Lucky leprechauns, art gallery receptions, a “Green Zone” with family-friendly “green” activities, a ribbon-cutting, prizes, after-hours shopping, kids crafts, and the wearing of the green will all be a part of the “Go Green” themed March First Friday in Downtown Camas on March 4th, 5-8:00 pm.
Each participating merchant will have a “lucky leprechaun” in their business, and for every leprechaun you find, you receive an entry to win prizes from downtown merchants. Lucky leprechaun “passports” can be found at the Downtown Camas Association (DCA) tables at Journey Church.
You will also find “Go Green Tips” in participating merchants and when you answer the questions on the passport, you’ll be entered to win a fun “green” prize. There will also be hidden gold coins to find throughout town. Find one and be entered to win a special “End of the Rainbow” prize.
Explore the “Green Zone” in the Journey church lobby and learn how easy it is to make this world a greener place with fun educational kid-friendly activities and giveaways provided by local nonprofits. The nonprofits include Master Gardeners, City of Camas Ivy League, Camas Farmer’s Market, EatWell Camas, and the Camas High School “Green Team”.
Other activities include: Featured art shows and wine receptions at Camas Gallery, Belle Flower Farm pop-up shop at Arktana with succulents and small plants for sale, Jazzercise Camas will be hosting Athleta for fitness wear shopping, plus live music and more.
Customers wearing green get five extra chances to win downtown prizes, and make sure you watch for special sales and offerings in downtown merchants throughout town.
“It’s easy being green at First Friday!” says Carrie Schulstad, Executive Director for the DCA. “Plus just a whole lot of fun. Finding the hidden leprechauns is a favorite activity and encourages you to explore the stores we have downtown and all they offer. The Green Zone helps teach families why protecting the environment is important and how to make a difference in our community. And it’s, of course, wonderful to get to shop late until 8 pm including our incredible art galleries.”
