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On Valentine’s Day, I was asked to cover a barbershop quartet delivering a “singing valentine” to a seniors group. Full disclosure, I’ve never been the type to get choked up over a performance, but the talent these gentlemen displayed was moving.
I’m sure the 50 people or so people who received one of these valentines appreciated it just as much.
This is just a friendly reminder that love can be shown or expressed throughout the rest of this week, or even the rest of your life. To have a day designated to the expression of love is wonderful, but it can blind us to the universal truth that love is meant for the everyday.
Aren’t the flowers more special when they’re bestowed on a random Tuesday? Or chocolates more appreciated after a bad day?
It’s never too late, or too much, to show someone you care about them.
If you missed going out this Valentine’s Day and are looking for something to do with those you love, look no further than the events below.
The Audubon Society is holding its Great Backyard Bird Count Walk at Buffalo Creek and Succop Nature parks from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 18. Admission is free, and registration is requested at aswp.org/events.
A spaghetti dinner fundraiser and basket auction for Aiden Bartley will take place from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, at 229 Highfield Road, Butler. Aiden, 9, has been diagnosed with stage 4 adult pancreatic cancer. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 3 to 10.
Bring your A game to Cranberry Elks Lodge, 20720 Route 19 in Cranberry Township, at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, for the Sunrise Rotary Speakeasy. Learn basic poker in a 1920s atmosphere. Visit cranberrytwpsunriserotary.org for tickets.
The St. Wendelin School's Designer Purse Bash Luncheon begins at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19, at 210 St. Wendelin Road, Summit Township. Tickets are $30 if you contact Nicole Karenbauer at 724-290-8611.
