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It's In The Cards: Camas First Friday Poker Tour Will Be Fun

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Industry Observer with Nature As Neighbors

Family Fun and Prizes Tonight in Downtown Camas


Camas Downtown Association

To some, the terms “Friday Night” and “Poker” conjure up the image of a bunch of guys in a smokey room dealing cards and talking sports. Not exactly “Family Fun”.  But it’s a different game at Camas First Friday’s Poker Tour.  The key word is Tour.  It’s a clever way for the Downtown Camas Association to encourage families to come downtown on a Friday evening, enjoy the vibrant community scene, while playing fun games. 

 

Here’s how it works: as you stop into each business you visit, you pick up a poker card.  The ultimate purpose is to collect as many cards as you can, then take them to Camas Antiques, the event’s sponsor.  For each poker card you turn in, you are dealt a regular playing card. The top 5 poker hands of the evening win prizes donated by local businesses. 

Photo Courtesy of DCA

There are also other family-friendly games throughout the event and more chances to win prizes:   Downtown Dice roll, Guess the Game Piece Jar, Bingo, Lucky Rollers, and more!  This Friday will also feature the grand opening of B&B Fish Market, a welcomed addition to downtown.  Camas Bike and Sport will offer free bike demos, including the new Raleigh Electric Bike.

 

 

In addition to fun games, there will be several art exhibits featuring Pacific Northwest artists. Elida Field Art Studio, will be featuring a Teen Art Show, including paintings from children’s book “Alina’s Escape” by Savannah Deochand.  Camas Gallery, will have live music, and will be showcasing Mickie Skinner, known for her realistic portraits of animals and nature.  Second Story Gallery, (upstairs at the Camas Public Library) will also have music and will feature “I See Beauty Everywhere,” a photography exhibit by Myrna Leija, a local artist who captures the beauty of the Pacific Northwest.

 

Some of the downtown businesses will be donating a portion of their proceseds to Mercy Corp, a relief agency working in Nepal to provide much-needed basic care and shelter.

 

 

If you want to learn more about fun events and living in Clark County, call us.  We’re Your Locals!

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Debb Janes  Bernie Stea
Brokers/REALTORS®
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We help buyers and sellers in Camas, Washougal, Brush Prairie/Hockinson, Salmon Creek, Felida, and other Vancouver, Washington Areas. 


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Comments (22)

Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Debb,

Loved the theme of First Friday with poker.  Camas is certainly progressive in their ideas for promoting  a good time on First Fridays.  A

Jun 05, 2015 02:10 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Debb, Such a fun and creative thing to do.  It's a great way to get people out and engaging in the community ... promoting local businesses.

Jun 05, 2015 02:14 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

This sounds like it will be a lot of fun with plenty for everyone to do, I wish I was there and could partake!

Jun 05, 2015 02:42 AM
Dick Greenberg
New Paradigm Partners LLC - Fort Collins, CO
Northern Colorado Residential Real Estate

Hi Debb - That's a great take on First Friday, and should do a great job of getting people out to enjoy downtown Camas. Have a great weekend!

Jun 05, 2015 03:51 AM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

I don't like to gamble at all Michael - and don't play poker. This is more for fun, but I'm sure you know that...ha.

Norm - you'd be surprised these monthly events do get folks in the downtown - they drink, eat and shop. :) 

Jun 05, 2015 05:00 AM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

They are doing a great job, Alexandra. I just wish there  were more shops - there are about 3 streets now with good restaurants, shops, etc. But, we are a long way from Old Town Fort Collins. 

Jun 05, 2015 05:02 AM
Raymond E. Camp
Ontario, NY

Good afternoon Debb,

This should be a fun event and well attended.

Make yourself a great day.

Jun 05, 2015 05:06 AM
Robert Bob Gilbert
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties - Katy, TX
Your Katy TX ( West of Houston) Real Estate Expert

Debb, This is a very innovative idea by the Camas merchants and it should be a big hit with the local residents. Enjoy if you folks attend. 

Jun 05, 2015 07:20 AM
Beth Atalay
Cam Realty and Property Management - Clermont, FL
Cam Realty of Clermont FL

Debb, I've never played or watched poker but this one in Camas is for a great cause, hope it will be well attended. Have a great weekend!

Jun 05, 2015 07:20 AM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Debb Janes  sounds like so much fun .. Great local post in Camas 

Jun 05, 2015 07:40 AM
Anita Clark
Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA
Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

This sounds like a blast, Debb. I don't play poker but I am part of a regular Bunko group.

Jun 05, 2015 07:47 AM
Noah Seidenberg
Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL
Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

A lot of fun is going to be had in Downtown Camas Debb. This is a great idea to get out and enjoy a Friday.

Jun 05, 2015 09:09 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Debb, Camas sure does try and engage the community, and this is a great idea! 

Jun 05, 2015 09:20 AM
Sharon Lee
Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN
Retired and loving life

Debb=There is sure lots of fun activities that Camas WA participates in. Long ago I used to do poker runs on a snowmobile where we would pick up a card from each place. Never won but it was fun

Jun 05, 2015 10:27 AM
Amanda S. Davidson
Amanda Davidson Real Estate Group Brokered By Real - Alexandria, VA
Alexandria Virginia Homes For Sale

Debb, I think this is such a creative way to market and I am sure it will get many new visitors into businesses in downtown Camas. Great localism post!

Jun 07, 2015 11:32 PM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Thanks all, man it's a busy time in my life. Not just real estate, but all of it is busy. I'll be sure to drop by your blogs and really appreciate your time, visit, and comments. 

Jun 09, 2015 08:41 AM
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

What a fun night on the town for everyone...including the local business owners. This is an event that truly does benefit everyone. Nice localism post, Debb. 

Jun 09, 2015 09:54 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

That sounds like a fun way to get people interested in the downtown area.  We used to have poker runs with the cars and clues on weekends

Jun 09, 2015 12:34 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks for telling us about the Camas First Friday’s Poker Tour. Other communities should copy this clever marketing idea.

Jun 10, 2015 02:19 AM
Larry Johnston
Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN
Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

Hi Debb Janes ,  Camas First Friday's Poker Tour Sounds like a lot of fun.  I Hope you are dealt a good hand!

Jun 10, 2015 11:39 AM