Page 11 - The Wayne Dispatch

Celebrating love and romance in Wayne

By Carolyn Marnon tine’s Weekend” sweepstakes. Five
Love is in the air this month as grand prize winners will receive a
we celebrate Valentine’s Day on Feb- pair of complimentary movie passes.
ruary 14. February is also Creative Visit the theatre February 14-17,
Romance Month. Where can you take a selfie with your Valentine(s) at
find romance or creative gift ideas in the theatre, post it to any of Phoenix
Wayne? Here are a few possibilities Theatres’ social media sites and in-
shared recently by community mem- clude the tag “#ValentinesDate!”
bers. After the movie, perhaps you head
Leo’s Jewelry and Gifts, 34900 W across the street to The Avenue
Michigan Ave, has been selling mod- American Bistro for a nightcap or
ern designs and classic pieces since Pizza Hut for a late-night snack.
1956. For the person who wants to For the children you love, you can
pop the perennial question of love, take them to make a Valentine craft
Leo’s is sure to have an engagement on Tuesday, February 12, from 6:00-
ring to suit your style. Perhaps a Pan- 7:00 p.m. at the Wayne Public Li-
dora charm bracelet for your loved brary. Kids can make a heart made
one along with a special bead (or of yarn (and love) that they can then
beads) to commemorate a special keep or give to someone special.
time or event. Besides jewelry, Leo’s There will also be treats and music
has a wide selection of Vera Bradley to enjoy. The program is recom-
handbags and accessories. mended for children over 6, and
Helium Studio, 3127 S Wayne Rd, caregivers are encouraged to remain
is “Your HEARTquarters” in down- with their children. Register by call-
town Wayne. They have an amazing The Wayne Dairy Queen will be open just in time for Valentine’s Day. DQ will be fea- ing (734) 721-7832 ext. 632.
array of handmade gift items. You If you are a pizza-lover, you can
can find jewelry, special soaps, can- turing a Ghirardelli Chocolate and Strawberry Cupid Cake for only $9.99! usually find a pizza place that makes
dles and so much more. Wayne tures Karaoke Night on Fridays start- cial sit-down meal at White Castle, heart-shaped pizzas on Valentine’s
Councilman Phillip Wagner says, ing at 9:00 p.m. Who wouldn’t love 32925 Michigan Ave. This annual Day. If the place doesn’t make heart-
“Helium Studio always has wonder- to hear a love song dedicated to them event helps you slow down and shaped pizzas, perhaps they will
ful smelling soaps. My wife and I get by their loved one? This could be es- spend time with your loved one while place the toppings in a heart-shape
these for each other a lot.” Helium pecially memorable if you are not being waited on at a table for two (or for you.
Studio also has Open Craft Fridays generally fond of singing, but you do more). It’s a creative dining experi- Dairy Queen, 3007 S Wayne Rd,
from Noon-5:00 p.m. where you can it because you love someone. ence you might wish to try because will be open just in time for Valen-
come in and make a reasonably Karma Coffee and Kitchen, you won’t find it at White Castle on tine’s Day. DQ will be featuring a Ghi-
priced craft or two of your own. This 35634 West Michigan Ave, will be any other day. rardelli Chocolate and Strawberry
could be a special date night outing having a Valentine’s Day dinner on You can reserve a table through Cupid Cake for only $9.99! Perfect
for two. Make sure you visit Helium February 14. Doors open at 6:30 White Castle’s website. for two lovers to share. Chocolate
Studio’s facebook page to see when p.m. with dinner service beginning Get out of the cold and enjoy lovers, that is!
they are hosting the next event. around 7:00 p.m. The theme is heated seats at the State Wayne The- And if you don’t have a special
Amy Iatzko’s husband, Sean, “Love Bites” and owners David and atre, 35310 Michigan Ave. Get cozy someone at this time, make yourself
plays at Benders, 34830 W Michigan Jennifer Romero will be serving in the reclining seats, perhaps bring your special someone. Do some-
Ave, on Thursday nights. She says small plates and paella along with a blanket to snuggle under, and be thing just for you. Buy something
“It’s always nice to go have a couple dessert. Stop by or call to make transported to another world for the just for you. Eat something just for
of cocktails and relax while listening reservations before they fill up. afternoon or evening. You can also you. Go somewhere just for you. You
to acoustic guitar.” Benders also fea- Spend Valentine’s Day with a spe- enter the Phoenix Theatres’ “Valen- deserve it!

The Wayne Dispatch · February 2019 · 11