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By Erin Russell The Hazel P-Patch at the corner of NW 42nd St and Baker Ave NW in Fremont joins the Seattle community garden family this Sunday, March 21st. I find Seattle's newest P-Patch amazing because it consists of new innovations as well as a show of heart warming community spirit. Longtime...

Berkeley Wine Festival Sample more than 50 wines from the many wineries featured in the festival. The festival runs through May and will feature special dinners to complement the vintner's wine selections. Fri, Mar 12, 6:30pm Claremont Hotel, 41 Tunnel Rd, Berkeley Family Square Dance with the Squirrely...

By Erin Russell, Sales Coordinator 1. Swansons When my partner Forrest and I went to Swansons, I have to admit that I had the perfect Martha Stewart tree in mind. The living trees couldn't be missed though. We fell in love with a little bit above a Charlie Brown tree and what really sold us was that...

Holiday Artisan Market at Pioneer Courthouse Square Holiday shopping just got easier. Portland Saturday Market and Pioneer Courthouse Square host this Holiday Artisan Market. Discover hundreds of unique items that are handcrafted by the people who sell them. You’re sure to find that perfect gift for...

Jingle Shells Arts and Crafts Festival Join the annual holiday celebration that’s filled with music, children’s activities and special presentations. Local artisans will sell unique sea and nature-related gifts. The Ocean Discovery Shop will offer a 10% discount for the day (FLML members 15%). End the...

Buy Local Week Buy Local Week is an opportunity to directly impact the economic well being of our region and celebrate the unique ways that locally owned businesses contribute to our communities. There are 535,000 businesses fueling our State’s economy, employing more than 1,632,000 Coloradoans. Every...

Is there a safe biking or walking route between your neighborhood and school? Look for an established route through the Oregon Walk+Bike to School , and educational materials through or use their resources to start your own. Make note of the time it takes to walk and various routes in the kids section...

Create a locally-sourced organic lunch program to bring farm fresh organic foods into your school lunchroom. The Ecotrust Farm to School Program has basic information to get you started. If you use bag lunches from home make them waste free — a typical disposable lunch, with items like single-serve yogurt...

Local gDiapers are fabric diapers with inserts that are flushable or compostable. Organic cotton cloth diapers are a great option. Seventh Generation also makes disposable diapers. Happy Green Bee baby clothing from the makers of Burt’s Bees is available at many local stores and online, and it is all...

Kids may be more aware of environmental issues than most adults realize. Some studies have shown that children worry about the state of the environment more than their homework! Family activities are a good way to introduce children and young adults to a new subject and teach them about good earth stewardship...