Harvest Festival - Country Mercantile, Pasco Washington - Daily in October 9 A.M. - 6:30 P.M. Take a hay ride out to the pumpkin patch, walk through the giant corn maze, have fun at the petting zoo, and enjoy the carnival rides.

GENERAL PUBLIC

• 7 Days a week
• 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• $6.50 admission per person – children under 2yrs. FREE
• INCLUDES : Ride out to Pumpkin Patch, Corn Maze, Straw-bale Maze and Pyramids, Petting Zoo.
• (PUMPKINS SOLD SEPARATELY)

RIDES

• Rides on weekdays (MONDAY – FRIDAY) start at 3 p.m.
• Saturday and Sunday Rides run ALL day (9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.)
• Rides and Venues – (TICKETS SOLD SEPARATELY)

PUMPKINS

• Orange – .24 cents lb.
• Red and White – .59 cents lb.
• Corn Stalks – $5.95 each
• Bales of Straw – $5.95 each

RIDES AND VENUES

• Rollercoaster – 5 tickets
• Train – 4 tickets
• Carousel – 4 tickets
• Airplane – 3 tickets
• Bounce Obstacle Course – 1 ticket
• Cotton Candy – 1 ticket
• Popcorn – 1 ticket

TICKETS

• 1 ticket –   $ 1.00
• 10 tickets – $ 8.50
• 20 tickets – $15.00
• unlimited rides – $13.00

Allied Arts Summer Celebration Allied Arts Gallery at the Park, Richland
Thursday - Sunday July 7 - 10 10 AM - 5 PM Artwork selected from current members of the Allied Arts Association will be on display. This is a multi-media show that showcases two and three-dimensional art, mixed media, and non-traditional materials. Admission is free.

Let’s go on a treasure hunt through Tri Cities Washington, instead of using a map with a ‘X’ on it, how about we use a GPS (global positioning system) to direct us to the treasure. This is precisely what geocaching is all about! For those who have never heard of Geocaching before let me give you an overview of the game. The idea of geocaching is to find hidden containers using a GPS devise. Inside each container, or cache, there will be a logbook, writing utensil, and most of the time some sort of trinket collection.

Geocaching in the Tri Cities is the same as geocaching anywhere, right? Wrong. Geocaching in the Tri Cities is a great thing, every area is unique in terms of Geocaching. The City of Richland has several events centered around Geocaching, one of the events going on right now is the Geocoin Challenge Event. The Geocoin Challenge Event is spread out in 12 different locations, throughout Richland Washington there are geocaches strategically placed. On the lid of each container there will be a code, keep track of each code you find and for each person to visit 10 of the 12 geocaches they will receive a special geocaching coin.

There are 4 types of geocaches:
Traditional – This is the original type of cache, containing only a logbook inside the container.
Multi-Cache – This is a cache with involving 2 or more locations, hints are found at multiple locations to lead the seeker to where the final cache is positioned.
Mystery or Puzzle Catcher – To find this cache the seeker must solve a puzzle first to determine the coordinates of the cache.
Event Cache – This is an event to gather fellow geocachers together, the coordinates leads you to the events location.

Geocaching in 8 easy steps from Groundspeak:
1. Go to the Geocaching website and register for a free account.
2. Click “Hide and Seek a Cache”
3. Enter a postal code or address and click “Search”
4. Choose any geocache from the list and click on its name
5. Enter the coordinates of the geocache into your device
6. Use your GPS device to help you find the hidden geocache
7. Sign the logbook and return the geocache to its original location
8. Share your geocaching stories and photos online

For more information visit the Geocaching website or call one of the local parks and recreation departments.

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

Originally posted at, Tri Cities Washington Geocaching: A High-Tech Treasure Hunt

If you have a crafty child then check this out! Sheep’s Clothing, in Kennewick Washington, is offering various Summer Make and Take Classes for kids over the summer. Through the various classes your child will learn the basics of knitting and crocheting, learn how to make jewelry, create knitting or weaving crafts that could make great gifts, as well as a variety of other creative shapes and toys. Most of the classes are taught by Kris Sperling, a few classes will be taught by either Johnabeth Sealy or Marcia MacDonald, owner of Sheep’s Clothing.

God’s Eye Memory Keeper
These crafts are made using two sticks and basic weaving techniques. This would make a great gift from your child to a special family member with a picture of himself or herself tucked in it. The class will take place on Wednesday, July 6, 2011 from 1:00-2:30pm; the cost is $10 per person, no supplies to buy. Taught by Kris Sperling.

Knitting by Any Means
Kris will teach you a variety ways of knitting and weaving without needles or a loom. You will use your fingers, straws, and imagination to create your own masterpieces. The class will take place on Wednesday, July 13, 2011 from 1:00-2:30pm; the cost is $10 per person, no supplies to buy. Taught by Kris Sperling.

Bracelets
Kris will teach your child a basic wrap bracelet that any age can make, and a braided one for the older children. The class will take place on Wednesday, July 20, 2011 from 1:00-2:30pm; the cost is $10 per person, no supplies to buy. Taught by Kris Sperling.

Yarn Dolls and Toys
Make yarn dolls, octopuses, and other animals without any knitting or crouchet needed. The class will take place on Wednesday, July27, 2011 from 1:00-2:30pm; the cost is $10 per person, no supplies to buy. Taught by Kris Sperling.

Fork Flowers and Flower Felting Shapes
Did you know you could use a fork to make a flower? Kris will show you how! She will also show you ways to make felted flowers and other felted shapes (baseball, cars, etc.). These flowers would be great to add to your headbands, pin to an outfit, or add to any of your other projects. The class will take place on Wednesday, August 3, 2011 from 1:00-2:30pm; the cost is $10 per person, no supplies to buy. Taught by Kris Sperling.

Yarn Sculptures
Did you know you could sculpt yarn? Stop by and let Kris show you what you can do with some glue and yarn. The class will take place on Wednesday, August 10, 2011 from 1:00-2:30pm; the cost is $10 per person, no supplies to buy. Taught by Kris Sperling.

Kids Knit
Kids Knit classes are available for children who are beginning to knit as well as those with some knitting experience. Beginners will learn to cast-on, knit, and bind-off while creating their choices of small projects. More experienced knitters patterns while creating their choice of small projects. These classes are designed for children age 7 and up. Kids Knit Classes are one hour, twice weekly for three weeks on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00-2:00pm. The cost is $50 plus supplies. Taught by Marcia MacDonald. Session 1: July 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, and 28 Session 2: August 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, and 25

Kids’ Crochet Camps
Johnabeth will teach you how to crouchet during these four day camps. These camps are designed for children age 7 and up. The cost is $50 for the four day camp. The camp will take place July 11-14, 2011 OR August 8-11, 2011 from 10:00-11:00am. Taught by Johnabeth Sealy.

If you are an adult interested in taking some knitting, crocheting or photography classes then check out the list of classes taught at Sheep's Clothing.

For more information about any of the Summer Kids' Activities offered by Sheep's Clothing visit the Sheep's Clothing website or call 509.734.2484.

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

Source: Sheep's Clothing

Originally Posted at, Tri Cities Washington Kids Crafts Activities and Events

The Allied Arts Association is pleased to present to you the 61st Annual Art in the Park on July 29-30, 2011. This annual event is a great place to check out local artists, buy some new decorations for your home, as well as a great place to hang out with the whole family. You don’t want to miss out on the 61st Annual Art in the Park. Visit our article on the Allied Arts Association’s 61st Annual Art in the Park for more information!

As always, if needing Richland WA homes, or a Richland Wa Realtor®, please contact me or phone me (Colleen Lane) any time: 509.438.9344

Thinking of owning your own home? Well do consider Kennewick Washington homes for sale real estate options. The peace and serenity of the place and the proximity of all Kennewick homes near public and private utilities make the real estate options worth the time and money invested in the hunt.

At The Lane Real Estate Team, we handle Kennewick Wa properties and are very well networked in the community offering buyers, first and seasoned, homes for sale real estate options that are lucrative and designed to fit into any predetermined budget. There are a number of online as well as offline resources that list Kennewick homes and even make virtual tours available on request, however, The Lane Real Estate Team can walk you through the process.

Kennewick Washington is a destination location for folks looking to purchase into a thriving community. Consider using The Lane Team of Colleen and Joe Lane for assistance. Colleen Lane is the broker, while Joe manages marketing, online ventures, and personnel. See Kennewick Wa homes for sale.

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Monday night the Tri Cities Fever Arena Football team will be going head to head with the West Texas Ruffnecks in game 1 of the playoffs. In celebration of the playoff games the Tri Cities Fever team is joining with the West Richland Chamber of Commerce to hold a Hogs & Dogs night. You don’t want to miss out, this is a great event for the whole family. Tickets will be sold for $10 each if purchased through the West Richland Chamber of Commerce by Friday night. Check out our blog on the Hogs & Dogs Night at the Tri Cities Fever Arena Football Playoff Game for more information.

As always, if needing West Richland WA homes, or a West Richland Wa Realtor®, please contact me or phone me (Colleen Lane) any time: 509.438.9344

Kennewick Washington, the largest of the three cities that make up the Tri-Cities, is known widely for its unique characteristics and aspects and was once known to the Native Americans as “Grassy Place” or “Mild Winter” due to the wide expanse of rolling fields and the mellow winters that take place in the town. 

Even though Kennewick is known for its vast countryside, it is also known for its sophisticated development due to the growing population. An example of Kennewick’s evolution from farm-town to uptown is the Columbia Center Mall, located in downtown Kennewick. It is the only mall in the vicinity.

Also in Kennewick, many regional events such as concerts, coalitions, conferences and sporting events take place at the Toyota Center, the area’s arena. The Toyota Center is home to the Western Hockey League team, The Tri-Cities Americans, as well as the 2005 National Indoor Football League champions, the Tri-Cities Fever.

There are many beautiful parks in Kennewick including the mini water park and roller hockey rink located at the public library. Another notable park in Kennewick is the Playground of Dreams in Columbia Park, right on the Columbia River. Columbia Park is home to the annual summer Hydroplane races where people come from miles around to watch the speedy boats race through obstacle courses. These races and Columbia Park are famously known not just because of the good times they offer, but because Kennewick Man, the ancient skeleton that caused a massive controversy with historians, anthropologists and Native Americans world wide, was found on the banks of the river during the boat races at Columbia Park.

Two bridges, the Cable Bridge and the Blue Bridge, are the heart of the whole Tri-Cities connecting Pasco and Kennewick right over the beautiful Columbia River.

If you are considering a Kennewick home purchase, please let us help. We are always available: Colleen, 509.438.9344 or Joe, 509.308.5513 Of course, you can always email us.

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