Willamette Valley

2021 Oregon International Air Show in Hillsboro cancels, McMinnville show flies ahead

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Safety concerns from COVID prompted organizers to postpone the 2021 Oregon International Air Show in Hillsboro until May 2022, but the McMinnville show is still on for July 30-August 1. The 2021 McMinnville show will be held at the McMinnville Airport and features the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and U.S. Air Force Raptor. If you … Continue reading 2021 Oregon International Air Show in Hillsboro cancels, McMinnville show flies ahead

See Africa through Africans’ eyes at the Cascade Festival

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What's Africa really like? Take a look through Africans' views through a series of films at the 31st annual Cascade Festival, hosted by Portland Community College. The festival starts Friday, February 5, and ends Wednesday, March 10. The films show the Africa's successes, failures, and possibilities. "Although the films cannot represent an entire continent, we … Continue reading See Africa through Africans’ eyes at the Cascade Festival

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

Eugene Ballet offers free virtual adult ballet class on February 2

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Image by Светлана Бердник from Pixabay Have you wanted to try ballet but didn't want to commit to an entire class? Well, now you can with Eugene Ballet's free virtual adult ballet class on Tuesday, February 2, 6-7:30 p.m. Pacific time. Register at this Zoom link. If you're interested in continuing after that, a longer … Continue reading Eugene Ballet offers free virtual adult ballet class on February 2

Stroll the Planetary Promenade in Portland and online

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Take a stroll of the whimsical solar system in the Mississippi neighborhood of Portland, Oregon. It's a collaboration of visual artist Mike Bennett, who's known for painting cute cartoon plywood characters and hiding them in random places in Portland, and Bill Kelly, a Grammy-nominated family entertainer. The exhibit features 13 of Bennett's large cartoon renderings … Continue reading Stroll the Planetary Promenade in Portland and online

Armchair photo tours: A fall stroll in the Portland Japanese Garden

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Fall colors at the Portland Japanese Garden in Portland, Oregon Photos by Cheryl Landes The Portland Japanese Garden in Washington Park is a beautiful place to wander and reflect. Paths wind past an authentic tea house and through eight separate garden styles, from a zen garden to a beautiful pool fed by a waterfall. The … Continue reading Armchair photo tours: A fall stroll in the Portland Japanese Garden

Armchair photo tours: A fall hike in the Peavy Arboretum in Corvallis, Oregon

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Fall colors in the Peavy Arboretum in Corvallis, Oregon Photos by Cheryl Landes Peavy Arboretum is a beautiful, quiet escape for outdoor lovers who want to immerse themselves in nature any time of year. In the fall, the changing colors are a beautiful treat, no matter what you do. Maple leaves near the OSU Research … Continue reading Armchair photo tours: A fall hike in the Peavy Arboretum in Corvallis, Oregon

2021 Portland Winter Light Festival changes format due to COVID-19

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An art installation at a previous Portland Winter Light Festival in Portland, Oregon (photo by Cheryl Landes) The Portland Winter Light Festival will look different this year because of safety concerns from the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead of concentrating light sculptures in four areas as in years past, the festival will feature pop-up displays throughout Portland, … Continue reading 2021 Portland Winter Light Festival changes format due to COVID-19