Photo by Cheryl Landes The Equamore Foundation, a sanctuary for rescued horses and donkeys east of Ashland, Oregon, is hosting an Open Barn Event on Sunday, May 5, from 2 until 4 p.m. Visit the animals and learn more about the foundation's mission. Refreshments will be served. Also enjoy live music by Hoof 'n' Heartbeats. … Continue reading Visit horses and donkeys at a sanctuary near Ashland on May 5
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
Lion at the Oregon Zoo in Portland (photo by Cheryl Landes) From Saturday, February 24, until Friday, March 1, the Oregon Zoo is reducing its admission to $12 per person during the Winter Discount Days event. Admission is free for children up to one year old. Tickets are timed and must be reserved online. For … Continue reading Discounted admission at the Oregon Zoo February 24-March 1
Rhododendrons in full bloom at the Hendricks Park Rhododendron Garden in Eugene, Oregon (photo by Cheryl Landes) Immerse yourself in nature this spring at Hendricks Park Rhododendron Garden, one of Eugene's most beautiful gardens. This year's schedule includes four free walks focusing on different topics: Sunday, April 14, 1 p.m.—Rhododendron Garden tour, led by Emily … Continue reading Spring walking tours at Hendricks Park in Eugene
Image courtesy Animal Aid If you're looking for a way to find your center in the company of cats, check out Yoga with Cats at Animal Aid in Portland. The event returns to the no-kill shelter starting Sunday, February 25. Bonnie Chipman leads these sessions in the free-roaming cat area. A kitty or two might … Continue reading Yoga with Cats returns to Animal Aid in Portland
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
Banners at the Portland Art Museum in Portland, Oregon (photo by Cheryl Landes) Starting January 4, admission will be free for the first Thursday of every month at the Portland Art Museum in Portland, Oregon. Support for this event is made possible through the Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All Program. Although admission is free, … Continue reading Free First Thursdays at Portland Art Museum begin January 4
Elgin Opera House in Elgin, Oregon (photo by Cheryl Landes) Grab a chair or blanket and come to Elgin, Oregon, tonight for a free outdoor concert at 7 p.m. The concert features some of the top Elgin Opera House alumni performing favorites from previous opera house productions. The feature performers include: Shahayla Ononaiye Jocelyn Baredo … Continue reading Free concert tonight at Elgin Opera House
Munch on treats, play games, and learn more about care and community programs at Animal Aid's shelter open house on Saturday, July 29, from noon until 4 p.m. Volunteers and staff will offer tours of the shelter, where you can meet the cats available for adoption. In the dog kennel area, meet the dog team … Continue reading Shelter open house at Animal Aid in Portland July 29
Santa's reindeer ride the waves during a Christmas Ships Fleet parade on the Columbia River (photo by Cheryl Landes) In 2022, the Christmas Ships Fleet will celebrate 68 years of sailing, bringing holiday joy to spectators from St. Helens, Oregon, to Camas-Washougal, Washington, on the Columbia River and from Portland to Lake Oswego, Oregon, on … Continue reading 2022 marks 68th season for the Portland Christmas Ships parade
Tabby Cat's Pawprints 