What a difference a year makes.Thinking back, a year ago we had snow and the thought of spring seemed so far away. Now with a milder winter, it looks like spring maybe here before you know it. Still, we could do with less rain.
Even in these winter doldrums there are exciting new things happening in Port Gamble. The month of February starts off with love.
Share in the Tea Room at Port Gamble’s fourth annual Valentine Evening Dessert Tea on Feb. 14, featuring gourmet dessert cheeses and crackers, scones with devonshire cream and jam, tarts and truffles with chocolate mousse. Also, Janis the owner will sing for you and your sweetheart.
The Fishline 50k/25k run also takes place on Feb. 14. This is the fourth year of this free run. Please bring canned food for Fishline food bank. This is a self-supported run so bring your own water and snacks. Remember this is at Gate 4 (Stottlemeyer Road).
Oh to the Ides of March and the happenings in Port Gamble. Have you ever wondered what the “Ides of March” means and who came up with it? Well, a wee bit of history and something you won’t find in the Port Gamble Historic Museum (reopens March 6) the Ides of March is the name of March 15 in the Roman calendar.
The Ides fell on the 15th day of March, May, July or October or the 13th day of any other month. The Ides of March was a festive day dedicated to the god Mars and a military parade was usually held. In modern times, the term Ides of March is best known as the date on which Julius Caesar was assassinated in 44 B.C. On to the happenings of Port Gamble.
The Port Gamble General Store will reopen on March 1 with the retail side and then on March 8 the café will reopen. Look for many changes under the new management of the store.
Join Best Friend’s Antiques for its fifth anniversary sale on March 6 and 7. All glassware, china and porcelain will be 20 percent off for the weekend.
March 7 is also our inaugural Oscar Night Party. Join us at the Hood Canal Pavilion for a black tie event to benefit Sakila Foundation. Enjoy a gourmet meal, voting for the winners and walking our own red carpet. Look for tickets and information on our Web site, www.portgamble.com.
Who didn’t enjoy the writings of Erma Bombeck? Join us for a wonderful Light Afternoon Tea at the Tea Room at Port Gamble while being entertained with the wit and wisdom from Bombeck’s columns and stories, told by a local storyteller. All of this is happening at 1 p.m. Saturday March 20.
March Murder and Mayhem happens March 27. Enter into the mystery game of “who dunnit,” with a new story line and characters. Will you be the one to solve the murder? The mystery starts at 2 p.m. in the conference room.
Finally, they are back for another season … the Dirty Dozen Bike Races; contact Kerry Chamberlin at (360) 509-4626 for more information.
