Looking for Valentine's Day ideas? Check this list for couples, gal pals and families
New couples might be thinking roses, chocolate, dinner and jewelry. Couples who've been there and done that might not be thinking about Valentine's Day being two-ish weeks away. They'll probably try to order a heart-shaped pizza and call it a year, depending on when they get home from work.
Before you pick what to do for your sweetheart, check out this list of fun/loving stuff going on all Valentine's week. If you know of an event or special that we missed, please let us know so we can add it. Send information to jgeisler@timesnews.com. Also, invite the public by plugging in the details at our free digital calendar. Just register once and you can add as many events as you want. Find that at http://www.goerie.com/thingstodo.
And if you don't happen to have a special someone this year, remember we have Galentine's Day now (yes it's a thing) which is for all the single ladies.
Valentine's Day events
Collegiate Academy's choir members will once again offer singing valentine's anywhere. They're $40 and the money goes to the choral department. To order, call 874-6300, or send email to shuster@eriesd.org. For more information, visit eriesd.org/npca.
PACA, 1505 State St., is presenting two V-day-themed productions:
"Weird Romance" through Feb. 11. This offbeat musical by the composer of Little Shop of Horrors and the Disney films Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast and The Little Mermaid is two one-act musicals of speculative fiction. $20.
On Feb. 14 only, they'll present "Same Time Next Year," 6 to 9:30 p.m. $45 tickets include hors d'oeuvres, wine and a staged reading of Bernard Slade's "Same Time, Next Year," starring Adele Crotty and Ken Brundage. Get tickets and more information at https://www.paca1505.org/tickets.
Burch Farms Country Market and Winery, 9210 Sidehill Road, North East, is offering carriage rides Feb. 10 from noon to 5 p.m. The carriage which seats six adults, is approximately 15 minutes. Tickets are $125, which includes 2 hand-dipped chocolate strawberries per person. Guests over 21 get a glass of wine (minors get apple cider). The ride returns to the market and enjoy spiced apple wine or hot chocolate. Warm slices of pepperoni and cheese bread are also available. To reserve a ride, call 814-725-0747. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/3HGlLQA.
Book Lover's sale at Blasco Library, 150 E. Front St., Feb. 15, 10.a.m. to 6 p.m.; Feb. 16, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Feb. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. A variety of genres available in paperback including fiction, romance, and mystery as well as children's books, large print books, puzzles, CDs and DVDs. The sale will be held in the Admiral Room.
Julie's Sweet Treats and Yori Wine Cellars are teaming up for a Chocolate Dip & Sip 1 to 3 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 3, at which guests will learn how to dip food in chocolate. Tickets are $40 per person, and include a flight of wine, instruction, chocolate and materials to make a heart-shaped chocolate box full of hand-dipped chocolates. A standard box of chocolates includes Oreos, pretzels, marshmallows and peanut butter meltaways. Let them know about food allergies. The event will take place at Yori Wine Cellars, 18 - 20 S. Lake St., North East.
Valentine's Day Date Skate takes place Feb. 9 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Downtown Erie Community Skating Rink in Perry Square, featuring love tunes with DJ Bill Page, lights and more. Sponsored by the Erie Downtown Partnershp, the rink will be open for open skating. Admission is $5 and includes a skate rental. For more information, visit eriedowntown.com/skatingrink.
Widow & Widowers Valentine’s Day Lunch, Union City First Global Methodist Church, 42 E. High St, Union City. Feb. 14, 11 a.m.; Provided by Warren-Glenn Funeral Home. Reservations required by Feb. 5. Call 814-438-3857.
Bricks American Steakhouse, 417 State St., is offering a dinner for two, including an appetizer, two entrees and dessert for $95. For reservations, call Tuesday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. or until 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. The restaurant also will have specialty cocktails and $5 off select bottles of wine for that evening. 814-464-0175. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/bricksnewmenu.
Galentine's Day events
Werner Books, 3608 Liberty St., is sponsoring a day of girl time, including crafting, drinks and fun still to be announced. It takes place Feb. 10, 1 to 4 p.m.
Galentine's Day yoga session with YogaErie Feb. 10 at 8 a.m. at Dick's Sporting Goods, 810 Millcreek Mall Blvd. This Power Yoga class is for all levels and will include a warm-up, flow through yoga postures and cool down, focusing on breath work and offering modifications for all. Check-in begins at 7:45. Class begins at 8 a.m. All participants will be entered to win a CALIA Giveaway and receive an exclusive DICK'S Sporting Goods coupon to be used in store that day. Smoothies and healthy snacks will be onsite from The Juice Jar. Class is $5 per person. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/42ideNs
2nd annual Galentine's Day lunch at Skunk & Goat Tavern, 17 West Main St, North East., Feb. 10 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., featuring specialty cocktails and snacks Make reservations at https://skunkandgoattavern.com/event/.
Board and Brush, 3330 W. 26th St., Unit #20, is offering make & take Valentine's Crafts Feb. 10 and a special Galentine's Day mini-framed sign project ($35) on Feb. 12. Bring your own beverages and snacks. For more information, visit facebook.com/boardandbrusherie.
This article originally appeared on Erie Times-News: Share the love with this ideas for Valentine's week in Erie
