Camp Location: Pearson Field Education Center, 201A East Reserve St, Vancouver, WA 98661 Phone Number: 360-992-1815 Website: www.pearsonfieldeducation.org/ programs/camps Ages: 6-8 Days/Times: August 13–17, MondayFriday, 9 am-12 pm Cost: $150 Description: A fun, hands-on, interactive camp for your son or daughter. Explore aviation through STEM-based activities that will introduce your child to the basics of flight, the principles of aviation, science, and engineering. Tinker, experiment and learn through glider building, whirly-gig flying and discover the thrill of sitting in the cockpit of a T28 and working the controls. Activities galore!

Space is limited to 12 campers. This is a camp you do not want to miss. Enroll your child now!

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Clark County YMCA Soccer Location: Felida Elementary and Illahee Elementary Phone Number: 360-885-9622 Website: www.ymcacw.org Ages: 7-12 Days/Times: Monday-Friday 8:30 am2:30 pm, June 18-22 & June 25-29 Cost: $149/Week Description: Today YMCA Camp, t tomorrow Providence Park with the Tim-

Clark County YMCA Flag Football Location: Felida Elementary Phone Number: 360-885-9622 Website: www.ymcacw.org Ages: 7-12 Days/Times: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am2:30 pm,July 23-27 Cost: $149/Week Description: Whether it’s your first time playing or you come onto the field with many seasons under your orange Velcro belt, you’ll have a great time. Open for all abilities. For more information, please visit our website at ymcacw.org.

Clark County YMCA Basketball Locations: Fisher’s Landing Elementary, Felida Elementary, Illahee Elementary Phone Number: 360-885-9622 Website: www.ymcacw.org Ages: 7-12 Days/Times: Monday-Friday 8:30 am2:30 pm, June 18-22, July 9-13, July 30-August 3, and August 6–10 Cost: $149/Week Description: Passing, ball handling, shooting, defending. Players will participate in fun games and drills designed to improve their skills in all these areas.

Cool sweatbands and victory dance not required. For more information, please visit our website at ymcacw.org.

Clark County YMCA Volleyball Locations: Felida Elementary and Fisher’s Landing Elementary Phone Number: 360-885-9622 Website: www.ymcacw.org Ages: 7-12 Days/Times: Monday-Friday 8:30 am2:30 pm, July 23-27, August 6-10, and August 13–17 Cost: $149/Week Description: Bump, set and spike your way through one of the most popular sports around. Give us a week and these basic drills and skills will be second nature. For more information, please visit our website at ymcacw.org.

Clark County YMCA Ultimate Sports Locations: Salmon Creek Elementary and Felida Elementary Phone Number: 360-885-9622 Website: www.ymcacw.org Ages: 7-12 Days/Times: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am2:30 pm, *July 2 & 3, July 16-20 and August 20-24 Cost: $149/Week *$60 for the July 2 & 3 camp

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Description: You’ve played basketball and soccer; it’s time to step up your game to Ultimate Sports. Do you have what it takes to play them all? Dodgeball, floor hockey, lacrosse, wall ball. For all you traditional sports fans we’ll play some of your favorites like basketball, football and soccer too. For more information, please visit our website at ymcacw.org.

Northpointe Gymnastics Summer Camps and Open Gyms Locations: 6707 NE 117th Ave., Suite 100-D, Vancouver, WA Phone Number: 360-254-7958 Website: www.northpointe-gym.com Ages: 4-13 Days/Times: Various days/times available - Contact our office Cost: Varies depending on camp Description: Bounce and tumble this Summer at Northpointe Gymnastics!

We offer an assortment of Morning/ Afternoon and All-Day camps for ages 4-13. Camps include a variety of activities, including crafts, open gym, tumbling and gym games. Camps offered this Summer include: Tumbling Camp, Super Hero Camp, Olympic Dreams Camp and more! We also have Open Gym play times available throughout the week on a drop-in basis.

For more information, please see our website at www.northpointe-gym.com.

Vancouver Parks and Recreation Sports Camp Locations: Marshall Community Center, 1009 E. McLoughlin Blvd., Vancouver WA, 98683 / Firstenburg Community Center 700 NE 136th Ave Vancouver, WA 98684 / Fisher Basin Community Park. 601 SE 192nd Ave., Vancouver, WA / Shahala Middle School 601 SE 192nd Ave., Vancouver, WA 98683 Phone Number: 360-487-7100 Website: www.vanparksrec.org Ages: 3.5-11 Days/Times: June 25 - August 17, Times vary Cost: $37 - $96/week Description: Coed. Learn sports fundamentals while having fun! Sports offered include soccer, flag football, track and field, basketball and all sports camps. All Sport camps may include flag football, soccer, basketball, kickball and baseball/T-ball. Bring a water bottle, wear close-toed/tennis shoes and dress appropriately for cooler weather.

Vancouver Parks and Recreation Bike Skills Camp 101-Fort Vancouver, 410 Bldg.

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Phone Number: 360-487-7100 Website: www.vanparksrec.org Ages: 6-14 Days/Times: July 9-August 10, MondayFriday, 8:30 am-5:30 pm Cost: $250/week Description: This educational bike camp is geared towards kids who can ride two-wheel bikes. Staff will challenge kids to improve bicycle handling skills along with safety checks of bicycle, road side emergency repairs and basic rules of the road.

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Center, 201A East Reserve St, Vancouver, WA 98661 Phone Number: 360-992-1815 Website: www.pearsonfieldeducation.org/ programs/camps/aviation-summer Ages: 9-11 Days/Times: August 21–25, TuesdaySaturday, 9 am–4 pm Cost: $500 Description: Learn the principles of aviation and the basics of flight through fun, hands-on projects and great field trips. Build and fly a radio-controlled airplane and practice flying with the flight simulator. Take a behind the scenes look at the Portland International Airport, including the control tower and more. Fly over Vancouver from historic Pearson Field and operate the controls of a real airplane! Space is limited to 12 campers.

This is a camp you do not want to miss.

Enroll your child now!

Clark County YMCA Glee (Broadway Themed) Location: Felida Elementary and Illahee Elementary Phone Number: 360-885-9622 Website: www.ymcacw.org Ages: 7-12 Days/Times: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am2:30 pm, June 25-29, August 13-17 Cost: $159/Week Description: We will be exploring hits musicals and the history of Broadway.

Participants will sing, dance and act in a fun and encouraging environment as they prepare and rehearse for a performance for their parents at the end of the week. Next stop Broadway! For more information, please visit our website at ymcacw.org.

Clark County YMCA Acting Location: Fisher’s Landing Elementary Phone Number: 360-885-9622 Website: www.ymcacw.org Ages: 7-12 Days/Times: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am2:30 pm, July 16-20 Cost: $159/Week Description: Whether you’re a Drama Queen or King of Comedy, this camp is a mix of dramatic, comedic and improvisational acting. Our instructors have an extensive background in teaching the fundamentals of acting. Who knows, maybe a star will be born. Maybe that star is you! For more information, please visit our website at ymcacw.org.

Metropolitan Performing Arts Fairy Tales Acting Camp Location: Hazel Dell, 905 NE 68th St #D, Vancouver, WA 98665 Phone Number: 360-975-1585 Website: MetropolitanPerformingArts.org Ages: 6-12 Days/Times: June 25-29, 8:30-11:30 am Cost: $150 Description: Join us for 5 days of acting continued on page 22

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Metropolitan Performing Arts Harry Potter Acting Camp Location: Hazel Dell, 905 NE 68th St #D, Vancouver, WA 98665 Phone Number: 360-975-1585 Website: MetropolitanPerformingArts.org Ages: 8-18 Days/Times: August 6-10, 12:30-3:30pm Cost: $150 Description: School is in at the MPA School of Witchcraft and Wizardry this summer. Come get sorted and explore the magical world of acting by creating scenes inspired by JK Rowling’s hit book series, Harry Potter. This week will surely make the front page of the daily prophet! End the week by participating in a quidditch match. *If more than 30 students register, location of camp will be moved.

Riverside Performing Arts The Enchanted Bookshop Location: 1307 NE 78th St., Vancouver, WA 98665 Phone Number: 360-694-8662 Website: www.riversidepa.com Ages: 6-8 Days/Times: July 16-20, 10 am-1:30 pm Cost: $135 before May 31/$150 after May 31 Description: Don’t stop performing just because it’s summer! Be part of Riverside Performing Arts’ production of “The Enchanted Bookshop” where book characters come to life at night to help Margie, the scatterbrained owner, save her struggling store. Join characters such as Dorothy Gail, Pollyanna, Robin Hood and many more in this theater camp for ages 6-8. The performance will be on the last day of camp at the Washington State School for the Blind.

Riverside Performing Arts The Enchanted Bookshop Location: 1307 NE 78th St., Vancouver, WA 98665 Phone Number: 360-694-8662 Website: www.riversidepa.com Ages: 9+ Days/Times: July 9-20, 10 am-1:30 pm Cost: $225 before May 31/$250 after May 31 Description: Don’t stop performing just because it’s summer! Be part of

Riverside Performing Arts Alice @ Wonderland Location: 1307 NE 78th St., Vancouver, WA 98665 Phone Number: 360-694-8662 Website: www.riversidepa.com Ages: 6-8 Days/Times: August 6-10, 10 am1:30 pm Cost: $135 before May 31/$150 after May 31 Description: Don’t stop performing just because it’s summer! Be part of Riverside Performing Arts’ production of “Alice @ Wonderland” where Alice has a cell phone and a bit of a Starbucks habit. But what happens when her cell phone battery dies and she can’t get a mocha? A sharply told, crisply paced ride, this quality adaptation has been praised for its humor, modern style and appeal to both children and adults. The performance will be on the last day of camp at the Washington State School for the Blind.

Riverside Performing Arts Alice @ Wonderland Location: 1307 NE 78th St., Vancouver, WA 98665 Phone Number: 360-694-8662 Website: www.riversidepa.com Ages: 9+ Days/Times: July 30-August 10, 10 am-1:30 pm Cost: $225 before May 31/$250 after May 31 Description: Don’t stop performing just because it’s summer! Be part of Riverside Performing Arts’ production of “Alice @ Wonderland” where Alice has a cell phone and a bit of a Starbucks habit. But what happens when her cell phone battery dies and she can’t get a mocha? A sharply told, crisply paced ride, this quality adaptation has been praised for its humor, modern style and appeal to both children and adults. The performance will be on the last day of camp at the Washington State School for the Blind.

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Metropolitan Performing Arts Musical Theater Workshop Location: Hazel Dell, 905 NE 68th St #D, Vancouver, WA 98665 Phone Number: 360-975-1585 Website: MetropolitanPerformingArts.org Ages: 6-12 Days/Times: August 20-August 24, 8:30-11:30 am Cost: $150 Description: Explore scenes, music and dance! End the week with a showcase for family. After camp care available 11:30 am-12:30 pm.

Riverside Performing Arts’ production of “The Enchanted Bookshop” where book characters come to life at night to help Margie, the scatterbrained owner, save her struggling store. Join characters such as Dorothy Gail, Pollyanna, Robin Hood and many more in this theater camp for ages 9+. The performance will be on the last day of camp at the Washington State School for the Blind.

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Metropolitan Performing Arts Willy Wonka 3-Week Tech/Backstage Intensive Location: Hazel Dell, 905 NE 68th St #D, Vancouver, WA 98665 / Dress Rehearsal & Performances at Camas High School Phone Number: 360-975-1585 Website: MetropolitanPerformingArts.org Ages: 7-18 Days/Times: Monday-Friday, July 9-29, 8:30-11:30 am Cost: $450 Description: This hands on 3-week camp will cover the technical and backstage elements of working on a musical

Metropolitan Performing Arts Rock the Stage Location: Hazel Dell, 905 NE 68th St #D, Vancouver, WA 98665 Phone Number: 360-975-1585 Website: MetropolitanPerformingArts.org Ages: 12-18 Days/Times: July 30-August 3, 12:303:30 pm Cost: $150 Description: So you think you can belt?

Explore songs and scene selections from musicals such as Hamilton, In the Heights, Spring Awakening and more!

Teens will focus on voice and dance for a pop rock showcase for family and friends the last day of camp. Before Camp care available 11:30 am12:30 pm.

Ages: 8-18 Days/Times: August 13-17, 12:303:30pm Cost: $150 Description: School is in at the MPA School of Witchcraft and Wizardry this summer. Come get sorted and explore the magical world of acting by creating scenes inspired by JK Rowling’s hit book series, Harry Potter. This week will surely make the front page of the daily prophet! End the week by participating in a quidditch match. *If more than 30 students register, location of camp will be moved.

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Metropolitan Performing Arts Willy Wonka 3-Week Performance Intensive Location: Hazel Dell, 905 NE 68th St #D, Vancouver, WA 98665 / Dress Rehearsal & Performances at Camas High School Phone Number: 360-975-1585 Website: MetropolitanPerformingArts.org Ages: 7-18 Days/Times: Monday-Friday, July 9-29: Half Day 12:30-4 pm / Full Day: 8:30 am-4 pm Cost: $500 half day / $800 full day Description: Become a musical theater performer in only 3 weeks! Students will audition, be cast and rehearse a fully staged production of Willy Wonka Jr. Performances at Camas High School. Dress Rehearsals July 26 (12-4 pm) and July 27 (12-4 pm) with community performances July 27 (6 pm show), July 28 (2 pm show) and July 29 (2 pm show). Half Day or Full Day Camp options. Students enrolled in the half day camp will participate in rehearsals and performances. Those students enrolled in the full day camp will get to work on building/painting sets, costumes, props and more (all show related)! *Some rehearsals will be off campus at Camas High School (Dress Rehearsal & Performance Dates only) *All cast members are required to sign up for a 3-hour set building day (Saturday July 14 or Saturday July 21) that will be located at the sets barn in Ridgefield, WA. Students enrolled in the camp must be available for dress rehearsals and performances. Directed by Sean Kelly.

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theater production! Students will work on props, sets, costumes, building and more for the show “Willy Wonka”. All campers will help backstage with the summer production of Willy Wonka Jr. Performances at Camas High School.

Dress Rehearsals July 26 (12-4 pm) and July 27 (12-4 pm) with community performances July 27 (6 pm show), July 28 (2 pm show) and July 29 (2 pm show). *Some days will be off campus at Camas High School (Dress Rehearsal & Performance Dates only) *Optional additional work days are scheduled for Saturday July 14 and Saturday July 21 at the sets barn in Ridgefield, WA. Students enrolled must be available for dress rehearsal and performance dates.

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Feature: Tip-Toeing Through Tulips . . . And Lilacs Photos by Afton Nelson

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By Afton Nelson

In April, Woodland, Washington

transforms into “Flowerland” thanks to two events that bring in visitors from around the world: Woodland Tulip Festival at Holland America Flower Gardens and Lilac Days at the Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens. What better way to welcome the change of seasons than with a colorful, fragrant floral assault? And, since the tulip fields and lilac gardens are just a three-minute drive from each other, it’s easy to visit both spots on the same day.

Both gardens also make a fun family outing, as well as a gorgeous setting for spring photos.

During Woodland Tulip Festival, Holland America Flower Gardens has several acres of blooming tulips with both a gorgeous U-pick field and a display field where you can see the many varieties in bloom just to enjoy, or to order for your own garden.

The gift shop is filled with seasonal bulbs, cut flowers and floral arrangements as well as lots of local treats like coffee and tea, fudge, soaps and candles.

My teenage boys were very interested in the fudge samples, so much so that I decided to bring a couple bars home. They also enjoyed the U-pick field, where scissors were provided for easy cutting and we paid by the stem.

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quickly. My boys noticed the best U-pick tulips were closer to the back of the field.

answer questions on both history and horticulture.

Nothing makes a more iconic spring photo than a backdrop of vibrant tulips and Holland America Flower Garden sweetens the experience with an annual baby photo contest. Snap a photo of your baby (under 2 years old) in the tulip fields and submit it to the Cutest Baby Contest. Older kids (and even grown-ups) might insist on a photo wearing the giant wooden shoes located in the vendor area.

The house was a big draw for my boys, but the grounds were equally fun to roam. I turned the camera over to my son who had fun snapping pictures of the giant water tower, the gazebo, and a few close ups of honeybees.

Once you’ve had your fill of tulips, head down the street to the Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens.

The star of Lilac Days is, of course, the stunning collection of colorful lilacs in full bloom. You’ll find lilacs in colors you didn’t even know existed, including several hybridized by Hulda Klager herself, who lived on the acreage until her death in 1960. The scent is intoxicating.

Like the tulip festival, Lilac Days also includes musical performances, a gift shop and flower sales. In addition, Hulda Klager’s Victorian-era home is open for tours. Walking through the restored and well furnished home is like stepping back in time. Knowledgeable volunteers are on hand to

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Bring a picnic lunch and eat on the grounds while you enjoy the music, shop for lilac-themed gifts in the gift shop and enjoy Hulda Klager’s glorious garden.

You can find more information about the Woodland Tulip Festival at their website, hollandamericaflowergardens.com, which will be updated with times, dates and cost of entry as festival time approaches.

Lilac Days runs from April 21 through Mother’s Day, May 13 and is open from 10 am to 4 pm. Entry is $5 per person and free for children twelve and under. No pets allowed except service dogs.

Afton Nelson is a writer and mother who loves to explore the gorgeous Pacific Northwest with her kids. Find out more about her at www. aftonnelson.com.

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Feature: Movies with a Cause

Movies with a Cause: Empowering Citizens While Building Community

By Brooke Strickland

TECHNOLOGY TODAY gives people the ability to voice their opinions on virtually any media platform out there, whether it’s sharing a video interview on Facebook, posting a link on Twitter, or creating your own YouTube channel. And many people would argue that despite this ubiquity, much of the digital content available today lacks meaning or depth. But in-depth and cause-driven media is available for those seeking it, and that’s where Meaningful Movies Project comes in, to connect citizens to causes they care about.

This non-profit organization gives neighborhoods, groups, and individuals the opportunity to organize, educate, and advocate around various topics through the power of social justice documentary film and conversation. The goal is to cultivate community and build positive, meaningful interactions that support, encourage, and empower people to advocate for wellrounded public discussion.

The organization recently celebrated its 15th anniversary, having been founded

in February 2003 in the Wallingford neighborhood of Seattle as a project of the Wallingford Neighbors for Peace and Justice. Diane Turner, representative for Meaningful Movies Project shares, “An initial film series called ‘Friday Night at the Meaningful Movies’ was organized by Ellie Rose to help educate the community about important issues in our lives. The films attracted large audiences, as neighbors clamored to learn together and share thoughts and information in a community discussion. When the film series ended, several in the group decided to continue the film and discussion events, due to the high interest by participants. Films were screened weekly in the downstairs room of a Wallingford church, where they continue today.” The original group consisted of 6 people, and Rick Turner assumed leadership. Under his guidance, in 2012, the group was established as a non-profit and venues were being set up around the Puget Sound area. Today, there are 20 venues that are run by almost 100 volunteers. There is one venue in Ogden, Utah, 17 venues in Western Washington,

and two venues in Clark County. The Clark County venues are in Vancouver and Ridgefield and attendance at the events range from 20 to 100 people.

HOW IT WORKS: Meaningful Movies Project offers free film screenings and events around the Pacific Northwest that feature topical documentary films. Many of these events are accompanied by speakers, organization representatives, or filmmakers. “We believe everyone needs to become more aware of and critically analyze local, domestic and international social justice issues, so that we, as citizens, can help build a more peaceful and just world,” says Turner. “We believe we can make positive, meaningful change in the world by connecting people, one person to one person at a time. In so doing, we discover that we are far more similar in our core beliefs than we are continued on next page

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The Vancouver group began in 2016, when a group of people who had worked together on ballot initiatives wanted to find a way that could help Vancouver residents be more informed about pressing issues.

So far, the group has shown 21 films with topics that range from climate change, money in politics, homelessness, and much more. The Ridgefield group began last July and has followed some of the same models of the Vancouver group.

They recently showed their seventh film.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

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Oregon Children’s Theatre presents “The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show” at Winningstad Theatre, 1111 SW Broadway, Portland. Tickets $14-$8, available at www.octc.org. 11 am & 2 pm

2 MONDAY

Tech TakeApart at Vancouver Community Library, 901 C St., Vancouver. Ever wonder what’s inside electronic equipment?

Satisfy your curiosity and take apart broken gadgets. All tools and equipment provided. For makers age 10 and older.

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Toddler Storytime for ages 18-36 months Tuesdays and Thursdays at Cascade Park Community Library, 600 NE 136th Ave., Vancouver. Children must be accompanied by a participating adult. 10:30-11:30 am

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Snack Food Challenge at Vancouver Community Library, 901 C St., Vancouver. Do you have a discerning palate? Or do you just like to eat? Either way, come test your taste buds with some of

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your favorite snacks and their offbrand copycats. Good, gross, or in between – vote for your favorites!

All teenagers ages 12-18 are welcome. 2:30-4:30 pm

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Downtown Camas First Friday: Spring into History! Activities, art, dining, after-hours shopping and more, all in historic downtown Camas. 5-8 pm Vancouver Downtown Association First Friday in downtown Vancouver. Every first Friday of the month throughout the year, participating art galleries, merchants and restaurants in downtown Vancouver open their doors to celebrate opening night of various art exhibits. Live music and citywide receptions welcome all! Visit www.vdausa.org/firstfriday-downtownfor a downtown art gallery list and walking map.

5-9 pm Friday Fun Night at Kids Club Fun & Fitness, 13914 NE 3rd Ct., Vancouver. Pre-register kids for this event that happens on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month.

Enjoy trampoline and active time in the gymnastics room, crafts, and recreational games like dodgeball, parachute fun, wallyball, air ball, twister and more! $19.95 per child.

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7 SATURDAY Oregon Children’s Theatre presents “The Very Hungry

Caterpillar Show” at Winningstad Theatre. (See Apr. 1) 2 & 5 pm

8 SUNDAY

Oregon Children’s Theatre presents “The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show” at Winningstad Theatre. (See Apr. 1) 11 am & 2 pm

10 TUESDAY

Toddler Storytime for ages 18-36 months Tuesdays and Thursdays at Cascade Park Community Library. (See Apr. 3) 10:30-11:30 am

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Kids’ Fun: Harry Potter Mania at Woodland Community Center, 782 Park St., Woodland. Get on your broom and fly down to the library for Harry Potter themed crafts, games, and snacks! Dress in your wizarding finest or come disguised as a Muggle. Families with children ages 6-12 are welcome to join!

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12 THURSDAY Toddler Storytime for ages 18-36 months Tuesdays and Thursdays at Cascade Park Community Library. (See Apr. 3) 10:30-11:30 am Community VolunTOUR at Salmon Creek Park, 1112 NE 117th St., Vancouver.

Vancouver’s Downtown Association welcomes you to fall in love with your city center and the wonderful Vancouver Arts District at First Friday.

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Visit our most historic and unique parks and public spaces in partnership with the Clark County Parks Department. Tour topics will include history, invasive species identification, tree planting, vegetable harvesting, and much more. Collect a stamp at each location to win special prizes!

Volunteers will meet at a different location each month on the 2nd and 4th Thursday from 3:30-5:30 pm. Gloves, snacks, tools and park passports provided. Volunteers under the age of 18 should bring a signed minor consent form. April project: garlic mustard removal at Salmon Creek Park.

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Klineline Kids Fishing at Salmon Creek Park/Klineline Pond, 1112 NE 117th St., Vancouver. Over a two-day period, 8,000-10,000 people will gather at Klineline Pond to help children experience fishing, playing outside, and learning about water safety and our natural resources.

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14 SATURDAY Klineline Kids Fishing at Salmon Creek Park/Klineline Pond. (See Apr. 13) 8 am-4 pm

Critter Count at the Water Resources Education Center, 4600 SE Columbia Way, Vancouver. Discover the hidden world of amphibians and reptiles and celebrate Earth Month by assisting with amphibian and reptile field surveys. Critter Count begins with a brief training session at 9 am, then participants head to designated sites to find and count frogs, snakes and lizards. All ages are welcome, but children must be accompanied throughout the count by a parent or guardian.

9 am-12 pm Second Saturday at the Water Center: Amphibians, Reptiles and other Critters at the Water Resources Education Center, 4600 SE Columbia Way, Vancouver.

Celebrate Earth Month and explore the important roles reptiles and amphibians (herps) play in nature’s ecosystems. Families are invited to view a variety of unusual snakes, lizards and other coldblooded animals during live critters shows at 1 and 2 pm. Please note: Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. 1-3 pm Backyard Birding Workshop at Columbia Springs, 12208 SE Evergreen Hwy, Vancouver.

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Sign up at www.columbiasprings. org. 2-4 pm Oregon Children’s Theatre presents “The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show” at Winningstad Theatre. (See Apr. 1) 2 & 5 pm Super Saturday: Box Car Drive-In Movie at Three Creeks Community Library 800-C NE Tenney Rd., Vancouver. Fun for anyone who can fit in a box.

Transform a box into your dream car. Bring your own box or use one of ours. Relax in your car while you watch short, animated movies projected onto the big screen complete with popcorn. 2-4 pm

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Oregon Children’s Theatre presents “The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show” at Winningstad Theatre. (See Apr. 1) 11 am & 2 pm

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Toddler Storytime for ages 18-36 months Tuesdays and Thursdays at Cascade Park Community Library. (See Apr. 3) 10:30-11:30 am

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Toddler Storytime for ages 18-36 months Tuesdays and Thursdays at Cascade Park Community Library. (See Apr. 3) 10:30-11:30 am

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Land Bridge Earth Day Work Party at Old Apple Tree Park, 112 Columbia Way, Vancouver.

Volunteer this Earth Day by tending to landscaping needs on the Confluence Land Bridge with hosts of Confluence and the City of Vancouver. The land bridge is an earth-covered pedestrian bridge, arcing over Hwy 14, reconnecting historic Fort Vancouver with the Columbia River site. Tools gloves and training will be provided, and a BBQ lunch provided at noon.

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NW Children’s Theater presents “Peter Pan” at 1819 NW Everett St, Portland. Tickets $16-$25 at www.nwcts.org. 12 & 4 pm Oregon Children’s Theatre presents “The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show” at Winningstad Theatre. (See Apr. 1) 2 & 5 pm

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Oregon Children’s Theatre presents “The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show” at Winningstad Theatre. (See Apr. 1) 11 am & 2 pm NW Children’s Theater presents “Peter Pan” at 1819 NW Everett St, Portland. (See Apr. 21) 12 & 4 pm

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Toddler Storytime for ages 18-36 months Tuesdays and Thursdays at Cascade Park Community Library. (See Apr. 3) 10:30-11:30 am

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Superkids Resale Event at Town Plaza (Former Tower Mall), 5411 E Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. Giant kids’ and baby consignment event with thousands of items at huge discounts: clothing, toys, gear, books and more. 9 am-8 pm Little Learners at Fort Vancouver, 1001 E 5th St., Vancouver.

Caregivers and children ages 3-6 are invited to attend a preschoolerfriendly exploration of history and artifacts at Fort Vancouver! Each program features a short talk with the park’s assistant curator, storytime, craft, and the chance to see real archaeological artifacts

Children experience fishing, playing outside, and learning about water safety and our natural resources at Klineline Kids Fishing.

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from the national park’s museum collection. 10:30-11:30 am Toddler Storytime for ages 18-36 months Tuesdays and Thursdays at Cascade Park Community Library. (See Apr. 3) 10:30-11:30 am Community VolunTOUR at Salmon Creek Park. (See Apr. 12) 3:30-5:30 pm

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Superkids Resale Event at Town Plaza, Vancouver. (See Apr. 26) 9 am-8 pm

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Superkids Resale Event at Town Plaza, Vancouver. (See Apr. 26) 9 am-5 pm NW Children’s Theater presents “Peter Pan” at 1819 NW Everett St, Portland. (See Apr. 21) 12 & 4 pm Oregon Children’s Theatre presents “The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show” at Winningstad Theatre. (See Apr. 1) 2 & 5 pm

29 SUNDAY Superkids Resale Event at Town Plaza, Vancouver.

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Oregon Children’s Theatre presents “The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show” at Winningstad Theatre. (See Apr. 1) 11 am & 2 pm NW Children’s Theater presents “Peter Pan” at 1819 NW Everett St, Portland. (See Apr. 21) 12 & 4 pm

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Events Oregon Children’s Theatre.............................29 Vancouver Parks and Recreation...............3, 13 YMCA Camp Collins.........................................5

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Fitness Mountain View Ice Arena................................11 Soccer Shots..................................................21

Health Adventure Dental............................................29 Child and Adolescent Clinic..............................5 Evergreen Pediatrics......................................17 Harmony Family Dentistry................................7 The Modern Orthodontist...............................13 OHSU Casey Eye Institute.............................19 Pain Relief Partners.......................................25 PeaceHealth Southwest.................................32 Priority Life Chiropractic and Massage...........30 The Vancouver Clinic........................................9

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Resources ANC Movers...................................................27 Children’s Justice Center..................................7 Cowlitz Indian Tribe Child Care......................11 EOCF................................................................5 Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries.................27 Guaranteed Education Tuition..........................2

Retail Kazoodles.......................................................15 Superkids Resale...........................................27 Vancouver Mall...............................................31

Schools & Education EOCF................................................................5 The Gan Jewish Preschool..............................7

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