While
imprisoned for performing illegal weddings for soldiers, Valentinus fell in
love with the jailer’s daughter and in his final love act, he passed a note to
his lover during his execution that said “from you Valentine”. Valentinus was so devoted to his lover
that he literally became a martyr and a Saint for her. My husband bought, signed, and
addressed Valentine’s cards in bulk five years ago and thinks I don’t know.
So, I will be
spending Valentine’s day at the library!
The Newport branch of the Campbell County Public Library has three
events for children this week. The
library, located at 901 E 6th St. in Newport, is holding a Mad
Hatter Valentine Party later today at 4:00 pm. From the website:
Adventure
Club: Mad Hatter Valentine Party!
Registration Required. Tuesday, February 12, 4:00 PM
Don’t be late for this very important date! We will make a balloon hat and have
some Valentine treats! Age range:
ages 6-11. Snacks provided. This
event will also be repeated for their Super Saturday event but at 2:00 pm.
Additionally, they are having an:
Registration not required. Thursday, February 14, 3:00 PM
It’s Valentine’s Day. Who Cares? We just like candy. Hey, I made Haiku Age
range: 12 and up
Snacks provided.
Or, blow off Valentine’s Day altogether and instead go see
the world-premiere of the Magical Adventures of Merlin. This performance, at the Taft Theatre,
premieres on February 15 and repeats the next day. “This world-premiere musical will introduce audiences to the
teenage wizard, Merlin, and his mysterious and magical youth. This
coming-of-age tale, will share the back story of Merlin, his boyhood friend ,–
King Arthur, and the beautiful, bewitching Morgana, as teens in mythical
ancient England. Featuring magic tricks, slight-of-hand, illusions and more!”,
from the description online.
Tickets are $7-$20 and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.
If you’re one of the lucky few for whom romance isn’t dead,
then enjoy your horse-drawn carriage ride or whatever. If you’re a normal person, then enjoy
the library!