After a year's hiatus because of the COVID-19 pandemimc, the Newberg Camellia Festival returns with a combination of in-person and online events on Saturday, April 10. All in-person events will be held at the Chehalem Cultural Center. Buy camellias and other plants for landscaping at the plant sale in the Grand Ballroom and Back Patio … Continue reading 2021 Newberg Camellia Festival a hybrid event
Photo by Cheryl Landes The organizers of the annual Florence Rhodendron Festival have announced that the 2021 event has been cancelled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. They plan to resume in 2022. "We cannot wait to welcome visitors back to Florence to enjoy all that Oregon’s Coastal Playground has to offer as soon as … Continue reading 2021 Florence Rhododendron Festival cancelled
Image by Alicja from Pixabay The annual Rose City Yarn Crawl welcomes knitters, crocheters, spinners, weavers, felters, and anyone else who loves the fiber arts explore the shops in the Portland metro area. This year's event is different because of the COVID pandemic but still offers fun and excitement for fiber crafters. Participating shops in … Continue reading Virtual Rose City Yarn Crawl continues through March 14
Photo by Cheryl Landes The Portland Art Museum is partially reopening to the general public starting Saturday, April 10. The main gallery and some of its adjacent galleries will remain closed, as well as the Museum Grounds Cafe. The Northwest Film Center will continue hosting virtual events and outdoor film showings at the Cinema Unbound … Continue reading Portland Art Museum reopening April 10
Sample 10 ciders from the West Coast. Play Bingo for a chance to win prizes. Watch science demos and a fun magic show with world magician champion and science educator Jason Latimer. Listen to interviews with the cideries and learn more about each variety of cider in your tasting kit. Get a report on the … Continue reading Virtual OMSI After Dark: West Coast CiderFest on March 26
The Leach Botanical Garden in Portland, Oregon (photo by Cheryl Landes) A forest bathing experience helps you connect deeply with the natural world and remember how all humans, plants, and creatures are interconnected. It's inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin Yoku. The forest bathing walks at the Leach Botanical Garden in Portland, Oregon, are … Continue reading Forest bathing walks at the Leach Botanical Garden in Portland
One of Ashland, Oregon's most popular and mouth-watering events has moved online this year because of the COVID pandemic. Watch demonstrations from master chocolate makers, recipe demos, interviews, chocolate and cheese pairings, and chcolate craft cocktail demonstrations. You can also learn how to make your own chocolate at home and download some delicious chocolate recipes. … Continue reading Oregon Chocolate Festival celebrates online in 2021
Photo credit: LePigeon restaurant and Jupiter Next hotel in Portland, Oregon One of the silver linings of the pandemic is that it has inspired many businesses in the hospitality industry to new levels of creativity. Among them is the partnership with the LePigeon restaurant and Jupiter Next hotel in Portland, Oregon. They've teamed up to … Continue reading Bring the restaurant to your room at Jupiter Next in Portland through early April
Image by Manfred Richter from Pixabay During the past year, Oaks Park Roller Rink in Portland's Sellwood neighborhood has been closed off and on because of the State of Oregon's restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic. On Monday, March 1, the rink reopens seven days a week The hours are: Monday-Thursday, 2:30-4:30 p.m., 5-7 p.m., … Continue reading Oaks Park Roller Rink reopens March 1 in Portland
Tulips at the Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm in Woodburn, Oregon (photo by Cheryl Landes) After a year off due to the COVID pandemic, the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival returns from Friday, March 19, until Sunday, May 2. This year, all tickets must be purchased online, and COVID safety protocols will be in place. Season tickets … Continue reading Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival in Woodburn, Oregon, returns March 19-May 2
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