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Proud dog owners during the pet parade that took place during the annual Blessing of the Pets ceremony at Our Lady of the Isle Church on July 7.
On the sweltering morning of July 7, approximately 30 dogs — 9 small dogs and 18 big dogs — and their human companions, plus one reporter, gathered in a shady park across the street from Our Lady of the Isle Church for the annual “Blessing of the Pets” ceremony.
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One possible origin of Valentine’s Day says Saint Valentine was a Roman priest who married soldiers and their wives in secret.
So today is Valentine’s Day. A day that our culture has told us is about love and hearts and Cupid and chocolates and other gifts for those we love.
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The Library is offering Valentine’s cupcake making today, February 14, at 3 p.m.
Activities and events on Shelter Island.
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Activities and events on Shelter Island.
EVERY WEEK
50+ drop-in basketball, Sundays, noon to 2 p.m., school gym. No charge.
Adult coed drop-in basketball, Mondays and Thursdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m., school gym. No charge.
Adult coed drop-in soccer, Tuesdays, 8:30 to 10 p.m., school gym. No charge.
ELEANOR P. LABROZZI
Do you have a photo of a kiss on Kissing Rock?
Have you kissed on Kissing Rock? Do you have a photo of it? Do you know the story behind it? Or do you know someone who does?