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• Experience counts in this game for couples

  February 21, 2013 in Washington Voices on Page S1 The crowd in the lobby at Touchmark on South Hill buzzed with anticipation on Valentine’s Day as the contestants filed in for the fifth annual Not So Newlywed Game. Modeled … 1

• Hearts of gold: Children’s art contest entries up at Mobius

  February 14, 2013 in Features on Page C1 With nearly 300 hearts decorated by area children, The Spokesman-Review’s annual Valentine’s Day Coloring Contest offered a little something for everyone. There were cute puppies, creative use of Cheerios – …

• Barbershop quartets will sing for your sweetheart

  February 9, 2013 in Washington Voices on Page V6 The Spokane barbershop quartets are getting ready to deliver singing surprises to local sweethearts on Valentine’s Day. The quartets are all part of Pages of Harmony Men’s Chorus which is …

• Barbershop quartets will sing for your sweetheart

  February 7, 2013 in Washington Voices on Page S6 The Spokane barbershop quartets are getting ready to deliver singing surprises to local sweethearts on Valentine’s Day. The quartets are all part of Pages of Harmony Men’s Chorus which is …

• Couple share their love of theater

  February 7, 2013 in Washington Voices on Page S1 The day Joan Becker decided she had to hire a caterer was the day she was getting dinner ready for 20 people, playing the piano and acting in a dinner … 1

• Hit us with your best heart

  February 3, 2013 in Features on Page D8 Are your kiddos the creative types? Great, because it’s time for our annual Valentine’s Day Coloring Contest, open to children 12 and younger.

• A history of Valentine’s Day through the ages

  February 14, 2012 in Features The origin of St. Valentine, and how many St. Valentines there were, remains a mystery. Whoever he was, Valentine really existed because archaeologists have unearthed a Roman catacomb and an …

• Annual S-R Valentine’s Day coloring contest draws 445 entrants

  February 12, 2012 in Features on Page D3 More than 400 area children set judges’ hearts a-pumping this year with their entries in the annual Spokesman-Review Valentine’s Day coloring contest. The techniques used on the 445 entries this …

• Photo: Hearts, not hate

  February 15, 2011 in City on Page A6 Message received: Phil Smith, 59, of Spokane, holds a Valentine’s Day card he picked up from the bench at the corner of Main Avenue and Washington Street on Monday. An … 7

• Face Time: Valentine’s Day keeps South Hill florist busy

  February 14, 2011 in City on Page A5 Today will be pretty busy for Jim Alice, owner of Liberty Park Florist & Greenhouses at Eighth Avenue and Perry Street. Jim represents the third generation of his family to … 4

• Love is a many-faceted experience

  February 12, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page V1 Love stinks. Once upon a time in the second grade I had a big crush on a classmate named Frank. When the teacher reassigned seating and placed us at the …

• Symphony celebrates ‘Spring’ a little early

  February 10, 2011 in Features on Page C1 The Spokane Symphony has a triple celebration in store for its audiences this weekend. The concerts at The Fox on Saturday and Sunday will be early observances of Valentine’s Day. …

• Culinary cupid

  February 9, 2011 in Food on Page C1 Whether you’ve found your perfect match or you’re still searching, celebrate the day dedicated to love with food pairings made in heaven. For Valentine’s Day we talked to local wine, …

• The many faces, facets of love

  February 14, 2010 in City on Page A1 Love is messy and frustrating and maddening. And yet, because of its potential, we pursue it. We’re willing to upend our lives, disrupt our routines and friendships to take the … 4

• Monthly art walk gives chance to check out co-op’s new home

  February 7, 2010 in Idaho Voices on Page I3 Come to downtown Coeur d’Alene the second Friday of most months and you see a lively place with special events, usually an art walk that involves the many galleries and …

• A sweet-tart treat for your Valentine

  January 27, 2010 in Features, Food on Page C3 Cheesecake isn’t a terribly difficult dessert, it just requires a bit of attention to detail. This recipe is perfect for those who love sweet-tart desserts. It has a classic graham …

• Stimulate economy – buy chocolate

  February 12, 2009 in Idaho Voices on Page PF1 This year, giving chocolate for Valentine’s Day is not merely a gesture of love; it may extend the life of your valentine and save our country at the same time. …

• Romances peachy, perseverant and patient

  February 12, 2009 in Idaho Voices on Page PF1 Romance is not dead yet here in the Inland Northwest. Recently we challenged our readers to tell us all as Valentine’s Day approaches. The response started out as a trickle, …

• In brief: Dunkers get chilly for charity

  February 12, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page W2 The Polar Plunge is going down in Medical Lake on Feb. 28, where participants drop through a hole in an icy lake for charity. “Everybody I’ve talked to that has …

• Couple hit lottery with valentine

  February 12, 2009 in City on Page A7 The Valentine’s Day gifts Jim Johnson, of Hayden, purchased for his wife, Irene, included a box of chocolates, a card and a few Lottery Scratch tickets. He had no idea …

• Making Valentine’s Day family day

  February 9, 2009 in Features on Page C3 Remember what it was like when you were young and single and Valentine’s Day rolled around? Perhaps you hoped the roses being paraded through the office would land on your …

• Trittos’ love stronger than a good pickup line

  February 5, 2009 in Idaho Voices on Page PF1 Recently, we asked for love stories to fit around Valentine’s Day. Using Huckleberries online, a Spokesman-Review blog, we received an outpouring of stories. Stories that were funny, poignant and wonderful …

• SNR holding Valentine’s dance

  February 5, 2009 in Idaho Voices on Page PF6 Specialized Needs Recreation will hold a Valentine’s Day dance at Prairie View Elementary, 2478 E. Poleline Ave. in Post Falls, on Friday, from 6 to 8 p.m. The festivities will …

• In brief: Sullivan Park plans Valentine’s celebration

  February 5, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page V3 Residents and visitors of Sullivan Park Campus of Care, 421 S. Adams Road, will be celebrating Valentine’s Day on Feb. 13 with their sweethearts and the “Swing Street Band.” From …

• YES plans free breakfast to thank community

  January 29, 2009 in Idaho Voices on Page PF1 Spirit Lake’s Youth Equipped for Success will host a free Sweetheart’s Breakfast and Open House on Valentine’s Day at its new building at Third and Maine in downtown Spirit Lake, …

• Valentine’s Day event planned at Greyhound center

  January 29, 2009 in Idaho Voices on Page PF3 Spend Valentine’s Day with your loved one at the “Sweethearts Ball.” The Greyhound Park and Events Center, at 5100 W. Riverbend Ave., will present the Big Band sounds of Tuxedo …

• In brief: Valentine cards being collected for students

  January 29, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page V3 It’s nearly Valentine’s Day and Spokane Valley Partners is once again collecting valentines to be distributed to low-income students in its annual Have a Heart program. Free cards are distributed …

• Take care in picking a Valentine’s bottle

  January 28, 2009 in Food on Page C1 OK, Valentine’s Day is still a couple of weeks away. Take a deep breath – you still have time to avoid a potentially disastrous wine mistake. Let’s face it, choosing …