Last minute Valentine stuff

Here's some things I've found while digging around. I'm copying right from the sources. (On the Town & grnow.com)

1. Valentine Making at Creative Learning
Use our art studio to create Valentines from the heart. We provide various art materials and supplies for your creative expression. Free now through February 14th during regular store hours. Please check our website at www.creativelearningtoys.com for store hours.
09:30 AM - 06:00 PM

Location
Creative Learning
1200 E. Paris SE
Suite 4
Grand Rapids, MI 49546


Contact
Creative Learing
Email: creleatoys@aol.com
Phone: 616-975-9019
Website: Click to Visit

2. Noah McCullough at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
Teen Author
Saturday, February 14, 2009 2:00 p.m.
GRAND RAPIDS - - 13 year author, Noah McCullough, will discuss his book, First Kids: True Stories of All the Presidents' Children. Noah’s fascination with U.S. presidents began with the 2000 election; he is intrigued about the electoral college, party system, campaigning, and the fact that all through history, presidents have shown themselves to be just ordinary people serving in an extraordinary position. First Kids is Noah’s second book. Free. A reception and book signing will follow. Reservations required, call (616) 254-0384 to reserve your seat. Details call (616) 254-0400.

3. Oracle wsg Blue Feather (CD Release!) At Founders Brewing Company

Special Valentine�s Day show: Oracle, one of our many "Brewery Bands", will be performing Eric Clapton�s "Layla" in it�s entirety! Oracle is comprised of Our Head Brewer, Jeremy Kosmicki, our Asst. Brewer, Diamond Dave, Jeremy�s Wife, Jamie, Jermy�s cousin, Tim. As well as Brett, Kurt and sometimes Craig. They specialize is performing entire albums of the past. Joining them is another band that features a Founders employee. Bartender Nicholas James and his better half, Liz Dielmen team up to front the Folk Rock - Americana group: Blue Feather. CD Release!!! $5 Cover. Music at 9:30pm. www.myspace.com/oraclegr www.myspace.com/bluefeathermusic
Founders Brewery, Co.
235 Grandville Ave SW
49503
T. 616.776.1195

4. One Trick Pony
Valentine's Love Songs with:
Francesca Amari
FREE admission
Show starts at 8 pm.
136 East Fulton Street
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
616-235-7669


5. Music by The Sprague Brothers
Location
Flanagan's Irish Pub
139 Pearl St.
Grand Rapids, MI USA 49503
FREE admission
Email: sales@flanagansgr.com
Phone: (616) 454-7852


6. Italian Romance
The Design Gallery at Design Quest presents "Italian Romance" featuring Venezuelan photographer, Louis Cantillo, best known for his vibrant landscapes and scenic photographs of Italy and other parts of the world. This event is FREE and open to the public.
Hours: 10 am-8 pm Mon, Thu, Fri; 10 am-6 pm Tue, Wed, Sat; 1-5 pm Sun.
10:00 AM - 06:00 PM

Location
Design Gallery at Design Quest
4181 28th st se
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
Design Quest
Email: info@designquest.biz
Phone: 616-940-9911


7. Game Saturdays at Creative Learning
Join Bruce the "game guy" and learn to play a new game. Huge selection of games to try. Free and for the whole family! Saturday's from 2:00 - 6:00 at Creative Learning at 1200 E. Paris SE, Suite 4, Grand Rapids.
02:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Phone: 616-975-9019



Here's some other ideas that are cheap or no cost:

1. Have a candle lit dinner where you cook your significant others favorite meal
2. Rent a movie from the library, redbox or eye on video on fuller
3. Snuggle on the couch where you eat snacks from the dollar store
4. Instead of a card, write your loved one a poem
5. Buy flowers from Aldi's (they're usually around $3)
6. Get balloons from the dollar store


I'm off for a little while celebrating with my amazingly romantic husband. Have a wonderful Valentines Day.