Featured image from the Friends of DuPont Buffalo Soldier History on Facebook African Americans were soldiers in U.S. regiments as early as the Civil War (April 12, 1861–April 9, 1865), when they fought for the Union Army. In 1866, six all-black cavalries formed when Congress passed the Army Organization Act. These Buffalo Soldiers, as they … Continue reading Buffalo Soldiers exhibit, open house at DuPont Historical Society and Museum

The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) announced today that PrOMSI has been rescheduled to Saturday, March 9, because of the weather. The logistics and program have not changed. See my earlier post about what's in store: Romance and science collide at PrOMSI night in Portland

Featured image from the Pike Brewing Company in Seattle, the host of Chocofest Our winter blast this weekend has affected a lot of events in Western Washington and Oregon, from cancellations of Michelle Obama's appearances in Tacoma and Portland, Bob Seger's concert in Tacoma, and now, Chocofest 2019 in Seattle. The Pike Brewing Company, which … Continue reading Chocofest 2019 postponed in Seattle

Photos from Destination Kohler in Kohler, Wisconsin Escape to a sweet weekend in Kohler, Wisconsin called In Celebration of Chocolate February 8-10. Enjoy chocolate-paried food pairings, dinners, workshops, demonstrations, and other events hosted by Destination Kohler. Also try new chocolate creations from the famous Kohler Original Recipes. View the complete schedule of events on Destination … Continue reading In Celebration of Chocolate deepens love for this sweet treat

Featured image: Sunset in Honolulu. Hawaii is the featured location for the 2019 New Year Celebration sponsored by the Asia Pacific Cultural Center in Tacoma. (photo by Cheryl Landes) The Asia Pacific Cultural Center announced yesterday that its 21st Annual New Year Celebration has been postponed from today until Saturday, February 23, from 11 a.m. … Continue reading 21st Annual New Year Celebration in Tacoma postponed until February 23

Featured image by monros, courtesy Pixabay There's irony in the thought of an event called the Worst Day of the Year being postponed because of the weather. But with the recent unusual storms bringing snow and ice to the Portland metro area, anything is possible. And, so it's official: The Worst Day of the Year … Continue reading Worst Day of the Year Ride in Portland postponed until February 24

Featured image from a poster of a previous Sweetheart Hangar Dance by The Friends of Fort Vancouver The Friends of Fort Vancouver postponed the Sweetheart Hangar Dance from tonight until Saturday, March 16, because of the weather. The dance will still be held at the historic hangar in the Pearson Air Museum in Vancouver, Washington, … Continue reading Sweetheart Hangar Dance postponed until March 16

Looking for a special someone to share your winter adventures and maybe more? Now's your chance! On Sunday, February 10, Wilmot Mountain hosts its first-ever Chairlift Speed Dating event for ages 21 and older from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. Here's how it works: Register at the Chairlift Speed Dating page. Fill out the survey … Continue reading Chairlift speed dating takes matchmaking to new heights in Wisconsin

Featured image from a Jeeves Takes a Bow poster by the Magenta Theater in Vancouver, Washington Snow and ice from last night's storm are causing problems on the roads in the Vancouver, Washington, metro area today, so the Magenta Theater canceled the Saturday matinee performance of Jeeves Takes a Bow. More snow is in the … Continue reading “Jeeves Takes a Bow” matinee canceled today at Magenta Theater in Vancouver, WA

Featured image from the 2019 Father Daughter Dance poster by the City of Lakewood, Washington The Suburban Times newspaper reports that the City of Lakewood is postponing the 2019 Father Daughter Dance from Saturday, February 9, to a later date because of the weather. A statement issued by the city read, "Because public safety is … Continue reading Weather postpones 2019 Father Daughter Dance in Lakewood, WA