Photo by Cheryl Landes Taking care of ourselves, physically and mentally, is important no matter what we do – whether we're on the road or hanging out at home. That's why I'm posting this notice about a free suicide prevention event I learned about today. It's called Camp Courage Warrior Training, and the speaker at the … Continue reading Free suicide prevention event August 4 in Vancouver, Washington
Bratwurst, one of many highlights of the annual Ridgefield Sausage Festival in Ridgefield, Washington (photo by RitaE from Pixabay) Hungry for some delicious brats? Come to the annual Ridgefield Sausage Festival on Friday and Saturday, August 13-14, to enjoy a variety made exclusively for the festival by Zenner's Sausage Company. This family-friendly event has a … Continue reading Ridgefield Sausage Festival 2021 on August 13-14
Image by pasja1000 from Pixabay Enjoy outdoor performances by the Olympic Symphony Orchestra, Tacoma Little Theatre, Accidental Woodwind Trio, and moreat the DuPont Performing Arts Walk on Friday-Sunday, July 30-August 1. The performances start at 7 p.m. on July 30-31 and 1 p.m. on August 1. They're located on the north side of the State … Continue reading DuPont Performing Arts Walk July 30-August 1 in DuPont, Washington
A sunflower painting by Liz Pike, who's hosting the second annual Fern Prairie Art Fest at her Shangri-La Farm in Camas, Washington. Liz is well-known for her sunflower paintings. See original works from 15 local artists at the second annual Fern Prairie Art Fest on Saturday and Sunday, July 31-August 1, from 10 a.m. until … Continue reading 2021 Fern Prairie Art Fest this weekend in Camas, Washington
Image by Victoria Borodinova from Pixabay Head on down to Tom McCall Waterfront Park on Saturday, July 31, for all things mermaid. Check out the interactive mermaid booth, educational booths, a live mermaid tank exhibit, music, art, and a parade. The festivities start at 11 a.m. and end at 5 p.m. between the Morrison Bridge … Continue reading Portlandia Mermaid Parade & Festival July 31
Image by DUOTONE from Pixabay Come to Yakima this weekend to see some of the hottest shots around in basketball. Teams of males and females of all ages will be playing on more than two dozen courts. Also shop vendor booths and enjoy delicious food. The Hot Shots 3-on-3 tournaments started on Labor Day weekend … Continue reading Annual Hot Shots 3-on-3 Tournament in Yakima July 31-August 1
A Ferrari F430, a type of car that might be spotted at the Exotics at Redmond Town Center car show (Exotics@RTC) every Saturday morning in April through October in Redmond, Washington (image by PIRO4D from Pixabay) See at least two dozen exotic and very rare cars on display at the Redmond Town Center. The event … Continue reading Exotic cars on display at Redmond Town Center April-October
Photo by Cheryl Landes A free performance of "Love Letters from the Front", a collection of stories told through the letters and music of World War II, is scheduled on the back lawn at the Tewksbury Library on Tuesday, August 3, at 6:30 p.m. The letters were written by real military personnel and their spouses, … Continue reading Love Letters from the Front a musical remembrance of World War II
Image by Lisa Johnson from Pixabay Kellie Pickler emcees the WE Fest on Thursday-Saturday, August 5-7, at Soo Pass Ranch. Twenty bands and artists are on the lineup, including the Florida Georgia Line, Blake Shelton, and Dierks Bentley. The WE Fest has been one of the top country music festivals in the nation since it … Continue reading WE Fest returns to Soo Pass Ranch August 5-7
Santa's reindeer ride the waves during a Christmas Ships Fleet parade on the Columbia River (photo by Cheryl Landes) The 2021 schedule for the Christmas Ships Fleet in Portland is posted for the Columbia and Willamette River fleets. The fleets will sail December 3-21. Routes vary, so check the pages linked below for more information … Continue reading 2021 Portland Christmas Ships Fleet parade schedule
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