WASHINGTON

BOAT SHOW
Thru Feb. 5,  The Seattle Boat Show at CenturyLink Field and South Lake Union. Come and enjoy the West Coast’s largest boat show with over 1,000 watercraft both indoors at CenturyLink Field and afloat at South Lake Union.  For hours, admission and other information please see  seattleboatshow.com.

VALENTINE SALE
Feb. 1-14,  Sweetheart Special at This-n-That in Enumclaw. Come browse the shop for that special someone. Enjoy 15% off the marked price on any item with a heart on it! (Sale and consignment items are excluded.) This-n-That is located at 1523 Cole Street. Hours are 10-5:30pm Monday thru Friday, 10-5pm Saturday, closed Sunday. For more information please call 360-825-1120.

FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK
Feb. 3, First Friday Art Walk, Camas. Local artists and downtown Camas merchants showcase and promote both the artists and the businesses. Held on the first Friday of every month from 4-8pm. Located in downtown Camas. For more information see www.downtowncamas.com.

ANTIQUE EVENT
Feb. 3-4,  “Winter Happening” at the Antique Mall in Sumner. Don’t miss this event! Meet the dealers! Get special prices on antiques, country decor, and other fun goodies. Hours are 10-5pm on Friday, 10-5:30pm on Saturday. For more information please call 253-826-3506, or see www.newenglandsaltbox.com.

WINE AND CHOCOLATE
Feb. 3-4,  Enumclaw Wine and Chocolate Festival at the Enumclaw Expo Center. Enjoy two days of wine, chocolate, shopping and entertainment. The festival includes 24 wineries in total. Tickets are $20 at the door, or $15 presale. Hours are 4-9pm Friday, and noon-9pm on Saturday. For more information please call 360-615-5626 or visit www.enumclawchocolatefestival.com.

SUGAR AND SPICE
Feb. 3-5,  “Sugar and Spice!” at Wisteria Cottage, Olympia.  Come find great bargains on wonderful items for your home!  You’ll find lots of antiques and primitives, candles and lots more to make your home cozy and comfortable, plus great decorating ideas.  Friday - Sunday 10-5pm.  Wisteria Cottage is located at 604 Kinwood Street SE. For further information please call 360-456-3683 or see wisteria-cottage.net.

VALENTINE SHOPPING
Feb. 3-5,  Winter and Valentine shopping at The Farmstead in Kelso near Castle Rock.  Stop by the shop to see what wonderful finds are in store.  There will be lots of antiques, primitives, woodworking by Dick, one-of-a-kind “hand-dones” and so much more.  Great gift giving ideas and inspiring decor!  Hours are 9-5pm.  The Farmstead is located at 220 Hardy Road, Kelso.  For information or directions call 360-274-6356. 

CHOCOLATE AND ART
Feb. 4,  “The Art of Chocolate,” in Gig Harbor.  Bring your Valentine and enjoy a special chocolate treat at each “Chocolate Walk” participating Gig Harbor business and have your passport stamped at each stop to be eligible for prizes!  Many businesses will be holding their own sales and specials throughout the day as well.  Event is held in conjunction with the First Saturday Art Walk.  Misty Meadow Goods and Antiques will be one of the participating businesses.  Event hours are 10am to 6pm.  Misty Meadow Farm is located at 6319 Soundview Drive. For more information please call 253-851-3800 or see mistymeadowantiques.blogspot.com.

BOATS
Feb. 4,  Gig Harbor Boat Shop is open for public tours every Saturday from 10-4pm.  Take a guided tour of the historic Eddon boatyard, see boat-building demonstrations, and learn about upcoming boat-building programs.  Located at the historic Eddon Boatyard.  Additional dates include February 11, 18, and 25.  For more information please call 253-278-4201 or see gigharborboatshop.org.

GRAND OPENING
Feb. 4,  Grand Opening of Kristi’s Country Store in Sumner.  Come discover this humble hodgepodge of antiques, vintage finds, gifts, and home decor.  Selection include “upcycled,” fair trade and handmade goods. Grand Opening hours are 10-6pm.   Kristi’s Country Store is located at 1008 Main Street.  For more information please see ad on the back cover.

CHINESE NEW YEAR
Feb. 4-5,  Asian New Year celebration in Long Beach.  This year the World Kite Museum celebrates the Asian New Year by featuring the kites and culture of Bali.  On Saturday and Sunday the downstairs exhibit area will have special exhibits and activities.  For more information please visit kitefestival.com.

GARDEN
Feb. 8-12,  Northwest Flower and Garden Show in Seattle. This fun garden show features a show of 16 lovely container gardens, a floral competition of beautifully arranged blossoms, “The Playgarden” inspired by “Charlotte’s Web”, and a show of 20 unique garden gates.  Tickets are $20 for adults, $5 for youths 12-17, and children under 12 are free.  Show hours are 9-8pm Wednesday thru Saturday, and 9-6pm on Sundays. The show will be held at the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle. For more information please visit www.gardenshow.com.

JAZZ
Feb. 9,  2nd Thursdays on Park Lane, downtown Kirkland.  Come down to Park Lane every 2nd Thursday and enjoy live street jazz performances by local musicians.  Admission is free.  Performances are scheduled from 6-9pm.

JAZZ
Feb. 9,  2nd Thursdays on Park Lane, downtown Kirkland.  Come down to Park Lane every 2nd Thursday and enjoy live street jazz performances by local musicians.  Admission is free.  Performances are scheduled from 6-9pm.

CHOCOLATE
Feb. 11,  Chocolate tasting at Country Village in Bothell. Enjoy complimentary chocolate tasting at over 25 different shops and services throughout the village between 2 and 6 pm. For more information see countryvillagebothell.com.

RAIN FESTIVAL
Feb. 11,  Official Pacific Northwest Rain Festival in Fairhaven.  A fun, goofy mid-winter happening with rain poetry, rain gear fashion show, music, and rain prediction when we pet the pug. Everyone is welcome to enter a rain poem and enter the rain gear fashion show. Prizes from Fairhaven merchants. A participatory event - and a good antidote for the winter blahs. Come join us for the fun.  It is a little different each year.  11:45-12:30pm.  For further information please see www.fairhaven.com.

WINE WALK
Feb. 11,  Annual Wine Walk in downtown Sumner. Come enjoy this annual event, many downtown shops will be open late to participate. Hours are 4-7 pm. For ticket information please see sumnerdowntown.com.

ANTIQUES
Feb. 11-12,  Ocean Shores Antiques and Collectible Show.  More than 80 booths filled with antiques and collectibles of every kind.  Evaluation experts will be on hand to examine your treasures (for guidelines and fees please see website).  There will also be hourly door prizes!  $2 admission donation, parking is free.  Held at the new Ocean Shores Convention Center, Saturday 10-5pm and Sunday 10-4pm.  For more information please visit oceanshoreact.com.

FAMILY MOVIE
Feb. 18,  Click! Cable TV presents The Click! Family Flick, free family movies at the Grand Cinema in Tacoma.  This month’s featured movie is “Hotel for Dogs,” rated PG.  Limited to the first 100 in attendance, all children under age 14 must be accompanied by an adult.  Held every 3rd Saturday of the month at 10:00.  The Grand Cinema is located at 606 S. Fawcett.  For more information see www.grandcinema.com.

ANTIQUE AND MORE
Feb. 18-19,  “It might as well be Spring!”, presented by the Revolving Door Store, Olympia. Don’t miss this fun event! Enjoy this sale of vintage finds, antique furniture, distinctive decor, beautiful vintage clothing, and much more! Sale will be held at the Prosperity Grange Hall, located at 3701 Steamboat Island Road. Sale hours are 10-4pm both days. For more information please call 360-280-5547 or see ad on page 7.

GLASS SHOW
Feb. 25,  35th Annual Green River Glass Show and Sale, Kent.  This extensive sale will feature glass, Jewelry and collectibles from early through mid-20th century. Glass by Fenton, Cambridge, Fostoria, Heisley, Northwood, Westmoreland, and more. Depression, Elegant, and pieces from the 50s, 60s, and 70s will all be available. In addition, shoppers will find wonderful selections of pottery, china, and kitchenware. Roy’s Glass Repair will be on site to help you with your chipped glassware. Randy and Debbie Coe, authors of several books on American glass, will be available to assist you with glass identification (two piece limit). The show will be held at the Kent Commons, at the corner of 4th and James. Hours are 9-5pm. Admission is $3, covered parking is free. For additional information please call Terry Martin at 206-937-4104 or see ad on page 7.

FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK
Mar. 2, First Friday Art Walk, Camas. Local artists and downtown Camas merchants showcase and promote both the artists and the businesses. Held on the first Friday of every month from 4-8pm. Located in downtown Camas. For more information see www.downtowncamas.com.

SPRING OPENING
Mar. 2-3,  “Chicks in the Barn”, spring opening at Country Chicks in Rochester. Shop for rustic treasures, primitives, antiques, furniture, handmade country decor, and more. Hours are 10-5pm both days. Country Chicks is located at 13535 Littlerock Rd. SW, Rochester. For more information please call 360-280-6257 or see ad on page 6.

ANTIQUES AND GIFTS
Mar. 2-4,  “Spring Gatherings!” at Wisteria Cottage, Olympia.  Come see and enjoy great bargains on wonderful items for your home!  You’ll find lots of antiques and primitives, seasonal items and lots more.  Don’t miss out!  Hours are Friday thru Sunday 10-5pm.  Wisteria Cottage is located at 604 Kinwood Street SE. For more information please call 360-456-3683 or see wisteria-cottage.net.

BOATS
Mar. 3,  Gig Harbor Boat Shop is open for public tours every Saturday from 10-4pm.  Take a guided tour of the historic Eddon boatyard, see boat-building demonstrations, and learn about upcoming boat-building programs.  Located at the historic Eddon Boatyard.  Additional dates include March 10, 17, 24 and 31.  For more information please call 253-278-4201 or see gigharborboatshop.org.

JAZZ
Mar. 8,  2nd Thursdays on Park Lane, downtown Kirkland.  Come down to Park Lane every 2nd Thursday and enjoy live street jazz performances by local musicians.  Admission is free.  Performances are scheduled from 6-9pm.

ANTIQUE SALE
Mar. 9-11,  Daylight Savings Sale at Finders Keepers Antique Mall in Olympia. Come and enjoy 15% off nearly all items over $5. (Except items marked “firm” or “ND.”)  You never know what bargains you might find on everything from paper collectibles to furniture, glassware to vintage clothing and more!  Store hours are 10:30-5:30pm Monday thru Saturday, noon-5pm on Sundays. Finders Keepers is located at 501 4th Avenue E. For more information please call 360-943-6454.

OREGON

FIRST FRIDAY
Feb. 3,  Enjoy the fine galleries in Sellwood, Westmoreland and Brooklyn from 6-9 pm. Meet local artists, and enjoy wine, cheese and music in some locations. Many shops will be open late for shopping as well. Call 503-235-5675 for more information.

ART WALK
Feb. 3,  First Friday Art Walk in downtown Newberg.  Over 20 businesses, including Union Block Marketplace Antiques and Gifts, take part in this monthly event from 5-9pm.  For further information please see newbergartwalk.com.

ART
Feb. 3,  First Friday in downtown Silverton. See the opening of new art exhibits at the local art galleries or just stroll through downtown as participating businesses stay open later too. Friday 7-9pm in downtown Silverton. For more information please call 503-873-5615.

GLASS BLOWING
Feb. 3-4, Glass Blowing, Eugene.  Experience the exciting world of hot glass in motion and view art work in the gallery. View demonstrations from the main gallery floor between 6-9pm Friday and Saturday evenings. Admission is free. At Studio West, 245 W 8th Ave. in Eugene.  Additional dates February 10-11, 17-18, and 24-25.  For more information please call 541-683-9378 or see visitstudiowest.com. 

SATURDAY MARKET
Feb. 4,  Eugene’s Saturday Market is the oldest open air market in the United States.  Great food, local crafts and live entertainment every Saturday, rain or shine.  Held at the Park Blocks, 8th and Oak, from 10-5pm. 

FIRST TUESDAY ART WALK
Feb. 7,  Hillsboro businesses feature local artists from 6-8pm the first Tuesday of every month.  On Main Street, from Second to Fourth Avenue. Third Avenue also has several participants.

ANTIQUE WEEK
Feb. 10-20,  Lincoln City, Oregon Antique Week.  City wide sales and special events at all antique shops.  Special appearances by Harry Rinker including workshops and appraisals.  Japanese float drop, classic car show, historical guided tours and more!  Lincoln City on the Oregon Central Coast.  For more information see the ad on page 7 or call 800-452-2151.  For complete event details please visit www.oregoncoast.org.

VALENTINE TEA
February 11,  Eugene’s Shelton-McMurphy-Johnson House hosts a Valentine’s Tea.  Visit Eugene’s only Victorian House Museum and enjoy this unique event.  Seatings will be held at noon and 3pm.  Seating is by reservation.  The Shelton-McMurphy-Johnson House is located at 303 Willamette Street.  For more information, including cost, please call 541-484-0808 or see www.smjhouse.org.

COLLECTOR’S MARKET
Feb. 12, Rose City collector’s Market at the Columbia Conference Center in the Airport Holiday Inn. 8521 NE Columbia Boulevard, Portland. Early admission 7-9am is $6, Regular admission from 9-3pm is $2. For information visit rosecitycollectorsmarket.com.

THIRD SATURDAY ART AND WINE
Feb. 18,  McMinnville’s Art and Wine Walk. McMinnville businesses along and nearby NE 3rd Street host special art-related events and feature wine tasting from some of the finest area wineries from 2-8pm. For further event information please see the website at  downtownmcminnville.com.

BREWERY TOUR
Feb. 18,  4th Annual Zwickelmania Oregon Brewery Tour. Don’t miss these free statewide brewery tours. Sample Oregon beers. Events are organized by region. For more information regarding events in your area please see oregonbeer.org.

FLEA MARKET
Feb. 19,  Medford Giant Flea Market at the Medford National Guard Armory, 1701 S Pacific Hwy.  Admission $1, parking is free.  14,000 square feet of antiques, collectibles, crafts, new and clean used items.  For more information call 541-772-8211 or see fleaforall.net.

WINE AND CHEESE
Feb. 24,  Portland showcase of Wine and Cheese, presented by the Boys and Girls Clubs of Portland. Enjoy a delectable selection of wines and cheeses. The tasting begins at 6:30pm and ends at 10pm. Tickets are $40, or $45 at the door, and come with your very own commemorative wine glass. There is also a luxury tasting, which begins at 5pm, which is $100 for a ticket. For more information or to purchase your tickets please see www.bcgportland.org or call 503-232-0077.

FIRST FRIDAY
Mar. 2,  Enjoy the galleries of Sellwood, Westmoreland and Brooklyn from 6-9 pm. Meet local artists, and enjoy wine, cheese and music in some locations. Many neighborhood shops will be staying open late for shopping as well. Call 503-235-5675 for more information.

ART WALK
Mar. 2,  First Friday Art Walk in downtown Newberg.  Over 20 businesses take part in this monthly event from 5-9pm.  For further information please see newbergartwalk.com.

ART
Mar. 2,  First Friday in downtown Silverton. enjoy new art exhibits at the local galleries or just stroll through downtown as participating businesses stay open later too. 7-9pm in downtown Silverton. For information please call 503-873-5615.

GLASS BLOWING
Mar. 2-3, Discover the exciting world of hot glass in motion at Studio West in Eugene.  View art work in the gallery while you watch demonstrations from the main gallery floor between 6-9pm every Friday and Saturday evening. Admission is free. At Studio West, 245 W 8th Ave. in Eugene.  Additional dates March 9-10, 16-17, 23-24 and 30-31.  For more information see visitstudiowest.com. 

FAMILY FUN
Mar. 3,  Breakfast and movie celebration of Dr. Suess’ birthday, Springfield. Gather the family and come celebrate Dr. Suess’ birthday. Watch “The Cat in the Hat” while eating green eggs and ham. Admission is $3 per person, or $10 per family. Event is located at the Willamalane Center for Sports & Recreation. Event hours are 9-11am. For more information please see willamalane.org.

PARK WALKS
Mar. 3,  First Saturday Park Walk, Eugene. Explore the ecology and management of Eugene’s beautiful parks. Naturalists from the Outdoor Program at the River House will lead these free interpretive walks. Meet at Eugene Skinner’s cabin in Skinner Butte Park at 9am. Walks end at about 11am.

SATURDAY MARKET
Mar. 3,  Eugene Saturday Market.  The oldest open air market in the United States offers great food, local crafts and live entertainment every Saturday, rain or shine.  A wonderful place to find the unique!  Held at the Park Blocks, 8th and Oak,
10-5pm. 

FIRST TUESDAY ART WALK
Mar. 6,  Hillsboro businesses feature local artists from 6-8pm the first Tuesday of every month.  On Main Street, from Second to Fourth Avenue. Third Avenue also has several participants.

EVENING SHOPPING
Mar. 7, First Wednesday in Historic Willamette, West Linn.  Enjoy live music, local arts and crafts, unique shops, or dinner out. For info call 503-655-6744.

HOME & GARDEN SHOW
Mar. 8-11,  33rd Annual Lane County Home & Garden Show, Eugene. This event features over 300 exhibits with products and services for your home and yard. Enjoy hourly home and garden seminars, prize drawings, and local grower plant sales. Admission for this event is free with the donation of canned food. Even hours are 5-9pm Thursday and Friday, 10am-9pm on Saturday, and 10am-5pm on Sunday. Event is located at the Lane Events Center. For more information please see www.eugenehomeshow.com or call 541-484-9247.

WINE TASTING
Mar. 10,  WinterSpring Center is holding its second annual Wine Event fundraiser, Medford. Come taste the new vintage wines and learn about their varieties from a dozen winemakers in Southern Oregon. The event will be held at the Pallet Winery in downtown Medford. For more information and tickets online please visit www.winterspring.org.

DAFFODIL FESTIVAL
Mar. 10-11,  Annual Daffodil Drive and Festival, Junction City. Cruise Ferguson Road to view mile after county mile of golden daffodils and enjoy a day of family activities. Start Spring right with free entertainment, classic cars, wagon rides, art show, cinnamon rolls, quilt displays and craft booths. Event hours are 10-4pm both days, admission is free. For more information please see www.junctioncity.com or call 541-998-6154.