Sign at the entrance to the beach in Long Beach, Washington (photo by Cheryl Landes) Step back in time and hear stories about the history of the Long Beach Peninsula in Southwestern Washington while riding a vintage trolley this summer. The tours are led by guides who have vast knowledge about the area. The tours … Continue reading Explore Long Beach Peninsula’s history on a vintage trolley
Image by Colby Thompson from Pixabay Local puppeteers will present short-form puppetry and artists of all backgrounds experiment with puppetry at the anime edition of the Socks on My Hands Puppet Slam Friday and Saturday, July 26-27. Both shows start at 8 p.m. and are recommended for ages 16 and older. The shows are at … Continue reading Sock puppet slam today and tomorrow in Seattle
Vintage John Deere tractor (photo by Cheryl Landes) Step back in time to watch vintage machinery in operation and learn about those original innovations at the 54th annual Great Oregon Steam-up at Powerland Heritage Park in Brooks. Activities include traditional tractor pulls, threshing, flour milling, steam sawmilling, fire apparatus demos, and train and trolley rides. … Continue reading 54th annual Great Oregon Steam-up at Powerland Heritage Park late July and early August
Image by Jill Wellington from Pixabay More than 100 vendors will sell food, crafts, and other merchandise at the eleventh annual Montavilla Street Fair in Portland on Sunday, July 28, from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Stark Street between 76th and 82nd Avenues. The fair also features 21 bands on four stages and four … Continue reading Eleventh annual Montavilla Street Fair July 28
Photo by Cheryl Landes Four Days of Aloha, a celebration of Hawaiian arts and culture, returns to Vancouver, Washington, for its 22nd year Thursday-Sunday, July 25-28. During the festival, learn hula dance and how to make Hawaiian crafts. Take a cultural workshop. Relax outdoors to live music from award-winning artists, shop vendor booths, and sip … Continue reading Four Days of Aloha celebrates Hawaiian arts and culture
Image of William Shakespeare by Daniel from Pixabay GreenStage returns for its 36th season of Shakespeare in the Park this month with four plays to be performed in 22 parks throughout Seattle. This year's selections are Twelfth Night, Henry VI Parts 2 and 3, All's Well that Ends Well, and Julius Caesar. Read summaries of … Continue reading Free Shakespeare performances in Seattle July and August
Image by G.C. from Pixabay On Saturday and Sunday, July 20-21, Clamshell Railroad Days returns to the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum to celebrate model trains and local train history. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., view model train layouts from regional model railroad clubs. The Cascade Z Modelers, Mt. Rainier N Scale Club, Longview, Kelso … Continue reading Clamshell Railroad Days in Ilwaco July 20-21
Image courtesy of Pixabay On Thursday, July 18, at 7 p.m., watch these five films created by local filmmakers at the 2024 Vancouver Film Showcase: The Matahari Agency by Silver Keys Media Born of Myth by Blue Sector Media Don't Give up by Form 7 Productions Legend of the Forest and Grave Retreat by Marble … Continue reading Vancouver Film Showcase features local artists on July 18
Photo by Cheryl Landes If you're in the Portland metro area or southwest Washington today and looking for a fireworks show to attend live tonight, KOIN-TV in Portland has posted a list of events on their website with links to each event. The events range from Vernonia to the west and Wilsonville to the south … Continue reading Fireworks shows in and around Portland and southwest Washington on July 4
Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay Do you live in the Puget Sound area and you're looking for a fireworks show to attend live tonight? KIRO-TV in Seattle has posted a list of events on their website with links to each event. The events listed are as far north as Bellingham and as far south … Continue reading Where to watch fireworks shows around Puget Sound on July 4
Tabby Cat's Pawprints 