Veterans Day was Originally Called Armistice Day – Here’s How it Began…
The World War I armistice was signed on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. Veterans Day originated as “Armistice Day” on...
‘Tis the Season’ — Holiday Events, Bazaars, and Markets in Oregon
‘Tis the season, in which ’tis is an old contraction for “it is,” is a phrase heard during the winter drawing attention to what’s known as the...
Have a Safe and Happy Halloween Weekend – A Short History and Things To Do in Your Neighborhood
The short version of how Halloween got started: People a long, long time ago in Ireland celebrated the end of summer and the harvest with...
Circles In The Sand At Heceta Beach – Florence
This amazing event happens this week in Florence! Join Team Circles as they make their way to Florence to kick start the 2021 Circles in...
Submit Your Info Now for Our ‘Christmas Markets & Bazaars’ Issue!
We’re already getting requests from our regular readers asking when we are going to have our updated annual ‘Christmas Markets & Bazaars’ issue out. We’ll...
First Day of Fall — Autumn Equinox
Most of the Earth will experience about 12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of darkness during the Fall Equinox. The word “equinox” comes from...
Cannon Beach Arts Association – Historical Film Screening
The Cannon Beach Arts Association is pleased to present a collaborative event with the Cannon Beach Historical Center and Museum. January 6 – January 31,...