There will be plenty of ways to say “Be Mine” for Valentine’s Day

 

Make your sweetheart feel special this Valentine’s Day by taking him or her to one or more of the following love-themed events.

Happy Hearts Party for Kids

Children ages kindergarten through fifth grade are invited to an afternoon filled with Valentine crafts, stories, music and more.

The day of fun will be held Saturday, Feb. 13, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Community United Methodist Church Westcliffe.

Reservations are encouraged by calling the church at 783-2511 or Sarah Smith at 783-3283.

All Aboard Westcliffe Movie and Dinner

A heartfelt evening complete with food, a classic movie and more will be held at the All Aboard Westcliffe interpretive center on Saturday, Feb. 13.

Dinner with a choice of chili or shrimp corn chowder, salad, corn bread, dessert and drink will be served from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Cost is $10.

Then, “Comes a Horseman” will be shown at no charge. Free popcorn will also be distributed and sodas will be served for $1 each.

Filmed in 1978 in Custer County, the movie starring Jane Fonda, James Caan, and Jason Robards is a western set in the 1940s.

Folks who lived in the Valley when the film was made will be on hand to share tales of its making.

Fundraising Valentine Dinner

Sangre de Cristo Mennonite Church will host a fundraising Valentine’s Day dinner on Sunday, Feb. 14.

Prime rib or smoked Cornish game hen with cheddar garlic mashed potatoes, green beans, salad and homemade biscuits will be served at 5:30 p.m.

Also included will be a dessert buffet featuring cheesecake, red velvet cake, black forest cupcakes and a chocolate fountain.

Suggested donation is $20-$25 per person with proceeds going to local youth attending Creation Festival in Pennsylvania in June.

To make a reservation, call Elaine Sanders at 719/404-3708.

Kids’ Club Suckers

Custer County Kids’ Club will be selling a Valentine’s Day treat that’s sure to be sweet.

Orders are currently being accepted to purchase locally made chocolate double hearts and rose shaped suckers. Cost is $2 each.

Place an order at the library in downtown Westcliffe, at Sunflower Natural Foods or at Club America WMV.

Orders can be picked up at the Kids’ Club facility on Jerry Court on Feb. 10 from 2 to 5 p.m. or Feb. 12 from 10 to 4 p.m.

For more information, call 783-2112.

Flowers from Wanda’s Garden

Orders are being accepted to send flowers and blooming plants to those loved ones this Valentine’s Day. Call 783-3033 to place an order.

Greeting cards, balloons, candy, stuffed animals and more can also be purchased on site at 411 Main Street in downtown Westcliffe.

Cliff Lanes Dinner and Bowling

On Sunday, Feb. 14, Cliff Lanes bowling center will offer a candlelight dinner for two complete with three games of bowling from 5 p.m. to closing.

Cost is $16 per person and reservations are required by calling 783-2147.

Sangrita

Sangrita restaurant in downtown Westcliffe is offering Valentine’s Day specials Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 13-14.

Get dinner for two featuring prime rib and snow crab with the appropriate sides for $50.

Or choose from a number of a la carte items including Tuscan ribeye, stuffed salmon, and prime rib with coconut shrimp.

Reservations are recommended by calling 783-4054.

Historic Alpine Lodge

On Friday and Saturday, Feb. 12-13, enjoy a seven-course meal served from 5 to 9 p.m. at the historic Alpine Lodge. Cost is $28.95 per person.

On Sunday, Feb. 14, a champagne brunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost is $18.95 per person.

Call 783-2660 to make a reservation.

Cel Dor Asado

On Sunday, Feb. 14, Cel Dor Asado will offer lunch specials from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and dinner specials from 5 to 9 p.m.

Lunch offerings are crab and shrimp crepes with spinach sauce or grilled tuna with wasabi, ginger root and fresh basil mayonnaise. Both come with eggplant or zucchini.

The dinner special is prime rib with garlic mashed potatoes, salad choice of eggplant or zucchini and another side.

Call 783-2650.

Mining Company Lunch

On Sunday, Feb. 14, the Mining Company restaurant in Silver Cliff will offer a Valentine’s Day Lunch special from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

– Nora Drenner