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Exploring the Redwoods. ©ADOBESTOCK

NATIONAL PARK WEEK 

National Park Week 2025 will be held April 19-27. This is the time to show your love for these national treasures and celebrate the National Park Service.  On Aug. 25,

Matzo for Passover with Seder meal with wine on plate on table close up

Happy Passover

Passover is a Jewish celebration that begins this year at sundown on Saturday, April 12 and ends on Sunday, April 20.   According to the religious resource My Jewish Learning, Passover

Enjoy Irish food, music and fun at several different locations around town on St. Patrick’s Day. SIGNAL FILE PHOTO

Make it a Weekend of St. Patrick’s Day Fun

St. Patrick’s Day falls on Monday, March 17 which means you can make it a three-day weekend celebrating the “wearing o’ the green.” ‘A Couple of Blaguards’ The MAIN, 24266

Valentine’s Day this year falls on a Friday so you can spend the entire weekend celebrating. ©ADOBE STOCK

Valentine’s Day Fun and Adventures

It’s the sweetest day of the year. This year romance blooms on a Friday, a perfect day for a romantic dinner, weekend adventure or a Valentine’s date night. This year

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L.A.’s Most Immersive Experiences

The holidays are here! With all the baking, cooking, planning, shopping, wrapping, travel and decorating it seems there isn’t a moment to breathe. Wouldn’t it be nice to escape to

Creature comforts for holiday guests

Creature Comforts for Overnight Holiday Guests

Overnight guests can make the holiday season feel that much more special. Spending extra time with loved ones is part and parcel of the holiday season for millions of individuals,

Happy New Year 2025

Where to Celebrate the New Year

It’s almost 2025, whether you’re ready for it, or not. Which begs the question, where will you be to ring in the first quarter-century of the 2000s? New Year’s Day

‘Tis the season to gather the family around with hot chocolate and popcorn and enjoy the traditional holiday movies and more. ©ADOBE STOCK

‘Tis the Season for Holiday Film, TV, Theater

There are certain holiday traditions that have held up over time. Enjoying the marathon presentation of “A Christmas Story” and debating the merits of “Die Hard” as a Christmas movie

Finding the Perfect One

Douglas Fir? Noble Fir? Fraser Fir? Scotch Pine? What is your perfect Christmas tree? Will only a fresh cut, real tree do? Do you choose a living tree and plant

Everyone looks forward the traditional Thanksgiving meal. But, maybe a little twist on somethings might be interesting. ©ADOBE STOCK

Refresh Your Traditional Thanksgiving

The most comforting parts of most families’ annual Thanksgiving celebrations are the traditions. Everyone looks forward to grandma’s “secret recipe” creamed onions, Aunt Sue’s “special once-a-year-only pumpkin pie” and dad’s

Take the Stress Out of Winter Travel

While there’s plenty to appreciate about winter travel, including picturesque scenery and festive moments with loved ones, the season brings a unique set of challenges, too. However, you can take

Thanksgiving is family fun time. Instead of letting the kids sit around and stare at a screen, why not suggest getting outside for a bit and enjoying the season. ©ADOBE STOCK

Thanksgiving Flair for the Home 

When I was a child, Thanksgiving was a huge production. It was always held at my grandparents’ home and included a vast array of extended family, including second and third

Each year a few days before Thanksgiving, the president of the United States ‘pardons’ a turkey. Rather than be part of a Thanksgiving dinner, the bird lives the rest of its life on a farm.

Ten Thanksgiving Little Known Fun Facts

The first Thanksgiving took place in 1621 Although there are several accounts as to where the first Thanksgiving celebration took place, the most well-known version describes the inaugural Thanksgiving as

Timing is everything when planning a family Thanksgiving dinner. ©ADOBE STOCK

When to Cook Every Dish for Thanksgiving Dinner

By Hannah Doolin Delish.com From battling crowds at the grocery store to wrangling all your relatives into one room, there’s plenty of stress that comes with cooking Thanksgiving dinner. Avoid

The United States honors those who have served in the military on the 11th day of the 11th month at the 11th hour. SIGNAL FILE PHOTO

Veterans Day: Honoring Those Who Served

Veterans Day is a federal holiday recognized on Nov. 11 to celebrate and honor all U.S. veterans, deceased or living. Veterans Day is not to be confused with Memorial Day,