It was the morning before Valentine's Day...

and all through the town, every partner was hoping they wouldn't let their loved one down. From pretty little boxes wrapped up really nice, to candy hearts and glowing red lights! The stores are empty, each isle run bare, not a single card left, not even a teddy bear. So if you've run out of time or are looking for a gift that won't cost your last dime, check out today's newsletter to make your Valentine's Day a little bit better.

Don't forget, the best way to make unforgettable memories is by spending time with your community!

What is the Community Connections Newsletter?

The mission of this weekly newsletter is to help you start the week feeling positive & more connected with your community. Every Monday at 8 AM, you'll find this newsletter waiting for you with open arms, ready to inform you of:

• Fun events (both family friendly and 21+ events)

• Small business news about local shops around you, not the big box stores!

• Features about members of your community who have interesting stories to tell

• Weekly segments such as 'This Week in Local History' or 'Pawsome Pet Story of the Week'

Small Business Spotlight:

Johnny Cupcakes

What's Next For The World's First T-Shirt Bakery!

Johnny Cupcakes, a creative clothing company founded on the South Shore in 2001, has announced they will begin hosting events at their Newbury Street location!

Click here to check out my article published on NewsBreak that covers the details about what kind of events they'll be hosting!

Family Event Of The Week: 

Painting Workshop in Plymouth

Celebrate Love While Doing Art!

You're invited to spend a fun afternoon with your child, creating a beautiful heart painting! From strengthening your child's fine motor skills to practicing your own art skills, this hour-and-a-half-long art class will be taught as a beginner level with step-by-step instructions!

Event attendees will leave with two ready-to-hang 11x14 inch canvases that together make a beautiful creation!

• WHERE: Mother Crewe Naturals

• WHEN: Sunday, February 19, 2023

• TIME: 2 PM - 3:30 PM

• COST: $50 for a ticket that covers supplies and admission for one adult and one child

• TICKETS: For information about purchasing tickets, please visit the official event page by clicking here.

21+ Event Of The Week:

Restorative Galentine's Day Yoga Class in Halifax

Celebrate Self-Love With Restorative Yoga!

If getting cozy and carving out some time for self-love and self-care sounds like the perfect Valentine's Day, then check this event out!

This adult yoga class invites you to grab your best friend and join Soul Purpose, located in Halifax, for their first Restorative Yoga Nidra class! YogaNidra is a type of guided meditation that allows you to access that "in-between" state of wakefulness and sleep.

• WHERE: Soul Purpose (274 Plymouth Street, Halifax, MA)

• WHEN: Tuesday, February 14, 2023

• TIME: 6:15 PM

• COST: $17

• TICKETS: For more information about purchasing tickets, please visit https://soulpurposewellnessstudio.com/

Get Involved Community Corner: Bridgewater

Foam Eating Box Arrives at BSU!

There's a new addition to Bridgewater State University that will help the community becoming more earth friendly. The box will collect an often hard-to-recycle materiel! To learn more, check out my full article that explains the details. Click here to read it for free on NewsBreak).

Donut Miss These Sweet Treats!

Deliciousness By The Dozen!

The Donut King in Weymouth has been family owned and operated since 1987. All of their pastries and donuts are handmade daily from scratch! Be sure to check out their daily selection of treats, or if Weymouth is a bit too far, Holmestead Harvest in East Bridgewater on Saturdays carries donuts from The Donut King!

To find out more, visit www.donutkingweymouth.com

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