Celebrated not only in America, but in the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, Mexico and France, Valentines Day is shrouded with lore and legend and has roots in both Roman and Christian religion. My most favorite story is the sending of the first Valentine. It has been said that one of the many St. Valentines of legend sent the first "Valentine" himself. Jailed for attempting to help escapees flee their captors, he penned a letter signed 'from your Valentine' to a young girl whom he fell in love with during his own captivity. (history.com) With the spread of communication in the 18th and 19th centuries, these love notes gained popularity and eventually morphed into what we know as a Valentine card.
This Valentines, the harbor is bursting with love on and around February 14th to help you celebrate with friends, family and your significant other.
Lunch is hosting their second annual Valentines's Day "Bring Your Own Wine & Dine" event on the "big day" from 6:30-9:30. Ericka Corban is once again lending her vocal chops by performing all night long and will take requests in advance so you can impress your sweetie with their favorite song. $40.00 per person gets you on the reservation list. Please call 537.6095 to make reservations.
If you are looking for a very traditional Valentine's Day Dinner, then Westport Winery has just what you are looking for. A romantic date night with you honey in the dining room from 4pm to 8pm. Reservations are required, but the menu has no holds barred.
Brown Paper Tickets wants to make your special Valentines Day easy to plan. Participate in the Take Your Honey to Hoquiam Valentine’s Treat. The movie Say Anything (1989) is playing at the 7th Street Theater on Friday and Saturday February 15th and 16th. Take Your Honey to Hoquiam and dine at one of the participating restaurants between Friday February 8th and Friday February 15th and receive free tickets, or purchase flowers from Flowers by Pollen or Kathy's House of Roses and get two free tickets. Tickets are just $5, and are available at Harbor Drug and Tully's or at the door of the theater 1/2 before the movie.
Participating restaurants include: 2 Margaritas Grill, 8th Street Ale House, Al’s Humdinger, Bill’s X-L Bakery, Casa Mia, Deidra’s Deli at Farmers’ Market, El Jalapeno Mexican Restaurant, Foggy’s Bar & Grill, Golden Dragon, Lana’s Hangar Café, Rose’s Taqueria, The Oriole, The Recipe Box
Additionally sponsored by: Grays Harbor College, Grays Harbor Radio, Jodesha Broadcasting and Oceana Spa
In addition to supporting the local hoquiam businesses, you can also participate in Hearts over Hoquiam to win a take your honey to hoquiam prize. Learn all about the rules and fun Here.
If live theater is more your idea of a romantic Valentines date, the Driftwood Players proudly present
The House of Agatha Mystrie
By Robert A. Allen
Directed by Jason Whited
- Beginning Sat. February 16 this comedy featuring Ms. Mystrie and her detective guests will have you cuddling up to your sweetheart as you try to solve the murderous mystery before they do!
Ticket Locations:- City Center Drug - Aberdeen • 532-5182
- Top Food & Drug - Aberdeen • 532-1830
- Harbor Drug Co. - Hoquiam • 532-3060
- Valu-Drug - Montesano • 249-4831
- Dolores' & Fay's - Ocean Shores • 289-4543
The D&R Theater is also getting to the "Heart" of the matter, featuring the Heart cover Band Heart by Heart on Thursday February 14th. Tickets are available now, check out the website for full information.
If you own a business on the harbor, or know of a great Valentine's event that is happening, comment below or send us an email and we will cover your event!
If you own a business on the harbor, or know of a great Valentine's event that is happening, comment below or send us an email and we will cover your event!
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