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It's Finally Friday!

With Valentine's Day fast upon us, love is in the air. So, head out, have fun with your family and, remember to plan a little something special for Monday. Here are five things to know today. Enjoy your weekend!

Debbie’s Daily Dose of Food for Thought

Why not make this weekend one full of love by brightening the day for someone?

Kant wrote,

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“A rule for happiness – Something to do, Someone to love, Something to hope for.”

So, call a friend, write a letter or send a card to someone you know who lives alone. Spread some joy and feel it come back to you!

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Family Conversations

If you like to talk around the dinner table, then you might want to join the family conversations happening on Branford Patch. The this week is about the school budget (you can read the Superintendent's budget presentation , and the follow up on the Board of Education adopting the budget ; the town RTM and the Board of Finance will meet to pass the final budget in the future). Also this week we asking families to nominate a – a child or young adult in Branford who is worthy of a little honor. Tell us what you think and feel free to suggest topics to be discussed in the weekly installment of Mom Talk.


Friday, February 11 – Valentine’s Day, Monday, February 14

Who doesn’t love chocolate? Make reservations at Nellie Green’s Restaurant for a special Valentine’s Day meal with your sweetheart! Call 203-483-8400 for reservations. See more romantic dining options in this week's .

Plan Ahead: Saturday, February 12, 2011


80 Cedar Street, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Free and Open to All

Come cheer on Branford Cub Scout Troop 428 as the Boy Scouts race their homemade cars in their annual Pinewood Derby event. This will be fun for the whole family! (Branford Patch photographer John Twickler may stop by, so make sure to say cheese!)

CT Romance Writers Meeting
Holiday Inn Hotel, North Haven, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Free
Optional lunch: $16 cash, RSVP Toni@toniandrews.com for lunch

Why on earth am I including this event here? Well, you may be interested in writing romance or in writing in general. If not, you may have a keen desire to know more about one of the panelists’ jobs. The topic is “Rescue Me,” and the guest speakers are: a pathologist, a SWAT Team member, an EMT, an ER room PA, a firefighter and a 911 dispatcher. They will describe their jobs and answer questions from the audience!

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