Found 93 blog entries tagged as Richland.

Trees-Trees-Trees Watercolor Workshop in Richland, WAChris Blevins is at it again, but this time, Suzi Vitulli will join him as they hold a class that focuses on painting trees. Apparently, both have been at the receiving end of requests for tree-painting lessons, and they finally caved in.

Trees-Trees-Trees
This watercolor workshop will be a whole-day affair. It will start at 8:45AM and will continue until 4:30PM on March 29 at 618 Lago Vista Dr. Richland, Wa. LaVonda Kellogg will be hosting the workshop.

Chris and Suzi will spend the morning focusing on techniques while the afternoon will be spent teaching participants an easy way to paint birch trees in the afternoon.

BYOL
If you’re participating in the workshop, you’re encouraged to BYOL or bring your own lunch. Registration is open until March…

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Tri Cities Wa Premier Wine Event – Wine Fete XIII Here’s one perfect combination – scrumptious food, delectable wine, and a good cause.

On February 22, 2014, Richland will celebrate the premier local wine event of the year. This yearly Wine Fete will be held at Meadow Springs Country Club and is for the benefit of the Children’s Developmental Center.

Wining and Dining with a Purpose
While the Children’s Developmental Center holds several events all throughout the year to raise much-needed funds to help children and families in need, the Wine Fete stands out from the rest. It is touted as Richland’s largest fundraiser of the year and the Tri Cities community’s premier wine event, hopes to raise funds and provide needed resources to help and serve children, aged 0 to 3, who were born or have…

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Tri Cities Wa Tri-City Genealogical Society Open HouseDo you want an opportunity to trace your roots and get to know the people who make up your lineage? You never know, you just might be related to someone famous.

Save the Date
Well, on February 12, 2014, head on out to Richland Family History Center from 7:00 to 9:00PM for the Tri-City Genealogical Society Open House. The Center is located at 1314 Jadwin Avenue, in Richland.

So if you want to dig up your roots, now’s your chance. This is free and open to the public. For inquiries, please call (509) 946-6637 or visit their website at http://www.tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/.

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Learn How to Maximize Your Social Security Benefits Are you taking full advantage of your Social Security Benefits? If you’re between the ages of 58 and 67, you’re invited to attend a public workshop that will teach you how to maximize the benefits you get from your social security.

Things You’ll Learn from the Workshop
This educational public workshop will be held at the Richland Public Library on February 14, 2014 from 2:30 to 4:00PM. This workshop will help you:

  • Learn how to increase your retirement income
  • Learn how to calculate your social security benefits
  • Decide on the best time to apply for benefits
  • Learn how to coordinate benefits with your spouse (for married individuals)
  • Learn other opportunities to increase your benefits

You may be deserving of more than what you are…

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Carbon Nation – A Documentary Film about Climate ChangeClimate change is defined as “the change in global climate patterns apparent from the mid to late 20th century onwards, attributed largely to the increased levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide produced by the use of fossil fuels.”

Effects of Climate Change
This change has led to the emergence of large-scale environmental hazards that affect human health. Extreme weather conditions (think Hurricanes Sandy, Katrina, and Typhoon Haiyan), the continuous weakening or depletion of the ozone layer, the loss of biodiversity, stresses to food-producing systems, and even the spread of infectious diseases all over the world are all effects of climate change.

Climate change is such a wide scale problem. Even if there are people who doubt the severity of the…

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LIGO Hanford Observatory Public Tours for All AgesAre you a lover of astronomy? Then a trip to the LIGO Hanford Observatory should be included in your list of to-dos.

LIGO Hanford Observatory
LIGO is the acronym for Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory, which aims to observe gravitational waves of cosmic origin. As the LIGO website states, “LIGO searches for gravitational waves created in the supernova collapse of stellar cores to form neutron stars or black holes, the collisions and coalescences of neutron stars or black holes, the wobbly rotation of neutron stars with deformed crusts and the remnants of gravitational radiation created by the birth of the universe”.

Tour Schedules
They offer public tours every second Saturday and fourth Friday of each month, and for February, the…

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Valentine’s Day Sweetheart Dinner at Barnard Griffin WineryThere are barely two weeks to go until Valentine’s Day. Have you decided how you would surprise your special someone? Wine, chocolates, flowers, and a fancy dinner are always a hit on this special day. As cliché as these romantic treats are, people never get tired of these.

Valentine’s Day Sweetheart Dinner
Barnard Griffin Wine Bar and Eatery will prepare special romantic dinners on February 14 and 15, which they dubbed ‘Sweetheart Dinner’. The wine bar is located at 878 Tulip Lane in Richland. 

Seats will only be available from 5 to 8PM, so it’s best to make your reservations as early as possible. Fixed price menu costs $45 per person. For reservations, you may call (509) 627-0266 or send an e-mail to Info[@]BarnardGriffin.com.

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Yakima Valley’s Annual Red Wine and Chocolate EventNothing says romance more than wine and chocolates. So if you’re looking for a post-Valentine’s Day weekend activity to enjoy with your special someone, head on out to Yakima Valley’s annual Red Wine and Chocolate event.

Wines and Chocolates Galore
Wine connoisseurs and chocoholics are invited to drop by the oldest wine-growing region in Washington State on February 15 and 16, 2014 from 10AM to 5PM, as wineries between Richland and Yakima offer you a weekend of divine decadence with the Premier Pass.

The Premier Pass will give you access to exclusive pairings, library tastings, and tours that are not available to the public.

Avail of the Premier Pass
There is an on-going online sale of Premier Passes, which ends on February 11. Starting February 5,…

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Many Hearts – A Night of Wine and Watercolors in RichlandAre you in over your heard trying to come up with a romantic activity this Valentine’s Day? Why don’t you take a break from routine and do something fun and spontaneous? Consider this your pre-Valentine’s treat not only for yourself but also for your significant other.

Awesome Collaboration
On February 13, 2014, renowned artist Chris Blevins will collaborate with Goose Ridge Winery to give you an awesome “art as entertainment” experience through Wine & Watercolors™: "Many Hearts".

You don’t need to be an expert and all art supplies will be provided for a day of fun, non-serious painting get-together along with a bit of delectable wine. The first glass of wine is on the house.

Unique Experience
Sip delicious wine, laugh your heart out, and learn a…

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Richland’s Go Red Bazaar for the Benefit of Go Red for WomenA research made in 2003 revealed that heart disease was, by far, the leading cause of death in women. In fact, the dreaded disease killed more women than men. It is for this reason that the American Heart Association launched Go Red for Women, an advocacy to save lives and raise awareness on this serious issue. They have since symbolized their battle against heart disease in women with the red dress.

National Wear Red Day®
They have made the first Friday of February as their National Wear Red Day® in their efforts to draw everyone’s attention to this silent killer of women. On this day, everyone is encouraged to wear red, know their cardiovascular risk, and take action to live longer, healthier lives.

Bazaar and Silent Auction
In line with this, Just…

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