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Relationship
Workshop
Feb. 12, 6:30 p.m.

The One-World Literary
Project will be hosting local author
Greg Krech's presentation,
"Cultivating a Sense of Gratitude
in Relationships: Lessons from
Japanese Psychology, or How
to Appreciate Your Partner Without Trying to Fix Them." The
progam will explore a Japanese
approach to self-reflection,
naikan, and how it may be used
to encourage a greater sense of
appreciation of one's self and
one's partner. Call 453-4247 for more information or visit the
Lawrence Memorial Library
in Bristol.

Mark Twain and
Racism Lecture
Feb. 12, 7:30 p.m.

The Champlain Valley Unitarian
Universalist Society house on
Cross Street in Middlebury
will be hosting author Ron
Powers. Powers' lecture, entitled,
"To Sing with Them in Heaven
or Scorch with Them in Hell:
on the Question of Mark Twain's
Racism" is the first part in a three
part lecture series celebrating
Black History Month.

Global Warming
Film in Starksboro
Feb. 13, 7 p.m.

Starksboro Public Library,
along with the Starksboro
Energy Committee, will be
presenting the first of a series of
energy-related films. This series shows how businesses, local
governments and citizens are
taking action to reduce
carbon emissions.
For info, call 453-3732.

Patty Larkin
Concert
Feb. 13, 7 p.m.

The After Dark music series will be
featuring contemporary singer/
songwriter Patty Larkin at the
United Methodist Church in
Middlebury. Doors open at 6 p.m.
Tickets are available at Main Street
Stationary, or the Middlebury Inn.
Call 388-0216 for more info.

Sweethearts Ball
Feb. 14, 8 p.m. - midnight

The Orwell Fire Department is
presenting its 46th annual
Sweethearts Ball at the American Legion in Middlebury. Tickets are
$8 per person or $15 per couple. Come celebrate Valentine's Day
with a night of music and dancing.