In light of last Sunday’s snowstorm, members of Congregation Adath Israel have rescheduled an event originally planned for February 7 to Sunday, February 14. A Food & Coat Drive-Up Collection is scheduled from 10 am until noon, in the synagogue’s parking lot, at 115 Huntingtown Road. To ensure everyone’s safety in light of COVID-19, volunteers will collect donations from participants’ cars. Food will be delivered to the Monroe and Newtown food banks. With help from the Association of Religious Communities (ARC), based in Danbury, new and gently used coats along with hats, scarves, gloves, and boots will be distributed to area shelters.

I do believe I have a Good Egg Award to bestow! A social media site recently had this kind note: “I work at Capital Grille in Stamford and served a wonderful couple Saturday night. Turns out they own Modzelewski’s Auto Body in Danbury/New Milford but apparently coming soon next to Lucas Local Oysters [in Newtown]! During dinner, We were commiserating about shoveling snow and because my husband has a heart condition, I have to do it all — these people who I’ve only served a few times took my address and sent their plow this AM to take care of our driveway for free! I felt I had to give them a shout out, because I’m sure this kind of service is part of who they are as a company!” Well done, Modzelewski’s!

Bee Crafty! We are anxiously awaiting entries for our newspaper craft challenge. What else is there to do on a snowy day (and we have had a few already this month, and more to come) than to get creative with your copy of The Newtown Bee? Turn our paper — one page, half a page, six pages — whatever you need — into something marvelous; take a photo; and send it with directions on how it is made to eliza@thebee.com. You can cut, bend, slice, fold, or twist the paper in any way that works for you — the sky’s the limit! Can you make a ship? A hat? A wall hanging? Did you make a valentine for someone special from The Bee? We are looking forward to handing out these handmade face masks (crafted by Bee staff member Jill Baimel using bee-embossed material!) to the first ten craft entries we publish. Ready, set? Go!

You know what else snowy days and nights are good for? Reading. I’m stocking up on bargain-priced books from the C.H. Booth Library’s Friends’ Little Book Store. This month, through February 27, The Little Book Store is featuring books celebrating Black History Month, Valentine’s Day, and Presidents’ Day. There are a whole lot of other books in all genres, for all ages, too. The Little Book Store is located on level two of the library, just past the main circulation desk. Browse the great selection during regular library hours. Happy reading!

The Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary reminds us that antifreeze and windshield wiper fluid can be deadly to animals. Automotive antifreeze contains ethylene glycol, which can be attractive because of its sweet taste. Wiper fluid with antifreeze may contain methanol; so whether it is antifreeze or wiper fluid, clean up spills immediately. Rinse out empty containers and toss out, so that any curious cat or frisky pup is not tempted to take a taste.

As we head toward Valentine’s Day this weekend, we offer another Good Egg Award to Donna Monteleone. The Sandy Hook resident was recently featured in an online story by the American Legion about her continuing efforts to have valentines delivered to members of the US military. (See related story in this week’s Education section.) Donna has been heading a Valentines For Troops program since autumn 2005. Her first efforts, for Valentine’s Day 2006, resulted in 50 cards and letters being sent out to personnel serving overseas. The program has grown from there, and continues under the guidance of Donna, who is currently the senior vice commander at American Legion Post 202 in Newtown. More than 700 cards and letters were reportedly collected and sent out last year. For all of this, we offer our honorary award and a heartfelt salute. For coordinating such an important, positive offering, Donna is definitely a Good Egg!

Local cancer awareness group Hope On Main Street has a Valentine’s Day message to share:

“Dear Cancer Survivors,

We here at Hope On Main Street want to wish you a very Happy Valentine’s Day. We want you to know that you are always in our thoughts and in our hearts. We will continue our efforts to raise money for cancer research. We are so proud of the work you have done fighting this disease and we won’t stop raising money and awareness until there is a cure.

From our hearts to yours, Happy Valentine’s Day. ❤️

Team Hope (of Hope On Main Street).”

If you’re quick, you may still be able to register your kids for Valentine’s Parents — oops — Kids Night Out at the Newtown Community Center this Friday evening, February 12. From 6:30 to 9 pm, kids ages 5-10 can have fun with activities, arts & crafts, swimming, and more. That gives Mom and Dad some time to enjoy each other’s company this Valentine’s Day weekend, and maybe share a special take out dinner together... Registration is required, so call 203-270-4349 as soon as possible!

Could you feel threatened by a reptile that fits on the tip of a finger? The Brookesia nana, a teeny little chameleon, was recently discovered in a rainforest in Madagascar, and is not even an inch long from the tip of its nose to the end of its tail. The nano-chameleon appears to survive by hunting for mites on the forest floor “and hides from predators at night in blades of grass,” according to a BBC report. Only two were discovered, but the hunt is on. Meanwhile, it is suggested the mini-reptile should be placed on the critically endangered list of species.

The only thing endangered about me is nap time. Nonetheless, I’ll stay awake long enough to pad about town for next week’s news. Be sure to... Read me again.