Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and there are activities to celebrate the holiday for people of all ages in the Upper Valley.
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Kids: Valentine’s Day Craft in Etna
Feb. 8, 10-11 a.m.
Etna Library, 130 Etna Road.
Stories, songs and a Valentine’s Day craft for young children. Free. 603-643-3116.
Valentine’s Dance for Daughters in Wilder
Feb. 8, 6-8 p.m.
Dothan Brook School, 2300 Christian St.
Fathers, grandfathers and uncles are invited to bring their little girl(s) to a dance. DJ music, snacks and a flower provided, along with unlimited photos at the photo booth. $18 per couple, $10 per additional child. 802-295-5036.
Kids: Stencil Valentine Workshop in South Pomfret
Feb. 9, 10 a.m.-noon.
ArtisTree Community Arts Center, 2095 Pomfret Road.
Drop in to make Valentine’s Day cards using historic stencils, specialized papers, paint and more. For all ages. $2. 802-457-3500.
Valentine-Making Morning in Quechee
Feb. 9, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Upper Valley Waldorf School, main building, 80 Bluff Road.
Create and take home Valentines to give to special people. For families and children of all ages. $3 per person, $5 per family. Food and beverages available for purchase. 802-296-2496.
Valentine’s Day Chicken Cordon Bleu Dinner in White River Junction
Feb. 9, 5-6 p.m.
St. Anthony’s Church, 15 Church St.
Chicken cordon bleu, sherry cream sauce, au gratin potatoes, mashed potato casserole, broccoli Normandy with garlic butter sauce, ambrosia salad, relish tray, rolls and butter, homemade pies and desserts, coffee, tea, milk and Valentine’s punch. Hosted by the Knights of Columbus. Admission: $12 adults, $6 for children under 12. 802-356-3527.
Valentine’s Day Dinner Dance in West Lebanon
Feb. 9, 5:30-10:30 p.m.
Fireside Inn, 25 Airport Road.
Hosted by the Heartland Lions Club of South Royalton. Social hour, dinner and dancing to music by Smoke & Mirrors. Door prizes. $110 per couple. All proceeds benefit local charities. For tickets, call 802-291-2429 or email HeartlandLionsClub@charter.net. 802-291-2429.
Adult Prom in Claremont
Feb. 9, 7-11 p.m.
The Common Man Inn, 21 Water St.
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with DJ entertainment, a photo booth, hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. For adults only. Proceeds benefit the Claremont Learning Partnership. $25. Visit Eventbrite for tickets. 603-287-7120.
Chocolate Auction in Hartland
Feb.10, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
First Universalist Society, 8 Brownsville Road.
Purchase a chocolate dessert for Valentine’s Day. Auction includes homemade items, as well as desserts made by area restaurants, all containing chocolate. A raffle will offer chances to win a $100 gift certificate to Skunk Hollow Tavern in Hartland. A dark chocolate fondue will be served during the viewing period, which starts at 11 a.m. Bidding begins at 11:15 a.m. 603-863-0066.
Kids: Valentine’s Day Party in South Pomfret
Feb. 12, 3-5 p.m.
Abbott Memorial Library, 15 Library St.
Craft supplies for make-your-own valentines. Refreshments. Free. 802-457-2236.
Workshop: Heart-shaped Earrings in Claremont
Feb. 13, 6-8 p.m.
Claremont MakerSpace, 46 Main St.
Make simple hammered heart-shaped copper earrings for Valentine’s Day. Materials and tools provided. Call to register. $40. 603-504-3419.
Workshop: “ScanNCut 101” in Claremont
Feb. 13. 6-8 p.m.
Claremont MakerSpace, 46 Main St.
Learn the basic operation of the Brother ScanNCut – an electronic cutting machine that can scan a design and then precisely cut it from fabric, paper and more. This class will focus on using the machine for paper cutting to create custom Valentine’s Day cards. No previous experience required. Call to register.
Valentine’s Day Chocolate Celebration in Post Mills
Feb. 13, 7 p.m.
Peabody Library, 7922 Route 113.
Bring a chocolate dish to share. Copies of recipes are encouraged. Free. 802-333-9724.
AARP Luncheon and Valentine’s Day Party in Claremont
Feb. 14, 12:30 p.m.
The Earl Bourdon Centre, 67 Maple Ave.
Entertainment will follow the luncheon. New members welcome. $5 annual dues. 603-542-5500.
Kids: Valentine’s Day Craft in Newport
Feb. 14, 3 p.m.
Richards Free Library, 58 N. Main St.
Make a craft for Valentine’s Day. Free. 603-863-3430.
Valentine’s Day Jazz Concert in Windsor
Feb. 14, 6-9 p.m.
Windsor Station restaurant, 26 Depot St.
The Peter Concilio Trio performs. 802-674-4180.
Talk: “Love Notes and Tweets From the Forest” in Newbury, N.H.
Feb. 14, 7-9 p.m.
The Fells Historic Estate and Gardens, 456 Route 103A.
Sue Morse of Keeping Track talks about her original research on cryptic scent-marking behaviors by wild carnivores. Note: This program may be combined with a group hike on the following day for a discounted fee for both events. $20. Call to register. 603-763-4789, ext. 3.
Film: “Sleepless in Seattle” in Woodstock
Feb. 14, 7:30-9:15 p.m.
Woodstock Town Hall Theatre, 31 The Green.
A recently widowed man’s son calls a radio talk show in an attempt to find his father a partner. Starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan. $5 donation suggested. 802-457-3981.
Kids: Valentine’s Day Craft in Etna
Feb. 15, 10-11 a.m.
Etna Library, 130 Etna Road.
Stories, songs and a Valentine’s craft for young children. Free. 603-643-3116.
Valentine’s Day Roller Disco in Enfield
Feb. 15, 7-10 p.m.
Great View Roller Rink, 180 Route 4.
DJ Suave Sweat Stain spins classic soul, funk and disco. All ages welcome. Admission $10, skate rental $3. 603-632-7878.
Concert: Maple Jam in Randolph
Feb. 15, 7:30 p.m.
Chandler Music Hall, 71-73 Main St.
Vermont a cappella jazz septet Maple Jam returns to Chandler to spotlight classic love songs in honor of Valentine’s Day. General admission: $21 in advance, $24 the day of. For tickets, call 802-728-6464 or visit chandler-arts.org.
Valentine’s Day Art Workshop & Getaway in Lebanon
Feb. 16 and 17, 9:30 a.m.- 4 p.m.
AVA Gallery and Art Center, 11 Bank St.
Learn to weld, cut and forge hot steel to create flowers at this two-day workshop. Includes dinner for two at Three Tomatoes restaurant. $265.00, with an additional $75 materials fee. Call to register. 603-448-3117.
Valentine’s Day Tea Party in Thetford
Feb. 16, 11 a.m.
Latham Memorial Library, 16 Library Road.
Stories and refreshments. For all ages. Free. 802-785-4361.
Classical Music Concerts in White River Junction and Woodstock
Feb. 16: 2-3 p.m. at Valley Terrace, 2820 Christian St., White River Junction; 4-5 p.m. at Woodstock Terrace, 456 Woodstock Road, Woodstock.
Join residents, families and friends at Valley Terrace and Woodstock Terrace for a concert of romantic light classics (Bernstein’s One Hand One Heart, Elgar’s Romance, Piazzolla’s Oblivion) and favorite love songs (Love Me Tender, My Cherie Amour) to celebrate Valentine’s Day weekend. 802-280-1910.
“Crooners, Cabaret and Chocolate” in New London
Feb. 16, 7 p.m.
Whipple Hall, 25 Seamans Road.
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with champagne, desserts and dancing to music by Nancy Tripp & Trio. Adults only. $30. 603-526- 4444.
