Most often we post articles that promote the best of Tri Cities Washington, but today I want to promote an Olympia Green Builder I patrol with on the White Pass Ski Patrol. When seeking advice or a contractor in green building, Cory Eckert is the guy! Whether a Tri Cities resident looking for the best green building advice, or a state-wide Washington resident, specifically the West Coast variety, Lupine Homes, Cory's company is the first place to start your green building inquiries. Cory's experience includes the award winning Hobbit House. Among the many nods, here is a quote from one of them:

"The builder, Cory Eckert of Laupen Homes in Olympia, is happy with the results that have netted him and the entire team several awards. Not bad for a home that…

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Last weekend Colleen and I sat in an open house. Something we rarely do, but the seller asked and since last weekend was "National Open House Weekend" we thought, "What the heck, why not!" Well, we promoted the heck out of it, posted all sorts of open house signs in all the busy intersections leading to the house, and of course hoped the National Open House Weekend would be the finishing touch to our open house marketing efforts. Well, we had 2 folks walk through. Yup, just 2! The first we have not heard from since, the second one worries me. I followed the second visitor from room to room maintaining idle chat hoping the visitor didn't realize I was thinking his motive for being in my seller's home was not a good one. What follows below is an article…

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The Tri Cities Washington has a lot going on this weekend for anyone looking for something to do. Here are some things you may enjoy this weekend, hope you enjoy your Memorial Day Weekend!

Saturday, May 28

Revelry on Red Mountain: From 6:00-9:30 pm enjoy delicious food and wine at Col Solare Winery in Benton City Washington. Reservations are required, visit the website to make your reservations. Check out our blog for more information on Revelry on Red Mountain.

The Perry Acker Band: At 7:00pm enjoy the musical talents of The Perry Acker Band at Tagaris Winery in Richland Washington. For more information check out the Tagaris Winery website.

31st Annual Mustang Show & Shine Car Show: From 9:00am-4:00pm head over to Howard Amon Park and check…

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The Pacific Northwest Mustang Club will be hosting the 31st Annual Show and Shine Car Show this weekend in Richland Washington. The Show and Shine Car Show is the Northwest's finest Mustang car show, this year they are expecting over 140 mustangs. On Saturday, May 28, things will get rolling in the O'Reilly Auto Parts and Dairy Queen Chill & Grill parking lot in Richland. At 11:30am there will be a mini cruise and lunch, a little later on Saturday get a sneak peak at the informal Show & Shine beginning at 5:30pm.

The main event is Sunday, May 29, at Howard Amon Park in Richland. For those still needing to register there will be a registration table set up at 9:00am. The car show will last all day from 9:00am-3:30pm. The patriotic opening ceremonies…

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For all the senior citizens out there looking for ways to live a fuller happier life, check out the 3rd Annual Senior Life Show in June. The Senior Life Show is a great place to go for information about local resources benefiting seniors. There will be several seminars given covering topics such as health and wellness, care giving and legal advice. Local musical, dance and other performing groups will be providing the entertainment. Prizes will be given out throughout the event and light refreshments will be available. There is no charge to attend. The Senior Life Show takes place at the Three Rivers Convention Center in Kennewick Washington on June 17 from 10:00am-4:00pm. Hope to see you there!

For more information about the Senior Life Show, visit…

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A majestic community masterfully planned for your ideal golfing lifestyle. Set in an 800-acre haven, you are never short on cool and fresh air to revive the body and soul. This beautifully designed course is a creation of the highly renowned architect Keith Foster.  The fusion of natural beauty and modern infrastructure displays an innovative harmony that is a testament to an exceptional quality of life. Moreover, homeowners benefit from different social activities such as cocktail and holiday parties. And being only a stone throw away from downtown Richland, neighborhood amenities are easily available for you and your loved ones. So don't be left behind, let your family experience a healthy outdoor lifestyle at Horn Rapids.  For more information about…

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On May 21 head over to Preston Premium Wines for the Stomp Out Cancer Event. Stomp Out Cancer is a fundraising event hosted by Preston Premium Wines, Team Stomp IT and Gary’s Gang to benefit the American Cancer Society. There will be dinner, dancing, music and wine for all to enjoy. You will also be able to join in on some fun games as well as participate in live and silent auctions to benefit the American Cancer Society. Stomp Out Cancer will take place at Preston Premium Wines in Pasco Washington from 4:00pm-10:00pm on May 21.

Tickets can be purchased at either the Bank of Whitman in Pasco Washington or the American Cancer Society in Kennewick Washington. The price of tickets is $65 for a couple or $250 for a table of 8.

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Coming up on May 28 the Auction of Washington Wines will be hosting Revelry on Red Mountain. Revelry on Red Mountain will take place at Col Solare Red Mountain Winery and Estate Vineyard in Benton City Washington beginning at 6:00pm. This event will feature 20 local winemakers with a culinary feast put together by Chef Frank Magana of Picazo 7Seventeen. Those who attend will enjoy tasting local wines and cooking and of course gorgeous views of Red Mountain. A silent and live auction will take place to benefit the Seattle Children’s Hospital and the Washington Wine Education Foundation, so bring your checkbooks.

Tickets for Revelry on Red Mountain cost $95 per person, these can be purchased by going to the Auction of Washington website.

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Pat Brown and Rocky Mullen of Green Shred step up to show their support of a local charity raising money for autism programs in the Tri Cities community.

Kennewick – FRIDAY, May 13th

It all started with a bid on a used Mustang..... Rocky Mullen, owner of Sahara Pizza,  saw a promotion from the Responding to Autism Center on Facebook about bidding for a car donated by Action Auto Services.  He did...and he won it to use as a delivery car for only $3100.  And his passion for the cause and positive momentum for the Carson Kolzig Foundation continues.

First it was about the car, then $100 for people to sign the puzzle pieces on the car, then every breadstick purchase during the last week of April to benefit the Carson Kolzig Foundation, but that…

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The Columbia Basin College Theatre Department is proud to present The Last Five Years, a musical by Jason Robert Brown. Under the direction of Ginny Quinley, The Last Five years stars Heather Manley and Greg Rose; music was directed by Justin Raffa. The show will take place May 12, 13, and 14 at 7:30pm and May 15 at 2:00pm. All show will take place at the CBC Theatre in Pasco Washington. Tickets cost $12 for adults and $10 for students.

The Last Five Years is a one act musical following the lives of a married couple, novelist Jamie Wellerstein and actress Cathy Hyatt. The story is told in two different ways, Cathy’s story is told in reverse chronological order while Jamie’s story is told in chronological order. These two sides of the story are void of…

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