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FIVE THINGS TO KNOW TODAY: Valentine’s Chocolates, USO Coming and More
The Chocolate Tarte will stay open today for last-minute chocolate purchases. The USO will perform at the Memorial Day Parade fundraiser, and more news for today.
Say it With Chocolate, Really Good Chocolate:
Somerville’s own chocolatier, The Chocolate Tarte is usually closed Mondays, but in the interest of Valentine’s Day, love, and chocolate addiction, they will be open today through 7 p.m. Choose from gourmet chocolates or truffles in flavors from dark and milk chocolate to champagne, rosemary or chocolate chili. Store info here.
See the USO at the Annual Memorial Day Parade Benefit Bash:
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Get your tickets now for the Annual Memorial Day Parade fundraiser and you’ll get a real two-for-one: a party and that warm, fuzzy feeling that comes from doing something good. Live entertainment by the USO Metropolitan New York Performers and singing impressionist Joey Voices will set the scene at the Saturday March 19 benefit party at the High School. The parade takes place Sunday May 29. Party tickets are $20. Details .
Check Out Award Winning Student Art—In Person or Online:
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The artwork of seven Somerville students won Gold or Silver Key Prizes at this year’s Boston Globe Scholastic Art Awards. (Congratulations!) See their work either at the Boston Transportation Building, 10 Park Plaza, Feb. 14-April 7 (Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-5 p.m.) or view it in this online slideshow along with the work of 20 honorable mention winners from Somerville. The seven winning works will advance to a national Scholastic Art Award competition.
Introducing “Seen in Somerville”—Where Readers Share What’s New:
On Sunday, Somerville Patch introduced a new column that belongs to you. Send us event photos, concert reviews, Little League game news--you name it. If it happened in Somerville and you were there, this is your place to tell the whole city about it. More info . See the first Seen in Somerville, a write-up of the Anthropology CD release party .
Yes, You Can Still Toss Your Christmas Tree:
Due to all the snowy weather, the City has extended Christmas tree disposal through February. Trees may be disposed of with your regular trash, on your normal trash day until the end of the month.
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