"Deck the Hall" Christmas and Holiday Open House-Opening day/weekend begins Friday Nov. 29th from 10-4:00, Saturday Nov. 30th 10-4:00, and Sunday Dec. 1st 12-4:00.

Friends of Skamokawa will be hosting its annual "Deck the Hall" Christmas and Holiday Open House, November 29 through December 15.

[Skamokawa, WA] Opening day/weekend begins Friday Nov. 29th from 10-4:00, Saturday Nov. 30th 10-4:00, and Sunday Dec. 1st 12-4:00. This warm and friendly holiday shopping environment features a wide range of unique gifts for all ages and tastes. Skamokawa’s annual holiday open house will continue for the following three weeks, Thursdays through Sundays 12-4:00 with the final day being Sunday, December 15th.

Friends of Skamokawa is currently accepting additional holiday crafters for this event. To sign up or for more information, please call the Friends of Skamokawa office at 360-795-3007 or email fos1894@gmail.com.

What: “Deck the Hall” Skamokawa’s Annual Christmas and Holiday Open House

When: November 29 through December 15
Where: 1394 W. State Route 4, Skamokawa WA –
River Life Interpretive Center/Central School/Redmen Hall
Phone: 360-795-3007
Email: fos1894@gmail.com

Website: www.friendsofskamokawa.org 

Call for Vendors

Friends of Skamokawa is seeking vendors and crafters to participate in our Annual Holiday Open House, “Deck the Hall”. Are you looking to sell your unique art or craft? Whether you are new to selling or have many years of experience, we would love to have you at this wonderfully fun community event. We offer a warm and friendly holiday shopping environment for everyone to enjoy. Vendors do not need to be present during the three-week event. Items will be displayed on consignment.

When: Nov. 29 through Dec. 15

Where: 1394 W. SR 4, Skamokawa, WA 98647 - Skamokawa’s River Life Interpretive Center/Central School/Redmen Hall

Additional Information: Please submit vendor items no later than Monday, November 25 by 4:00 PM.

For more information or to sign up please call (360) 795-3007 or email: fos1894@gmail.com.

We are open Thurs - Sun 12-4.and the Falling Leaves art exhibit continues through Sunday October 27

We are open Thursday through Sunday 12-4 and our wonderful volunteers will be here welcoming you during those hours. This week and next are your last chance to see the autumn themed art exhibit Falling Leaves. Beautiful creations from local artists. Gifts and keepsakes for many tastes and all ages. Falling Leaves will run through Sunday October 27. The artists featured here are MItzi Christensen, Noreen Fitts, George Borg, Ruth Doumit, Beth Bailey, Carol Bodreau, Adrienne Noseda Stacey, Desiree East Craven, Nancy Knowles, and Judy VanderMaten. From vibrant photographic story book art to stark realism with overstated color and values, an intricate peyote beaded necklace featuring 4,000 beads in autumn colors, ceramics created from earth, air, fire, and water, graceful use of watercolor, watercolor and ink mediums, and much more. Come to Skamokawa for hospitality, art, books, history, gifts, music, views, and more. Photo courtesy of The Daily News.

"Falling Leaves" our current exhibit runs through Sunday, October 27th

We are open today 12-4 and Jessica will be welcoming guests and visitors during those hours. Our current exhibit is "Falling Leaves." Here is more info: 😊 SKAMOKAWA, WA - Friends of Skamokawa’s current show is a group exhibition of new works featuring artists from throughout the region.“Falling Leaves” runs through Sunday, October 27th. Ten artists are featured in this show. MItzi Chritensen, Noreen Fitts, George Borg, Ruth Doumit, Beth Bailey, Carol Bodreau, Adrienne Noseda Stacey, Desiree East Craven, Nancy Knowles, and Judy VanderMaten. From vibrant photographic story book art to stark realism with overstated color and values, an intricate peyote beaded necklace featuring 4,000 beads in autumn colors, ceramics created from earth, air, fire, and water, graceful use of watercolor, and watercolor and ink mediums, and much more. The varied styles presented here create a unique and rare presentation of autumn colors and inspiration. On display in Skamokawa’s beautiful River Life Interpretive Center/Central School/Redmen Hall: 1394 State Route 4 (across from the post office and general store) in Skamokawa. Visit us at: 1394 W.State Route 4, Skamokawa, WA 98647

Find us online: www.friendsofskamokawa.org

Email: fos1894@gmail.com

Or call: (360) 795-3007

Attached are a few photos of the work featured in this exhibit

"Falling Leaves" Art Exhibit Opening Reception September 21st

Friends of Skamokawa presents "Falling Leaves" art exhibit. September 21-October 29. This open media art exhibit echoes the autumn theme of fall colors. A creative variety of media including acrylic, watercolor, photography, clay, ceramic, and beading. Various artists techniques will be on display. Artists include: Mitzi Christensen, Noreen Fitts, George Borg, Ruth Doumit, Beth Bailey, Carol Bodreau, and Adrienne Stacey. “Falling Leaves” will run from September 21^st through October 29^th. The artists will be present at the opening reception Saturday September 21^st 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at Skamokawa’s River Life Interpretive Center/Central School/Redmen Hall, 1394 W. State Route 4, Skamokawa, WA. Open hours are Thursday through Sunday 12-4 p.m. For additional information please call 360-795-3007 or email fos1894@gmail.com. 

"A Cornucopia of Wines" Wine-tasting & Auction Benefit; September 14th beginning at 6:30 PM

Friends of Skamokawa presents "A Cornucopia of Wines”

Wine Tasting and Auction Benefit

The Friends of Skamokawa Foundation will host its Twenty-ninth Annual Wine Tasting and Auction Benefit, "A Cornucopia of Wines" on Saturday September 14, 2019. The event will run from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Skamokawa Grange, 18 Fairgrounds Road in Historic Downtown Skamokawa. The wine portion of the event features fine wines from around the world for sampling by participants as well as a variety of appetizers for attendees to enjoy. During the wine tasting, guests will have the opportunity to bid on an extensive variety of unique, specialty items created by local artists, artisans, and photographers. Generous businesses and individuals have donated gift certificates for getaways to bed and breakfasts, fine dining and hotel stays, river kayaking, original art pieces, vintage items, ceramic pieces, and much more. Proceeds from the event will go towards the maintenance, upkeep, and continued care of Skamokawa’s Historic River Life Interpretive Center/Central School/Redmen Hall.  

All area residents, businesses, and visiting guests are invited to attend the Wine Tasting Auction event and to participate as sponsors and donors. Advance tickets are available for $15 each (2 for $25) or at the door for $20 each (2 for $30). Tickets are available online at www.friendsofskamokawa.org, by phone at (360) 795-3007, in Skamokawa at the Skamokawa General Store or the River Life Interpretive Center/Central School/Redmen Hall, Daisy Chain Floral and Bank of the Pacific in Cathlamet. Contributions are tax deductible. If you have questions about being a sponsor, donating silent auction items or contributions, or any questions about the event, call Friends of Skamokawa at (360) 795-3007 or email fos1894@gmail.com. For more information visit www.friendsofskamokawa.org.

Open Thursday through Sunday 12:00 to 4:00 PM

Dear Friends, we are back to our regular hours of Thursday through Sunday, 12:00 to 4:00 PM. Our current exhibit Down on the Farm features an historical presentation of the Skamokawa Farmers Creamery Association 1898 through 1943. Here are some more pics of the newly painted building and our huge thank you to everyone featured in this week’s Wahkiakum County Eagle. We could not have done it without you, thank you, thank you, thank you! :)

To The Eagle:
The painting of the Redmen Hall/1894 Central School is now complete and restored to its original color scheme.
The Friends of Skamokawa Board of Directors would like to acknowledge community members who donated coins and cash in our collection boxes, groups and private citizens who donated funds to paint for this historical gem.
Thank you to Ken Gomes Construction paint crew for outstanding paint work, Steve Puddicombe for building inspection, J&K Construction for building repairs, and Lucien Swerdloff of Clatsop Community College Historic Preservation Program who evaluated our building.
We are indebted to our talented grant writers Carol Carver and Jessica Schiek for obtaining grant funds from the Kinsman Foundation Historic Preservation Organization.
For the past few years with community help Friends of Skamokawa has been able to restore the bell tower, repair structural damage under the building, and add a new roof, and now a new coat of paint. This would not be possible were it not for a community who truly cares to preserve its history.
We invite you to visit River Life Interpretive Center @ Redmen Hall/Central School. Our summer exhibit is "Down on the Farm"- A History of the Skamokawa Creamery 1898-1943.
We are open Thursday- Sunday 12-4 p.m. We are located at 1394 West State Route 4, Skamokawa.” Pam Emery, Friends of Skamokawa

We are back to being open Thursdays through Sundays 12-4:00 PM

We are open today Thurs (12-4), Fri (12-4), Sat (12-4), and Sun (12-4). Our welcoming volunteers will be greeting guests and visitors during those hours. Our current exhibit is an historic presentation of the Skamokawa Creamery Farmers Association, 1898 through 1943. Attached is a photo collage of the exhibit by Pam Emery, our weekly calendar, and a few photos of the newly painted building. 

From Coast Weekly; SKAMOKAWA, WA — Friends of Skamokawa is proud to present its summer 2019 exhibit titled "Down on the Farm," a historical text and photo display of the Skamokawa Farmers Creamery 1898-1943.

The exhibit features research by noted local author Irene Martin runs from June 1st through August 31st.
Visitors will learn of the remarkable success of this early creamery co-op located originally on the banks of the Columbia River in Skamokawa. The creamery produced award-winning butter with a large market including Astoria, Portland and San Francisco.
Photos and text reflect the creamery growth and prosperity along with its demise.
Exhibit dates: June 1- August 31
Where: River Life Interpretive Center/Central School/ Redmen Hall, 

             1394 W. State Route 4, Skamokawa, WA
Phone: (360) 795-3007  

Website: www.friendsofskamokawa.org  

Weekly Schedule July 11th through July 14th

We are open for the Fourth of July

The painters are off today for the Fourth of July which means we are open 12:00 to 4:00 PM. We are then closed on Friday, July 5th for painting and re-open Saturday and Sunday, July 6th and 7th, 12-4:00. 

We will keep you posted for next week's schedule. The painters are doing an excellent job and we will be sharing photos shortly. Check out this amazing new Skamokawa Web Cam from Steve Carson and Skamokawa Internet Service. Wow, thanks Steve! http://skamokawa.net/webcam/?p=8284

Our current schedule for this Thursday through Sunday

Here is our schedule for this Thursday through Sunday while the painting continues. :)

We will be closed on Thursdays & Fridays for the next 3 weeks during painting

The painting has begun and for the next three weeks we will be open on Saturdays and Sundays only. We should be back to our regular hours by Thursday July 4th if everything goes as planned. :)

“Down on the Farm” An historic presentation of The Skamokawa Creamery Farmers Association; 1898 through 1943

[Skamokawa, WA] Friends of Skamokawa presents “Down on the Farm” An Historic presentation of The Skamokawa Creamery Farmers Association; 1898 through 1943.

Our “Down on the Farm” exhibit open June 1^st, runs through August 31^st and features historical photos, antique creamery items, and more. Taste Little Island Creamery samples at our opening along with other beverages, cookies, and treats. Little Island Creamery will also be sharing their experiences running a creamery in Wahkiakum County today. Artist Keith Hoofnagle will have pieces available for purchase.

“Down on the Farm”

An historic presentation of The Skamokawa Creamery Farmers Association; 1898 through 1943.

Where: Skamokawa’s River Life Interpretive Center/Central School/Redmen Hall, 1394 W. State Route 4, Skamokawa, WA

When: Saturday June 1^st 12:00 – 4:00 PM

Call: (360) 795-3007

Email: fos1894@gmail.com

Website: www.friendsofskamokawa.org

Friends of Skamokawa Foundation

River Life interpretive Center/Central School/Redmen Hall

(360) 795-3007

1394 W. State Route 4

PO Box 67

Skamokawa, WA 98647

Friends of Skamokawa Mission Statement

To promote, support, and create opportunities

 to enhance the well-being of the Skamokawa National 

Historic District and surroundings through historical 

and historically compatible development and through the 

interpretation of the natural and human history 

of the Skamokawa National Historic District.

Farm & Flowers Photography Exhibit Runs through May 26th

We've got an amazingly beautiful photography exhibit on display right now and here are all the details: [Skamokawa, WA] Friends of Skamokawa is pleased to announce Farm & Flowers, an exhibition of photography by Desiree East Craven (Backwater Farm, Puget Island) and Brian Winner (Blue Skies Farm of Puget Island). Capturing the intensity of the natural world from the vast to the minuscule, these photographer/farmers capture the true essence of life on a Puget Island Farm. Displayed in Skamokawa’s historic 1894 Schoolhouse/River Life Interpretive Center/Central School/Redmen Hall and runs through May 26th.

Address: 1394 W. State Route 4
Phone: (360) 795-3007
Email: fos1894@gmail.com
Website: www.friendsofskamokawa.org
Blogspot: www.friendsofskamokawa.blogspot.com

Farm & Flowers~ Skamokawa Swamp Opera, April 20th in Skamokawa, WA

Farms, Flowers, Photography, and Music starting at 3:00 PM with the Farm & Flowers Photography Exhibit by Desiree East Craven and Brian Winner. The exhibit opening runs through the afternoon and is followed by Skamokawa Swamp Opera!!! 

Skamokawa Swamp Opera in Concert

Friends of Skamokawa presents - Skamokawa Swamp Opera in Concert
Saturday, April 20th 7:00 PM
At Skamokawa’s River Life Interpretive Center, 1394 State Route 4, Skamokawa, WA
Skamokawa Swamp Opera is Andrew Emlen, Kyleen Austin, Erik Friend, and Jillian Raye. From hip-hop, to opera, to folk, to pop, these four exceptionally talented musicians have something for all musical tastes. A fun and lively evening of musical excellence, laughter, and a celebration of Skamokawa. This is a fundraiser for the Friends of Skamokawa Foundation.
Tickets for the Skamokawa Swamp Opera show are One for $15 - Two for $25 and are available in Cathlamet at Bank of the Pacific and Daisy Chain Floral and in Skamokawa at the River Life interpretive Center (394 SR4, Skamokawa) and The Skamokawa General Store. Tickets are also available at www.friendsofskamokawa.org

Farm & Flowers Photography Exhibit

Farm & Flowers
Skamokawa Photography Exhibit Featuring Desiree East Craven (Backwater Farm) and Brian Winner (Blue Skies Farm of Puget Island)
Opening Reception
Saturday, April 20th 3:00 - 5:00 PM
At Skamokawa’s River Life Interpretive Center

[Skamokawa, WA] Friends of Skamokawa is pleased to announce Farm & Flowers, an exhibition of photography by Desiree East Craven (Backwater Farm, Puget Island) and Brian Winner (Blue Skies Farm of Puget Island). Capturing the intensity of the natural world from the vast to the minuscule, these photographer/farmers capture the true essence of life on a Puget Island Farm. Displayed in Skamokawa’s historic 1894 Schoolhouse/River Life Interpretive Center. Opening day is a grand event with the Farm & Flowers exhibit opening from 3-5:00 PM followed up by a concert featuring Skamokawa Swamp Opera!

Members Meeting & Pie Social, this Sunday March 24th at 2:00 PM

Art Exhibit Opening Featuring Stan Riedesel

Water Journeys

Skamokawa Art Exhibit Featuring Stan Riedesel

Opening Reception

Saturday, March 9th 1:00—3:00 PM

Skamokawa’s River Life Interpretive Center/Central Schoolhouse/Redmen Hall

[Skamokawa, WA.] — Friends of Skamokawa presents “Water Journeys” featuring award winning, Southwest Washington artist Stan Riedesel.  Riedesel is a member of both the Peninsula Arts Association and Northwest Artist Association and was the winner of the 2017 Peninsula Arts Association Garlic Festival Poster contest. Stan’s paintings have been displayed in the Long Beach area at The Picture Attic and Bailey's Bakery and Cafe in Nahcotta, WA. Stan’s work has also been shown in Astoria at Grace Episcopal Church and the Astoria Artists' Loft.

A piece from Stan’s Artist statement, “When an artist's brush lays pigment on paper, a story begins - a window into an imagined moment. Magically, a painting can bring both the viewer and the artist together. As the painting unfolds, the viewer can find a conversation with the shapes and colors in the image.”

Stan Reidesel’s work can be viewed at the Broadway Gallery website:  http://the-broadway-gallery.com/tag/stan-riedesel/

Friends of Skamokawa presents Water Journeys featuring artist Stan Riedesel

When: Saturday, March 9, 2019 1:00—3:00 PM, Opening Reception

Where: River Life Interpretive Center/Central Schoolhouse/Redmen Hall; 1394 SR4, Skamokawa WA 98647

Phone: 360-795-3007

Email: fos1894@gmail.com

Website: www.friendsofskamokawa.org

March and April Events in Skamokawa

The Antique & Vintage Fair is finally here! Starting Friday morning at 10:00 AM. We've got so many fun things happening, we've been adding lots of new events so take a look at our recently updated events calendar.
Friends of Skamokawa events:

Starting tomorrow morning, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Friends of Skamokawa’s Antique & Vintage Fair
· Friday March 1st...........10:00 to 4:00
· Saturday March 2nd......10:00 to 4:00
· Sunday March 3rd.........12:00 to 4:00

March 9th, 1:00 to 3:00 PM
Water Journeys Art Exhibit by Stan Riedesel
Runs through April 14th
Thursdays through Sundays, 12-4:00 PM

March 24th 2:00 PM
Annual Membership Meeting & Pie Social
Music, fellowship, and fun, open to the public. Celebrating and preserving Skamokawa’s historical gem and sharing Skamokawa’s unique charm with neighbors, family, and friends.

April 20th -  1:00 PM
Farm and Flowers Photographic Art and Music Festival
Featuring award winning photography by Desiree East Craven and Brian Winner and an exciting evening of music by Skamokawa Swamp Opera

Antique & Vintage Fair starts Today!

Skamokawa is a great place to be today as we celebrate our opening day for the 2019 season! 10:00 AM kicks off the beginning of our Antique & Vintage Fair. Our amazing volunteers today are Paula Culbertson, Jill Hatier, Tina Toney, and Kathleen Morgain. We're featuring fun, unique, and interesting collections from Keith Hoofnagle, Irene Martin, Jill Hatier, Kathleen Morgain and many, many more!

2019 Antique & Vintage Fair, Participants/Consignors Wanted