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Valentine's Day In Hampton Roads

Time to spread the love.

Jacki Ryan

Feb 08, 2016

Old Dominion University

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It's that time of year again when the lovebirds and cynical singlets clash about the meaning of Valentine's Day. If they aren't fighting about the meaning you can bet they are feuding over how to celebrate. However, whether you are single and ready to mingle or someone in a fun or serious relationship, it seems like Hampton Roads has something for everyone this year. Below are some options that you can explore as a way to celebrate love and life:

1. Smartmouth Brewing Company 2nd Annual Oyster Roast

Location:Smartmouth Beer 1309 Raleigh Ave, Norfolk, Virginia 23507

When: Saturday, February 13, 2016, 12 P.M. - 7 P.M.

Description: All-you-can-eat oysters for $20, food trucks, and tasty beer from a local favorite; seems like the perfect time to indulge this Valentine's Day.

2. Great Chocolate Race 10k/5K

Location: Downtown Hampton

When: Saturday, February 13, 2016 beginning at 7 A.M.

Description: For all those early-rising health nuts, this is the thing for you. You get to choose between a 10 Miler or a 5k through the beautiful and historic downtown Hampton. Once you finish, you'll be rewarded with a medal, a long sleeve T-shirt, and a chocolate after-party!

3. Cure Coffeehouse and Brasserie Galentine's Day Brunch!

Location:Cure Coffeehouse and Brasserie 503 Botetourt St, Norfolk, Virginia 23510

When: Saturday, February 13, 2016, from 8 A.M. to 2 P.M.

Description: Channel your inner Leslie Knope and take a moment for yourself and your ladies. This is the perfect way to show all your friends how much you love and appreciate their friendship. Head to Cure Coffeehouse and enjoy mimosas, peach bellinis, red velvet affogatos, raffle prizes, delicious breakfast food, sweet treats, and great company.

4. The O'Connor Food Truck Challenge

Location:O'Connor Brewing Co. 211 W 24th St, Norfolk, Virginia 23517

When: Friday, February 12, 2016, from 6 P.M. to 9 P.M.

Description: Stop by a Norfolk favorite spot and check out this awesome event. There's no cover charge, so you can come and chill at your leisure. Local food truck favorites will make an appearance to join O'Connor's Brewing Company challenge to find the best food truck.

5. Valentine's Day Carriage Rides

Location: Peninsula Town Center 4410 Claiborne Sq E, Ste 212, Hampton, Virginia 23666

When: Friday and Saturday, February 12 and 13, 2016, from 4 P.M. to 6 P.M.

Description: Enjoy a free carriage ride with your significant other around Peninsula Town Center. Each couple will be given a complementary rose upon arrival to set the mood!

6. Mermaid Winery Presents Valentine's Day Dinner

Location:Mermaid Winery 330 W 22nd St, Ste 106, Norfolk, Virginia 23517

When: Saturday, February 13, 2016, beginning at 7 P.M.

Description: Enjoy dinner at a local winery with your significant other. Reservations are available by calling 757.233.4155 and prices are listed below for the different options that are available.

-$50/per person for dinner only

-$25/per person for the classic wine pairing

-$50/per person for the premium wine pairing

7. Cupid's Undie Run - Virginia Beach

Location: Chix Sea Bar & Grill @7Th St. Oceanfront Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451

When: Saturday, February 13, 2016, from 12 P.M. to 4 P.M.

Description: If you love giving back to society, this is the perfect way for you to this Valentine's Day weekend. This undie run is a 1.5 Mile event where all proceeds are donated to the Children's Tumor Foundation. If you are interested in joining this event, you register here!http://bit.ly/CURsignup

Obviously there are tons of other things to do in Hampton Roads, but these are just a few options. Whether you have someone or don't, I hope that everyone has a happy and safe Valentine's Day!

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Time to spread the love.

1. Smartmouth Brewing Company 2nd Annual Oyster Roast

2. Great Chocolate Race 10k/5K

3. Cure Coffeehouse and Brasserie Galentine's Day Brunch!

4. The O'Connor Food Truck Challenge

5. Valentine's Day Carriage Rides

6. Mermaid Winery Presents Valentine's Day Dinner

7. Cupid's Undie Run - Virginia Beach

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It's not all morning coffees and singing along to the radio.

You can't just go to your room to take a nap in the middle of your classes.

Having to spend all your extra cash on gas for your car.

Speaking of money, you probably don't have a meal plan so you're forced to scrounge up some change or mooch off of your friends.

It can be harder to maintain the friendships you make with people from class.

Finding a parking spot.

It can be harder to be involved on campus because between your one, two, or three jobs and school you don't have much free time.

When you try to be super involved on campus, it can kill your sleep schedule.

It's impossible to do homework at home, but staying on campus isn't an option sometimes.

There are surveys and events that you can't participate in because you're a commuter.

Group projects are the bane of your existence.

Traffic.

Your backpack rivals that of a survivalist trekking in the woods.

Driving all the way to campus to find a note on the door of your classroom saying class was cancelled.

Because have you ever had to endure grilling your foot on a George Foreman?

1. When he just wanted bacon from his George Foreman grill

2. When he had money (and Jan) issues

3. When he got upstaged at Phyllis' wedding

4. When he unintentionally saved Meredith from rabies

5. When he wore a "bisexual" suit

6. When he had to apologize to Jesus

7. When his GPS drove him into a lake

8. When he had to deal with Ryan as his boss

9. When he couldn't fulfill his most generous empty promise

10. When this happened

11. When he struggled with a X-Mas break up

12. When he had to defend his generosity

13. When he threw a classy Christmas party for Holly but she had a boyfriend

14. When he had to stand up to peer pressure

15. When Toby was "Toby-ish"

This isn't just for the single Pringles out there either, folks

Run Around Clanging Pots and Pans in Everyone's Face

Eat the Last Few Pigs in a Blanket

Pop Twelve White Grapes

Burn Something

Smash Things Against a Wall

Spontaneously Begin an Irish Jig

Call Your Mother

Throw a Coffee Table Out a Window

Sing "Auld Lang Syne" at the Top of Your Lungs

Do Some Squats

Swan Dive into a Nearly Freezing Body of Water

Take a Shot

Time to be merry and bright.

"First Noel" by Leslie Odom, Jr

"A Holly Jolly Christmas" by Burl Ives

"Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" by Kelly Clarkson

"All I Want for Christmas Is You" by Mariah Carey

"Christmas (Baby Please Come Home" by Michael Buble

"Last Christmas" by Taylor Swift

"The Christmas Song" by Josh Groban

"White Christmas" by Idina Menzel

"O Holy Night" by David Archuleta

"Believe" by Josh Groban

"Les cloches du hameau" by Celine Dion

Or at least try to do.

1. I will wake up (sorta) on time for class.

2. I will look decent for class.

3. I will go to the gym more.

4. I will go to the library and study more.

5. I will meet new people.

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