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■ DEFERIET — The village board accepted a bid of $1,600 for a snowblower that was declared excess inventory. The bid was submitted by Daniel Richardson.

■ MASSENA — The metaphysical discussion group Metaphysically Speaking will meet at 1 p.m. Feb. 11 in the Massena Library.The topic will be “Be Set Free Fast.” For information call 769-6235.

■ CANTON — To celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day and 40 years of Title IX, St. Lawrence University will host a halftime contest for girls and post-game autograph session at the women’s basketball game at 2 p.m. Saturday in Burkman Gym, Augsbury.