Contributed photo Jewelry creations by local artists, like this red heart pendant by Joanie Nicole Schafler, will be on sale at a brunch fundraiser on Sunday, February 8 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Old North Branch Inn in North Branch, NY.

Valentine’s goodies in good cause

NORTH BRANCH, NY—There will be a pre-Valentines jewelry sale and brunch to raise funds for the SPCA at Rock Hill on Sunday, February 8 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Old North Branch Inn. There will be jewelry both by local artists and artists from around the world, including current styles and vintage goodies.

Exhibiting artists include Susan Scott, Catie Baumer- Schwalb, Joanie Nicole Schafler, Karin Houland, Jill Wiener and Global Home.

The North Branch Inn will be serving a Mimosa Brunch so you can also get a bite to eat or just have a great cup of coffee while choosing a Valentine gift.

For more information call 845/482-4976.

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‘The dream still sung’

MILANVILLE, PA—The next Riverfolk Concert at Calkins Creek Vineyard will feature singer/songwriter David Roth ( www.davidrothmusic.com ) on Friday, February 6. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and the concert starts at 7:00 p.m.

Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul & Mary said, “David Roth, a powerful singer-songwriter, has reached our hearts. With voices like his still singing, there’s a certainty that the candle will remain lit, the hope reasserted and the dream still sung.”

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Murder breaks out at hillbilly reunion

LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY—The Birchbumble hillbilly clan will come to town for a reunion on Friday, February 6 for a performance of the audience-participation murder mystery “The Hilarious Hillbilly Massacre.”

The clan will gather at the Livingston Manor Central School old gymnasium. Performed by Big Sky Productions, the dinner theater mystery is a benefit for the Livingston Manor PTSO.

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Other stories in this issue:

• Sculpting starts for Crystal Cabin Fever
• CAS welcomes the Year of the Ox
• A chili day in February
• Community chorus to start rehearsals
• Indie films and a celebration of collecting
• Elderhostel program focuses on healthy living
• Lady Godiva Pace becomes part of Mildred Williams Series
• ‘Rosencrantz and Gildenstern Are Dead’