Special Dining Experiences By Locally Owned Businesses:

J & J Winery

Willie & Red’s In Hagerstown IN (formerly know as Welliver’s)

…has put together special Valentine Dinner packages for you to reserve this weekend, Friday, Feb. 11 through Sunday, Feb 13. Your Valentine Dinner Package will include Dinner for two, flowers, compliments of Sandmark Florist, chocolates, compliments of Abbot’s Candies and Gifts, a couple’s bottle of Martini & Rossi Asti, and a Chef’s choice dessert. They offer several choices for meals along with the above.

Reservations accepted for the dinner packages only. Call 765-489-4131 to reserve your time, day and dinner choice. Please leave your name and number for confirmation.

The Red Cross Prom: Fourth Floor Blues Club

4th Floor Blues Red Cross Prom

Feb 12th – Red Cross Prom. 6 p.m. – 11 p.m. Tickets are $30 single and $50 per couple.  Includes dinner by Maria Mitrione’s Italian Market.  Entertainment will be The Beagles Band and DJ Marta Sebastian.  King & Queen Contest, Roses for your Sweetheart, and a Silent Auction all to benefit the local chapter of the Red Cross.  Must be 21 to attend.  What a great way to treat your Valentine to a night out!

J & J Winery Valentines Specials:

Your Dinner Choices:  Grilled to perfection Strip Steak with Twice Baked Potato OR Seasoned Salmon with Rice Pilaf, served with a Spring Salad, Roll, and Dessert. (A complimentary Keepsake will help you remember this special evening.)Reservations NLY starting at 5:30pm – Friday Feb. 11th & Saturday Feb. 12^th.  Please Call [765]965-9563 to make you reservation today.

Sweet Gift Ideas:

Homemade Caramels At Abbotts

Abbott’s Candy in Hagertown IN: Has a large assortment of fresh milk and dark chocolates, caramels plain and with pecans and so much more.  It’s worth the trip if you live outside of Hagerstown because these are freshly made chocolates—much better than store bought —and will say that your sweetheart is special.

The Pour House in Cambridge City: Has a wonderful selection of homemade fudges and also cakes and pies for that special after dinner dessert (also all homemade), if you are making a meal at home.  For desserts you can call ahead to order, they close at 4:00 p.m. through the week.

Joy Ann Bakery in Richmond has baked goods that can be personalized such as giant cookies, cakes and pies.  One of the oldest locally owned businesses in Wayne County, you know you are getting old favorites there that your Valentine will love. (like the thumbprint cookies…yum!)

Ghyslain Dessert

Ghyslain in Richmond IN is a newer chocolateur to the area, managed locally, that is getting high marks in the Yum category.  You can take your Valentine there to eat or pick up a scrumptious dessert for your special meal at home.

Olympian Candies in Richmond IN is locally owned and has a reputation for satisfying the sweet tooth.  They carry a large variety of candies to suit anyone’s taste (anything for the diabetics?).  It’s another good place to stop and impress the candy lover in your life.

Other Ideas For A Fun Valentine Weekend:

Chocolate Trail- Wayne County

Stop at the Visitors Center on the east side of Richmond and pick up your Chocolate Trail passport.  You can spend the weekend trying out chocolates, fudge and even chocolate wine from several places in Wayne County.  What a great way to impress a chocolate lover!

Swing Station Salsa Night Benefit Concert Friday, February 11, 2010 for the dancers out there– Earlham’s Big Band Jazz Ensemble and the Salsa Band share the stage for a great night of dance music.  Bring your dancing shoes!  Proceeds benefit the United Way of Richmond.  Tickets: $5.00/adults & $3.00/ students and seniors.