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FEBRUARY, 5 2015 SPECIAL VALENTINE GUIDE BY THE GIANT NICKEL

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Local Events for Valentine’s DayFeb 13, 2015Red Wine and Chocolateat Market Vineyards1950 Keene RoadRichland, Washington 99352 Times: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.Phone: 509-396-4798Admission: FreeCelebrate Valentines weekend at Market Vineyards with red wine and truffle pairings. Special discounts will be offered on select wines.

Feb 13, 2015Wine & Chocolate Weekendat Tucannon Cellars40504 Demoss RDBenton City, Washington 99320 Times: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.Phone: 509-545-9577Admission: FreeThis ValenWINES weekend we will be pairing seven of our Hand Crafted wines with a savory chocolate pizza! We’re also giving tours, discounts, and you can meet the Wine-Maker Phil Warren. Free of charge for Wine-Club Members and premier pass holders, don’t miss out!

Feb 14, 2015Death by Chocolate Weekendat Desert Wind Winery2258 Wine Country RoadProsser, WA 99350 Bring that special someone and join us for a weekend of chocolate and wine - what’s better?! Complimentary wine and chocolate tasting flight (three wines) or a flight of five premium wines for just $5 (refundable with wine purchase). Featuring Chukar Cherries chocolate to complement wines.

Feb 14, 2015Horse-drawn Wagon Wine Tastingat Meet at Kiona Vineyards Winery Parking Lot, 27314 Ambassador PR NEBenton City, Washington 99320 Times: 11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.Phone: 1 888 414 1619Admission: Adult: $95.00, Child: $95.00, Senior: $95.00Enjoy Red Wine and Chocolate on

Feb 14, 2015Soul Siren Live Musicat Clover Island Inn 4th floor Ballroom435 Clover Island Dr.Kennewick, WA 99336 Times: 8:00 p.m.Phone: 509-586-0541Admission: FreeParty to the music of Soul Siren this Valentines Day. This Party band covers all your favorite dancing songs! Room, dinner and party package available for $135 per couple. 21 and over

Feb 14, 2015Chelsea Spence - Harpistat The Emerald of Siam1314 Jadwin • Richland, WA 99354 Times: 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.Phone: 509-946-9328Admission: FreeAn active member of the Tri-Cities chapter of the Washington State Music Teacher’s Association,

Chelsea has held the position of chapter secretary since 2010.. With over ten years of teaching and performing experience, Chelsea has a harp studio in Kennewick, WA, and has performed throughout Colorado and Washington States. Chelsea is currently principle harpist with the Mid-Columbia Symphony in the Tri-Cities, Wa and with the Walla Walla Symphony in Walla Walla, WA.

Red Mountain! Possibly the most unique and fun Valentine’s Day gift ever! Bring your Valentine and join us on Saturday and Sunday, February 14th and 15th for a Horse-drawn wagon tour on Red Mountain. You will be treated to a horse-drawn wagon ride and visit to at least two wineries. Package includes special chocolates from Baum’s and a red rose for the ladies. Wishbone and Sis - the gentle giants powering our adventure - will take us through the vineyards via romantic backroads. We provide blankets for you and your date to snuggle under. This is a truly unique and romantic experience, a memory to last a lifetime. Guests must be 21 or over. Reservations Required. Space is limited. http://w w w.redmounta int ra i ls .com/reservations/

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Feb 14, 2015Sweetheart Dinnerat Frichette Winery39412 N. Sunset Rd. Benton City, WA 99320 Times: 6 p.m.Admission: $75This ValenWINE’s Day, treat your sweetie to an evening at Frichette Winery. Join us for our Sweetheart Dinner which will feature aphrodisiac ingredients seductively blended in a four course meal. We play cupid and match each course with wine. Seating is limited. http://frichettewinery.orderport.net/merchandise/Events

Feb 14, 2015Valentine Schmalentine Partyat The Emerald of Siam1314 Jadwin, Richland, WA 99354 Times: 9:00 p.m.Phone: 509-946-9328Admission: FreeLeave your Hallmark cards at home. Life is complicated. Love is complicated. No strings attached, no cover charge, and drink specials at the Emerald.Feb 14, 2015Valentines Ball For the Love of Childrenat Three Rivers Convention CenterKennewick, WA Times: Saturday, February 14, 2015 6:00 p.m. Sunday, February 15, 2015 12:00 a.m.Phone: 509-946-9328Admission: $100 per personContact: [email protected] this romantic evening themed “For the Love of Children’s” that includes a gourmet dinner, cupid cocktails, dancing to Seven Wheel Drive, and silent and live auctions. Benefits Seattle Children’s Hospital.

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Couples celebrate Valentine’s Day in many different ways. For some the idea of dinner out followed by a stroll arm-in-arm seems the epitome of romance, while others may want to go out dancing or engage in a favorite hobby.

Valentine’s Day also can be a romantic endeavor if a couple chooses to spend time at one with each other watching a romantic movie. The following are a handful of love-inspired movies that can add a special something to Valentine’s Day festivities.

The Notebook Author Nicholas Sparks has a way of taking the everyday experiences in a person’s life and making them relatable and heartbreaking in a pluck-at-your-heartstrings sort of way. His novel “The Notebook” won the hearts of many and seemed a natural to be adapted to film. Starring Ryan Gosling and Rachel Mc-Adams, the movie illustrates how love can last through the years and even survive an Alzheimer’s diagnosis.

The Proposal In order to remain in the country, a demand-ing New York-based book editor (Sandra Bullock) asks her brow-beaten assistant (Ryan Reynolds) to marry her. Their tumultuous relationship involves a trip to Alaska to meet his family.

An Affair to Remember Romantic melodramatic master Cary Grant falls in love with Deborah Kerr aboard a cruise ship while they are traveling with other people. They agree to meet at the top of the Em-pire State Building in six months if they have ended their relationships and are ready to commit to each other. Grant makes it to the rendez-vous spot, but an injured Kerr never shows as Grant assumes she has rejected the proposal.

Say Anything In pursuit of a wom-an he believes is out of his social league, Lloyd Dobler (John Cusack) creates hope for the underdog in us all. The movie inspired teens to raise their boom box radios over their heads and blast romantic tunes to illustrate their love.

The Wedding Singer This quirky movie about a wedding singer who falls for a banquet waitress high-lights the importance of loving each other for what makes you unique.

Romantic Films to Watch Together on Valentine’s Day

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Once Attraction between the main characters comes by way of creative musical collaboration. Music proves to be an aphrodisiac, making the film and the song “Falling Slowly” from its score so popular. This romantic tale helped take the film from the big screen to the Broadway stage.

West Side Story “West Side Story” is yet another homage to “Romeo and Juliet.” But the film made Shake-speare’s tragic love story relatable to audiences of the 1960s.

My Best Friend’s Wedding Julianne (Julia Roberts) is called on to be the “best man” for her friend’s (Der-mot Mulroney) wedding. only when the wedding planning is underway does Julianne realize she is in love with her friend and needs to get him to fall for her instead.

Never Been Kissed A reporter goes undercover at a high school to discover something controversial and ends up being the subject of her story when she falls in love with her English teacher.

Harold and Maude A man in his twenties and a much older woman begin a romantic relationship and challenge social norms along the way.

Annie Hall Winner of four Academy Awards, “Annie Hall” follows a comedian who is trying to maintain his relationship with a woman.

Bridget Jones’ Diary A modern adaptation of “Pride and Prejudice,” the movie tells the tale of a self-conscious wom-an who finds love in a man that seems to be her polar op-posite.

Ten Things I Hate About You Filmmakers reinvented “The Taming of the Shrew” in this teen comedy starring Julia Stiles and Heath Ledger.

Casablanca No romantic movie list would be complete with-out this wartime drama. Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman are in top form in this movie of chance meetings.

The Princess Bride Girl meets boy, girl detests boy, girl truly loves boy, and then girl loses boy. This fairy tale shares the purity of true love and happily ever after. [Metro-Connection]


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Make the Most of Your Night Out This Valentine’s DayChocolates and flowers may be staples of Valentine’s Day, but many couples take it one step further and dine out on February 14. According to the Retail Advertising and Marketing Association’s Valentine’s Day Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey, 34.6 percent of respondents indicated that dining out would be part of their Valentine’s Day agenda.A romantic dinner is an ideal capper for a day geared around love and affection. But Valentine’s Day is a busy night for many restaurants, so it pays to heed the following advice to ensure this special night is memorable for all the right reasons. • Make reservations well in advance. Dining out is especially popular on Valentine’s Day, so call several weeks in advance to secure your spot. Also, do not underestimate the draw of all types of restaurants on Valentine’s Day. People who were not able to get a table at their first choices may trickle into chain restau-rants or smaller establishments in search of an easy meal. If you think your lesser-known haunt will not be packed, think again. Always play it safe by making a reservation early.• Expect some crowding. Restaurants tend to add extra tables on Valentine’s Day, when they expect an in-flux of customers. Dining rooms may be more packed than usual, and you may not have a choice of where you will be seated. Even a reservation does not guarantee you won’t have to wait for a table. Be patient upon arriving at the restaurant, and consider wait time when factoring in childcare.• Be flexible with the menu. Price-fixed menus are com-monplace on nights when there will be a large turnover of customers in a short amount of time. These menus allow restaurants to stock up on the necessary ingredients and cook en masse. Diners may find that price-fixed menus of-fer a limited selection, and their favorite dishes may not be available. But knowing this in advance can reduce feelings of disappointment. Rest assured there should be several options that appeal to different palates.• Be patient with servers. Valentine’s Day is a busy night for staff at the restaurant, particularly servers who must be the

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liaison between the kitchen staff and diners. The sheer vol-ume of customers can test the skills of even the most veteran servers. Many Valentine’s Day diners do not eat out regularly and will need extra guidance. Servers may be called on to snap photos of couples with cell phones or linger at certain tables. use idle time at your table to engage in romantic con-versation and plan the rest of the evening.• Consider your budget. Diners can expect to pay a premium for dining out on Valentine’s Day. Select a lower-priced res-taurant if your budget is on the smaller side.• Be on time. Being respectful of your reservation will not only benefit you, but also it is a courtesy to fellow diners who will be sitting at your table later in the evening. While you may want to linger over dessert, try not to linger too long.• Promptly store leftovers. If you take a doggie bag home from dinner, stash it in the refrigerator as soon as possible to prevent foodborne illnesses. If you will be going out dancing or to a movie after dinner, it may be best to skip the doggie bag altogether.Valentine’s Day is a busy night for dining out. Patience, courtesy and flexibility are traits that can keep your evening moving along smoothly. [MetroConnection]

Valentine’s Day By the Numbers190 million:The number of greeting cards exchanged for the holiday. Valentine’s Day comes in second to Christmas for the most number of greeting cards sent.73: The percentage of men who give bouquet gifts.119: The number of single men in their 20s per 100 single women of the same age.6,000: The number of weddings that take place every day in the united States.144: The number of years the chocolate box has been around. The first Valentine’s Day box of chocolates was created and introduced by Richard Cadbury in 1868.1415: The year in which the first Valentine’s Day card was sent.76: The percentage of Americans who celebrate Valentine’s Day.72: The percentage of Canadians who plan to give something on Valentine’s Day.1,000: The approximate number of letters mailed to Verona, Italy and addressed to Juliet every February 14.3: The percentage of pet owners who will buy a gift for their pet.1: The ranking given to teachers in terms of most Valentine’s Day cards received. Numbers 2 and 3 belong

to children and mothers.

37: The percentage of workers who have dated someone at work.15: The percentage of women who send themselves flow-ers on this day.2.5 billion: The dollar amount spent on jewelry for Valen-tine’s Day.5: The number of years of shelf life for dark chocolate. Dis-card milk or white chocolate after a year. [MetroConnection]


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Valentine’s Day For the KidsAlthough Valentine’s Day may be geared toward adults, children are quite drawn to the celebration as well. Perhaps it’s the promise of candy or chocolate that gets their attention, but Valentine’s Day annually appeals to the younger set.

Some couples opt to leave children in the capable hands of a babysitter come Valentine’s Day and enjoy the evening solo. But for those who want to include youngsters in their fun, they can explore the many enjoyable and clever crafts and other activities available.

Learning games Valentine’s Day can be turned into a learning opportunity for children. one idea is to create an “Attract-ing Love” game that illustrates the power of magnets and the laws of attraction. Fill an empty glass jar with various items made into heart shapes. These can include small pieces of pipe cleaner, paper clips, paper, and even aluminum foil hearts. Put the top on the jar and shake up the contents. Let children guess which items will be attracted to a magnet, then have them test their theory with a strong magnet rubbed on the outside of the jar. See which hearts are attracted to the magnet.

other learning games can include matching or finding the differences between pictures, count-ing paper hearts or making recipes of scented modeling dough.

Dessert fun Invite youngsters into the kitchen to try their hands at different reci-pes, making sure that they have a chance to sample their handiwork afterward. Faux chocolate truffles made with choc-olate sandwich cookies can be a tasty treat for little hands. Start by mashing up some oreo¨ cookies, then add them to a bowl with one 8-ounce package of cream cheese. Mix until everything is incorpo-rated into a sticky batter. Truffles can be made into balls or heart shapes. For children cele-brating Valen-tine’s Day and winter fun, turn the truf-fles into edible s n o w m e n . Dip the truffles into melted chocolate or colored can-dy melts to coat. Place on a wax paper-covered cook-ie sheet and refrigerate for an hour, or un-til the truffles are firm. CoNTINuED oN PAGE 10


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Crafts Children can have fun cutting out cupids, making coloring pages or doing just about any other Valentine-inspired craft, like making their own cards.

Another craft idea is to write secret love notes with invisible ink. Lemon juice can be used as invisible ink. Have children write a message by dipping a cotton swab or their finger in lemon juice and then writing words on a white piece of paper. once the papers have dried, an adult can reveal the message by placing the paper in front of a heat source, such as an iron or a light bulb. The message will magically appear and reveal those secret sentiments.

Children can get crafty by making gifts for the special people in their lives. Combine the concept of valentines with the ambiance of a candle. For an even safer alternative, opt for an LED-flame candle instead of traditional candles.

Kids can glue foam conversation hearts, sold at many craft stores, to the outside of the candle. Wrap the middle of the candle with ribbon, and they’ve just created an easy, heartfelt gift.

Kids’ dinner Encourage the next generation of chefs to cre-ate culinary masterpieces, which they can then serve to family members or friends. Children can even prepare dinner as a to-ken of appreciation to their parents.

Plan recipes with kids in advance, but look for age-appropriate menu ideas, particularly those that will not require much use of the stovetop or other dangerous kitchen appliances. Kids can always do the prep work and then ask an adult to put the food into the oven for cooking.

one easy idea is to create heart-shaped hamburger sliders and Valentine-colored mashed potatoes. use red potatoes with the skin on to create the potato mash. The sliders can be shaped by hand or using a heart-shaped cookie cutter.

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