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Save the Date: Camas Farmer’s Market kicks off with ribbon cutting

By Ashley Swanson, Columbian Features News Coordinator
Published: June 3, 2017, 6:00am
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Shoppers grab cherries at the Camas Farmers Market.
Shoppers grab cherries at the Camas Farmers Market. (The Columbian files) Photo Gallery

Don’t miss the opening of the Camas Farmer’s Market at 3 to 7 p.m. June 7 outside the Camas Public Library, 625 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas. Opening day will feature a ribbon cutting ceremony and a health fair, alongside produce from area farmers, work by artisans and prepared foods. The market features live music, the Kid’s Connection Booth and information from local community groups 3 to 7 p.m. every Wednesday, June 7 through Oct. 4. 360-838-1032 or www.camasfarmersmarket.org

Magenta Theater presents “Moon Over the Brewery,” a story about finding love. Miriam Waslyk is a single mother who uses moonlight to help enhance the drab surroundings of the Pennsylvania coal town in her artwork. Her desire to find a husband is thwarted by her teenage daughter, Amanda, who wages psychological warfare on every new suitor. The production runs 7:30 p.m. June 9-10, 15-17 and 22-23; 2 p.m. June 17 and 24 at Magenta Theater, 1108 Main St., Vancouver. Tickets are $20 to $22. 360-635-4358 or www.magentatheater.com

North Clark Arts and Culture Tour will take place noon to 4 p.m. June 10 as local writers and artists will display and sell their works at multiple historic venues in north Clark County. Participants can meet artists and writers, pick up freebies and historical information, or gather signatures to qualify for chance to win a prize. This is a free, self-guided tour held at the North Clark Historical Museum, 21416 N.E. 399th St., Amboy; Mountain Valley Grange, 40107 N.E. 221st Ave., Amboy; and Yacolt Town Hall, 202 W. Cushman St., Yacolt. 360-247-6475 or www.e-w-w-a.com/tour

The Clark College Music Department will host its sixth annual Big Band Bash, a night of big band jazz and swing from 7 to 10 p.m. June 10 at Clark College, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver. The group VanPort Jazz featuring Beacock Music Swing Band will open the performance. The concert also features the Clackamas College Jazz Ensemble, followed by the internationally acclaimed Clark College Jazz Ensemble. Admission is free. 360-992-2662 or www.clark.edu/campus-life/arts-events/music/music-concerts/index.php

Summer’s starting to sizzle as the Sunlight Supply Amphitheater gets ready for its first two concerts. It all begins with the rapper Future bringing his Nobody Safe Tour to the stage at 7 p.m. June 11. He will be joined by rising artists Young Thug, A$AP Ferg and Zoey Dollaz. Tickets are $26 to $79.50 through Ticketmaster. 800-745-3000 or www.sunlightsupplyamphitheater.com

Celebrate our country’s stars and stripes during the 23rd annual Flag Day at Fort Vancouver from 5 to 7 p.m. June 14. The ceremony is held at the historic bandstand across from the Grant House, 1001 E. Fifth St. Vancouver, complete with national anthem, a flag history quiz that pits fifth-graders against Clark County mayors, the mayors’ patriotic tie contest and a Declaration of Independence skit. Admission is free. 360-992-1804 or www.fortvan.org/flagday

For 95 years, Woodland Planters Days has been a community tradition that spans four days with all sorts of events, including the annual parade, carnival rides, fireworks, car cruise-ins, pancake breakfasts, the 50th annual frog jump contest and competitive bed races. It all takes place June 15 through June 18 in downtown Woodland and Horseshoe Lake Park. 360-225-9988 or www.planters-days.com

If you missed the first Bark Ranger Walking Tour, you’ll have several more opportunities to attend. There will be a series of free tours throughout the summer. Designed for visitors and their dogs, these ranger-led tours will highlight history at Fort Vancouver and Vancouver Barracks, as well as the overall history of the site. All tours begin at 10 a.m. On June 17, discover the World War I history of the site on the Spruce Mill Trail along with the history of indigenous dogs in the Northwest, and the historical garden. July 15 will walk the Land Bridge Trail, highlighting the dogs that lived in the Fort Vancouver Village, the oldest apple tree and more. And on Aug. 19, explore the history of the Vancouver Barracks and the dogs who were kept as workers and mascots. Dogs should be friendly with other dogs and people, and up-to-date on vaccines. Bring pet food, water and waste bags. Leashes should be no longer than 6 feet. 360-816-6255 or www.nps.gov/fova/planyourvisit/pets.htm

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Columbian Features News Coordinator