Holidays
Christmas Ships Parade hristmas Ships Parade is full of various-sized boats, all lighted up with different Christmas themes. The routes around the Vancouver area differ depending on the dates, so check out their calendar to see when the ships will be coming closest to you along the waterfronts. Ships start running on the 2nd of…
Read More »Hello and Happy Holidays to all of you! Growing up I used to sing old songs with my dad on road trips for hours in his old Ford pickup. I remember scrolling through the old radio channels to find the perfect song to sing to and to this day we still do it,…
Read More »Independence Day is right around the corner and everyone is getting ready for all the activities happening throughout the Portland Oregon and Vancouver Washington area. If you still need to make plans be sure to visit these local websites for what is happening near you. Vancouver’s Fireworks Spectacular This Monday Fort Vancouver National Historic Site…
Read More »Martin Luther King Jr. was a leader in his own making. His speeches have been heard around the world, impacting all of those who have listened to them. Where we now find inspiration, began when one man chose to speak against the popularity of his time by sharing what he believed in. His words are…
Read More »There is something inside each of us that speaks new beginnings at the start of every new year causing us to want to refocus, commit to new goals, strive to achieve old ones or simply make a list of all the things we want to check off for the year. Often, we think of achieving…
Read More »There is something about Christmastime that is magical and set apart from any other holiday. Outside of children running to the Christmas tree first thing in the morning and sharing a Christmas dinner with family and friends, Christmas is a time when many gather to enjoy different events over the holiday break and after the…
Read More »Native American Heritage day is always on the Friday following Thanksgiving. This year for 2021, Native American Heritage day is November 26th in the United States. The official legislation was signed into law on October 8th, 2008. This day honors American Indians across the nation celebrating their culture, traditions, heritage, and the many contributions they…
Read More »This year, 2021 is bringing back all the scares with a wide variety of events throughout the Portland metro area. Whether you’re looking to do something as a family, friends or as a date you will be sure to find something that settles your ghostly hunger. Here are just a few that we recommend this…
Read More »The celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month starts on September 15th and runs through the 15th of October. This is a time where Hispanic communities and their ancestors are recognized for their contributions and triumphs as well as the fundamental piece they play in American society. The national independence of many Latin American countries is also…
Read More »As much as we like a good margarita Cinco De Mayo is more than just going out to have a good drink. It is a celebration commemorating the day the Mexican army had victory over France at the Battle Of Puebla in 1862. At the time, the U.S. was in its own Civil War but…
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