Image by Yuri_B from Pixabay Now in its second year, the Columbia River Author Festival celebrates local writers at the Longview Public Library on Saturday, May 18. From 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., hear pop-up readings, meet the authors, take your children to story time, and shop at the book fair. This year's featured speaker … Continue reading Second annual Columbia River Author Festival May 18 in Longview
Lakewold Gardens in Lakewood, Washington (photo by Cheryl Landes) Celebrate moms, nature, and spring at Mayfest 2024 next weekend at Lakewold Gardens. This family-friendly event on Friday, May 10-Sunday, May 12 has something for everyone: Have a picnic. Stroll the gardens and enjoy the flowers in full bloom. Walk up to an easel and paint … Continue reading Mayfest 2024 Mother’s Day weekend at Lakewold Gardens
Dot, a former resident of Animal Aid who found her forever home (photo by Cheryl Landes) Calling all Star Wars fans! Celebrate all things Star Wars while playing bingo and hanging out with the shelter cats in Animal Aid's free roaming room on Sunday, June 9, from 12:30 until 2:30 p.m. The $15 entry fee … Continue reading Animal Aid hosting Star Wars-themed Bingo with Cats June 9 in Portland
Image by Cheryl Landes The last Saturday in April is Independent Bookstore Day. Celebrate by shopping at your favorite local independent bookstores. If you aren't sure where the closest bookstore is where you live, search on the Indie Bookstore Finder or browse this map. Learn more about Independent Bookstore Day at IndieBound.org.
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
Image by Yuri_B from Pixabay Finish some early Christmas shopping and meet more than a dozen local authors at the first annual NW Book Fun in the Sun at the Covington House, 4201 Main Street, in Vancouver, Washington. The event is on Sunday, July 23, from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Tables for these authors … Continue reading Meet local authors at NW Book Fun in the Sun
Photo by Cheryl Landes Pick some apples at the 7.33-acre Curran Apple Orchard from noon until 4 p.m. on Sunday, August 28, and have them squeezed into fresh cider. If you'd prefer not to pick your own apples at the orchard, you can buy bags of apples at the orchard. You can bring your own … Continue reading Get freshly squeezed apple cider August 28 at an orchard in University Place
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