Everything old is new again at the Recycled Arts Festival, happening this weekend at Esther Short Park. The festival showcases work from more than 80 artists who will display and sell art designed from reused and reclaimed materials. The selection includes metal, glass and porcelain garden art; recycled paper books and cards; and jewelry and clocks made from vinyl records. Other attractions include family activities and live entertainment.
When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and Sunday.
Where: Esther Short Park, West Eighth and Columbia street, Vancouver.
Admission: Free.
On the Web: http://recycledartsfestival.org.
The Recycled Arts Festival is one of several weekend entertainment options in Clark County and Portland. Others include an event at the Cedar Creek Grist Mill, the latest exhibit unveiling at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, and “Grown Ups” arriving in theaters.
1. Grist Mill makes, serves up treats
The Cedar Creek Grist Mill will make muffins, cakes, cookies and fruit breads with whole-grain flours today. The flour was ground at the mill. Visitors can sample the goodies and take home the recipes.
Tours of the mill will be also be offered.
When: Noon to 4 p.m. today.
Where: Cedar Creek Grist Mill, 43815 N.E. Grist Mill Road, Woodland.
Admission: Donations accepted.
Telephone: 360-225-5832.
On the Web: http://cedarcreekgristmill.com.
2. Faith, dance celebrated at festival
The LDS Dance Festival 2010: A Firm Foundation features nearly 2,000 12- to 18-year-olds from throughout the Pacific Northwest performing a variety of dances and celebrating their faith. The performance showcases rhumba, swing, and haka and slap dance.
