Creative Ways to Celebrate Valentine's Day
Weekend fun for you and your family.
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This week, here are some creative ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day, as well as singing, theater and the unique opportunity to read to a canine visitor.
FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK
• SING-ALONG WITH ED MORGAN
Where/When: Friday at 3 p.m. at the Needham Town Public Library
Why Go: Parents can bring their very young children to this sing-along, which incorporates gestures and movement as well as song.
Pricing: Free
• Valentine's for Veterans: a "Catching Joy" Event
Where/When: Friday at 4:30 p.m. at Blue Bunny Books and Toys in Dedham
Why Go: Join other families at to make Valentines that will be delivered to local veterans.
Pricing: Free
• Read to a Dog - Thabo
Where/When: Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at the Fells Branch of the Wellesley Free Library
Why Go: This is a great way for beginning readers in grades 1-3 to practice reading aloud. Children will read to Thabo the Rhodesian Ridgeback, a certified Pet Therapy Partner. Volunteers must pre-register for 15-minute sessions.
Pricing: Free
• ALADDIN AND ADORA
Where/When: Saturday at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. at Wellesley Middle School
Why Go: Wellesley Middle School students will perform the original musical Aladdin and Adora. Perfect entertainment for ages 3 and up.
Pricing: $10; call 781-237-8114 or email boxofficemanager@wellesleyplayers.org
Where/When: Saturday at 12:00 p.m. at the Wellesley Free Library.
Why Go: Participants will learn to make “Super Fancy 3D Valentines” to give to their friends and loved ones.
Pricing: Free
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Needham Free Public Library
1139 Highland Ave, Needham Heights, MA -
Valentine's for Veterans: a "Catching Joy" Event
February 11, 2011 at 4:30 pm–6:00 pm -
Celebrate Lunar New Year -- It's The Blue Bunny's Favorite Year: "The Year of the Rabbit"
February 4, 2011 at 4:30 pm -
Blue Bunny Books and Toys
577 High St, Dedham, MA
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Fells Branch Library
308 Weston Rd, Wellesley, MA -
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Wellesley Middle School
50 Kingsbury St, Wellesley, MA -
Wellesley Free Library
530 Washington St, Wellesley, MA
