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On the second Saturday and the fourth Friday of every month the Laser Interferometer Gravitational Wave Observatory in Richland Washington, also known as LIGO, is open to the public. Come on out at 3:00pm on the fourth Friday and at 1:30pm on the second Saturday of the month for a drop in tour to learn about what takes place at LIGO. No reservations or ID checks are needed and international visitors are welcome. This is a great family friendly event open for all ages and admission is free.

LIGO was founded in 1992 by Kip Thorne and Ronald Drever of Caltech and Rainer Weiss of MIT with the mission of observing gravitational waves of cosmic origin. By observing these gravitational waves scientists are hoping to soon be able to harness these waves to be…

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More than 65 years ago plutonium produced at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation was used to create Fat Man, the atomic bomb used on Nagasaki. Today at 8:30pm many will get together for a memorial at John Dam Plaza in Richland Washington to mark the 65 anniversary of the bombing at Nagasaki, Japan. Those in attendance will be able to take part in music and prayer to remember the past with hope for the future. One of the highlights of the evening will be the ringing of the Bell of Peace that the mayor of Nagasaki gifted to Richland. The Bell of Peace is modeled after a church bell that was rung every day after the bombing to console the survivors. The ringing of the bell tonight will be in remembrance of the lives lost in both sides of the war, the Americans…

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Due to popular consumer demand, the First Annual Vineyard Trip to the Tagaris Estate Vineyards in the Wahluke Slope AVA has been scheduled for Saturday, September 11.

The Wahluke Slope AVA is a 13-mile-wide gravel bar created by the ice age floods that ravaged Eastern Washington some 15,000 years ago. It's bordered to the north by the Saddle Mountains and on the other three sides by the Columbia River.

One of the state's warmest grape growing regions, top winemakers consider the Wahluke Slope as the backbone of the Washington Wine Industry. Two of Tagaris' vineyards, its 174 acre organic Michael Vineyard and its smaller Alice Vineyard both lie within the  Wahluke; its Arete Vineyard lies just to the east in the Columbia Valley AVA.

The trip will…

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On Friday, August 13 the Laser Interferometer Gravitational Wave Observatory (LIGO) in Richland Washington will be hosting Friday Night sky Lights. Come out and look at planets, stars, meteors, and more! This will be a great thing to bring the whole family to! The evening will consist of a showing of the film “Monster of the Milky Way” at 7:30pm, a showing of the film “Seeing in the Dark” at 8:30 and then night sky viewing at 9:30pm for all who are in attendance; the night sky viewing will last until 1:30am. During the night sky viewing there will be telescopes available to look through and see many objects in the night sky whether near or far.

LIGO was founded in 1992 by Kip Thorne and Ronald Drever of Caltech and Rainer Weiss of MIT with the mission…

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Mark your calendars for the 2nd Annual Livin’ It Up in the Park event and silent auction benefiting the Modern Living Services. This year the event will take place at Howard Amon Park at the Fingernail Stage. Come bring your family, friends and some chairs and enjoy a taste of local music, food, and art. This event and silent auction will take place on Sunday, August 15, beginning at 3:00pm and lasting until 7:00pm. All proceeds will benefit housing and vocational programs for adults with developmental disabilities.

The Modern Living Services (MLS) of the Mid-Columbia community was created for the purpose of providing the necessary resources for young adults living in the area with developmental disabilities to learns, grow, and achieve throughout…

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1504 Potter Avenue, Richland Washington, 99354 | $179,900. Very large, open rambler in Central Richland offers easy access to all Richland has to offer. Whether a Hanford worker, Kadlec employee, and anything in between, this centrally located 5 bedroom home has many upgrades that include but not limited to remodeled kitchen and baths, upgraded electrical, air conditioning and heating. Upgrades also include a new roof. This home is in the Richland School District and within the boundaries of the Jason Lee Elementary School, Chief Joe Middle School, and Richland High School. Property Details Map| Rambler | 5 Bedrooms | 2.5 Baths | 2370 Square Feet | .2 Acres | Upgrades include but not limited to relatively new electrical, heat pump, roof, kitchen, baths,…

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LIGO, the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory in Richland Washington, will be giving a public tour on Friday, May 28 at 3:00pm. The two-hour tour will include a presentation by your tour host about the research LIGO is doing, a walking tour of the observatory, and a visit to the control room. All ages are welcomed on the tour, it is recommended that those interested in taking a tour wear comfortable walking shoes; the facility is wheelchair accessible.

LIGO is one of two gravitational wave observatories in the United States; its purpose is to detect gravitational waves in space-time. These gravitational waves are caused by the movement of large masses in space. For instance if there were two neutron stars orbiting each other their…

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Liberty Christian School
Liberty Christian School(LCS) in Richland Washington serves elementary, middle, and high school students around the Tri Cities and the surrounding area. LCS is accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and the Northwest Association of Accredited Schools. The objectives of Liberty Christian School are based off of six character builders; to establish Christian truth as a guide for life, to maintain a high academic standard, to instill pure morals, to generate a spirit of patriotism, to live a disciplined life, and to develop a high standard of sportsmanship.

Homes for Sale by Liberty Christian School
The community around Liberty Christian School is full of mature landscaping with large trees where…

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North Richland WashingtonNorth Richland Washington Homes For Sale, Columbia Point Recreation
The North Richland Washington area is a delightful area that draws in many people because of the close proximity to the Hanford area. North Richland is about a 10-minute drive from the Hanford area as well as Battelle. Living in North Richland not only means the close location of the Hanford area but also easy access to parks and miles of biking and walking trails. The area is full of matured landscaping and it is a more established neighborhood.

Homes for Sale in North Richland Washington
Homes for sale in North Richland Washington tend to sell for anywhere between $123,000 and $991,000 with the average sale price being $248,000. Some of the homes in the North Richland area as early as 1944 up through the present. Homes in…

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Considering Richland Wa Homes for Sale? Well, Richland's Columbia River Exhibition of History Museum is an attraction to live for. Richland Wa is home to the excellent Columbia River Exhibition of History, Science, and Technology (CREHST) museum. The CREHST has both a museum and a science center to deliver the exciting story of the history of the Columbia Basin and land area. Two and three-dimensional displays provide visitors with an interactive experience with hands-on activities. An early styled irrigation system can be viewed, to that of the use of robotics, to present a variety of features that are available in the Columbia Basin area. Journey through prehistoric times at the Richland Wa Real Estate area and learn about the history and geology of the…

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