St Bart's Parish Center is holding a Valentine’s night of dinner and dancing from 6 to 9:30 p.m. on Friday, February 9, located on East Main Street. The dinner/dance has been a yearly event since 2016 and sponsored by The Knights of Columbus Robert E McNeil Norwich Council 211. (Photo by Kelli Miller)

NORWICH – It's time to dust off those dancing shoes for a Valentine’s night of dinner and dancing from 6 to 9:30 p.m. on Friday, February 9, located at St Bart's Parish Center on East Main Street.

Grand Knight of the Robert E McNeil Council 211 Knights of Columbus Jim Reynolds said, “We’ve been doing this Valentine dinner/dance since 2016. Dress is casual but some folks get pretty dressed up.” He added, “Formal wear is not required and dancing is optional.”

“The key is to have a good meal and fellowship,” he added.

“The cost is only $40 per couple, or $20 for one person,” said Reynolds. “All proceeds will benefit Seminarians in the Syracuse Diocese.”

To reserve your dinner and dance night no later than February 8, contact Jim Reynolds at jnrenergy526@gmail.com or call 607-316-5731.

He said Magro's will cater their Italian buffet with the menu featuring entrees, tossed salad, dinner rolls, and dessert. Wine and Beer will also be available and included in the cost.

“Dance music will supplied by Spynmastaz and will offer a broad selection of music dating from the 50’s through the 80’s,” said Reynolds.

He added there will be door prizes, a 50/50 raffle, and anniversary recognitions.

The event is sponsored by The Knights of Columbus Robert E McNeil Norwich Council 211.