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Somerset SnowFest celebrates all things winter in Maine and online

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An ice fishing derby, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, a downhill kayak race, and a box sled race for kids are among the activities scheduled for the Somerset SnowFest. Activities take place Lake George Regional Park in Canaan, Maine, Coburn Park in Skowhegan, and the town of Madison Sunday, February 21, through Sunday, February 28. Other activities … Continue reading Somerset SnowFest celebrates all things winter in Maine and online

2021 Devour Phoenix transforms into Devour at Home February 27-28

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Chicken with potatoes, green beans, brussels sprouts, carrots and mushrooms, roasted in a cast iron skiillet (photo courtesy iStock) Support some of Phoenix, Arizona's best restaurants at the home edition of Devour at Home on Saturday and Sunday, February 27-28. Buy a three-course meal for two for either Saturday or Sunday, pick it up at … Continue reading 2021 Devour Phoenix transforms into Devour at Home February 27-28

2021 Northern Manitoba Trappers’ Festival celebrates virtually

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A jugging contest, bannock baking competition, ice fishing, and the Lonesome Mary and Bill Bannock look-alike contest. These are just a few of the activities slated for the virtual 2021 Northern Manitoba Trappers' Festival February 17-21. This year's theme is Sasquatch calling, so organizers encourage everyone to brush up on your echoing, screeching howls. Check … Continue reading 2021 Northern Manitoba Trappers’ Festival celebrates virtually

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

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

San Antonio Zoo’s Cry Me a Cockroach a remedy for broken hearts on Valentine’s Day

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Looking for some solace on Valentine's Day this year? The San Antonio Zoo has an answer at its second annual Cry Me a Cockroach fundraiser: Symbolically name a cockroach or frozen rodent after your ex, and a zookeeper will feed it to the animals during a streamed feeding frenzy on Sunday, February 14. The price … Continue reading San Antonio Zoo’s Cry Me a Cockroach a remedy for broken hearts on Valentine’s Day

2021 Oregon Truffle Festival goes virtual

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Image by WikiImages from Pixabay The Oregon Truffle Festival, one of the most popular winter events in the Willamette Valley, is moving online this year because of travel restrictions and continuing safety concerns for large gatherings from COVID-19. The date and details for the virtual event haven't been finalized yet. In the meantime, you can … Continue reading 2021 Oregon Truffle Festival goes virtual

Oregon Zoo Foundation hosts virtual wine tasting seminar February 13

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Image by Thomas B. from Pixabay Learn the purpose behind the sniffing, swirling, and first sips at a virtual wine tasting hosted by the Oregon Zoo Foundation Wine Club on Saturday, February 13, at 4 p.m. Winemaker Jim Anderson leads the seminar, which features tastings of three pinot noirs from Patricia Green Cellars in Newberg, … Continue reading Oregon Zoo Foundation hosts virtual wine tasting seminar February 13