‘Twill be a grand time for all on Monday, March 17  when the 14th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade takes to the streets of Eastsound. The invitation is open to all those who are Irish, who wish to be Irish, or are grateful not to be Irish, say organizers. Marchers, decorated vehicles, and even floats are welcome, and costumes are heartily encouraged. Participants will gather at the Island Market parking lot at 11:30 a.m., and set off as soon as they are organized. For more information, call Mike Lawless at 376-4911.

Orcas Island’s homegrown Irish band, The Craic’rs, is playing two big gigs for this St Paddy’s weekend. They will be at the Whitehorse Pub on Saturday, March 15, at 9 p.m. and at Random Howse on Monday, March 17 at 7 p.m.

“Our shows stress the ‘Craic’ of Irish music: the fun, with a lot of energy, laughs, and lots of songs people know along with some Irish-style originals,” say band members.