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10 things do in Northern Colorado this holiday season - Coloradoan
Wednesday, December 02, 2020COVID-19 pandemic.Downtown holiday lightsWanting to check out some holiday lights, but looking for a more self-guided, sans-ticket experience? Grab a thermos of hot cocoa and head to Old Town Fort Collins, where block after block is illuminated nightly with thousands of LED holiday lights. While the lights didn't get flipped on during their traditional lighting ceremony (thanks, pandemic), they will be turned on nightly from dusk until dawn through Feb. 14. Bonus: With holiday shopping here, you can also use it as a chance to peruse local shop displays.As COVID-19 surges, Larimer County begs: Don't gather in person for Thanksgiving this yearSanta in the Square (kind of)Given that we'll be celebrating the first mid-COVID-19 Christmas this year, Santa Claus is making alternate plans to keep up with the times. Children will be able to visit Santa at his North Pole workshop virtually this year. His Old Town Square satellite workshop will announce a scheduling process for these visits soon. Visiting Santa virtually will be free and will start Nov. 25. For more information, visit downtownfortcollins.com.Socially-distant SantaWhile Santa will be hosting virtual visits from his North Pole workshop, he'll also use some Christmas magic to be at the Museum of Art Fort Collins, 201 S. College Ave., for some socially-distant photos this month. Visit Santa on the north steps of the museum and get some masked photos taken with the jolly ole guy from six feet apart from 12-5 p.m. Dec. 5 and 12. Photos with Santa are $12 for non-members of the museum, $10 for museum members and free for those who renew their MoA Family membership through Dec. 12. You can reserve your time slot here.Catch a glimpse of the NightLights treeLike in years past, local nonprofit Realities for Children will be illuminating a giant "tree" of blue lights as part of its annual NightLights fundraising push to raise money for our area's at-risk children. The tree — located at First Presbyterian Church, 531 S. College Ave. — will be illuminated via a live broadcast from 6 to 7 p.m. Dec. 1. It will light up each December night after and features a light show every 30 minutes from 7 to 10 p.m. For information on sponsoring a light of the... https://www.coloradoan.com/story/life/2020/11/20/christmas-and-covid-19-10-holiday-things-do-northern-colorado/6229571002/
Never Mind Flowers, Marijuana Might Be 2019's Hot Mothers Day Gift - Forbes
Thursday, May 02, 2019Friday and Sunday of Mothers Day weekend. The most significant product category sales increases were observed across multiple states and included drops, elixirs, tea, coffee, hot cocoa and chocolate. Personal care products rounded out the list of top sellers and included CBD and THC infused bath salts, soaks and scrubs. On Mother's Day itself the analysts saw a large increase in the sales of pre-rolled joints. (readers can draw their own conclusions here). One reason for the increase in gifting may be adult offspring's own growing comfort level with cannabis. New Frontier Data’s study, Cannabis Consumer Series: Alcohol vs. Legal Cannabis Consumption in North America, found that many in the younger generation were comfortable replacing some of their alcohol consumption with cannabis. That could be why Mom’s "wine of the month club" gift could be on the outs -- usurped by cannabis-infused chocolates or coffee. LeafLink a cannabis industry wholesale e-commerce platform, tracks sales data as well. It found that the market share for infused topicals on Mothers Day weekend was triple its typical market share. Some of the current best sellers in the category according to LeafLink are Muscle Freeze CBD by Mary's Medicinals of California, Body Balm by Colorado company Nordic Goddess and Extra Strength Dragon's Balm created by Oregon’s Medicine Farm. Unsurprisingly, the top ten sellers all came from states where recreational use is allowed, along with medical use. The unofficial cannabis holiday April 20th saw sales jumps in different categories. According to Flowhub, during the weekend, nearly 150k pre-rolled joints were sold. Overall, flower sales dominated 420, accounting for 54.1% of total sales. The second best selling product category was concentrates at 30.8%, followed by edibles at 11.3%. Even mothers in more conservative states may be soon in pos... https://www.forbes.com/sites/julieweed/2019/04/30/never-mind-flowers-marijuana-might-be-2019s-hot-mothers-day-gift/
Christmas in the garden - Newport News Times
Tuesday, December 04, 2018Santa’s Sleigh and much more.Visitors can then shop from more than 20 artisan vendors selling handmade goods, go ice skating, take family photos with Santa, sip traditional Gluhweinor hot cocoa, enjoy the sounds of carolers singing festive holiday music throughout the area, and take in the smells and tastes of roasted nuts and traditional German foods.This is an outdoor event, so people should dress accordingly. There will be covered seating areas, heaters and fire pits placed throughout the event.The cost for this trip is $21.. The 60+ Adventure Van will be leaving Newport at 2:30 p.m. and will be returning around 9 p.m. Space is limited.For more information, or to pay for a seat, stop by the Newport 60+ Activity Center at 20 SE Second St., or call at 541-265-9617.To see a listing of trips, classes or events, go online at www.newportoregon.gov/sc or www.facebook.com/NewportSeniorActivityCenter... https://newportnewstimes.com/article/christmas-in-the-garden
New Texas-bred blue hibiscus flowers arrive in stores this weekend
Tuesday, August 28, 2018Calloway's and Lowe's on Aug. 24, including 'Bleu Brulee' and 'Plum Flambe.' To learn which varieties are at a specific store, call the store.'Crème de la Cocoa' and 'Champagne' are scheduled to be released in spring 2019.Mariana Greene is the retired garden and home editor at The Dallas Morning News. https://www.dallasnews.com/life/gardening/2018/08/20/new-texas-bred-blue-hibiscus-flowers-arrivein-stores-weekend
Epcot Flower & Garden festival blooms bigger with more plants, food and music - Florida Today
Tuesday, March 27, 2018My mom and I have gone every year since the first one, so it’s kind of a tradition. Besides, I love plants and flowers of all kinds. I was a florist in Cocoa Beach. Who’d have thought it, right?”Anziano, a child when she first started making the annual trek to Epcot, will see a vastly different festival than the one she first visited – the first such event -- and one much longer in duration: having opened Feb. 28, it will continue through May 28.“It was what, 38 days in 1994?” she asked. “How long will this year’s be, 90 days? Wow.”It was and it is: 38 days; and then for seven years, 45 days; for one year, 60 days; for a few more years, 75 days. This year it expands to 90 days in a park to which insiders sometimes refer as “Festival Land.” It fares well with the Epcot Festival of the Arts in January and February; the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival each fall; and the Epcot International Festival of the Holidays at year’s end.Twenty-five years ago, this, Epcot's oldest such celebration, concentrated to a much larger degree on the way Disney properties look, flower-and-greenery-wise. It has evolved into general festivity for all that blooms.Richly-hued floral beds and floating gardens adorn the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival. (Photo: Matt Stroshane/Submitted photo)GardensThe current version, which also celebrates the 35th anniversary of the park, has, as always, millions of multicolored brilliant blooms; at least 70,000 bedding plants surround Future World lakes. There, 220 mini-gardens flo...
Best of Inland Empire 2020: Best Florist - Press-Enterprise
Sunday, February 28, 2021Riverside Mission Florist3900 Market St., Riverside; 951-369-8150, riversidemissionflorist.com3. Floral Expressions210 W. Florida Ave., Hemet; 951-766-1997, floralexpressionsofhemet.com ... https://www.pe.com/2020/09/20/best-of-inland-empire-2020-best-florist
Richard LaMontagne | Obituary | Salem News - The Salem News
Sunday, February 28, 2021Danvers Massachusetts where he excelled in botany. After graduation he opened up Flowers by Dick, a florist shop on North St. in Salem, Mass. There he thrived for many years before moving to Florida. In Florida, Richard ran a number of businesses including an orange grove, three more florist shops, a furniture store and a number of real estate ventures. Beyond his success, the most important thing to Richard, affectionately known as Dick to the many who loved him, was his family. He was a devoted husband to Mary and the dedicated father of eight children. He always encouraged all his children to realize that they could accomplish anything they wanted in life. Dick was someone who led by example whether it was his work ethic, his generosity to others or his deep faith in God. To know Dick was to love him. Dick loved spending time with his family and was always up for a good time. His infectious smile and Dad jokes were always a great addition to any gathering. He loved touring the country with his family in his motorhome and he enjoyed taking cruises with them to the islands. Dick was the kind of person who could talk to anybody and have a good time, always making everybody feel better. He could pick up a conversation with a friend he had not seen in twenty years just as if it were yesterday. He loved Florida but he also cherished his roots in New England. He never missed the opportunity to travel north where he loved the changing leaves, the spring blooms and the smell of the ocean air in Rockport. Later in life, as a true labor of love, Dick sacrificed much to take care of his cherished wife Mary, who had suffered a stroke. Many called him a saint on earth but to him, it was simply love. Dick will be sorely missed by his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, brothers and many other friends and relatives who so deeply loved him. But everybody who ever knew him will also smile when they think of him, just glad to have been loved by such a kind and wonderful man. Dick can now be found in heaven rejoicing with Mary, his parents, his brothers and a multitude of relatives and friends who so sincerely loved him. The family will receive friends Friday, February 12, 2021 from 4 to 8 pm at Gary Panoch Funeral Home in Boca Raton, Fla. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Church, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. with burial following at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Cemetery, North Lauderdale, Fla. Published on February 12, 2021 ... https://obituaries.salemnews.com/obituary/richard-lamontagne-1081606303
The Point, Dec. 11, 2020: Small Town Businesses In Florida Rode A Roller Coaster In 2020. Here Are Some Of Their Stories - WUFT
Sunday, February 28, 2021Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m.• WUFT News: Pandemic Still Affecting Small Town Businesses Across North Central Florida. “If the government shuts businesses down again because of the pandemic, Mary Moyer might just give up. She’s tired of struggling, she said. Moyer, 62, has owned the only flower shop in High Springs for 15 years and worked there for 20. Thompson’s Flowers barely survived the Great Recession in 2008, and now the pandemic could cost it nearly 60 percent of its yearly revenue, the florist said.”• Ocala Star-Banner ($): Ocala school administrator urges masks after wife dies of COVID-19. “(Scott) Carpenter, 57, wears his face covering in public when he can’t socially distance. He does it out of respect and to protect others. After all, he saw firsthand the awful consequences of a family member contracting COVID-19. But while he is out and about in Marion County, anti-maskers will look at him and say those words that hurts him so deeply: ‘You’re one of them.'”• WUFT News: State Rep. Chuck Clemons Promises To File Bill Pushing For Creation Of Springs County. “The recent initiative for... https://www.wuft.org/news/2020/12/11/the-point-dec-11-2020-small-town-businesses-in-florida-rode-a-roller-coaster-in-2020-here-are-some-of-their-stories/
‘This is our biggest weekend of the year:’ Orlando florist hurt by pandemic hopes business blooms for Valentine’s Day - WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando
Sunday, February 28, 2021ORLANDO, Fla. – Central Florida flower shops are hard at work with Valentine’s Day just days away.Bay Hill Florist owner Carol Newton is hoping the holiday will boost her bottom line.[TRENDING: Your funniest Valentine’s Day stories Big snake: 16-foot python caught in Fla. Video: Mom tackles accused peeper]“Love is in the air all around and our fantastic local customers are supporting the business and they are amazing,” Newton said.Newton said she and her staff are busy taking orders and making flower arrangements ahead of the holiday.“This is our biggest weekend of the year. We’re excited, we’re busy and the flowers are looking beautiful,” she said.Newton said business is blossoming with holiday sales after her store took a hit during the COVID-19 pandemic.“During the summer last year we lost our hotel trade, restaurant trade, Disney, the theme parks,” Newton said. “All of that business is gone and we still have lost a lot of it.”News 6 stopped by her shop last May during the first week she reopened after t... https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2021/02/12/this-is-our-biggest-weekend-of-the-year-orlando-florist-hurt-by-pandemic-hopes-business-blooms-for-valentines-day/
