Have you ever had a time in your life where you struggled with a life event happening or something from your past that kept resurfacing again and again? Have you thought of seeking out a therapist but worried about a stigma that might go with that or didn’t quite know where to start the search to find the right therapist? If you didn’t catch my interview last week, May is Mental Health Awareness month, and I am featuring some interviews this month bringing light to different aspects of mental health. This week I had the pleasure of interviewing Sandra Hunt Bero who is a local therapist specializing in child, adolescent and women’s issues. Listen in as we chat about mental health and how it can be a great source of help in times of need. Please watch and share. Together we can educate, break the stigma about mental health and start the dialogue.
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The lovely Heather Radu, founder and owner of Forever Changed International
I can’t wait for you to meet this Camas resident, Heather Radu who is the founder and owner of Forever Changed International. Heather has a orphanage in Guatemala called Dorie’s Promise. On May 24th from 6-8 there will be a Care Concert held at Camas Meadows to help support the orphans at Dorie’s Promise. Families are encouraged to attend. There will be great music, auction items and a time to come together as a community to support this great organization. You can get tickets at the door. Let’s join in to support and bring love to communities around the world. Enjoy the pictures at the end of our interview from my service trip to Guatemala in January. See you May 24th!
May is Mental Health Awareness Month-Let’s educate, break the stigma and start the dialogue.
Please watch this video and share it. Let’s start talking about mental illness. Did you know 1 in 5 Americans will be affected by a mental health condition in their lifetime and every American is affected or impacted through their friends and family? Take action today to help others as we fight stigma, provide support, educate the public and advocate for equal care.
What is Camas Booster Club? What fun fundraiser is this Saturday, April 30th?
Put on your dancing shoes and head down to Westlie Ford this Saturday, April 30th at 6:00 for a Nu Shooz concert. Proceeds from this concert go to benefit the Camas Booster Club which in turn goes to support sport programs at Camas middle schools and at Camas High School. Listen in as I chat with Wanda Miller about what Camas Boosters is and with Rory Oster about how it benefits Camas sports programs. For tickets go to www.camasboosters.org
Chatting with Ann Matthews of Arktana shoes
Arktana shoes in downtown Camas is celebrating their 2nd anniversary soon! I met up with Ann to see how her store has grown and what type of fun events and great shopping are going on here! At the end of the interview check out the three things I am wearing that you can purchase at Arktana shoes. Support local business.
***If you share this interview on Facebook you will be entered into a drawing for a free pair of Tom’s shoes! Ann will pick the lucky winner before spring break! Will it be you? Make sure to tag Arktana in your post!***
5th Grade Luncheon at Prune Hill Elementary
Last week I had to wonderful opportunity to attend the 5th grade luncheon at Prune Hill Elementary. These students got to attend a Portland Youth Philharmonic concert and then come back to their school for a formal, white linen luncheon put on by the PTA and served by their parents. Weeks leading up to this luncheon these kids went over manners, etiquette and behavior in formal dining situations. What a great gift to give these young people to go out in the world with. Hoping to inspire other elementary schools to do the same. Check it out!
Meet this bike rider! Ms. Connie Pappas
As I drive around town I have seen this lovely woman on her bike riding all around in all kinds of weather. I have been inspired watching her ride around town and wanted to get to know who this lovely woman is. Well, she is Connie Pappas, the wonderful librarian at Skyridge Middle School. Tune is as she shares about her love for her bike and why she rides!
Richard Schwary-Camas resident for 86 years!
There have been so many young and new families moving to the City of Camas in the last 10-20 years which has been so exciting! But have you ever stopped to think what Camas was like almost a hundred years ago? Who lived here when this town was just a small dot on the map? What citizens helped to shape this great town we enjoy today? Well, I am proud to say one of those native citizens is my Grandpa, Richard Schwary. Tune in and listen as he chats about Camas years ago and his memories of a different time.
Grants in our schools funded by Camas Educational Foundation
I’m sure you’ve been hearing about the big CEF auction happening February 27th at the Sheraton Hotel at 5:00pm. Well, if your wondering what kinds of grants get funded from money raised from this auction, tune into my interview with Diane Loghry and hear about this great program funded for our Camas preschoolers. Check it out!
“There can be no keener revelation of a society’s soul than the way in which it treats its children.”
— Nelson Mandela, Former President of South Africa
More bond information to help you vote on February 9th!
In case you wanted to know more information about the new bond, here it is! This segment talks more about the plan for Camas High School and some great new opportunities coming for students. Check it out!