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Sunday, February 10, 2013

Top 5 Alternatives to a Traditional Valentine's Day

A Pet wedding, campfire, underwear run and more in our Valentine's guide.

Dinner at a dimly-lit local restaurant. A bouquet of red roses and a heart-shaped box of chocolates.  An intimate home cooked meal for two by candlelight. While the "old stand-bys" can offer a nice time on Valentine's Day, what if you are single, are trying to diet and don't want the chocolate or just feel like you're stuck in a rut? Shake things up this year and try one of these alternatives to the traditional Valentine's Day activities: Brookside Gardens in Wheaton will host a Singles' Campfire on Friday, February 8 from 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Singles aged 35-50 can enjoy hot cider and engage in ice-breakers, warm-up and some nature-themed games around a blazing campfire. The AFI in Silver Spring is featuring a series of great movie romances …

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