Valentine’s Craft Party in South Royalton: Sat., Feb. 7, 10 a.m. to noon. Royalton Memorial Library, 57 Safford St. Make Valentines share with others. All materials provided. sites.google.com/view/royalton-memorial-library.
Woven hearts craft in East Corinth: Sat., Feb. 7, 10 a.m. Blake Memorial Library, 676 Village Road. Paper and fabric provided to make the Scandinavia-based craft. RSVP encouraged: khotellingbml@gmail.com.
Valentine’s Tea Party in Thetford: Sat., Feb. 7, 11 a.m. Latham Library, 16 Library Road. Share tea and treats with other community members. Valentine-making supplies will be available. Fancy tea party attire, stuffed animals, dolls and people of all ages are welcome. Free. 802-785-4361.
“Chocolate Hearts & Student Arts” celebration in Springfield, Vt.: Saturday, Feb. 7, noon to 4 p.m. Gallery at the VAULT, 68 Main St. Celebrate Springfield student artists in the Vault’s “Annual Student Art Show” with homemade chocolate treats. Learn how to stitch and decorate felt Valentines. Free. galleryvault@vermontel.net or 802-885-7111.
Valentine’s Dance for Daughters & Sons in White River Junction: Saturday, Feb. 7, 6 to 8 p.m. Dothan Brook School, 2300 Christian St. Includes music with DJ Livemixking, refreshments, snacks, cotton candy, flowers and unlimited photos at the photo booth. $25 per couple online; $30 at door; $10 per additional child. Tickets: hartfordvt.myrec.com.
“Single Mingle Sunday Sort Out” volunteer gathering in White River Junction: Sunday, Feb. 8, 9 a.m. to noon. Cover Home Repair & Store, 158 S. Main St. Meet other singles while volunteering for the nonprofit organization. Free. More information and registration: facebook.com/CoverHomeRepair.
Chocolate auction in Hartland: Sunday, Feb. 8, 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. First Universalist Society of Hartland, 8 Brownsville Road. Features more than 40 homemade desserts, crafted by area chocolate chefs, as well as contributions from local bakeries and food establishments. Includes cakes, cookies and truffles. There will also be a Kids’ Auction for younger attendees, with treats and items priced to fit their budgets. Free to attend. hartlanduu.com.
Valentine card making workshop in White River Junction: Monday, Feb. 9, 1 to 2 p.m. Bugbee Senior Center, 262 N. Main St. Make Valentine’s Day cards for Meals on Wheels recipients. All materials provided. 802-295-9068 or bugbeecenter.org.
“Hearts and Crafts” art-making gathering in White River Junction: Wednesday, Feb. 11, 3 to 8 p.m. rePlay Arts, 87 Maple St. Make homemade crafts including Valentine’s Day cards. Bring works-in-progress or ideas to make something new. Supplies available by donation. All ages welcome. replayarts.org/events.
“Art Hearts” workshop: Gel printmaking with shapes & botanicals in Enfield: Thursday, Feb. 12, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 Route 4A. Enfield artist Pam Smith will teach participants layering techniques using botanical elements, shapes and heart-centered motifs to make prints inspired by Shaker “gift drawings.” $55 to $60. RSVP: shakermuseum.org.
Sip & Learn workshop: Herbal mocktails in White River Junction: Thursday, Feb. 12, 6 to 8 p.m. Upper Valley Food Co-op, 193 N. Main St. Clinical herbalist and organic herb farmer Sarah Shaw leads hands-on class that explores how herbs traditionally used for romance, relaxation, and nervous system can be used to craft alcohol-free drinks. $20. Registration required: sunshine@uppervalleyfood.coop.
Valentine’s Social and Blind Date with a Book in Claremont: Tuesday, Feb. 12, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Fiske Free Library, 108 Broad St. Choose a wrapped book based on hints and clues. Includes music and refreshments. Hosted by Friends of the Fiske Free Library. Free; donations welcome to support library. fiskefriends.org.
Valentine’s STEM Challenge for kids and teens in Sunapee: Friday, Feb. 13, 3 to 4 p.m. Abbott Library, 11 Soonipi Circle. At this drop-in program, kids and teens will stop at different stations and attempt various STEM challenges with candy hearts. Free. 603-763-5513.
Valentine’s hike in Hanover: Friday, Feb. 13, 5 to 7 p.m. Tenney Park, Thompson Terrace. Go on a mile-long, child-friendly hike through the woods, then have hot chocolate and s’mores around a campfire. Bring hiking boots, spikes and headlamps. Registration required: hanovernh.org/941/Valentines-Hike.
Galentine’s Pasta Making Class and Drinks in Windsor: Friday, Feb. 13, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Silo Distillery, 3 Artisans Way. This class will cover pasta making from choosing ingredients for the best chances of pasta success, to using a pasta machine to make spaghetti and fettuccine. $68. Registration required: ravioli-ravioli.square.site.
Galentine’s Night Out: Music, Stories & Soul with Myra Flynn in Woodstock: Friday, Feb. 13, 7 p.m. Woodstock Town Hall Theatre, 31 The Green. The singer-songwriter performs soul-infused songs and share stories. $20-$30. Tickets: pentanglearts.org/event-calendar.
Singing Valentines in Hanover: Friday, Feb. 13, and Saturday, Feb. 14, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Barbershop Harmony Society’s Hanover NH Chapter will deliver in-person Singing Valentines along with a card, a silk rose, and a bag of chocolates within a 25-mile radius of Hanover. Virtual Singing Valentines may be delivered to any email address in the world. $35 to $95. Order at bhshanover.org.
Valentine’s Pasta Making Class and Drinks in Windsor: Saturday, Feb. 14, 2 to 4 p.m. This class will cover pasta making from choosing ingredients for the best chances of pasta success, to using a pasta machine to make spaghetti and fettuccine. $68. Registration required: ravioli-ravioli.square.site.
Bridgewater (Vt.) Grange #284 Valentine’s Pot Luck: Saturday, Feb. 14, 6 to 8 p.m. Bridgewater Grange #284, 129 Route 100A. Bring a dish to share and dance to “Music with Jerry.” All welcome. Free. 802-672-5179.
Valentine’s Day dance and social in Claremont: Friday, Feb. 14, 6 to 9 p.m. Claremont Senior Center, 5 Acer Heights Road. Features live music from The Flames. Hor d’oeuvres and punch provided. Free. 603-543-5998.
Father–Daughter Dance in Claremont: Saturday, Feb. 20, 7 to 9 p.m. Claremont Savings Bank Community Center gym, 152 South St. Includes music, dancing, themed decorations and light refreshments. All daughters, fathers and father figures welcome. $20 in advance; $25 day of the event; and $5 for each additional daughters. Tickets: claremontparks.com/special-events.
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