The Buchanan Art Center will host a “Make a Valentine for Our Troops” workshop from 10 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31.

Sponsored each year by the family of Al and Mary Ruth White, the workshop is free and open to the public. All ages are welcome to stop-in during downtown Buchanan’s Thrill on the Hill festivities to warm-up and make a hand-crafted valentine to lift the moral of our military veterans.

Valentines made will be mailed to area veteran hospitals; but can be mailed to specific military personnel if an address is furnished. All valentine-making materials will be supplied, and refreshments will be served. For more information, contact the Buchanan Art Center at (269) 697-4005 or email: buchananartcenter@att.net

The Buchanan Art Center is located at 117 W. Front St. in Buchanan. The Center features three galleries with rotating exhibits of regional artists’ works, a program of educational art classes for all ages, and a gift shop offering works of local artists. Current hours are Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It is closed Sundays.

More information, including a schedule of classes, can be obtained at the Center by calling (269) 697-4005, or by visiting their website at: www.buchananartcenter.org.