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WEBSTER - Please join the Barlett High School Art Department on Friday, March 1st from 6pm to 9pm for the 3rd Annual Bartlett Empty Bowls event! In the Bartlett High School Cafeteria. This year we highlight our talented Alumni as well as the Japanese concept of Wabi Sabi (the beauty of imperfection). “Empty Bowls” is a grassroots movement to help end hunger. The idea is simple. Enjoy local pottery and food at this casual familyfriendly event. Choose from a variety of handmade pottery. Taste samples of entrees, soup, bread and desserts from local restaurants. Keep your bowl as a reminder that your support helps fill all the empty bowls in our community.

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Admission is $20 for adults and $10 for students and includes a bowl for you to keep. Kids under 6 eat free. Donate a non-perishable food item and receive a $5 discount! Restaurants that will be serving, so far: The Bartlett Cafe, Big Al’s Pizza, Bogey’s Ice Cream & Becky’s Brownies, Booklovers’ Gourmet, Cappellini’s Italian Restaurant, Del ray Doc’s, Food Fit 4 You, Lake Pizza, Mexicali Fresh Mex Grill, N & J Donuts, Panera Bread, Point Breeze, The Rose Room. Find the event on Facebook for an updated list of restaurants. All money raised and food collected goes to the Webster/Dudley Food Share. Please join us for this magical evening of goodwill, good food and great art!

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Putnam to celebrate the 9th Annual Fire & Ice Festival on February 9th PUTNAM, CT – Downtown Putnam will once again host the largest single ice block competition in the United States --- the 9th Annual Fire & Ice Festival. From noon to 9:00 PM Feb. 9, the public is invited to visit this community event, boasting more than five dozen ice carvings, ice photo opportunities, 30-foot inflatable igloo, Anna and Elsa meet and greet, a stilt-walking fire princess, glowing fire torches, fire-dancing

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performances, rose sales, a cake decorating contest, and more. Ice carvings will decorate the streets of downtown Putnam with both pre-carved ice blocks and live demonstrations. Throughout the day, patrons can watch as 300-pound ice blocks are transformed into a variety of shapes and figures – all sponsored by local businesses. Watch as professional, amateur and group carvers create their masterpieces, from noon to 5:00 PM, , with an awards ceremony at 6:00 PM at the Congregational Church of Putnam on Main Street.

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Ice Matters, a full service professional ice-carving company in Cheshire, CT, will supply all of the ice blocks and will have their own live ice carving demonstration sponsored by Putnam Ford at 1:30 PM on the patio of 85 Main. Other not-to-be-missed carvings include: event-inspired photo opportunities, sand art community sculpture, a unicorn, a golf bag, and more.

For 2019 adult patrons, SKYY Vodka will be returning with their Ice Bar Sponsorship outside The Courthouse Bar and Grille. Rumple Minze specialty drinks will be poured off the Ice Luges featured at The Crossings Restaurant and Brew Pub, Jessica Tuesday’s and Someplace Special sponsored by Hartley and Parker. 85 Main will be serving up its own mixture of adult beverages and icy creations sponsored by Ketle One.

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Despite the icy February weather, there will be plenty of ways to keep warm with dinner and drink specials available at local restaurants and --new this year --- a 30-foot inflatable ice igloo. Anna and Elsa will be

available from 12:00 to 4:00 PM inside the igloo for a meet and greet, as well as a stilt-walking fire princess roaming around the outside of the igloo, sponsored by Gerardi Insurance Services, for great unique family photo opportunities. The festival also invites newcomers to discover the many shops and galleries of Putnam. The Congregational Church of Putnam will be a hot spot of activity throughout the event, featuring roaring fire pits and free hot chocolate. The church will also feature a special cake contest, aptly titled, “Love is in the Air.” Professional and novice bakers from around the area will be showing off their culinary masterpieces. All entrants will be judged based on originality, best flavor and artistic creation. Submissions are accepted, the application available on www. discoverputnam.com. In keeping with the romantic feel of the day, roses, candy bars, with special Discover Putnam prizes and wine glasses, hand- painted for Fire and Ice by Be Charming by Kaila, will also be available for purchase from 1:00 to 5:00 PM at the church.

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As the sun goes down at the Fire & Ice Festival, fire torches will fill downtown Putnam with an ambient glow. The ice sculpture masterpieces will be lit with color effects. Adding to the spectacle of the festival, visitors will be wowed by fire-dancing performances from Sasha the Fire Gypsy. Courtesy of sponsor Byrnes Agency, performances will take place at 6:15, 7:15 and 8:15 PM with Sasha combining choreography, theatrics, acrobatics, and dance with speed, difficulty, and excitement.

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Escaping the daily grind (and winter weather depending on where you live) may be a top priority when February arrives. Fortunately, • New York, New York: While a visit there are plenty of destinations to to the Big Apple can appeal to just beckon couples eager for romantic about anyone looking for a getaway, getaways. couples focused on romance may find it especially endearing. For those planning a romantic Individuals can take famed carriage excursion this Valentine’s Day, rides through historic Central Park there are many places close to home or recreate the pivotal scene from or all around the world that provide “Sleepless in Seattle” atop the romantic ambiance. Empire State Building. Scores of eateries, coffee shops, theaters, and • Niagara Falls: Niagara Falls more make NYC a great Valentine’s is part of both Canada and the Day destination. United States. It is best known as a honeymoon destination, • Positano, Italy: This village on attracting millions of couples each the Amalfi coast possesses all year who want to get a glimpse the components that make for a of the breathtaking falls. The romantic getaway. From pastelareas surrounding Niagara Falls colored buildings to idyllic beaches continue to be revitalized and now to stunning sunsets to local shops boast restaurants, a casino and for browsing, it’s well worth the performance venues. stamp in a passport to see this seaside town. • Napa Valley, California: Rolling vineyards, cozy caverns, restaurants, luxurious hotels, and

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• Seville, Spain: An hour away from Spain’s southern coast, Seville features historic architectural treasures, delectable eateries, magnificent plazas, and • Hawaiian islands: Islands like other attractions that are ideal for Maui and Kauai feel like faraway romance-minded travelers. paradises, even though they are a part of the United States. Luxe • Aspen: Couples who want to resorts, tropic climes, breathtaking cuddle in a lodge and enjoy the beaches, and the marvels of richly slopes and sights can spend a few hued nature consistently place days in this quintessential skiing Hawaii among the most romantic paradise. destinations in the world. Romantic couples who love to • Savannah, Georgia: Southern sightsee have numerous options at charm and rich history draw people their disposal this Valentine’s Day. to this Georgia gem. Tupelo and

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Choose wisely when selecting Valentine gifts As the clock ticks down to Valentine’s Day, the pressure is on to find the ideal gift. While some sweethearts may provided some clues to help with Valentine’s Day shopping, many gift-givers are on their own. The National Retail Federation predicts that, in 2019, shoppers may match Valentine’s Day spending from a year ago, when lovebirds spent a total $18.2 billion on gifts for their sweethearts. With so much money invested, shoppers no doubt want to find the best gifts possible. When shopping for Valentine’s Day, try to avoid these common mistakes and choose gifts that are creative and heartfelt.

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up on an errand. If you forgot or ran out of time, simply admit you goofed or time got away from you. Then ask your sweetheart what he or she wants and go shopping together. • Avoid attention-getter antics. Sure it may seem like a good idea to send 20 helium balloons and a boatload of flowers to a sweetheart’s office. But what if he or she really doesn’t like being in the limelight? Are you gifting this way for the attention you’ll receive rather than doing so to make your sweetheart happy?

• Eschew overly personal gifts. If your relationship is in its infancy and you haven’t both mutually expressed interest to take it to the next level, avoid gifts that suggest moving in together (appliances), personal fragrances, couples • Skip the gas station ﬂowers, massages, or other intimate candy or last-minute gifts. activities. Wait until the relationship Valentine’s Day is a time to show has reached certain milestones you care. If you’ve left gifting to before getting too personal with the last minute, you may make gifts. the situation worse by giving something impersonal you picked

• Stop trying to be helpful. If your sweetheart has expressed a desire to make certain lifestyle changes, you may think a gym membership or a subscription to a new wardrobe mail service makes a great gift. But such gifts may send the wrong message, inadvertently, and even falsely, indicating that you don’t like your partner the way he or she is.

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Countdown to Valentine’s Day with week-long fun Millions of people eagerly await the arrival of the shortest month of the year for the opportunity to show their spouses, girlfriends, boyfriends, companions, and many other special people in their lives how much they are loved. Even though Valentine’s Day is just one day a year, that doesn’t mean it should be the only time one expresses his or her love for a special someone. With this in mind, individuals can count down the days to Valentine’s Day with these daily events that precede the day of love. February 7: Rose Day Celebrate love with a vase filled with roses. Red symbolizes love, and many other colors represent heartfelt emotions. The flowers will add to home decor and ambiance.

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use this day as an opportunity to propose. Those already engaged or married can spend Proposal Day celebrating the events that led up to their own engagement or betrothal, and toast how their relationships have evolved. February 9: Chocolate Day Lavish a loved one with all the decadent treats they enjoy. These can include store-purchased chocolates, chocolate fudge sundaes or warm brownies fresh out of the oven. February 10: Teddy Day This day can be interpreted in different ways. Couples adding spice to their relationships can celebrate Teddy Day with the lingerie of the same name. Those looking for a more G-rated experience can gift each other with an adorable stuffed bear. Makeyour-own stuffed animal retailers at nearby malls are a place to turn for customizable teddy bears.

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give back to their parents, and on February 14 they can step up their game. Move up bed times a little so the kids are tucked in early enough to allow you to cuddle on the couch. Catch up on family time Children are a shining example of their parents’ love for one another. Use Valentine’s Day as an opportunity to skip other obligations, including extracurricular activities, and have a family day. Watch a movie together and enjoy a picnic. On Valentine’s Day, there are many workarounds if the babysitter is unavailable.

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Sentiments that the colors of roses are meant to convey

• White: White roses say “I am the one for you.” White symbolizes true love, purity, innocence, reverence, humility, youthfulness, and charm.

Roses are a popular gift on Valentine’s Day. When accompanied by a box of chocolates, a bouquet of long-stemmed roses is sure to make a sweetheart smile on February 14.

• Yellow: Yellow roses say “We’re friends and I care about you.” Joy, gladness, friendship, delight, and remembrance are just a few of the sentiments yellow conveys.

Few people may know that the color of a rose is meant to convey a certain message. As a result, even the most head-over-heels-in-love man or woman may not be saying what they mean to say when giving roses. If that special someone has a favorite color of rose, then it might be wise to give that color regardless of what tradition suggests. But when sweethearts have no such preferences, it might be best to keep this guide.

• Yellow with red tip: Yellow roses may be best for friends, but yellow roses with red tips say “I’m falling in love with you.” • Orange/coral: Another aweinspiring color, orange/coral roses say “I want you in my life.” This color indicates desire, enthusiasm and fascination. • Red and white together: A mixed bouquet of red and white roses says “We are a great match.”

• Red: Red roses say “I love you.” Red is symbolic of love, especially • Peach: Peach symbolizes romantic love. Red also symbolizes intimacy, telling a lover, “Let’s beauty, courage and respect. make this a memorable Valentine’s Day.” • Pink: Pink is a popular color on Valentine’s Day, but sweethearts Different color roses say different should know that pink roses say things, meaning Valentine’s Day “Thank you,” which makes them a celebrants can find a rose to convey better choice for friends than lovers. any message they hope to send this February 14.

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WINT ER 2 0 1 9 February 7th Book Discussion DUDLEY - Please join the Pearle L. Crawford Memorial Library on Thursday, February 7 from 6pm to 7pm for a Book Discussion. The night’s discussion will be “Valiant Ambition: George Washington, Benedict Arnold, and the Fate of the American Revolution” by Nathaniel Philbrick. Books are available at circulation desk one month prior to meeting. No registration. In the Local History Room. Contact 508949-8021 or email pearle@cwmars. org. Dudley Women’s Club February 2019 Meeting DUDLEY - On February 7, 2019 the Dudley Woman’s Club will hold its fifth annual “Stew & the Story of Giving” meeting in the function room of Sinni’s Pub, Chase Avenue, Dudley, MA at 6:30 PM. A special evening awaits as we welcome representatives from many of the charities we support to share savory stews and their stories of giving. Among the participants this year are Brake the Silence, Webster/Dudley Food Share and Phoenix Rising. Members willing to bring a stew/soup/ bread/dessert/paper goods/etc. are asked to send an email to DudleyWomansClub@gmail.com . Members/guests are also asked to voluntarily bring gently used clothing or accessories for Dress For Success. The Dudley Woman’s Club is open to all women from Dudley and surrounding towns, and we welcome your attendance. Join us for this fun and warm evening, be our guest and discover what our Woman’s Club is all about. For more information please send an email to DudleyWomansClub@gmail.com, contact Andrea at 508-868-7110 or visit our website: http://DudleyWomansClub.org.

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“Winter Palette” Artists Reception WEBSTER - An artists reception for “Winter Palette”, a group art show and sale featuring local artists in various media including photography, painting, drawing and mixed media will take place on Saturday, February 9 from 2pm to 4pm at Booklovers’ Gourmet, 55 East Main Street, Webster. Free and open to the public with light refreshments.

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Curly Rainbow Soap Making for Adults OXFORD - On Tuesday, February 12 from 6pm to 7:30pm come to the Oxford Public Library for a special workshop, Curly Rainbow Soap Making for Adults. Each participant will make their own fun and quirky swirl soap using a glycerin based soap, colorful soap curls, color, cosmetic glitter and a variety of scents. We will discuss the process of making cold process soap, blending of essential oils and the role of exfoliants in soap making. There is no lye exposure since the process does not involve traditional soap making techniques. Once the concoction has cooled slightly, we will add the glitter, colors, essential oil (optional) and embed the soap curls. At February 9th the end of the workshop each participant will take their handmade Annual Fire & Ice Festival PUTNAM, CT - Please join the creation home, it can be removed Putnam Business Association on from the mold the following day Saturday February 9 from noon to and used right away. Please sign up

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February 13th Monthly Writers Group WEBSTER - The monthly writers group will meet on Wednesday, February 13 from 5pm to 7pm at Booklovers’ Gourmet, 55 East Main Street, Webster. Free. Open to all genres and styles. Bring a piece to share or just come listen and oﬀer feedback. Call 508-949-6232 to register.

February 14th Movie Night: BOOK CLUB DUDLEY - Join the Pearle L. Crawford Memorial Library on Thursday, February 14 from 5:45pm to 7:45pm for a screening of “Book Club” staring Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda and Candice Bergen in the Fels Community Room. Freshly

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Movie Night - Crazy Rich Asians OXFORD - Please join the Oxford Public Library for a Movie Night on Thursday, February 14 at 5:30pm. The movie Crazy Rich Asians will be shown. FREE POPCORN.

February 16th Roast Turkey Dinner DUDLEY - The First Congregational Church of Dudley, 135 Center Rd. is having a Roast Turkey Dinner on February 16, 2019. Come and enjoy food and fellowship with friends and neighbors. The menu will include: Roast Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Stuﬀing, Turnip, Butternut Squash, and Cranberry Sauce. Dessert will be Pumpkin Squares. Servings will be at 5pm AND 6:15pm. Adults: $12, Preteens: $6. Children 5 and under FREE. Handicapped accessible. For Reservations CALL 508-943-7320, When prompted press *2. Leave the time of the seating you want, your name, telephone # and the number in your party. Call backs will only be made if there is a question about your reservation. We look forward to seeing you! Author Meet & Greet at Booklovers’ Gourmet WEBSTER - Meet and greet with children’s author Denise Flagg on Saturday, February 16 from 1pm to 3pm who will read and sign copies of her newest picture book Klaus’ First Winter at Booklovers’ Gourmet, 55 East Main Street, Webster. Free, signed copies available for purchase. The Klaus Series was created in memory of the author’s 120-pound, gentle-spirited Rottweiler name Klaus who was always sure to have a snow-covered nose on a snowy winter’s day. For more information call 508-949-6232.

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February 18th Webster Mason Lodge Meeting Notice WEBSTER - Webster Lodge A.F. & A. M. next regular meeting is Monday, February 18, 2019, at the Masonic Building, 27 Brandes Street, Webster. Dinner is at 6:30 PM and the meeting at 7:30 PM. All members of Webster Lodge are urged to attend. Any man interested in Freemasonry is welcomed to be our guest for dinner. Freemasonry is part of a rich tradition of men striving to improve both their own lives, and the lives of others. We believe that the search for knowledge is the most noble pursuit there is. Webster Lodge, 160 years strong in 2018, is the oldest active fraternal organi-

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February 19th Grandparents Raising Grandchildren WEBSTER - Grandparents Raising Grandchildren is a Support Group that meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm at the Gladys E. Kelly Public Library in Webster. This is a great opportunity for Grandparents and other relatives who are raising grandchildren to met and share their strengths, experiences, resources and questions with others. Speakers are welcome to share information about resources that may be available to families as well. Local Amnesty International Group #356 Meeting WEBSTER - Local Amnesty International Group #356 meets on Tuesday, February 19 from 7pm to 8pm at Booklovers’ Gourmet, 55 East Main Street, Webster. New members welcome! For more information visit our Facebook page www.facebook.com/AI356 or call 508-949-6232.

February 20th Reptile Encounters DUDLEY - On Wednesday, February 20 join the Pearle L. Crawford Memorial Library for a special event, Animal Encounters. Learn about reptile habitats, adaptations, life cycles and behaviors through one-on-one interactions with live reptiles from the Springfield Science Museum. Everyone attending must register at www.crawfordlibrary.org. There will be 2 sessions one from 1pm to 2pm and the other at 2pm to 3pm. Please register for one session only. All ages. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Sponsored by the Hugh W. and Harriet K. Crawford Endowment.

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February 23rd Babysitting/First Aid Certification OXFORD - Oxford Public Library is holding a Babysitting/First Aid Certification on Saturday, February 23 from 1pm to 3pm. Obtaining a certification in First Aid/Babysitting lets potential families know that you have the knowledge to handle incidents with their young children while they’re away. In this two hour class you will learn about child safety and first aid along with other aspects of preparing yourself for your first job. This class costs $15 per person. Must sign up at the library. Contact Cathie Sullivan at 508-987-6003 x232 or email csullivan@town.oxford.ma.us.

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JV Mechanical Contractors, Inc.

Plumbing • Heating • HVAC • Solar • Radiant Heat

508-943-3222