Published: 01/31/2008
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By The LookoutSonya Vartabedian
'Trends in Book Collecting' at Amesbury library
John Segal, owner of the bookstore "A Thousand Words - Fine Old Books and Prints" will discuss "Trends in Book Collecting Past and Present" on Thursday, Feb. 7, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Amesbury Public Library, 149 Main St.
After the talk, Segal will appraise old books. Admission is free. There is a limit of one appraisal per person.
The event is being hosted by the Friends of the Amesbury Public Library. For more, call 978-388-8148, ext, 5
Sip, Savor & Swing with the feline rescue society
The Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society's annual Sip, Savor & Swing fundraising bash is set for Friday, Feb. 8, from 7 to 11 p.m. at Nicholson Hall, 9 Harris St., Newburyport.
Formerly known as the Valentine's Fine Wine and Chocolate Tasting, the evening will feature a wine, beer and chocolate tasting, dancing, music from the Thomas Machine Works Band, hors d'oeuvres and raffles.
Proceeds will benefit feral and domestic cats and kittens and help fund the rescue society's free and low-cost programs and services.
Tickets are $50. For more, call 978-462-0760 or visit www.mrfrs.org.
Firehouse Center awaiting sweet nothings
There's still time to send in your valentines for the Firehouse Center for the Arts in Newburyport's annual Valentine exhibition.
The annual show, which opens Feb. 13 and runs through March 2, features valentines sent in from near and far. Submissions may be of any medium and size, but the stipulation is that they arrive by U.S. mail. The deadline for submissions is Tuesday. The artwork cannot be returned,
Mail valentines to the Firehouse Center For The Arts, Market Square, Newburyport 01950. For more, call 978-499-9931.
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