1. Two summer celebrations
It will be an outdoor party with summer activities and crafts at Camas First Friday’s Small Town Summer Fun. From 5 to 8 p.m. Aug. 4, visitors can play outdoor games including corn hole, ring toss, duckie race and marble grab and enjoy live music, ribbon cuttings, art show opening celebrations, kids painting activities and paper boat crafts on Northeast Fourth Avenue in downtown Camas. Hawaiian style shirts and attire encouraged. The Liberty Theatre, 315 N.E. Fourth Ave., will screen of “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” — the 1992 movie, not to be confused with the TV show — for the 25th anniversary at 8:30 p.m. for $6. 360-216-7378 or http://downtowncamas.com
Break out your favorite blanket for Ridgefield First Saturday’s Picnic in the Park from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 5. This community focused event is all about soothing summer fun. Attendees are encouraged to pack a lunch, though food will be available for purchase. “Ridgefield’s Got Talent,” a community talent show, runs 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ,with the public voting for favorites to win prizes, along with a pet photo contest, a used-book sale, art activities for kids and water misters. A watermelon eating contest will begin at 1 p.m. Activities are in Ridgefield Overlook Park, Pioneer Street and Main Avenue, Ridgefield. Admission is free. 360-887-3557 or http://ridgefieldwa.us
2. Two events for a cause
Boy Scout Troop 462 hosts its first Scouting Cruise In Car Show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 5 in the parking lot of Mountain View High School, 1500 S.E. Blairmont Drive, Vancouver. The show will be open to all types of cars and bikes with multiple raffles, dash plaques and trophies in six classes, including People’s Choice and Best in Show. There will be food and other vendors on site. Proceeds allow more Boy Scouts to participate in adventures. Admission is free for spectators, $10 for cars and bikes. 360-241-9639.
The 18th annual Race for the Homeless features 5K and 10K runs, a 5K walk and a kids fun run from 7 to 10 a.m. Aug. 5 starting from the O.O. Howard House, 750 Anderson St., Vancouver. Proceeds benefit Open House Ministries. The race is hosted by New Heights Church. Registration opens at 7 a.m. with a race start at 8 a.m. Registration is $15 to $20 and free for the kids fun run. https://newheights.org/race
