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South Valley’s ‘King of Valentine’s Day’ Turns Utah Candy Shop Into One-Day Gift for His Wife

He says the annual gestures serve to spread love through community help.

Overview

  • Lonnie Anderson arranged a private, one-day experience at Bluebird Candy Co. in Logan, Utah, as this year’s Valentine’s surprise.
  • He partnered with Jump The Moon, a local nonprofit art studio that supports people with disabilities, to plan and execute the event.
  • Anne built a custom box of sweets in the shop while artists filled the windows with giant hearts made from thousands of jelly beans.
  • A representative from Logan city attended as participants created a candy trophy that was presented as a gift to the city.
  • Anderson cites a 30-plus-year tradition of inventive displays and says many cost about the same as a typical dinner and flowers.