All of you gardeners out there, expert and beginner alike, here is a great opportunity for you to learn a bit about gardening. Spring Gardening Day is a daylong event full of tips and advice for local gardeners put on by the WSU Extension Master Gardeners. This year the event will take place at Bethel Church in Richland Washington. To start things off keynote speaker, Dr. Richard Old will give a presentation on weeds. Following the keynote presentation will be a variety of workshops covering a range of gardening topics such as growing tomatoes, growing dahlias, home lawn care, establishing a backyard pond, basin rose care, garden tools that make gardening easier, pruning trees, square foot vegetable gardening and more!

Spring Garden Day will be on…

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Is there a small business that you rave about in the Tri Cities WA area? Would you like them to be recognized for their outstanding service, commitment to their employees or community outreach? Then cast a vote for your favorite small business today! Nominations are now being accepted for businesses in Benton and Franklin counties for the annual Small Business of the Year Award. Nominations that are submitted by March 18 will boost the entries score by 5 points, nominations will not be accepted past 5:00pm on March 31.

Several awards will be given in one category. The first is the Small Business Award, there will be three winners of this award. Businesses nominated for this award must be locally owned and operated, employ 60 or fewer employees and are…

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Come on over to Tagaris Winery in Richland Washington to treat your Valentine to something special on Valentine’s Day. From 5:00pm – 9:00pm Tagaris will be open to help you enjoy romantic evening with your sweetie pie. Start things off with a nice cocktail from their selection of libations then enjoy a number of the 5-course dinner options on the Tagaris Valentine’s Day dinner menu. If you would like a good wine to pair with your meal then choose from Tagaris’ extensive library of handcrafted wines or ask the staff to help you choose.

For more information or to make reservations for you and your sweetheart then call 509.628.0200.

Posted by Joe and Colleen Lane, your Richland Real Estate Agents. Call or email us today! 509.438.9344

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With the backdrop of West Pasco's finest luxury homes sits a truly customized and updated classic home. 5421 West Livingston Road, Pasco WA 99301 is a 3000ish square foot home on a 1 acre lot. Those looking for a home in the city of Pasco but with county rules and regulations will appreciate the freedom and space to have horses, livestock, a barn, and plenty of RV, boat, trailer, and shop space. Included are 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. This elegant home with a very open floor plan has lots and lots of upgrades and remodeling to view. The asking price, $325,000. For more information visit www.joelane.com, and/or call or email Colleen Lane. I'm always available to serve! 509.438.9344

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Mardi Gras is just around the corner and the Hanford Reach has sent out their save the date! Mark your calendar for Tuesday, March 8, 5:30pm-9:00pm for the 3rd annual Mardi Gras auction at the Country Gentleman. This auction will feature a diverse selection of auction items, distinctive art by local artists, Cajun style cooking, live music, and dancing. Doors open at 5:30 pm, Cocktail hour and the Silent Auction will take place at 6:00pm followed by dinner, a live auction and dessert dash at 7:00pm. Tickets cost $65 per person or $500 for a table of 8. Buy your tickets now, they sell fast! Participating in this annual auction is a great opportunity to support a unique organization in the Mid-Columbia, the Hanford Reach.

The Hanford Reach has not yet…

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The weekend of February 25-27, 2011 make a plan to come out to the TRAC in Pasco, Washington for the Annual Regional Home and Garden Show. This annual show put on by the Tri Cities Home Builder's Association features many different businesses from all around the Tri Cities, Washington and surrounding areas. In past years there have been interior exterior, and landscape design companies, food vendors, appliance businesses, maintenance services, lawn care professionals, agricultural businesses, and so much more! You don't want to miss this amazing event!

The garden show will begin on the 25th at 11:00 am to 8:00 pm, the 26th from 9:00 am until 8:00 pm, and the 27th from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm. Admission $6 for adults, children 12 and under are free; if…

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Bethel Church in Richland Washington will be holding a worship conference and concert for anyone who is interested in coming. Refined Worship Conference and Concert will take place on February 26 at the main Richland Campus of Bethel Church. The Conference is from 1:00pm-5:00pm and costs $35 per person. There will be a large group session with Jeff Deyo and smaller workshops on various instruments and some for tech teams.

Following the Refined Worship Conference will be the Refined Worship Concert featuring Jeff Deyo. Doors will open at 5:30. There is no cost to attend, a free will offering will be taken to offset expenses, net proceeds will go to a local charity.

For more information about the event or to register for the conference call Melody…

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The Columbia Basin College Arts Center is pleased to bring you another presentation in their Community Lecture Series. This Thursday, January 20 at 7:00pm, Professor David Bullock will present “A Strike to the Heart: Historical Memory and Roslyn’s Western Miners Union” at the Kennewick Washington branch of the Mid Columbia Library.

Professor David Bullock will tell the story of the early miners in Central Washington who dedicated their time to creating a new and independent union. The miners hard work had a huge impact on coal operators, the United Mine Workers, racial and ethnic tensions, communist influences, neighborhood infighting, and finances.

For over 30 years Professor David Bullock has studied and taught political communications, he is now…

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One of the few homes available on the Lake in Badger Mountain Village, this 2049 sq ft beauty enjoys all the benefits of a master planned community. Sit on your back porch and enjoy the peace and serenity of the lake in your private backyard. Beautiful home with granite countertops, tile flooring, lots of storage, and an open floor plan. Upstairs is a large room with private full bath and perfect as a 2nd master, guest suite, or workout room. Enjoy great Richland schools, easy freeway access, and plenty of great shopping. Recreation includes miles of bike paths along the Columbia River and Richland's many parks.

The asking price is $250.00 If you would like to view this home, please email us or call us,- 509.438.9344 We would love to be of service…

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The Art Department at Columbia Basin College is proudly hosting the exhibit, Encased in Wax. Encased in Wax features 37 small scale encaustic paintings by Susan Najarian and Patricia Baldwin Seggebruch, Western Washington artists. Each of the 37 pieces of art was created using an ancient form of painting called encaustic, this means that layers of pigment are covered in wax and combined to support the heat. Each painting is a representation of the outside world whether it is a depiction of people, plants, or animals.

The exhibit is located in CBC’s Esvelt Gallery in Pasco Washington and is open beginning on January 10 through February 3. The gallery is open to the public Monday –Thursday from 8:00am to 8:30pm and Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm; the…

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