Halloween at theme parks may be a little different this year, with some signature Halloween events canceled, but that doesn’t mean spooky celebrations won’t take place at all. COVID-19 has scared some ghosts and goblins away, but depending on your comfort level in getting out amid the pandemic, there are […]
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By Mary Barinka Community Autism Resource Specialist Hormel Historic Home In April we celebrate Autism Acceptance/Awareness month! (As guest columnist this week I want to add Appreciation to the alliteration.) Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurological developmental condition impacting one’s processing of social interactions, communication and sensory information. Since […]
Arts Walk, Olympia’s beloved twice-yearly creative celebration, is still on hold for COVID-19, so as it did in the fall, the city of Olympia is keeping the event’s spirit alive by putting the spotlight on art all April long. The city has a new Arts Walk website designed to make […]
When trainer and disability advocate Kelsey Lindell was growing up, the only thing she got in trouble for was forging notes to get out of gym class. “I really hated exercise,” she says. “I’m missing half of my left arm, and I felt like I stuck out…which was really discouraging.” […]
Whether you’re looking for love or ways to celebrate your loved one, technology is playing an increasingly important role – especially during a pandemic. After all, many of us are forced to remain socially distant for the time being. Valentine’s Day might be celebrated at home this year, as opposed […]
When it comes to socially-distant dating in 2021, nothing says, “I love you,” like Postmates and FaceTime. And suppose you’re trying to do something special to do for Feb. 14. In that case, these Valentine’s Day Zoom ideas for celebrating with a long-distance partner are sure to heighten your connection […]
It was a hard year for the arts. After the coronavirus pandemic surged into the United States, touring shows stopped dead, theaters went dark and live performance just about anywhere ground to a screeching halt. This was true of Charleston, too. It has been a difficult year for musicians, artists, […]
November meant good news for global citizens, businesses, governments, and investors hoping for a vaccine against the novel coronavirus. Pfizer (NYSE:PFE) and its partner BioNTech (NASDAQ:BNTX), as well as Moderna (NASDAQ:MRNA), have announced highly promising developments that have brought relief to many sectors in the markets. Therefore today, we will […]
For two decades, Mikhael Tara Garver has been at the forefront of immersive and experiential entertainment. She had worked on projects for a wide range of organizations and companies, including AMC and the National Park Service. In January, Garver, who had been splitting her time between New York and Los […]
No one could have predicted how COVID-19 would transform life as we know it and impact each of us in so many far-reaching ways. But, that’s not to say there’s nothing worth celebrating anymore. And, when things like anniversaries, graduations, promotions, and birthdays come up with your romantic partner, it’s […]