From dancing to counting birds to horses galore, plenty of activities to share with that special someone
By Sue Vorenberg
Published: February 13, 2014, 4:00pm
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Southwest Washington Wineries Valentine's Chocolate & Wine Tasting tour happening Valentine's Day weekend. Photo from the Rusty Grape Vineyard in Battle Ground.
That strange scent in the air isn’t spring, not yet at least — but it might be love.
If you’re looking for something romantic to do with your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day weekend, Clark County has plenty of options.
Tonight there’s a slew of events with music, dinner and dancing. Saturday and Sunday there’s a chance to explore with wine, chocolate, birds and horses. And Sunday you can run all those sweets off with a special three-mile Valentine’s-themed charity event.
To get you started, The Columbian compiled this quick list of suggestions. Want more? Read on and flip through the many offerings in the Weekend calendar.
Contra in The Couve! Valentine’s Day Dance
What: Contra dancing and dinner, with a potluck and Rich Goss calling out moves. The Hat Band will provide music.
Where: Unitarian Universalist Church of Vancouver, 4505 East 18th St., Vancouver.
When: 7:30 to 11 p.m., Feb. 14.
Cost: $7, $5 for ages 65 and older and 12 and younger. Free instruction will start at 7:30 p.m. Wear comfortable shoes and bring a bottle of water.
What: How about a romantic day of bird watching? The Great Backyard Bird Count each year takes a snapshot of bird numbers and distribution across the globe. As a participant, you commit to count birds at a location of your choice for at least 15 minutes on one or more of the four count days. All you have to do is tally the number of individuals of each species you see, and enter your totals at http://birdsource.org/gbbc.
What: The event may not scream Valentine’s Day, but there’s certainly a lot to see and do with your sweetheart at the Washington State Horse Expo. The fourth annual showcase of all things equestrian returns with clinics, performances, vendors, demonstrations, national experts and trainers. Show highlights include the Extreme Cowboy Race, Dan James of Double Dan Horsemanship, The BlackPearl Friesian Dance Troupe, clinician Craig Cameron and Marvin Pierce’s Cow Dogs.
Where: Clark County Event Center at the Fairgrounds, 17402 N.E. Delfel Road, Ridgefield.
When: Noon to 9 p.m. Feb. 14; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Feb. 15; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Feb. 16.
Cost: $10, $8 for seniors, $8 for ages 7 to 12, free for ages 6 and younger; $24 for three-day pass; $6 for parking.
What: Local wineries will be pairing all kinds of sweets with their wines during this annual self-guided tour. Learn which chocolates pair best with wine in the wineries’ tasting rooms. Check with individual wineries for more details on specific hours and tasting fees.
Where: Clark County, Vancouver, Battle Ground and Ridgefield.
What: Northwest Personal Training is hosting a fun Valentine’s Day-inspired 3-mile run and walk for pairs to raise money for the Children’s Center. The run will give awards for the fastest couples in five different categories.
