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house of sueños audio drama weaves Spanish, English, and Hamlet into a true-life story

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Salvadoran-American playright Meme Garcia tells her life story of family, mental health, and the power of dreams in house of sueños, a five-part audio drama. The podcast interweaves Spanish and English with elements of Shakespeare's Hamlet. Five years after their father disappears, Rina and Amelia prepare to celebrate their mother's new marriage. Their lives turn … Continue reading house of sueños audio drama weaves Spanish, English, and Hamlet into a true-life story

S’more Saturdays at Hoptown Wood Fired Pizza in Wapato, Washington

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Image by abigaildavidsm from Pixabay Are you in the Yakima Valley and looking for something fun for the kids to do? Take them to Hoptown Wood Fired Pizza in Wapato to make s'mores on Saturdays from noon until 7 p.m. Unwrap the ingredients and cook the s'mores at your table. The cost is $1 for … Continue reading S’more Saturdays at Hoptown Wood Fired Pizza in Wapato, Washington

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

Tri-Met gradually resuming operations after shutdown from snow and ice, while C-Tran has limited service

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The MAX Blue Line train crosses the Steel Bridge in Portland, Oregon. (photo by Cheryl Landes) The President's Day weekend snow and ice storm caused Tri-Met in Portland, Oregon, to shut down yesterday. As of this morning, some MAX lines and bus routes are operating again with limited service. Check for updates at trimet.org/#alerts. Tri-Met … Continue reading Tri-Met gradually resuming operations after shutdown from snow and ice, while C-Tran has limited service

Columbia River Gorge highways closed from heavy winds, snow, and ice

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Multnomah Falls in the Columbia River Gorge (photo by Cheryl Landes) Update, February 14, 2021, 9:15 a.m.: Westbound I-84 is now open, but the eastbound lanes are still closed. SR 14 in Washington is still closed from milepost 19 to 65 until further notice. The transportation departments in Oregon and Washington have closed two major … Continue reading Columbia River Gorge highways closed from heavy winds, snow, and ice

Celebrate Valentine’s Day at the Red Wine and Chocolate weekend in the Yakima Valley

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Image credit: Yakima Valley Tourism On President's Day weekend, wineries in six Yakima Valley cities roll out the welcome mat for a red wine and chocolate pairing experience unlike any other. The Yakima Valley produces more than half of Washington State's wine grapes on 17,000 acres. Thirteen the valley's 120 wineries are hosting events for … Continue reading Celebrate Valentine’s Day at the Red Wine and Chocolate weekend in the Yakima Valley

Spokane’s Bloomsday race a worldwide virtual event in 2021

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The Lilac Bloomsday Association, organizers of the annual Bloomsday race in Spokane, Washington, is hosting a virtual event for 2021 because of continuing restrictions on large gatherings from the COVID-19 pandemic. The 45th annual event, called Bloomsday Worldwide 2021, is open to runners and walkers from everywhere. Here's how it works: Register on the Bloomsday … Continue reading Spokane’s Bloomsday race a worldwide virtual event in 2021

Community centers closed February 12-15 in Vancouver, Washington

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Photo by Cheryl Landes The City of Vancouver, Washington, has closed its community centers and all activities Friday, February 12, because of the winter storm that started tonight. The city plans to reopen the centers and resume activities on Tuesday, February 16. For updates, visit the City of Vancouver's Hours and Updates webpage. or call … Continue reading Community centers closed February 12-15 in Vancouver, Washington

2021 Vancouver Fireworks Spectacular cancelled

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Fireworks from a previous Vancouver's Fireworks Spectacular in Vancouver, Washington (photo by Cheryl Landes) Due to continuing concerns over the COVID pandemic, The Historic Trust cancelled the 2021 fireworks show at the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site in Vancouver, Washington. I have not heard about the plans for the fireworks show at the Clark County … Continue reading 2021 Vancouver Fireworks Spectacular cancelled