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Dog Days of Summer in Camas, WA - July 3, 2015

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Industry Observer with Nature As Neighbors

Camas First Friday Presents the Dog Days of Summer

Mac is Pouting

Mac, our white Golden Retriever, is pouting. That's because we are going to miss July's First Friday event when Camas goes to the dogs.  We'll be in Alaska visiting family at that time, and his pet sitter won't be taking him. Poor Mac! It's easy to understand his disappointment as the Dog Days of Summer sounds like wonderful furry fun.

First of all, you're encouraged to bring your favorite pooch ( leashes required) and make a night of it in charming Downtown Camas.  Naturally Healthy Pet is the sponsor and will provide cooling pools and icy treats for hot dogs. The local forecasters are predicting temps close to the 100 degree mark. Fortunately, the streets in downtown Camas are lined with cooling shade trees. 

An Evening of Dog-Lovin' Adventures in Downtown Camas

The fun gets underway at 5PM and continues until 8PM with doggie fashion shows, and games. For example, the West Columbia Gorge Humane Society will have information about dog adoption and will feature a a "Find the Treat" game for your dogs. Fashion forward pooches are encouraged to enter the fashion shows to be elegible for prizes. There's no entry fee and prizes will be awared for the cutest, most creative, and funniest costumes.

There will be live music too, and particpating Downtown Merchants are sponsoring a guess the dog breed at each shop location. Guess them all and earn tickets to win great prizes from the merchants. Kids can stay busy with dog themed craft stations and naturally you can shop, dine, enjoy art, and celebrate the community with friends and neighbors. 

We're proud of our community and charming Downtown Camas. Those of us who call this area home enjoy the small town atmosphere and laid back lifestyle. Yet, we have easy access to nearby Portland, Oregon when we want a bigger city experience. If you're considering a move to Camas, we'd love to be your guides. The Carl Group - A Member of Harcourts USA - We're Your Locals. 

 

Speaking of the Dog Days of Summer - here's a short video of Mac trying to keep his cool on a hot summer day. 

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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. 


We bring our passion for nature and beautiful environments to Real Estate. Multigenerational and family estates, country land and homes, and small farmsteads are our speciality.


We agree with our clients, "The true luxury of rural living is having elbowroom for the soul.

 

Comments(26)

Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Local residents will appreciate the information. Thanks for sharing.

Jun 28, 2015 02:23 AM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

What a cutie. I know that look as I grew up w/ a golden retriever.  Mac will be thrilled when you get back home.

Jun 28, 2015 02:38 AM
Sharon Lee
Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN
Retired and loving life

Hi Debb=That is a perfect pic of Mac bummed because he can't go. He will have fun though and that video is a perfect way he can do that. Have fun in Alaska

Jun 28, 2015 03:44 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Debb, Poor Mac ... why won't the dog sitting take him to Dog Days? I love watching Mac play ... he is just too darn cute.

Enjoy your time with family in Alaska.

Jun 28, 2015 03:47 AM
Noah Seidenberg
Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL
Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

Sounds like you have a great vacation planned Debb. Somehow Mac will havw some fun

Jun 28, 2015 04:21 AM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Debb - what a great idea to have a night the goes to the dogs.  I would love to see that here.

Jun 28, 2015 06:15 AM
Roger D. Mucci
Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH
Lets shake things up at your home today!

Dog Days of Summer sounds like a good time, too bad Mac won't be able to attend.  So fun watching him enjoy the sprinkler and his own private pool.

Jun 28, 2015 06:41 AM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

If I was him I would be upset as well. It sounds like he would have a great time at first Friday.

Jun 28, 2015 07:03 AM
Kimo Stowell
HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 - Honolulu, HI
REALTOR Associate® RS-76763 - Honolulu Hawai'i

Aloha Debb,

What a fun filled event! Thanks for sharing Macs enthusiasm for water. We are breaking records for temps here and icey dog treats are well received. Enjoy your Alsakan get-a-way.

a hui hou,

Jun 28, 2015 07:21 AM
John Novak
Keller Williams Realty The Marketplace - Las Vegas, NV
Henderson, Las Vegas and Summerlin Real Estate

Doggone it! Shadow is hoping the pet sitter changes their mind and decides to let Mac have some summer fun.

Jun 28, 2015 07:47 AM
Elyse Berman, PA
LoKation Real Estate - Boca Raton, FL
Boca Raton FL (561) 716-7824

Debb Janes Mac is beautiful!  Enjoy your trip as I'm sure Mac will enjoy his vacation.  My dogs go crazy when they hear fireworks - they are so afriad of the noise.

Jun 28, 2015 07:59 AM
Nicole Doty - Gilbert Real Estate Expert
Zion Realty - Gilbert, AZ
Broker/Owner of Zion Realty ZionRealtyAZ.com

Dogs and sprinklers go together like peanut butter and jelly! I love the video!

Jun 28, 2015 01:04 PM
Amanda S. Davidson
Amanda Davidson Real Estate Group Brokered By Real - Alexandria, VA
Alexandria Virginia Homes For Sale

Debb, poor Mac! Maybe his dogsitter can give him some extra treats that day. I am sure he will be missing you along with the The Dog Days of Summer. Sounds like such a fun event!

Jun 29, 2015 01:13 AM
The Julie Morales Team
RE/MAX Cinco Ranch - Katy, TX
Real Estate Questions? Call (832) 367-3412

I bet you will miss Mac so much! Enjoy your vacation!

Jun 29, 2015 03:15 AM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Hey thanks all. We are busy packing for Alaska. We leave tomorrow. Mac is always nervous when we pull out the suitcases. He will be fine though, and we appreciate that his sitter stays here with him. Much less upsetting. 

Jun 29, 2015 03:26 AM
Rene Fabre
ARFCO Media - Renton, WA
Practicing Philosophical Eclectic of the Arts

Hi Debb Janes ... What a cool idea and event. Yay for Camas! Have a wonderful trip to Alaska! Where abouts? I so am looking forward to a return trip to Alaska. We're talking about it, but no firm dates yet.

Jun 29, 2015 03:26 AM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

We go to Juneau, Rene Fabre . My son has a guide business up there and we visit every summer.  Above and Beyond Alaska  :)

Jun 29, 2015 03:32 AM
Rene Fabre
ARFCO Media - Renton, WA
Practicing Philosophical Eclectic of the Arts

Ahhhh.... that's right Debb Janes ... You mentioned that when I posted on Juneau last year. Oh my goodness, it should be absolutely beautiful there now! I loved flying into Juneau... the scenery is so totally epic! You know we're expecting photos, right? :O)

Jun 29, 2015 03:43 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 , Enjoy your time visiting relatives.  Mac will sure be excited when you return.

Jun 29, 2015 04:14 AM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate
John L Scott Market Center - Birkenfeld, OR
"Your Local Expert!" 503-739-3843

Fun in the sun AND in the shade with your favorite pooch! 

Well, Mac looks a heckuva lot cleaner than my two when they come out of Fishhawk Creek after a quick dip! AND I'll bet he doesn't lose his ball like Mr. T does! (Interject frantic dog barking...."Mom!! I can't get my ball! M-O-M!!!!!!")

I actually have a video of Takoda and Kasa wrestling then heading into the creek, better go put that one on YouTube also!

 

Jun 29, 2015 02:52 PM