Valentine’s Day food deals from Chick-fil-A, Starbucks, Taco Bell and more
There are plenty of good deals and heart-shaped treats available for Valentine’s Day 2022. Dunkin’Grab one of two Valentine’s Day heart-shaped doughnuts. Papa John’sGet a thin crust heart-shaped pizza for $11.99 or a combo of heart-shaped pizza with one topping and a brownie for $16.99. You can also get the Heart-Shaped Meal for $18.99 including a heart-shaped pizza with one topping, a 2-Liter soda and cheesesticks. StarbucksPlace a Starbucks order via Uber Eats on Valentine’s Day and get 50% off, up to $10, with the promotion code VDAY50.
mlive.comFlint handmade to host Valentine’s craft event at Flint Farmers’ Market
A craft market event this weekend might have you covered. Flint Handmade is hosting their Valentine’s Craft Market from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 5 in the Ramsdell Room at the Flint Farmers’ Market, 300 E. 1st St., in downtown Flint. “Flint Handmade is so excited to be celebrating our 15th Anniversary this year! at the Valentine’s Craft Market,” Crystal Pepperdine, executive director of Flint Handmade, said in the news release. More information about the Valentine’s Craft Market is available here.
mlive.comProjection mapping: Art and technology illuminated
Art and technology come together with a technique known as projection mapping, in which buildings are painted with light. Correspondent Serena Altschul talks with Ryan Uzilevsky, of Light Harvest Studio, about their epic creations projected upon very unique canvases.
news.yahoo.com‘Belief’ and ‘trust’ are key for 1st-year coach Drew Valentine, who has guided No. 22 Loyola to a 10-game winning streak and its best start in 56 years
“Belief” and “trust” are two words that resonate for Loyola and its first-year coach, Drew Valentine. The Ramblers have won 10 straight and, at 14-2, are off to their best 16-game start since the 1965-66 season.
chicagotribune.comLA cop cleared of wrongdoing for George Floyd 'Valentine'
The Los Angeles police officer who shared a photo of George Floyd with the words “you take my breath away” in a Valentine-like format has been cleared of wrongdoing and will not face any punishment. The officer, who has not been named publicly, was found not guilty of any administrative charges by a internal disciplinary panel comprised of community members, the Los Angeles Police Department confirmed. Police Chief Michel Moore had directed the officer to the panel, known as a Board of Rights, in May with the recommendation that the officer be fired.
news.yahoo.comPets of the week: Valentine can be your valentine every day. Grace loves to lay in the sun
JACKSON, MI – Valentine and Grace are just two of the many animals at the Cascade Humane Society that are looking for loving forever homes. Cascades Humane Society, 1515 Carmen Drive, is open to the public from noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. CHS accepts cat or dog food donations, as long as the food is in its original packaging. The Pet Food Pantry is open from noon to 2 p.m. on the first Saturday of the month. Those considering adopting Valentine, Grace or another pet can apply to do so here.
mlive.comLoves new GP News
To the Editor:Just a quick note to say how much I enjoy all the additions to the Grosse Pointe News. Loved the Valentine edition and long-lasting love stories. COVID-19 has disrupted so much of our lives that we can only hope the vaccine will work and we can all get back to some semblance of a normal life. Thanks for the Grosse Pointe News and thanks to all the frontline workers. I had COVID-19 for four weeks in Grosse Pointe Beaumont; two in rehab and three in quarantine, so I was a most grateful recipient of their care.
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Spreading the love wins the dayDEAR ABBY: I have never received a romantic Valentine, and that’s OK with me. With all the sappy movies on TV and the stores blooming in pink and red, we often forget that St. Valentine wasn’t the one in love. My advice to others, particularly singles, is to take a page out of St. Valentine’s book and focus not on yourself, but on others. I have been doing this for the last 20 years and my St. Valentine’s Days have been happy because of it. Reading your letter lifted my spirits, and I hope it will bring a smile to my readers as it did for me.
grossepointenews.comDetroit's Gathering Coffee Co. is giving away free drinks, pastries to lonely customers the day after Valentine's Day
click to enlarge Lee DeVitoGathering Coffee Co.Milwaukee Junction's Gathering Coffee Co. has partnered with Oatly to show some love for lonely customers the day after Valentine's Day.From 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 15, guests can get free drinks and pastries, as well as 15% percent off store merchandise. "We know that near Valentine’s it can be an array of emotions for everyone," the company said in an Instagram post . "The coffee shop, which opened in August, emphasizes philanthropy, sustainability, collaboration, and art. The company's merch is emblazoned with messages like "Alone is nothing that you are" and "Far better together than we are alone. "The Gathering Coffee Co. is located at 2831 E. Grand Blvd., Detroit; gatheringcoffee.com
metrotimes.comValentine’s Day Flowers - Top 5 places in Metro Detroit
It’s approaching Valentine’s Day so we’re here to help you give your Valentine the perfect day! These businesses were voted as the best places in metro Detroit to get those beautiful blooms in our Vote 4 the Best contest. Make sure you check out the Vote 4 the Best page for more stories like this to help you prepare for your Valentine’s day. Our Sponsor -- We’d like to thank Wallside Windows for their longtime sponsorship of Vote 4 the Best and their support of southeast Michigan’s local businesses. Wallside is a Taylor, MI-based family business that manufactures and installs custom replacement windows, now in their third generation.
DNR releases ‘pun-derful’ Valentine’s Day cards for sharing, printing
Lovers of puns and Michigan’s great outdoors will have a hoot with a new collection of Valentine’s Day cards from the Department of Natural Resources. There are 14 “pun-derful” designs and word plays to choose from. One reads, “Life would be crappie without you, Valentine!” and includes a drawing of the perch-like crappie fish. A card displaying a drawing of a porcupine says, “You’re porcu-fine, Valentine!”The cards can be printed to mail or hand-deliver, or saved and shared via text, social media or email. Find the collection here.
mlive.comMuskegon County commissioner Bob Scolnik defeats Mary Valentine to retain seat
MUSKEGON COUNTY, MI – Longtime Muskegon County commissioner Bob Scolnik successfully defended his seat against Democratic challenger Mary Valentine in the Nov. 3 race to represent Norton Shores. The 4th district of the Muskegon County Board of Commissioners encompasses most of the city of Norton Shores. Scolnik has served on the Muskegon County Board of Commissioners for 18 years. He served as a Norton Shores City Council member from 1991-01 before being elected county commissioner in 2002. Also on MLive:Muskegon County election results for Nov. 3, 2020Democrat Kenneth Mahoney loses Muskegon County board seat to Kim CyrRepublican Doug Brown beats Kimon Kotos for Muskegon County commission seat
mlive.com'The military's #MeToo moment:' Fort Hood victims speak out
Members of Congress launched an investigation of Fort Hood in September after Sgt. Elder Fernandes was found dead on Aug. 25 hanging from a tree in Temple, Texas, months after reporting sexual harassment. A Fort Hood officer went with his wife to their apartment during one altercation after Buxton called for help. A Fort Hood spokesperson said they had no information on this allegation. “How many more must die at Fort Hood for them to be held accountable?” Lupe Guillen said.
Daywatch: Churchgoers defy stay-at-home order, Cook County gets a D in social distancing and how shopping will look when stores reopen
Valentine joined at least 100 other members of the congregation who also decided to attend the in-person service, according to Pastor Joseph Wyrostek, one of the religious leaders advocating for local and state government to allow all churches to open as soon as possible.
chicagotribune.comHow much a fancy Valentine's Day date costs in 10 major U.S. cities
If you're planning an elaborate date this Valentine's Day, it might add up to more than you think. But that also depends on where you live, according to new data from travel rewards site Upgraded Points. To determine how much a fancy date costs in various cities around the world, Upgraded Points compiled the average costs of a three-course dinner for two, including wine, two prime theater tickets, two drinks at a bar and transportation, using data from Expatistan and Numbeo. Interestingly, nine of the 10 most expensive cities Upgraded Points evaluated internationally are located in the U.S. Washington, D.C., which is the 10th most expensive place in the U.S. for a fancy Valentine's date, ranks 12th internationally.
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