Nearly 150 elegantly attired supporters wined and dined their Valentines at what is destined to become an annual dinner-dance benefit for Children’s House each Feb. 14. Thanks to all of those who attended and those who worked tirelessly behind the scenes as volunteers and donors in support of our Early Childhood Education program.

We could not have done it without the help of Kenmore Air, HD Radio, Rock Island Media, Rosario Resort & Spa, Orcas Village Store, Half Pack Live!, Brian Geraths of Prints Charming Photography, host Scott Heisinger and the fabulous donations and support from:  Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture, Woodland Zoo, Kathryn Taylor Chocolates, Island Thyme, Island Market, Pacific Science Center, Hotel Monaco – Seattle, local artists Deb Jones and artisan Sharon Ho, Anthony’s Restaurant – Anacortes, Brian Carter Cellars, Deer Harbor Charters, Emerald Isle Sailing, Inn at Ship Bay, Nest, Orcas  Auto-Tech, Orcas Island Golf Course, Outer Island Expedition, Pawkis, Trading Co., Tres Fabu, Willows Lodge – Woodinville, Donna and son Matthew Laslo, Stormy Hildreth, Gene Nery, Mark O’Neill, our entire board of directors – and last but not least, raffle queens Shawnee Shelton and Susan Slapin.

Thank you all for making this an evening to remember! Save the date for next year.

Susan Anderson

Executive Director

Orcas Island Children’s House