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Frugal Family

This week, Frugal Family searched high and low for the best activities to celebrate Valentines Day. Here are a few you might enjoy.

Liselle Regueiro DeGrave, Neighbor
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1. San Bernardino County Regional Park presents Love is in the Air Lodge Dance

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Deal: $12 presale, $15 at the door admission. Valentines gifts offered to the first 30 ladies to arrive. The event features dessert, drink bar, live music and DJ, door prizes and more. Event is at the San Moritz Lodge, 24640 San Moritz Drive in Crestline. (909) 387-2461 or (909) 383-2233

Good through: February 12 from 7:00 p.m.  until 11:00 p.m.

2. Riley’s Farm, http://www.rileysfarm.com/index.html

Deal: Visit Riley’s Farm during regular operational hours. There is never an admission price to visit the grounds. Visit the farm grounds and the colonial house and experience the America of years ago.

Good through: Check hours of operation for details.

3. Shakey’s Pizza, Redlands http://www.shakeys.com/

Deal: Buy one, get one free lunch at Shakey’s. Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Must sign-up to get coupon.

836 W. Colton Ave
Redlands, CA 92374
909-793-5993

Good through: No date given, confirm with restaurant.

4. San Bernardino County Museum http://www.sbcounty.gov/museum/

Deal: Visit the San Bernardino County Museum. Children under 5 are always free and parking is free.

2024 Orange Tree Lane
Redlands, CA 92374 
909- 307-2669

Good through: N/A, call to confirm.

5. Colton Parks and Rec. http://www.enewsjet.com/chronicle-spring11/

Deal: Youngsters and teen Valentines “hearts and crafts.” On Feb. 14, from 2:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. Call 909-370-5099.

Good through: Feb. 14, 2011

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