Image by StockSnap from Pixabay If you're in the Seattle metro area March 4-10 and you're hungry for nachos, you're in the right place. The Stranger's annual Seattle Nacho Week is back. This year, 15 restaurants will offer creative combinations of nachos for a discounted price of $10. View the list and more details about … Continue reading Seattle Nacho Week March 4-10
Lion at the Oregon Zoo in Portland (photo by Cheryl Landes) From Saturday, February 24, until Friday, March 1, the Oregon Zoo is reducing its admission to $12 per person during the Winter Discount Days event. Admission is free for children up to one year old. Tickets are timed and must be reserved online. For … Continue reading Discounted admission at the Oregon Zoo February 24-March 1
Rhododendrons in full bloom at the Hendricks Park Rhododendron Garden in Eugene, Oregon (photo by Cheryl Landes) Immerse yourself in nature this spring at Hendricks Park Rhododendron Garden, one of Eugene's most beautiful gardens. This year's schedule includes four free walks focusing on different topics: Sunday, April 14, 1 p.m.—Rhododendron Garden tour, led by Emily … Continue reading Spring walking tours at Hendricks Park in Eugene
Image courtesy Animal Aid If you're looking for a way to find your center in the company of cats, check out Yoga with Cats at Animal Aid in Portland. The event returns to the no-kill shelter starting Sunday, February 25. Bonnie Chipman leads these sessions in the free-roaming cat area. A kitty or two might … Continue reading Yoga with Cats returns to Animal Aid in Portland
Image by Лариса Мозговая from Pixabay The American Writers Museum in Chicago is celebrating Black History Month with a range of activities for its Family Free Weekend Sunday and Monday, February 18-19. Take a 15-minute tour through the museum to learn about the legacy and impact of abolitionist Frederick Douglass and other Black writers. Continue … Continue reading Free admission at the American Writers Museum February 18 and 19
Image by 7000920 from Pixabay You might wonder why I'd write a post about Random Acts of Kindness Day for a travel blog. It's simple: We can do this from anywhere. I first thought about this after my mother and I were at a drive-through, picking up an order. When I started to pay, the … Continue reading February 17 is Random Acts of Kindness Day
Image by NoName_13 from Pixabay Want to treat yourself to a delicious Valentine's Day evening without reservations? Tonight, in Seattle, Coyle's Bakeshop will be open at 5-8 p.m. for its annual Valentine's Dessert Night, where you can enjoy some of their fanciest desserts. Choose from Paris-Brests, chocolate eclairs, macarons, and more, along with sparkling wine … Continue reading Valentine’s Dessert Night at Coyle’s Bakeshop in Seattle
Are you looking for something different to do for Valentine's Day this year? Hang out with the shelter cats in Animal Aid's free roaming room and play bingo. The festivities happen tonight from 6:30 until 8:30 p.m. The $15 entry fee includes six bingo cards, and you can purchase more if you want. Prizes will … Continue reading Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Bingo with Cats in Portland
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