Monday, February 11, 2013
Provide input on the Town of Herndon's 2014 budget, celebrate Valentine's Day with a singing Valentine.
1. The Herndon Town Council is seeking public input on the 2014 budget. The council is inviting the public to speak at this week's public hearing to let them know which programs and services are most important to residents. The public hearing starts at 7 p.m. at the Ingram Council Chambers, 765 Lynn St., in downtown Herndon. 2. This week in Herndon and Northern Virginia area residents can buy their sweetheart a singing Valentine through the Fairfax Jubilaires. From now through Wednesday, singing Valentines are $50 and available from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. in Northern Virginia and Washington, DC. On Thursday and Friday prices are $70 and a singing Valentine over the phone is $30. Find more information here. 3. The Loudoun and Fairfax County …
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
The annual festival centered on sweets comes back to Herndon.
The annual Chocolate Festival will return to Floris United Methodist Church this Saturday, just in time for Valentine's Day. The event offers fun for families and individuals of all ages. The festival takes place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will include carnival games, inflatables, face painting, balloon art, the recreation and relaxation silent auction, chocolate, chocolate and more chocolate. Funds raised from the festival will support Help Hungry Kids, a program that sends food home in the backpacks of local elementary school students who may otherwise not have enough to eat over the weekend. FUMC is looking for both adult and student volunteers for the event, donations of chocolate goods, silent auction donation items and more. To …
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Americans consumed just under 25 pounds of candy per capita in 2010.
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Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Today is the day to show love and affection to sweethearts, friends and family. The day has been recognized since A.D. 496 when Pope Gelasius I declared the day as Valentine Day. Esther Howland of Massachusetts sold the first mass-produced Valentine’s Day cards in the 1840s. • There were 1,177 manufacturers in the United States that produced chocolate and cocoa products in 2009. They employed 34,252 people. • In 2009 there were 409 U.S. manufacturers of non-chocolate candy products, employing 16,974 people. • U.S. chocolate manufacturers shipped $12.6 billion in chocolate and cocoa products in 2009. Non-chocolate candy manufacturers shipped $7.4 billion in sweets. • In the U.S. in 2009 there were 3,386 candy and nut stores. • Americans …
Monday, February 13, 2012
Sick of traditional romance? These top five film lists, featuring horror, marriages and furry friends could be the perfect compliment to your Valentine's Day.
A VERY SCARY VALENTINE'S: So you're sitting at home crying in your wine, Johnny doesn't love you, you've no Valentine? Well, buck up. You think you've got unrequited love? At least you don't have webbed hands or being brought back from the dead being held against you. Monsters in the history of cinema have proven time and again they'd kill for love, and where does it get them? Chased by men with pitchforks, staked, or shot off a building. That's gratitude for you. King Kong (1933) - I'm starting with the ultimate example of Belle et La Bete-style unrequited love. There are three well known versions of this movie, and I'll always recommend the original from 1933. Poor baby was just misunderstood, and clearly appreciated a good silk frock…
Will he/she appreciate your gift this Valentine's Day?
Last week during a florist commercial, I informed my husband that I didn't want flowers as a gift for Valentine's Day. He gave me a surprised, that's-not-what-I-was-planning look, but the five vases under my kitchen sink indicate that I've got this guy figured out. In the same breath, I mentioned that since our bathroom scale is still recovering from the Super Bowl gluttonfest, we might want to forgo the heart-shaped box of chocolates as well. I realize that I just made things hard on my guy. He doesn't have free time on his hands to scheme up an amazing gift, so any little effort is appreciated. I just don't think my appreciation for a bouquet of roses and chocolates filled with pink goo is worth $50. That's not my love language. (Did I …
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Nancy Loughin suggests a few local deals for Valentine's Day meals.
Valentine’s Day is a night where restaurants need to bring out their best in food, service, and the wow factor. When you are planning a special evening, it must be perfect. My first choice would be Piero’s Corner in Franklin Farms, as they have a “rising star” in Chef Gian Piero Mazzi. On Valentine’s Day they are serving a great appetizer—Crisp Mozzarella Croccante (think mozzarella-crunchy brittle, like almond brittle) and jumbo Lump Crab Brulee with capers and toasted bread for $12 (split this one, as you need to save room for the rest).Then split a salad (greens, grapes, walnuts and gorgonzola salad with their signature balsamic vinaigrette ($8). Then choose an entrée of the homemade Maine Lobster lasagna with red lipstick peppers (a …
Friday, February 10, 2012
There's something for everyone to celebrate Valentine's Day this weekend.
Valentine's Day is approaching and all of Herndon is celebrating. Local organizations, churches and businesses are celebrating by hosting Valentine's events for all. Find something to do with your sweetheart or the whole family. FRIDAY The Weekly Bluegrass Concert Series at Holy Cross Lutheran Church is hosting Dry Branch Fire Squad Friday night at 8 p.m. The group is known for its “down to the roots,” raw bluegrass sound. The show is $15 per person, with children 12 and under free. The Elden Street Players production of ROOMS: A Rock Romance has shows on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The musical centers on a duo of musicians who struggle to follow their careers while holding onto each other. Gottaswing’s Have a Heart Hop will benefit …
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Chorus of the Old Dominion will sing to someone you love.
- VALENTINE'S DAY GUIDE
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Thursday, February 2, 2012
Coury Macdonald
8:51 am on Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Chocolate, chocolate and more chocolate ! Not sure there is anywhere else I want to be this Saturday. more ›