, For more than 100 years, romantics
have expressed their Valentine's sentiments with Sweethearts(R) Conversation
Hearts. There, parents, teachers, and children can find games,
recipes, trivia, and historical information.
Small hearts have three calories and the large hearts have six calories,
making it possible to entice one's sweetheart with a fun and romantic treat
that's low in calories and has no fat. Some of the
original sayings that are still included in the more than 100 sayings produced
are Be Mine, Be Good, Be True, Kiss Me and Sweet Talk. The event combines the aspects of a juried fine art
festival, the elements of a gallery and the inner-workings of an
artist's studio.

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Sweethearts Conversation Hearts are fat-free and sodium-free and are one
Valentine's treat that candy lovers young and old can enjoy without guilt. Approximately two words with four
letters each can be stamped on the small hearts and two words with five
letters each can be used on the large hearts.A. All artists
who display their work at each event are selected using a juried
process to ensure consistent quality.

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The concept of Conversation Motto Hearts dates back to the late 1800's
when printed sayings on colored paper were placed in "Cockles," small crisp
candies formed in the shape of a scalloped shell. (Parents And Children/Community
Teachers) group will be selling See's candy to raise money for the
Phoenix school.thunderbirdartists.

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Additionally , NECCO will offer activities inspired by its signature
Sweethearts and other candies on its newly redesigned Web site,
http://www. Popular brands
include: NECCO(R) wafers, Clark(R) bar, Sweethearts (R) Conversation Hearts,
Mary Jane(R), Haviland(R) Thin Mints and Might Malts(R) Malted Milk Balls . Soynuts (chocolate-covered nuts) and
Scarlett Heart Catering (chocolate fountains). During the past 24 years,
the company has produced more than 260 fine art events throughout the
Southwest, attracting millions of patrons who share in an interest of
fine art by some of the country's most talented artists . The result is a unique celebration of art that
functions as an educational tool for children and art enthusiasts.

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The hearts are
produced in two sizes -- small and large. In 1866, Daniel Chase ,
brother of Oliver Chase, who founded NECCO in 1847, invented the process,
which allows the sayings to be printed directly on the candy.
NECCO is the oldest continuously run, multi-line candy company that
produces classic candy like Sweethearts Conversation Hearts, NECCO(R) wafers,
Mary Jane(R ) and Clark(R) bars.
Seattle-based coffee giant Starbucks will bring to Scottsdale its
newest beverage , Chantico(TM), a "drinkable dessert" that debuted in
U.

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" With the addition of To and And, sweethearts can now "spell
out" and communicate thoughts such as: ILU And Miss You; Kiss Me To Be Mine;
or Love You And Home Soon.----Two
well-known suppliers of sweets and a local chocolate company highlight
the list of nearly 20 vendors slated to appear at Thunderbird Artists'
Scottsdale Fine Art + Chocolate Festival on Feb."
Besides bringing an extensive selection of their
chocolate-flavored ice creams , Ben + Jerry's is creating an exclusive
sundae to commemorate the festival. The
company will be serving from their 24-foot "cowmobile," a scoop shop
on wheels.
In addition to the chocolate vendors and artists, members of the
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About Thunderbird Artists

Founded in 1981 by Judi Combs, Thunderbird Artists is based in
Fountain Hills, Ariz.

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Home truly is where the heart is, and this year NECCO will include sayings
that reflect the warmth and comfort of home and family and the importance of
getting together. These home-themed sayings are intended to bring people you
love closer and to encourage families to spend time with each other.
Manufacturing facilities are located in Revere , Mass. More than 500
seasonal and year-round products are produced at the facilities.
"Chantico (TM) drinking chocolate is a decadent, premium chocolate
beverage that is dramatically different from hot chocolate," said
Michelle Gass, senior vice president of Category Management at
Starbucks . Parking and admission into
the festival are free., and specializes in the production of outdoor
fine art festivals and wine tasting events. The
EXPO is showing on the south lot of Rawhide on the northwest corner of
Scottsdale and Williams roads in Scottsdale, Ariz.

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A newcomer to the chocolate industry, Phoenix Chocolate Co.

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With more than 100 years of history ,
Sweethearts Conversation Hearts are the original and top-selling Valentine's
Day treat.
For more information on upcoming events, featured artists or to
download an application to become a merchant at a future show, visit
http://www.

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Each year, NECCO produces eight billion Sweethearts Conversation
Hearts during the six weeks leading up to Valentine's Day. The Decadent Chocolate Festival
Triple Fudge Brownie Sundae includes a fresh-baked brownie, one scoop
of Chocolate Fudge Brownie Ice Cream , one scoop of Brownie Batter Ice
Cream, hot fudge, fresh whipped cream and chocolate sprinkles., will offer a variety of gourmet treats from Maud
Borup Chocolates and Route 29 Napa.com

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"We are always looking for new sayings that inspire and
encourage sweethearts to communicate their sentiments in new ways. These plants produce all the Sweethearts Conversation Hearts
made year round to meet the huge demand for the traditional and top selling
iconic Valentine's Day candy. 11-13, 2005. As with all Thunderbird Artists events, music
will be an essential element of the festival 's ambiance.

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While the Sweethearts candy sayings have a new twist each year, NECCO's
basic recipe and the way they are made remains the same.

About New England Confectionery Company (NECCO(R))
The New England Confectionery Company (NECCO(R)) was founded in 1847 and
is the oldest multi-line candy company in the United States. More information on the festival can be found
by visiting the Thunderbird Artists Web site at
http://www.

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"This is really an exciting year for us," said Lory Zimbalatti, NECCO's
marketing manager and member of the team that chose the new 2006 Sweethearts
candy sayings. They are a perfect way for someone to
delight their favorite homebody with a sweet indulgence. In addition to numerous chocolate
creations, the company will also have caramels, licorice, nut rolls,
toffee and cotton candy.
The venue for the festival is Scottsdale Pavilions, located just
west of the Loop 101 on Indian Bend Road.

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Additional vendors at the festival include Absolutely Delightful
-- Candy's Apples, Shishkaberry's (chocolate-flavored fruit on a
stick), DeCio Pasta (chocolate pasta), Oh Fudge (fudge and
nonalcoholic martinis), Mr. In addition, an
extensive selection of unique jewelry, photography and pottery, as
well as sculptures made from bronze, copper, clay, glass , metal and
wood will be on exhibit.

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Today, The New England Confectionery Company (NECCO(R)) is giving
sweethearts a new way to "spell out" their love with the addition of a
preposition and conjunction to its timeless mix of traditional and modern
Sweethearts sayings. With the
home-inspired theme and the trial addition of a conjunction and preposition,
the possibilities to connect and express sweet sentiments are endless.

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The company is also adding several new sayings to its
colorful hearts that celebrate the warmth, comfort, and tradition of home and
family. Planned
entertainment includes performances by musicians on classical guitar,
steel drums and harp.
Thunderbird Artists is currently presenting the Arizona Fine Art
EXPO, a unique 10-week event that showcases a variety of juried
artists applying their artistic talents in a working studio
environment.

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The 10 new 2006 sayings include: To, And, ILU, House Party, Home Run,
Call Home, Sweet Home, Go Home, Home Soon, and Home Sick. stores on Jan.

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The new Web site also features a
virtual tour showing how Sweethearts are made., Pewaukee , Wis. The company employs approximately 1,200.

Thunderbird Artists' Scottsdale Fine Art + Chocolate Festival to Feature Tasty Treats from Starbucks Ben + Jerry's and Phoenix Chocolate Co.

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Glendale , Ariz.

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Over the years, NECCO has introduced Sweethearts sentiments that are
inline with current culture, but never before has its mix included grammatical
"connectors.

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NECCO operates three plants that are located in Massachusetts, Wisconsin
and Louisiana.
The three -day festival will include more than 150 juried artists
from around the country displaying in mediums such as oil on canvas,
watercolors, acrylics and mixed media paintings.

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"Imagine drinking a melted truffle and you're close to the
Chantico(TM) drinking chocolate experience. Native American and jazz musicians are also
scheduled to play.C.

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The home-grown organization is dedicated to providing
assistance for students and teachers in need.