Stream Ridgefield High School’s production of “It’s a Wonderful Life” radio play this weekend

On Saturday and Sunday, December 12-13, stream the Ridgefield High School's production of It's a Wonderful Life radio play. The full-stage production features 21 student actors and 22 student crew members. The production is an adaptation of the classic holiday movie, It's a Wonderful Life. George Bailey, the main character, loses his job before Christmas. … Continue reading Stream Ridgefield High School’s production of “It’s a Wonderful Life” radio play this weekend

2020 holiday fun in Ridgefield, Washington

COVID-19 has presented a lot of challenges this year for celebrating the holidays, but Ridgefield has found some creative ways to keep the spirit alive. This year, Ridgefield’s Hometown Celebration features activities you can enjoy outdoors, from your car, or at home. Here's the lineup. Saturday, December 5 From noon to 2 p.m., drive around … Continue reading 2020 holiday fun in Ridgefield, Washington

Stream Battle Ground’s Holiday Tree Lighting & Celebration

Update, December 6, 2020: Watch the recording of the tree lighting and celebration here. ---------------------------------- Tune into the City of Battle Ground's Facebook page or YouTube channel on Friday, December 4, at 6 p.m. to watch the Holiday Tree Lighting & Celebration. The Battle Ground High School Choir leads caroling while everyone waits for Santa to arrive in … Continue reading Stream Battle Ground’s Holiday Tree Lighting & Celebration

Washougal launches the holiday season with virtual tree lighting, drive-through celebration

Photo by Cheryl Landes Update, December 3, 2020: Stream the recorded tree lighting ceremony here. The City of Washougal, Washington, is hosting one virtual and one drive-through event this week to kick off the holiday season. On Thursday, December 3, at 6 p.m., go to the city's Facebook page to watch the tree lighting from … Continue reading Washougal launches the holiday season with virtual tree lighting, drive-through celebration

Watch the tree lighting in Boston Common from home

The Christmas tree in the Boston Common in 2018. Every year, Nova Scotia delivers a tree to Boston in thanks for the city's help after a devastating explosion in Halifax in 1917. (photo by Cheryl Landes) Update, December 3, 2020: Stream the countdown to the tree lighting here. The 2020 tree lighting in the Boston … Continue reading Watch the tree lighting in Boston Common from home

Stream the holiday tree lighting at Westlake Park in Seattle

The holiday tree at Westlake Park in downtown Seattle (photo by Cheryl Landes) Update, November 28, 2020: Watch the video of the tree lighting at the Downtown Seattle Association's Facebook page. At 5 p.m. Pacific time today, watch the lighting of the holiday tree in front of Westlake Center, the Seattle Star (formerly the Macy's … Continue reading Stream the holiday tree lighting at Westlake Park in Seattle

Get a jump start on your Halloween celebration tonight by listening to ghost stories in a 1930s-40s style radio show

Image by Gerhard G. from Pixabay Listen to folk tales, memories, and personal accounts of hauntings from supernatural to political at "Spectral Transmissions" tonight at 6 p.m. Pacific time. "Spectral Transmissions" is designed in the style of a 1930s-40s radio show, except it integrates video and multimedia. Mike Palmieri and Donal Mosher, well-known Northwest storyeellers … Continue reading Get a jump start on your Halloween celebration tonight by listening to ghost stories in a 1930s-40s style radio show

Get ready for the Night of the Haunted Tent on October 30

Image by SzaboJanos from Pixabay Camp out in your living room or backyard for some scary good fun on Friday, October 30, at the Great Washington Camp-in Spooktacular. Here's how it works: Set up a tent with a haunted theme in your living room or backyard.Dress in your favorite Halloween costume.Snuggle under a blanket or … Continue reading Get ready for the Night of the Haunted Tent on October 30