Orange Gift Baskets Resources

01/23: New businesses
Occupational licenses issued recently by county and municipal governments in Central Florida.

Senior crafts holiday memories for students
With yarn and a little imagination, an Elmwood Park woman has been making area children smile on Valentine’s Day and other holidays. Lucille Chomacke, 93, points to the “Thank You” cards in her home from local elementary school students she has received over the years. “Look at all the smiles on the kids’ faces,” Chomacke said admiring the pictures of students wearing the pumpkin buttons. She ...

Front Burner: Upcoming food events
What: Tomasso at Turtle Point Clubhouse, celebrating its third anniversary, specializes in authentic cuisine from all regions. Dine in an atmosphere that evokes true family-style Italian hospitality. Thirty percent discount toward dinner menu, paired with a complimentary dessert station.

Community Extra: Opportunities
Team spots are filling up for the annual Stanwood Chamber of Commerce Bowling for Education event scheduled for 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Feb. 17 at Twin City Lanes in Stanwood.

Top Valentine's Day Flower Tips and Trends
Family- owned and operated florist shop and online ecommerce retailer, Brant Florist, offers timely tips for sending Valentine's flowers this coming Tuesday, February 14th. Brant Florist is a top FTD worldwide florist with 50 years of valuable experience in the industry. Expect to receive exceptional customer service and beautiful, fresh flowers with every Valentine's Day flower order.Burlington ...

Mark your calendar for an assortment of events
By Phyllis Day, Times Staff Writer Saturday, February 4, 2012 Scarlet Belles at Tea members Addie Brower, left, and El Barkey, at the group’s 2010 Super Bowl Sundae. Today Red Hat Ladies Super Bowl Sundae: The Scarlet Belles at Tea invite area red and pink hatters to their seventh annual Super Bowl event. Women who wear their colors will receive 25 percent off their sundaes. Door prizes will be ...

Does your dog need a flu shot?: Animals in the News
The canine influenza vaccine is recommended for dogs most likely to be exposed to the highly contagious virus -- dogs that frequent dog parks, dog daycare centers, boarding kennels, training facilities, veterinary clinics, dog shows and groomers.

Police, community and calendar briefs for Feb. 1, 2012
Briefs from around the region.

Readington's Stanton Station Country Store closing after 26 years
READINGTON TWP. -- Barbara Larsen, proprietor of Stanton Station Country Store, has been selling gifts, greeting cards, candles and mostly handcrafted items for more than two dozen years. The store is alongside railroad tracks on Stanton Station Road, just west of Route 31. In mid-February the store will close and Barbara is having a sale to deplete the inventory.