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Vinfen Moving Images Film Festival goes virtual February 20

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Image by annca, courtesy Pixabay For 14 years, Vinfen has sponsored the Moving Images Film Festival "to raise awareness, foster dialogue, and fight prejudices and discrimination often faced by people with mental illness, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges," according to the festival's webpage. Usually the festival is held in person … Continue reading Vinfen Moving Images Film Festival goes virtual February 20

Buzz Week: A Coffee Cocktail Festival February 15-21

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Homemade alcohol espresso martini cocktail with vodka and liquor (photo courtesy iStock) Learn how to brew the perfect cup of coffee and make coffee cocktails during Buzz Week, hosted by the Seattle Cocktail Club, Monday-Sunday, February 15-21. All classes are virtual. On Tuesday, February 16, at 6:30 p.m. Pacific time, James Lim from Watson's Counter … Continue reading Buzz Week: A Coffee Cocktail Festival February 15-21

Celebrate the Chinese New Year virtually with the Portland Chinatown Museum on February 20

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Chinese dragon by artyangel, courtesy Pixabay Celebrate the Year of the Ox with the Portland Chinatown Museum on Saturday, February 21, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Pacific time. This virtual celebration is a rountable community event featuring highlights from past Chinese New Year parades in Chinatown in Portland, Oregon. Community members will share about … Continue reading Celebrate the Chinese New Year virtually with the Portland Chinatown Museum on February 20

2021 Nantucket Daffodil Festival to be replaced with Help Our Businesses Bloom

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Photo by Cheryl Landes The Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce has cancelled the 2021 Daffodil Festival Car Parade and Picnic in Siasconset, Massachusetts, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead, planning for an event called Help Our Businesses Bloom is underway. The chamber is planning shopping and dining promotions to support local businesses, along with virtual … Continue reading 2021 Nantucket Daffodil Festival to be replaced with Help Our Businesses Bloom

Celebrate Valentine’s Day at the Red Wine and Chocolate weekend in the Yakima Valley

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Image credit: Yakima Valley Tourism On President's Day weekend, wineries in six Yakima Valley cities roll out the welcome mat for a red wine and chocolate pairing experience unlike any other. The Yakima Valley produces more than half of Washington State's wine grapes on 17,000 acres. Thirteen the valley's 120 wineries are hosting events for … Continue reading Celebrate Valentine’s Day at the Red Wine and Chocolate weekend in the Yakima Valley

Spokane’s Bloomsday race a worldwide virtual event in 2021

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The Lilac Bloomsday Association, organizers of the annual Bloomsday race in Spokane, Washington, is hosting a virtual event for 2021 because of continuing restrictions on large gatherings from the COVID-19 pandemic. The 45th annual event, called Bloomsday Worldwide 2021, is open to runners and walkers from everywhere. Here's how it works: Register on the Bloomsday … Continue reading Spokane’s Bloomsday race a worldwide virtual event in 2021

Learn bachata dance at home in time for Valentine’s Day

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For couples, celebrating Valentine's Day is more challenging this year because of restrictions from the COVID pandemic. Here's an idea that's fun, allows you to learning something new, and can be done at home. The Eugene Ballet is hosting a Bachata dance class on Saturday, February 13, 6-6:45 p.m. Pacific time. Florabelle Moses teaches this … Continue reading Learn bachata dance at home in time for Valentine’s Day

Warm body and soul at Portland Mercado’s Latin American Soup Festival

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Enjoy delicious soups from the Portland Mercado at the Latin American Soup Festival Saturday and Sunday, February 6-7 and February 13-14. All orders are takeout this year due to restrictions from COVID-19. Here's how it works: Select the soup(s) and drink(s) you want to order from the soup festival menu.Call or text the restaurant(s) providing … Continue reading Warm body and soul at Portland Mercado’s Latin American Soup Festival