And, believe it or not, we're just a month away from the beginning of NHL domination. Last season was fantastic, and this one is bound to be spectacular. Trello is once again offering their milk chocolate crunch Penguin Puck. Any of these great hometown chocolate sports icons make great gifts for sending to out-of-towners or

We also have Peachy Penguins back in stock. Trying to get these

slippery, flightless, formally-attired birds in their bag is a chore, but we are there for you. They don't actually bear the names Crosby, Malkin or Fleury, but you can kinda sorta imagine them skating down the ice and pushing the puck with their whiskers towards the goal. Show your Pens Pride with a bowl of these delicious gummies at your next Pens viewing party!

Who doesn't appreciate a little slice of home while enduring the stress of a new school year. Y'know, like having to: clean up your own mess (or, more likely, not), scarf down granola bars before your first class 'cause you have no one to make your breakfast or wake you up, do your homework on ping pong tables overflowing with plastic cups, or having to download class notes onto your laptop.

Parents, remember your progeny at this time of year, or at other overwhelmingly anxiety-ridden times (e.g., loss of football game, loss of sleep due to marathon Risk game, twisted hacky sack 

ankle). College students love reminders of that final attached thread, and nothing says that like a basket of candy cheer. 

Village Candy already offers very popular Retro Collections in four sizes, but these old-timey candies are more likely to induce added angst. Trust us to put together a box of whatever confections your budding superhero craves, whether it's sour candy, gummies, licorice, chocolates or a combination of any of the above. If they're going to local schools, we can even deliver, and if they're away, we'll ship. Time is tight and moves quickly - take a moment to show them you care.

-oh! Not many correct guesses last month. We never pick some obscure candy that no one's heard of, as is obvious (we think) by the correct answer below. This one may be a low blow, but we doubt it.

Name the candy that contains the letter pictured here as you'd find it on the package. If you guess correctly, you'll be put into a drawing where you could win the trip of your dreams! Down to Village Candy to pick up your prize! Oh, and by the way, you have to submit that guess by email to   candyalphabet@villagecandy.com, 'cause keeping it close to the vest just won't do.

Last month's winner was Christine Boggess with her correct guess of Crows, which were invented in the 1890s by confectioners Ernest Von Au and Joseph Maison. The Black Crows trademark was registered in 1911. There's an urban legend (since debunked) that Crows were to be called "Black Rose," but the printer misheard the name as "Black Crows" and printed wrappers with the wrong name on them. Another story is that they were named after Jim Crows, a troop of traveling African-American minstrels. Look at the black crow on the box with the cane and top hat - kinda makes you wonder.

In 1972, Tootsie Roll Industries acquired the Crows brand by purchasing Mason Division from Candy Corporation of America. 

Village Candy is an old-time, new-fangled retail shop specializing in a unique selection of retro and current bulk and novelty candy, artisan chocolates, glass-bottled pop and candy-themed gifts. Oh, and remember customer service? It's back!

We are here Tuesday thru Saturday 10 am to 5 pm, but on Wednesday we stay late until 8! We are closed Sunday and Monday.