Miller Minutes: What to do Valentine’s Day weekend
As much as I want to talk about the artistry of last Sunday’s halftime show, I’m sure you’re all sick of hearing about it. Besides, in journalistic terms, it’s technically “old news.”
So instead, we’re going to discuss Valentine’s Day.
Arguments about how to appropriately celebrate this holiday are constantly circulating. With those arguments come a lot of questions. Here’s a few I’m asking myself: if girls traditionally receive flowers, what is the male equivalent? Is it better to buy a gift or an experience? To make dinner or to go out to dinner? Who in your life should receive a valentine, and where does it stop? How do you even ask someone to be your valentine … with a valentine? Is that redundant?
With all of these uncertainties, a lot of us have flashbacks to Christmas. But I’m here to tell you this holiday is not that complicated.
Think about it: this is a love-centered holiday breaking up the darkest days of winter. It’s giving you an excuse to do something with your significant other (or your homies, or your gal-pals) to show them you care. In the end, it’s more about the “why” than it is the “how.” This should assuage some of the fear surrounding Feb. 14.
No matter what you decide to do, Valentine’s Day is about knowing the people you love and what will make them happy. That could be different for everyone. Don’t let the traditions sway you from a good idea that will make someone smile.
If you’re looking for something to do this Valentine’s Day, never fear. We have ideas for a night out every day of the weekend!
Discover how you can improve your health at a Health Fair held at the Rose E. Schneider Family YMCA, 2001 Ehrman Road, Cranberry Township, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday. The event, which is free and open to the public, will provide opportunities for blood pressure screenings, information on heart-healthy foods and more. Visit bcfymca.org/events/health-fair for more information.
Butler County Parks and Recreation is giving parents a chance to have a Valentine’s Day out! From 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, children ages 5 to 12 can be dropped off at the Butler Township Park building, 468 South Duffy Road, for an evening of games, crafts, pizza and more. Cost is $10 per child and registration is required. Visit bcpr.repdesk.com for more information.
Enjoy an acoustic, Valentine’s Day concert at 8 p.m. Friday in the Penn Theater, 149 N. Main St., Butler. Jenifer Lynn Baker, accompanied by Mike Cabiles, will serenade you with soulful melodies and love-filled lyrics. Tickets cost $20 and can be purchased at thepenntheater.org.
The Butler Art Center & Gallery’s “The Age of Aquarius” art and music festival kicks off Saturday night and runs until Feb. 22. Throughout that time, the center, at 344 S. Main St., will host a costume party, concerts, exhibits and even a “Who’s Line Is It Anyway?” style improv night. For a complete list of events, acts and exhibits, visit butlerartcenterandgallery.org/AOA-Music-and-Arts-Festival.
Cranberry Township EMS is hosting Save-a-Life Saturday, which reunites resuscitation survivors with their rescuers and underscores the importance of community CPR training, inviting the public to attend and participate in free, hands-only CPR training. The ceremony begins at 1 p.m. at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center, 2525 Rochester Road.
Participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Succop Nature Park, 182 Airport Road in Penn Township. Learn and practice bird identification while enjoying nature. This event is great for anyone 12 years old and up. Registration is required and you can find more information by visiting the event page on experiencebutler.com.
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Molly Miller is an Eagle correspondent.