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Experience the Magic of the Forge: CCAC Annual Blacksmith Week Aug 12-16

Experience the Magic of the Forge: CCAC Annual Blacksmith Week Aug 12-16

By Cascadia Center for Arts & Crafts, for The Mountain Times GOVT CAMP, OR — Cascadia Center for Arts & Crafts(CCAC) proudly presents Blacksmith Week, August 12-16. Blacksmith Week is designed to showcase centuries-old to modern forging techniques while providing an interactive experience for all ages. Highlights include

Sparks will fly as Blacksmith Week returns to Government Camp

Sparks will fly as Blacksmith Week returns to Government Camp

By Justin Andress, The Mountain Times The historic Forest Service buildings of Government Camp will once again ring with the sound of hammer on anvil as the Cascadia Center for Arts and Crafts hosts its annual Blacksmith Week, Aug. 12-16. The event — the only public-facing gathering CCAC puts

The Literary Adventures of Amber and Eleanor the Cat “The Nature of Disappearing,” By Kimi Cunningham Grant

The Literary Adventures of Amber and Eleanor the Cat “The Nature of Disappearing,” By Kimi Cunningham Grant

By: Amber Ford, The Mountain Times It was bound to happen eventually. You can’t claim to be an avid reader without coming across that one novel which makes you completely question what you know about literature. I wasn’t nearly as distraught over this as Eleanor, who fretted over

Three Months to Preserve 100 Years: Caryn Tilton Captures St. John in the Woods History

Three Months to Preserve 100 Years: Caryn Tilton Captures St. John in the Woods History

By Marie Kennedy, The Mountain Times Caryn Tilton knew the timeline was ambitious. She had just three months to preserve a century of history. She had no idea how many doors would open along the way. What began as a request to create a commemorative booklet for the 100th anniversary

The Passion of a Pro Winans embraces teamwork, positivity going into final season

The Passion of a Pro Winans embraces teamwork, positivity going into final season

By Megan Hutchinson “I live in this program and wouldn’t miss summer training for the world” is not a sentiment held by many high school athletes. This isn’t the case for incoming senior soccer player Hannah Winans who strives for positivity and teamwork leads her to success both

Artist of the Month, August 2026: Reya Thomason

Artist of the Month, August 2026: Reya Thomason

By: Amber Ford, The Mountain Times When we think of our community members who are gifted in the arts – whether it be painting, crafting, or photography – we think of our friends and neighbors who piece together collections we can shop at our local farmers market and art nights. But one

Summer Is for Kids to Be Kids

Summer Is for Kids to Be Kids

By Dr. Melanie Brown, For The Mountain Times One of my favorite things about summer is watching kids be kids. They’re climbing trees, riding bikes, catching frogs, swimming, building forts, hiking, playing baseball, and staying outside until the porch lights come on. Their bodies are made to move, and