Norwegian Heritage Festival

By Marianne Lincoln Saturday, April 26, was the Norwegian Heritage Festival at Pacific Lutheran University. Brightly costumed attendees and vendors (wearing their official Norwegian bunads) served up tasty ethnic treats, crafts, clothing and interesting stories. Scores of Norwegian cookies could be purchased and carried home as well. In the lobby of the University Center and…

Wine and Chocolate Affair at Marymount

By Marianne Lincoln It was Friday evening and just a day past my birthday, what better way to spend than over at the Marymount Event Center where booths with delicious wines, chocolates, cheeses and gifts were set up for perusing and sampling. It was a room where the passion and decadence of chocolate candies were mixing with…

LeMay Wine & Chocolate Affair April 25-26

Treat yourself to a delightful evening! Just in time for spring and Mother’s Day…. join us for the Annual LeMay Wine & Chocolate Affair in 2014! This is a fabulous event held at the Marymount Event Center, and featuring some of the greatest wineries and vendors! Friday, April 25th – 4:00-9:00pm Saturday, April 26th –…

Eggstavaganza a la wet and cold

FREDERICKSON, WA — It was 45 degrees and raining, but that didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of thousands of local kids at the annual Easter Egg Hunt at Sound Life Church. It did make many of them huddle under umbrellas, throw blankets over their shoulders and eggs bust through many paper based bags. The Frederickson Clover…

COMING SOON to The Triad Theater!

COMING SOON to The Triad Theater in Yelm! April 17th: Michael Apau and Poetry Celebration… April 28th: Andrew Kinney Solar Flares/ Earthquakes/ Volcanos A community awareness event! May 3rd: The MAGIC CARPET Fundraiser EVENT… with Kashani and the Mas Uda Dancers with Meditaranean Treats! Dates to be announced: The Bee Man, Thomas Bee4everAppiary and a special New…

Wilcox Farms Easter Egg Hunt – April 12

Wilcox Farms Easter Egg Hunt! This event will take place on Saturday, April 12 events start at 10:00 a.m. and ends at 4 p.m. The hunts are at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. The event is held at the Wilcox Family Farms in Roy, Washington. Tour the organic egg farm Enjoy fresh omelets Take a…

68th Annual Lummi Stommish Water Festival

‘Week of the Warrior’   68th Annual Lummi Stommish Water Festival June 12-22, 2014 [Editor note: Below is a schedule of the Annual Lummi Stommish. The War Canoes are an incredible amazing sight to see. I saw them as a child and have wanted to go back for many years. If you have the heart for indigenous culture…

Bethel Performing Arts Calendar

Expressions #14 3-19-14 Here is a link to Expressions #14, Bethel’s Performing Arts calendar. It is a PDF file. EXPRESSIONS     Vol. 24  No. 14     March 19, 2014 March: Celebrating Youth Arts Month & Music In Our Schools Month Winning Entries from District Art Festival to ESC for display through Spring Break 19 9:45am            No…

Princess Party

Princesses in training are cordially invited to attend this special party just for you on Saturday, April 5 between 2:00-4:00pm.  The party is held at Meridian Habitat Park and Center, 14422 Meridian E in South Hill. The fee per participant is $13 and pre-registration is required by March 21st.  For more information or to register…

Expect increased DUI patrols and bar visits on St. Patty’s Day

PIERCE COUNTY — Don’t count on the luck of the Irish to get you home safely if you’ve had too much to drink over the St. Patrick’s holiday. St. Patty’s celebrations will bring out more than green beer from March 14-17 when 70 law enforcement officers from 30 agencies in Snohomish, King and Pierce counties…