Survey: First Dates On the Rise for Valentine's Day

Would you go on a first date on Valentine's Day? If so, would you pay for the date?

Needless to say, Valentine's Day is a popular holiday for couples everywhere. The day offers a chance for couples to take a breather from the daily grind and head out for a romantic evening, or, alternatively, enjoy a romantic evening at home. But what about those who aren't in a committed relationship? As it turns out, a recent singles study indicates that first dates on or around Feb. 14 are actually on the rise.  In fact, more than 2,400 Boston men are going as far as paying women for a first date on Valentine's Day, according to the study, conducted by dating-auction website WhatsYourPrice.com. Nationally, 369,282 first-date offers were made on the four weeks preceding Valentine's Day, the most of any one-month period of the year, …

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Celebrate Valentine's Day in Norwood

Looking for somewhere to take that special someone? Here are a few local options.

With Valentine's Day coming up, many will be looking for a way to remind that special someone just how much they are loved. Here are a few Valentine-themed specials and events happening in the Norwood area: Casablanca at the Norwood Theatre: Catch this classic tale of romance on the big screen at the Norwood Theatre Feb. 13, 14 and 15 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for students and seniors. Dinner at One Bistro: Chef Tom Hupe has created a romantic special menu that will be available Feb. 14-16, and will feature dishes such as a cocoa dusted pork tenderloin, a filet mignon topped with lobster meat, and a pan-seared mahi mahi. Call (866) 781-9888 to reserve your table. Art at the George H. Morse House: The Norwood Art …

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TELL US: Where Are the Most Romantic Spots in Norwood?

Valentine's Day is fast approaching, so where are the most romantic spots in town?

Super Bowl Sunday has passed, and it's time to focus on another important February holiday: Valentine's Day. Whether it's a favorite restaurant, a bench near the Town Common, or just a corner with a great memory, share your most romantic Norwood locale in the comments. Or even better - post a picture of you and your sweetheart and tell us your story. Click the "Upload" button above, and if you have any issues email Norwood@Patch.com.

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Tell Us About Your Valentine's Day Specials in Norwood

Restaurant and business owners: Share your Valentines Day specials on Norwood Patch.

Valentine's Day is fast approaching. Flowers are being ordered, presents being wrapped, and restaurant reservations booked.  Here at Norwood Patch, we want to help local business owners get the word out about Valentine's Day specials and promotions.  Maybe you're offering a discount on Valentine's Day items, or featuring a special menu for a romantic dinner. Or, perhaps your on the other end of the spectrum - hosting an anti-Valentine's Day party.  Either way, let us know what you're doing to celebrate Valentine's Day in the comments, and we'll feature your business in our roundup before the holiday. 

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Patch Facts

Five Things You Need to Know Today in Norwood: Recreation Programs, Trivia Night and More

Your daily dose of Patch knowledge.

Five Things You Need To Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the feature in the comments section. 1. The 2013 Norwood Recreation Spring/Summer Guide is now online. Registration starts Feb. 11. 2. The Norwood Board of Selectmen will meet today in the Town Hall starting at 7 p.m. The meeting will be carried live on NPA-TV's Government Channel. 3. Bring your friends, family members or co-workers to Lewis' tonight to play Stump! Trivia, starting at 8 p.m. Test your knowledge of everything ranging from the Simpsons to world history, music, sports, movies and more with the chance to win great prizes. 4. It’s Scrabble Night at…

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Classic Books to Share with Your Children for Valentine's Day

From Charlotte's Web to Where the Wild Things Are, share these classic books with your children and encourage their love for reading.

  “Where’s Pa Going with that Axe?” The Enduring Quality of Children’s Classics By Anita Silvey Courtesy of James Patterson's Read Kiddo Read Foundation The opening line of E. B. White’s Charlotte’s Web— “Where’s Pa going with that axe?”—has now been read by adults to eager young listeners for more than 60 years. Madeleine L’Engle’s A Wrinkle in Time and Ezra Jack Keats’s The Snowy Day have been picked up with enthusiasm for more than 50 years. For 75 years, parents have shared The Hobbit, and this year Maurice Sendak’s Where the Wild Things Are turns 50. These books and others like them (Eric Carle’s The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Virginia Lee Burton’s Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel, and L. M. Montgomery’s Anne of Green Gables) bring …

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In the Parent 'Hood

Reynolds: My Funny Valentine

Thoughts on how love and devotion change in the state of parenthood.

Love. We are being force-fed love this week.  We are being deluged with images of romantic dinners, couples massages, diamond jewelry, and bouquets of red roses.  Advice for “sexy date night looks” and the “most romantic” dinner spots are filling my email.  But, Valentine’s Day is on a Tuesday.  Tuesday.  Tuesday of a “work-week.”  Am I really expected to go out for a couple’s massage on a Tuesday?  It would be impossible to make dinner reservations, find a babysitter, and organize the kids and all of their “comings and goings.”   There is still basketball practice, and dinner to make, and bath time, and a book report due. And not to mention, you are dog-tired, ten pounds heavier than your “going out dress” can hide, and can’t find your …

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Shannon Macdonald

2:42 pm on Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Well said, Colleen.   more ›

Valentine's Day, Schmalentine's Day

Some things to do in the area tonight if you're not all about celebrating Valentine's Day.

Valentine's Day? What's that? If that's how you're feeling today - whether you're a single, double, or whole group here in Norwood - then this is the list you want. Check out this Norwood Patch round up of things to do in the area tonight if hearts and flowers aren't really your thing. Stump! Trivia at Lewis' Restaurant and Grille. Try one of the best burgers in Norwood and test your useless knowledge. For other local Stump! locations and times, check here. Scrabble night at Morrill Library. If you L-O-V-E the classic board game (or are simple an iPhone owner and "Words with Friends" master) head over to Morrill Library to test your skill. Kids can play at 6:30 p.m., grown-ups at 7:00. Bruins vs. Rangers. There's Boston hockey on NESN …

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