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First Night Tri Cities is at it again with an exciting night filled with dancing, singing, and performances from local groups. This year First Night is welcoming back Vocal Trash for the fourth year in a row. Don’t miss First Night Tri Cities which will be held on December 31, 2008 at the Columbia Basin College campus in Pasco, WA. Tickets are on sale now at the First Night Headquarters at the CBC gym, Yoke’s Fresh Market, and other selected stores. For more information and/or to purchase tickets visit First Night Tri-Cities | Originally posted at First Night Tri Cities

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•:*¨¨*:• Colleen Lane •:*¨¨*:•
My ActiveRain Blog / My Localism Blog | ColleenLane.com

I am the Realtor® that makes things move in The Lane Real Estate Team, while my husband Joe is the dude that provides the marketing that gives me the great clients I have. My sole purpose in life is to serve God, family, and clients. Joe's sole purpose in life is to serve God, me, and family (and ski). We have five children, all at home, all ours. We've been happily married for 23 years, and Joe has forgotten the anniversary almost all of those years! We service the Tri Cities Washington real estate market to include Kennewick, Richland, and Pasco, Washington. Oh, our Pasco Wa Riverfront Home is for sale!

WSU Tri-Cities has teamed up with Seattle TV channel KCTS to create a Spanish language channel called V-me. V-me is intended to help children be ready to begin school and there will also be shows for adults. Tri-City Citizen explains the channel this way:

“V-me's programming targets learners of all ages, and makes an especially strong commitment to families and young children. It features over 40 hours a week of acclaimed educational programs for kids including "Plaza Sesamo" (Sesame Street), "Jim de la Luna" and "LazyTown," and programs for adults who work with young children such as "Los Niños en su Casa." These research-based programs help ensure children are ready for school and strengthen literacy and language skills. Beyond the children's schedule, V-me is establishing its reputation for first-rate coverage of current affairs. It was the first national Spanish-language network to commit to simultaneously translated, live presentation of this fall's presidential debates.”

Furthermore John Fraire, WSU’s Vice President for Enrolling Management, says, "V-me broadcasts wonderful programming, but offers even more with local production that speaks to Northwest Latinos and a commitment to early learning, V-me transcends the airwaves to connect with our communities. It encourages families to engage in learning together."

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•:*¨¨*:• Colleen Lane •:*¨¨*:•
My ActiveRain Blog / My Localism Blog | ColleenLane.com


I am the Realtor® that makes things move in The Lane Real Estate Team, while my husband Joe is the dude that provides the marketing that gives me the great clients I have. My sole purpose in life is to serve God, family, and clients. Joe's sole purpose in life is to serve God, me, and family (and ski). We have five children, all at home, all ours. We've been happily married for 23 years, and Joe has forgotten the anniversary almost all of those years! We service the Southeastern Washington real estate market to include Kennewick, Richland, and Pasco, Washington. Oh, our Columbia River Washington Home is for sale!

On December 20, 2008, four of the local youth organizations will join together for a great performance. Mid-Columbia Ballet, Tri-Cities Figure Skating Club, Tri-Cities Amateur Hockey Association, and An Daire Academy of Irish Dance will be performing together at the Toyota Center in Kennewick using the stage and ice to create an unforgettable performance. The cost of admission is only $6. After the performance the public is invited to skate on the ice for free with skate rentals available. To purchase tickets, go here.

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•:*¨¨*:• Colleen Lane •:*¨¨*:•
My ActiveRain Blog / My Localism Blog | ColleenLane.com


I am the Realtor® that makes things move in The Lane Real Estate Team, while my husband Joe is the dude that provides the marketing that gives me the great clients I have. My sole purpose in life is to serve God, family, and clients. Joe's sole purpose in life is to serve God, me, and family (and ski). We have five children, all at home, all ours. We've been happily married for 23 years, and Joe has forgotten the anniversary almost all of those years! We service the Tri Cities Wa real estate market to include Kennewick, Richland, and Pasco, Washington. Oh, our Columbia River Home is for sale!

The Tri-Cities of Kennewick, Richland, and Pasco are a great place to live for a variety of people who are looking to save a little money, to include our Military. Recently the ACCRA Cost of Living Index named Tri-Cities Washington number 1 out of 350 communities as the least expensive place to live in the Pacific Northwest. The index has given the Tri-Cities an index rating of 88.9 during the third quarter; down from 89.9 in the second quarter. The low cost of groceries and housing is partly to thank for the low cost of living in the Tri-Cities. Communities ranking the closest to the Tri-Cities are Spokane with an index rating of 93.5; Portland at 95.1; and Boise with a rating of 96.0.

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•:*¨¨*:• Colleen Lane •:*¨¨*:•
My ActiveRain Blog / My Localism Blog | ColleenLane.com


I am the Realtor® that makes things move in The Lane Real Estate Team, while my husband Joe is the dude that provides the marketing that gives me the great clients I have. My sole purpose in life is to serve God, family, and clients. Joe's sole purpose in life is to serve God, me, and family (and ski). We have five children, all at home, all ours. We've been happily married for 23 years, and Joe has forgotten the anniversary almost all of those years! We service the Tri Cities Washington real estate market to include Kennewick, Richland, and Pasco, Washington. Oh, our Columbia River Wa Home is for sale!

There are a host of advantages to living in the countryside – besides the obvious pros of breathing in fresh air every day, living with breathtaking and scenic beauty all around and waking up to the sounds of birds chirping instead of horns blaring, you get to live in a large and comfortable house that would cost you the earth in a city, and your cost of living comes down drastically.

While most people who decide to turn country folk are retired and wish to start afresh in a locality where the quality of life is better, there are others who buy country homes as a second residence, a place to vacation or as just an investment. Country real estate is different from urban real estate in that there are aspects in the latter that we cannot take for granted when buying a house in the countryside. Here are some of the issues you need to consider before putting down your money on a country home...[read on to find out more about Country Homes] Related: Country Home Living

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•:*¨¨*:• Colleen Lane •:*¨¨*:•
My ActiveRain Blog / My Localism Blog | ColleenLane.com


I am the Realtor® that makes things move in The Lane Real Estate Team, while my husband Joe is the dude that provides the marketing that gives me the great clients I have. My sole purpose in life is to serve God, family, and clients. Joe's sole purpose in life is to serve God, me, and family (and ski). We have five children, all at home, all ours. We've been happily married for 23 years, and Joe has forgotten the anniversary almost all of those years! We service the Tri Cities Washington real estate market to include Kennewick, Richland, and Pasco, Washington. Oh, our Columbia River Luxury Home is for sale!