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FEATURE ARTICLES

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Putting the FUN in Fundraising Create an effective fundraising experience

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Kids Who Code How learning the language of computer coding develops a wide range of skills

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East, Pray and Bring a Change of Clothes Tips and tricks for flying with kids

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Editor’s Notes

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The New Domesticity Creatively and resourcefully maintaining a family wardrobe

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Bit of HiStory The historic connection between Vancouver and the Hawaiian Islands

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from the onslaught of academic challenges and social drama they experience at school. That makes summer vacation an ideal time for us

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from them). Think of it as ten weeks of filling our kids’ tanks so

they can better take on the world once school starts back up and the

pressures mount. One way my family does this is by carefully carving out several camping trips every summer. It’s one of the rare things we

all love to do together, it’s inexpensive, and experiencing nature brings a unique peace and freedom that is difficult to replicate elsewhere.

Living outside for a couple of days also requires some extra effort and skills that my husband and I believe builds character. If camping isn’t your family’s thing, find what is and set aside some time out of these

remaining summer weeks to do it together. Don’t let business, busyness or complaining kiddos get in the way of making sweet memories while also establishing a firm foundation of character that your kids will

surely need to draw upon when the school bell rings on the next first day of school.

As you look ahead to that bell ringing, check out creative and effective

fundraising ideas (page 12), maintaining a family wardrobe on a budget (page 8), and the benefits of kids learning to code (page 16).

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THE NEW DOMESTICITY

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By Julianna Lawson

“You can be Carrie and Katie,

and I’ll be Sarah and Becky.” My sister and I gathered the brightly colored clothes that accompanied each paper doll, delighting in Carrie’s croquet dress, Sarah’s patchwork parasol, Becky’s voluminous straw hat and Katie’s beribboned sleeves.

We delved into the world of “The Ginghams,” dressing our paper friends up for parties and picnics, school days and holidays.

With a few folds and tucks of those clothing tabs, new outfits were swapped with ease (and an alarming frequency which was anything but realistic: never had four girls been invited to so many parties in one day).

Our early fascination with clothing was further encouraged by the blessing of having a mother who taught us to sew. We sat at the old Singer machine and learned to sew clothes for our Cabbage Patch Kids and Barbies. Eventually we could make our way through a whole Butterick pattern, sewing basic garments for ourselves. Because we also lived on a steady diet of “Little House on the Prairie” and “Anne of Green Gables,” we most often found ourselves sewing period costumes, from long, sweeping nightgowns and calico dresses to flouncy aprons and puffy pantaloons; we just never knew when we might have the opportunity to recite “The Lady of Shalott” while gliding downriver in a rowboat, and of course we wanted to be well prepared for that inevitable occasion.

When my sister and I grew to have our own families, we further realized the value of being handy with a needle and thread. It was both convenient and economical to alter clothes which were handed down from kid to kid (and cousin to cousin). A dress with plenty of wear left could be altered just a tad to serve as a darling tunic; paired with leggings, it took on a whole new look.

Jeans became shorts, leggings became leg warmers, and even a pillowcase might be transformed into a charming sundress.

I have always been intrigued by the way women of the past were even more economical, turning dresses inside-out and remaking them when the outside became faded (all accomplished with a needle and thread!), adding flounces to lengthen skirts as daughters grew, and sewing together two outer portions of bedsheets to make one “new” sheet when the original centers became too thin. (I once spoke with a Depression-era woman who did this as a young bride. I was in awe of her resourcefulness and economy.)

It was perhaps this bedsheet story, tucked away in the recesses of my mind, combined with Fräulein Maria’s transformation of bedroom curtains into play clothes for the Von Trapp children in “The Sound of Music,” which led me to go out on a limb when, many years ago, my daughter’s dance class needed costumes for a recital. I envisioned a musical number where the little girls frolicked in nightgowns and frilled nightcaps (picture Mary and Laura Ingalls), and it seemed such a simple task to round up a bunch of white fabric and start sewing to achieve this look. Alas, our dance troupe budget was limited (we were modestly comprised of half a dozen families) . . . but our resourcefulness was not! I called a local hotel and asked if they might be willing to donate white sheets to our merry cause, and they were delighted to contribute.

Never did our dancing pixies look so charming as they did that December night, prancing around in their nightgowns and caps. In addition to staying well within our budget (not to mention supplying each girl with a nightgown she would continue to wear), we found great satisfaction in recycling that material, a value which may be “old-fashioned,” yet is never really out of fashion. continued on next page

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Today’s family can embrace such “fashion,” taking care to wisely maintain the family wardrobe, saving money and reducing impact on the environment. Even if sewing and altering isn’t feasible, look for other ways to economize. The back to school shopping budget is much more manageable when your child understands the value of thrift shopping and repurposing. It can be a fun challenge to find well made, even name-brand clothing at a mere fraction of department store prices. Rather than trying to tackle the shopping all at once, spread it out over time to allow “new” merchandise to come in. Years ago it dawned on me that we could continue to shop for school clothes after school had started! Spend more money on the staples that need to last a long time—such as pants and shoes—and fill in the rest of the wardrobe with shirts and accessories that are less expensive. Your children might not ask for pantaloons for a recitation of “The Lady of Shalott,” but they will begin to catch a glimpse of the lasting, old fashioned values of economy, resourcefulness and gratitude.

Julianna Lawson and her husband Jamie make their home in Vancouver with their four children, ages 13 to 20. Although Julianna no longer wears pantaloons and prairie prints (sadly, that “Lady of Shalott” opportunity never did present itself), she still loves to don aprons while working in the kitchen, especially aprons with ruffles . . . and gingham.

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Bit of HiStory

By Pat Jollota

Hawaiian History in the Pacific Northwest

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The recent volcanic eruptions and subsequent tragedies in Hawaii are all the more poignant to many Clark County residents because of the special historic relationship between Vancouver and the Islands. Our namesake, George Vancouver, was with Captain Cook at the first European contact with the Hawaiians. Vancouver returned to the Islands many times, especially to Kauai where he enjoyed a close friendship with King Kaumuali’i. Cook, Vancouver, and other British explorers were fascinated by Hawaii, and the indigenous people they found there. Hawaiians had needed skills.

They were superb navigators, traveling not only by the stars, but by wave patterns, smells and by observing sea birds. Plus, they could cook. These skills were much needed on the mainland, and eventually the King of Hawaii agreed to send workers from Hawaii to Fort Vancouver as paid laborers. Over 500 Hawaiians, all men but one, initially arrived here to work. The local Chinook women must have been delighted. They had to find husbands outside of their own tribes, and here were dozens of strong, handsome continued on next page

Above: Kaulehelehe (also known as Kanaka William) and his wife, Mary.

Right: Sketch of the Kanaka Village in the 1850s, attributed to George Gibbs.

Page 11: Portrait of Kane Naukane, who settled near Fort Vancouver, painted

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young Hawaiians being delivered right to their door. There was an instant rapport. The Chinooks loved to feast, sing and dance.

The Hawaiians, or Owyhee’ans as they were then known, also loved to feast, sing and dance.

For his part, straight-laced Dr. John McLoughlin (chief factor and superintendent of the Columbia District of the Hudson’s Bay Company at Fort Vancouver) was appalled at the partying that was going on. He called for a Hawaiian minister to come and lead them back onto the straight and narrow. William Kauhulehele, known as Kanaka William, was summoned, along with his wife, Mary. He appears to have been successful, setting up the Kanaka Church inside the walls of the Fort. Or, perhaps the revelers simply learned to move the parties out of earshot.

In Kanaka Village lived a community of Hawaiians, Samoans, French Canadians, Iroquois from New York, Chinooks and other Native Americans. Because of the diversity of language, they spoke the Chinook Jargon, a trade language developed by the Chinooks, containing only about 500 words.

One tradesman, John Kalama, left his mark in the name of the river, town and tribe in Cowlitz County. John Kalama made boxes there for the salted salmon produced by Hudson’s Bay Company. He was married to three Native American sisters, marrying each after the death of the previous one. That salted salmon itself still leaves a memory. If you go to a luau and have lomi-omi salmon, a tasty dish indeed, remember that it started here with the salted salmon

produced by the Fort. Hudson’s Bay Company would sell salted salmon to the crews of visiting ships. By the time the ships arrived at Hawaii, the sailors could not stand it, so they would trade it for fruits and vegetables. The Hawaiians thought it was the greatest thing since sliced taro! Chopping it up with fresh vegetables, they created the lomi-lomi salmon dish we enjoy today.

Naukane, also known as John Coxe, or Old Coxe, was a fascinating character. He had been a courtier to the King of Hawaii. In his early years he had been the King’s representative with the Northwest Fur Company and so had been to the Oregon Territory. When King Liholiho paid a state visit to England to meet Queen Victoria, Naukane accompanied the party. They were the first Hawaiians in England. Measles struck, killing the King and Queen and most of the party. Naukane prudently decided not to return to Hawaii, and instead came to Vancouver to work at the Fort. When the famous artist, Paul Kane, visited the Fort, he painted Naukane. The painting which is in the National Museum in Ottawa shows an aged man, still powerful, with clear, strong features, and the marks of an easy smile. When he retired, he settled on a farm a mile downriver from the Fort, about where the Port of Vancouver is today. The early settlers called it “Coxe’s Plain.”

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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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Feature: Putting the FUN in Fundraiser

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Success Strategies for Kids and Teens

By Kristyn Morgan

“Fundraising.”

As a parent, does hearing this F-word make you cringe? It doesn’t have to! Over the years our six children have raised money for activities ranging from summer camps to school clubs and trips. Often it is not feasible for us as parents to foot the bill.

We also feel it’s important for our children to work toward earning the activities they are participating in. Doing so creates a sense of ownership and responsibility.

Along the way we have learned a thing or two about supporting these efforts, and about enjoying the fundraising piece as more than a means to an end. With a little bit of creativity and some helpful tips, you

and your children can also have a great fundraising experience.

Make a Clear Goal Determine from the outset how much you expect your child to raise and the deadline for raising the set amount. It’s important that the goal be realistic and attainable in the allotted time. Having a clear goal also helps as you advertise what you are raising money for. People are more likely to buy or donate when they know exactly what it is their money is supporting. For instance, let people know you are raising funds for an upcoming band trip to Disneyland rather than a generic description of “band.”

Review Safety and Customer Service Practices If you choose to participate in door-todoor sales, children should travel in pairs and ideally have a parent with them. They should be careful not to divulge personal information. Leave a parent’s phone number as a point of contact rather than a child’s number. Avoid carrying large amounts of cash at one time.

Fundraising activities are an excellent way to teach children customer service skills that will benefit them for a lifetime.

One year, while organizing a large, door-to-door fundraising day for a local high school organization, my team and I provided examples to the teens of what to say at each door, and instructed them to be polite, look the person in the eye and thank them as they left, regardless of whether the individual chose to contribute.

When delivering goods or services, always be prompt and communicate expectations clearly with the customer. Good customer service leads to good referrals which means increased business and profit.

Provide a Marketable Service or Product Generally speaking, one is more likely to be successful when providing a service or continued on page 14

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Cristina Kennington, a Vancouver mom of two high school students, has found selling local coupon books to be a great fundraiser for her two daughters, Kiara and Isabella. Many coupons are for places customers already frequent and often one of the participating businesses will allow her children to sell in front of their store. Her daughters have paid for multiple choir trips by

participating in this yearly fundraiser.

Kennington says, “This has really taught them the satisfaction of earning large amounts of money on their own.

Approaching people and learning how to sell requires courage, personality and preparation. Additionally, Kiara chose to give $150 to help a couple of other kids from choir. She wouldn’t have been able to help if she hadn’t fundraised enough to put herself in the situation of being selfsufficient.”

When our son was 12 years old he decided to become a dog “pooper scooper,” a service that was needed that many people were willing to pay for. It required very little

investment and very little skills—perfect for a 12-year-old boy!

Local families have found great success using their own talents and skills to raise funds. Melinda Hunter, a Ridgefield mom of four teens, works with her children to bake and deliver custom decorated cookies for special occasions. “When my kids needed to raise money for summer camps I knew we needed something that we could do well but would also provide a product that was marketable,” she says.

“With every step in the process my kids could participate. From making cookie dough to making personal deliveries they all could not only help but be successful.”

Home repair and improvement is another service in high demand. One Vancouver area father and his children have cleaned gutters to raise money for church camps and another father taught his son how to operate a pressure washer which the teen then used to clean driveways and sidewalks to make money for school activities. continued on page 16

“With every step in the process my kids could participate.

From making cookie dough to making personal deliveries they all could not only help but be successful.”

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Advertising Strategies Having a great fundraising idea does very little good if you can’t find customers. Luckily, today’s social media world makes attracting potential buyers much easier.

Facebook, Instagram, and other social media outlets allow you to get the message out to a wide audience.

We have found that people are more likely to say yes when contacted directly via phone, text, email and Facebook messages.

Build on Success If you find an activity that is successful, why not repeat it? Keep a list of people you have previously sold to and approach them asking if they would be interested in buying from you again. This allows for some “guaranteed” sales right from the start. We have a list of approximately 20 repeat customers for the coupon books we sell each year. The Hunters find that once someone buys cookies from them for one occasion, they are more likely to purchase from them for the next. The teenager who learned to power wash also has repeat customers each spring.

When planning an event fundraiser, such as a car wash or rummage sale, it’s a good idea to hold it on the same day or weekend each year. Doing so allows people to expect and plan for it. Over time this will not only build a solid customer base, but you will be able to learn and improve on your efforts over time.

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Following these simple strategies will increase your likelihood of having a positive fundraising experience. Not only will children and teens be able to raise money for their activities and events, they will also learn valuable work and life skills along the way.

Kristyn Morgan is a local mom of 6 teens and young adults. Over the years she has served in numerous organizations and planned a host of fundraisers big and small. Recently she was lucky enough to plan a fundraiser featuring a cappella group BYU Vocal Point to raise funds for grants for local students.

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Feature: Kids Who Code

Kids Who Code

By Brooke Strickland

For kids growing up in today’s world, adapting to technology is an important part of the learning process.

Computer coding is one way for students to embrace this technology that our world is increasingly built upon, while developing a lifelong skill and tapping into their creative side.

Whether it’s creating a video game or developing a business website, learning the language of computer coding has value that reaches far into the future.

Regina McMenomy is a part time instructor at Washington State University Vancouver who also runs a Girls Who Code club for girls ages 12 to 18. She shares that there are countless benefits for kids learning code, including many that go beyond the technology component. “Many of the skills kids learn through coding map to other aspects of life and highlight critical thinking skills,” she says. “With the Girls Who Code Club that I facilitate, the girls learn to work together as a team and how to plan an extensive programming project. Along with the actual coding, the girls learn how to plan and manage a project so they (ideally) have a minimum viable product designed within the time frame of the club. Code is awesome for learning this specific set of skills because mistakes can help them understand how to look back over their work and figure out what went wrong. Often this takes a lot of time and energy, which is true of many situations they would face in life.”

In addition to critical thinking and problem-solving skills, kids are able to tap into their creative side with coding projects, giving them

the opportunity to see their visions come to life in a unique way.

McMenomy shares that in her experience working with kids and young adults, sometimes the things they see in their head require more time and dedication than they originally planned, and they must learn the proper kind of code to make their vision a reality.

“Learning code was empowering for the girls in my club,” she says.

“Most came into the club thinking they would finish a few tutorials and learn some basics of coding. Knowing they had to work as a team to plan and execute a project was exciting and intimidating.

At the end of the club, they got to show friends and family exactly what they created and share their excitement.”

One of the best parts about coding clubs like this in Clark County, is that kids do not need to have any prior experience with coding, so they can simply show up with an interest and jump into learning something new. In fact, when McMenomy first started facilitating the club, she had almost no experience in coding and learned right alongside the kids she was working with. It’s truly something that both adults and kids of all ages can participate in, and several clubs in Clark County encourage adult/parent participation during the meetings.

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units included coding. She believes that what she learned was very beneficial and says that it could help give kids tools for future jobs, in addition to challenging their brain. “I think one of the major skills that I learned during the unit was patience,” she says. “Coding can be tedious but with patience comes success.

Patience is key in coding, which will forever help in my life, both socially and in future job skills.” She also explains that learning the design portion of coding was rewarding. Her teacher had the class create webpages, mock-up online restaurant menus, and more.

Ashlynn found that the unit really taught her some helpful design principles that she can use for future projects, whether it be online or on a poster board.

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forever skills.

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the skills I learned in coding will definitely help me in many ways later in life. In fact, I enjoyed the unit so much, that I have been thinking about going into some kind of job that includes coding and designing webpages and/or websites.”

local coding clubs and

Ashlynn advises young people who may be interested in learning this new skill to go into it with an open mind.

“When I discovered there would be a coding unit during the trimester, at first I was not excited about it. But after the first or second day, I was eager to work on my webpages more and more!”

and classes.

McMenomy would love to see more young people get on board with learning code. She says, “Kids absolutely love technology! Getting them involved at a young age with making this technology instead of just using it is a truly powerful thing.”

classes, visit any of these clubs, companies,

---Coding with Kids, Salmon Creek: www.gointerject.com/kidscoding-clubs/vancouver01

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Feature: Eat, Pray and Bring a Change of Clothes

By Cheryl Maguire

I love to travel. Before becoming a proud parent

of three darling cherubs everyone said to me, “Enjoy traveling now because once you have kids you won’t be able to do it anymore.”

Well, I proved all the naysayers wrong by hopping on that plane with three kids in tow, sometimes internationally. I didn’t let their age stop me either—they all flew before the age of 2.

It wasn’t always easy though. In fact, it was downright disgusting at times. But definitely worth it. So, I’m going to share some tips with you to save you the headache and messes I suffered. Plus, I threw in a tip that will shower you with compliments—not always easy to find as a parent on an airplane. So, buckle up buttercup. You are about to hear extraordinary (and possibly humorous) international travel tricks with kids.

Bring a Car Seat Our twins first flew internationally when they were 18 months old.

Most airlines do not require you to purchase a ticket if a child is under the age of 2, so this seemed like a no-brainer to me. Of course, I saved the money and didn’t purchase tickets for them.

I wish I had a video recording of this plane trip because I know I would’ve won first place in “American’s Funniest Home Videos.”

The entire ride both ways was a wrestling match between us (my husband and me) and our boy/girl twins. They definitely won, in case you were wondering. There was no way they wanted to sit quietly on our laps for five hours. They wanted to roam freely through the exciting new airplane. As you can imagine, I still have nightmares about it.

When we traveled with their younger sister, I purchased a ticket for her which meant I could strap her into her car seat. Do you think there was a wrestling match then? Nope—she slept the entire flight both ways. It was worth every penny spent on the ticket to save my sanity.

Pack a Change of Clothes for the Plane

Sometimes you learn the “hard way” and other times you learn in a downright repulsive way. When my son flew for the first time, we learned that he was prone to motion sickness when he vomited his egg and cheese sandwich all over the person to his left—me.

Of course, I had nothing to change into for the rest of the five-hour flight.

We now pack Dramamine.

Even if your child doesn’t get motion sickness, parents of young children know that there are a variety of other issues which could require a change of clothes. So be sure to pack your carry-on luggage with something for each member of the family to change into if the need arises.

Pack a Change of Clothes for your Destination Along with packing a change of clothes for the plane, it’s a good idea to add clothes for your destination (such as a bathing suit, summer clothes, etc.) to your carry-on bag. Your luggage could get lost or it could take time getting to your hotel, but if you have other clothes accessible you will be ready to go swimming or continued on page 24

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whatever fun adventure you planned during your trip. You don’t want to be the family dressed in a hoodie and pants by the pool because you couldn’t change your clothes. Besides dripping with sweat, you will have three whining kids repeatedly asking, “When can I go swimming?”

Bring a Pen (or Two) It took me at least three international flights before I remembered to add two pens to my passport holder. On the plane you receive immigration and customs forms which you need to fill out for each child (if they are too young to do it themselves) and the airlines often will not provide a pen for you. Sure, you could wait until your plane lands, but if your child is strapped into his car seat (which I know you brought because you used my tip) then the best time to complete the paperwork is in the air, not during deplaning.

Bring Lots of Food

I can’t stress this enough. I pack an entire carry-on suitcase of just snacks. Have you ever gone to the zoo or a farm and fed the animals? It’s fun, right? The animals are happy to receive some food and you feel happy that you made the animal happy—it’s a win-win situation. Traveling on a plane for hours in a small confined area requires some moments when you want to “feel happy,” so food is a great way to achieve this effect even if it only lasts for five minutes. You’ll have to ration these moments for when your child is about to lose it because even if you bring a whole carry-on suitcase filled with food, it’s going to run out if you overuse it. And you don’t want to have to use your change of clothes from them vomiting on you because you overfed them.

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Play Old School Games Let’s face it: things can go wrong with electronics (dead batteries, no WiFi, or glitching—which must mean something really bad since my son screams the word in frustration a lot when using electronics) and kids can get bored with it. If you are relying on that cool TV in the seat, don’t, because I’ve been on at least three flights were none of the TVs worked.

There are lots of old school games like a deck of cards, Tic Tac Toe, or I Spy that are easy to play in a confined space yet don’t take up much space in your carry-on bag. Kids of all ages usually love these games. You could even learn a card trick or two and wow your little ones with your sleight of hand.

Put Names on Outside of Passport

A fellow traveler told me this tip and I’ve received numerous compliments about it from security and airline personnel. In fact, I’ve probably heard more compliments about my passport cover than any other parenting technique I’ve tried. So, if for no other reason, you could put the label on just to hear, “What a great idea!” from strangers. It will make you feel like a good parent while standing in the 3-hour security line.

Putting names on the front covers of your family’s passports prevents you from having to open each one at the security checkpoints to figure out who it belongs to. And of course, before I labeled ours, I started by

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opening all five passports to make sure they were labeled correctly.

It only took less than five minutes to put a label with the name on the cover—no crafting ability necessary, I promise.

Who’s Ready to Hop on a Plane?

Me, me! Now that I’ve shared my mishaps and triumphs with you, you are all set to have a fun flight with your wee ones. Yes, I did use the word fun and flying together—remember, once you get to your destination, the flight will be a distant memory. Unless you forgot your change of clothes.

Cheryl Maguire holds a master’s degree in counseling psychology. She is the mother of twins and a daughter. Her writing has been published in Parents Magazine, Upworthy, “Chicken Soup for the Soul: Count Your Blessings,” and Twins Magazine. You can find her on Twitter at @ CherylMaguire05.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

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Science in the Park at Esther Short Park, Vancouver. Prior to and during every Noon Concert in the park, children can try handson crafts and science experiments, all designed for fun and learning about water, nature and the environment.

11 am-1 pm Imagine Home Realty, LLC Noon Concerts at Esther Short Park, Vancouver. Add musical inspiration to your work week. Grab a spot on the lawn and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and sounds of summer. Parking is available at the Vancouver Center Garage at 601 Columbia St. August 1: Skybound Blue August 8: Mbrascatu 12-1 pm OMSI Science Circus at Washougal Community Library, 1661 C St., Washougal.

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entertained by tons of tricks, volunteers, and the irresistible force of levity. For ages 5 and up. 2-3 pm Paradise of Samoa Polynesian Dance Troupe at Vancouver Community Library, 901 C St., Vancouver. A show filled with music and dance. Enjoy colorful and original dances highlighting Hawaiian, Samoan, Tahitian and New Zealand cultures. 2-3 pm

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Reading in the Wild-Storytime with Nature every Thursday at the Water Resources Education Center, 4600 SE Columbia Way, Vancouver. Join this free weekly outdoor reading series for kids ages 3-6. We read, and your little ones explore! Sit under a tree, listen to a story, then roam around our garden to play with plants, rocks, water or critters in the dirt. 10-11 am Riverview Six to Sunset Concerts at Esther Short Park, Vancouver. Celebrate summer on Thursday evenings while listening to fantastic bands play the sun down. Bring your family and friends, put down a picnic blanket and some lawn chairs and enjoy this free event. Parking is available at the Vancouver Center Garage at 601

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Columbia St. August 2: Flexor T August 9: Patrick Lamb August 16: Hit Machine 6-8 pm Camas Concerts in the Park at Crown Park, NE Everett Rd. & NE 17th Ave., Camas. On stage: Soumates. 6:30-8:30 pm

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Clark County Fair at Clark County Fairgrounds, 17402 NE Delfel Rd., Ridgefield.

Featured exhibits, family activities and the Carnival Midway. For more information visit www.clarkcofair.com/fair-info.html.

Camas Family Fun Fridays at Crown Park, NE Everett Rd. & NE 17th Ave., Camas.

12 pm Art in the Heart in Downtown Vancouver, Main St. and Evergreen. Featuring 11 artists and various art galleries throughout Vancouver. Chat with artists, enjoy live music and support Vancouver’s budding art culture.

5-9 pm The Three Musketeers: An Adventure, with Music, a Metropolitan Community Theater Project in Downtown Vancouver, 9th Street between Main & Washington. Enjoy this free theater in the park, designed for both adults and children alike. Lawn seating--bring a blanket or pillow to sit on. 6-7 pm continued on next page

Experience the Alexander Dumas classic tale of friendship, daring, romance, and intrigue...with music!

(And SO MUCH swordplay!) The performance is at a different location each week so check their website for details: www.MetropolitanPerformingArts.org.

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All movies are family friendly. Pre-movie activities start at 7 pm. Movies start at dusk (exact time will vary). 7 pm Camas Movies in the Park: “Zootopia” at Crown Park, NE Everett Rd. & NE 17th Ave., Camas. Special pre-movie entertainment starts at 7:45 pm, movie starts at 8:45 pm.

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4 SATURDAY

Clark County Fair at Clark County Fairgrounds. (See Aug. 3) Race for the Homeless at O.O. Howard House, 750 Anderson St., Vancouver. 5K and 10K Runs, 5K Walk, Kid Fun Run and Fun Festival. Race fees will benefit Open House Ministries. Register at newheights.org/race.

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The Big Latch On Event 2018 at Esther Short Park, Vancouver. Global Big Latch On events take place at registered locations around the world, where women gather together to breastfeed and offer peer support to each other. Their friends, family and community join this celebration to promote and support breastfeeding. 9:30-11 am

5 SUNDAY

Clark County Fair at Clark County Fairgrounds. (See Aug. 3) Columbia Tech Center Sunday Sounds Presented by Gaynors Automotive at Columbia Tech Center Park, SE Sequoia Circle at SE Tech Center Dr., Vancouver.

Bring your friends and family, a picnic blanket, some lawn chairs and celebrate the summer at this free event.

August 5: Petty Fever August 12: Carrie Cunningham 6-8 pm

6 MONDAY

Clark County Fair at Clark County Fairgrounds. (See Aug. 3)

7 TUESDAY

Clark County Fair at Clark County Fairgrounds. (See Aug. 3) Recycled Band at Battle Ground Community Library, 1207 SE 8th Way, Battle Ground.

Learn to use ordinary everyday recycled items to create musical instruments. At the end of the program there will be a parade featuring your newly created treasures.

You may bring your own recycled item or materials will be provided. 2-3 pm

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Clark County Fair at Clark County Fairgrounds. (See Aug. 3) Science in the Park at Esther Short Park, Vancouver. Prior to and during every Noon Concert in the park, children can try handson crafts and science experiments, all designed for fun and learning about water, nature and the environment.

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9 THURSDAY

Clark County Fair at Clark County Fairgrounds. (See Aug. 3) Reading in the Wild-Storytime with Nature every Thursday at the Water Resources Education Center, 4600 SE Columbia Way, Vancouver. (See Aug. 2) 10-11 am Riverview Six to Sunset Concerts at Esther Short Park, Vancouver. (See Aug. 2) 6-8 pm Camas Concerts in the Park at Crown Park, NE Everett Rd. & NE 17th Ave., Camas. On stage: The Junebugs (pop music, Americana style). 6:30-8:30 pm

10 FRIDAY

Clark County Fair at Clark County Fairgrounds. (See Aug. 3) Jay Frasier’s “I Love to Read Magic Show” at Yacolt Town Park, 409 W. Jones St., Yacolt. A fun and interactive show that combines magic, comedy, audience participation and balloon sculpting.

11 am-12 pm Camas Family Fun Fridays at Crown Park, NE Everett Rd. & NE 17th Ave., Camas.

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Flamebuoyant Productions at Woodland Community Library, 770 Park St., Woodland.

Circus-style fun for the whole family, including acts performed by professionals as well as an opportunity for the audience to join the circus. For all ages. 1-2 pm

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Escape Room for Teens and Tweens at Three Creeks Community Library, 800-C NE Tenney Rd., Vancouver. You and your team have a limited time to solve the riddles, decipher the clues, and find the key to the escape room! Do you have the brainpower and teamwork needed to win? Please arrive on time to secure your place in a group. This event takes place after regular library hours.

For ages 9-18. 6:30-8:30 pm

Camas Movies in the Park: “The Incredibles” at Crown Park, NE Everett Rd. & NE 17th Ave., Camas. Special pre-movie entertainment starts at 7:45 pm, movie starts at 8:45 pm. 7:45 pm

The Three Musketeers: An Adventure, with Music, a Metropolitan Community Theater Project at Marshall Park, 1015 E McLoughlin Blvd., Vancouver. Enjoy this free theater in the park, designed for both adults and children alike, right before “Jumanji” plays for Movies in the Park. Lawn seating--bring a blanket or pillow to sit on. 7-8 pm

Washougal Art Festival at Reflection Plaza, 1703 Main St., Washougal. This juried event will feature many of the finest artists and artisans from around the region.

Come to look, come to buy, come to be inspired. Performing arts groups will be on stage throughout the day, and a children’s art activity area will be available to awaken budding artists. 9 am-4 pm

Movies in the Park: “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” at Marshall Park, 1015 E McLoughlin Blvd., Vancouver. The City of Vancouver is proud to provide free movies at parks around the city this summer! Bring your blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy big screen entertainment. All movies are family friendly. Pre-movie activities start at 7 pm.

Movies start at dusk (exact time will vary).

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Clark County Fair at Clark County Fairgrounds. (See Aug. 3)

Steve’s Creature Feature at Three Creeks Community Library, 800-C NE Tenney Rd., Vancouver. Live, intimate look at some of the world’s most fascinating creatures. For ages 4 and up. 11 am Second Saturday at the Water Resources Education Center, 4600 SE Columbia Way, Vancouver. Take floating bubbles, add amusing activities, and mix well with kids.

Presto! A Second Saturday sure to make you “bubble over with excitement!” Learn all about bubbles during this engaging event. 1-3 pm

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Clark County Fair at Clark County Fairgrounds. (See Aug. 3) Columbia Tech Center Sunday Sounds Presented by Gaynors Automotive at Columbia Tech Center Park, SE Sequoia Circle at SE Tech Center Dr., Vancouver.

(See Aug. 5) 6-8 pm

15 WEDNESDAY

Science in the Park at Esther Short Park, Vancouver. Prior to and during every Noon Concert in the park, children can try handson crafts and science experiments, all designed for fun and learning about water, nature and the environment. 11 am-1 pm

16 THURSDAY

Reading in the Wild-Storytime with Nature every Thursday at the Water Resources Education Center, 4600 SE Columbia Way, Vancouver. (See Aug. 2) 10-11 am Riverview Six to Sunset Concerts at Esther Short Park, Vancouver. (See Aug. 2) 6-8 pm Camas Concerts in the Park at Crown Park, NE Everett Rd. & NE 17th Ave., Camas. On stage: Aaron Meyer (rock violinist).

6:30-8:30 pm

17 FRIDAY

Camas Family Fun Fridays at Crown Park, NE Everett Rd. & NE 17th Ave., Camas.

12 pm Camas Movies in the Park: “A Wrinkle in Time” at Crown Park, NE Everett Rd. & NE 17th Ave., Camas. Special pre-movie entertainment starts at 7:45, movie starts at 8:45 pm. 7:45 pm

18 SATURDAY

Columbia River Triathlon & Endurance Sports Festival at Frenchman’s Bar Park, 9216 Lower River Rd., Vancouver.

Sunset 5K and 10K Run/Walk, Sprint and Olympic Distance Triathlon, Duathlon, and AquaBike, Girlfriends All Women’s Sprint Triathlon/Duathlon/AquaBike and 5K, Kids Triathlon and so much more! Register at whyracingevents.com. 9 am-2 pm Stargazing Event at Fort Vancouver. Join members of the Rose City Astronomers and Vancouver Sidewalk Astronomers for a unique overnight stargazing experience at

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See the stars and camp overnight at historic Fort Vancouver at a special stargazing event that includes games and meals.

Fort Vancouver National Historic Site. This family friendly event will provide participants with stunning views of the night sky captured through modern telescopes. Play historically accurate 1840s games, enjoy hearty meals, and sleep under the stars within the historic fort. Bring your own tent (maximum of four people per tent). Dinner and continental breakfast are included. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Register before the event at www.cityofvancouver.us. Cost: $60 for City residents, $69 for non-residents.

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Kruzin 4 Kids Car Show at Vancouver Elks Lodge, 11605 SE McGillivray Blvd., Vancouver. Displaying classic cars from the 1920s to 1970s. Live music, food, lawn games, kid games, silent auction and more.

9 am-12 pm

23 THURSDAY

Reading in the Wild-Storytime with Nature every Thursday at the Water Resources Education Center, 4600 SE Columbia Way, Vancouver. (See Aug. 2) 10-11 am

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Camas Family Fun Fridays at Crown Park, NE Everett Rd. & NE 17th Ave., Camas.

12 pm Camas Movies in the Park: “Despicable Me 3” at Crown Park, NE Everett Rd. &

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Bark Ranger Tour at Fort Vancouver. A free ranger-led tour for dogs and their people, centered on the history of dogs at Fort Vancouver and Vancouver Barracks, as well as the overall history of the site. The tours will also highlight how to explore the national park safely with pet dogs. Visitors are invited to arrive up to 30 minutes in advance to allow their pet dogs a chance to acclimate to the presence of other dogs.

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Reading in the Wild-Storytime with Nature every Thursday at the Water Resources Education Center, 4600 SE Columbia Way, Vancouver. (See Aug. 2) 10-11 am

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Camas Family Fun Fridays at Crown Park, NE Everett Rd. & NE 17th Ave., Camas.

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