February good for love, parties and gospel music

Love is in the air this month, because you will love all the fun things to do.

Feb. 5
5:30 p.m.
Don’t forget to tune in to support the New York Giants and Eli Manning, an Ole Miss Alum, Super Bowl Sunday as they take on the New England Patriots and the not as sexy as Eli, Tom Brady.

Feb. 7
6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Are you considering taking up running to get in shape?  There is a lot more to it than just hitting the pavement. Western Arkansas Runners get together to talk about “What We Talk About When We Talk About Running.” Join the discussion as they talk about training, nutrition and running apparel so you look like you know what you’re doing when you get started. At Reynolds Cancer Support House. Visit the Arkansas Runners website for more details.

Feb. 8
6:30 p.m.
Guys, do you want to give your lady something more special than a bouquet of puny drugstore flowers? Ladies, no matter how hard you hint, do you always get puny drugstore flowers? Take a Floral Design class at The Learning Fields at Chaffee Crossings and learn the Language of Love in Flowers along with some design tricks to spruce up your bouquets. Class is $15, which includes floral materials to make a special Valentine bouquet and is way cheaper than any florist around. Call 928-4146 or visit the Learnings Fields website.

Feb. 17

6 p.m.

It’s being called the best party in town; you might need to go check it out to see if that is really true. Mardi Gras is bringing New Orleans to Fort Smith. There will be drinks, a Cajun dinner, an auction and lots of dancing with a New Orleans style line band and Mr. Cabbage Head and the Screamin’ Radishes. Tickets are $60 per person or $600 for a table of ten (duh). Event is to benefit the Fort Smith Museum of History and will be held at I.C. Parish Hall. Call 783-7841 for more details.

Feb. 18
7 to 11 p.m.

Do you have more than one girl in your life? And no, I’m not talking to the adulterous sickos out there. This is for those with a special woman and a special daughter. Take your honey out on Valentine’s Day and set aside this day to show your daughter how much you care at the 6th Annual Father and Daughter Dance. There is a fun Under the Sea theme, light refreshments, a memento photo, and lots of memories.  Held at the River Park Pavilion. Tickets are $20 per couple and can be purchased at Creekmore Park Community Center. Call 784-2368 to learn more.

Feb. 24
6:30 p.m.
Gospel Fest 2012 is a Concert for the Ages. Be blown away by area choirs and soloists groovin’ you with everything from southern gospel to classic hymns. Presented by the UAFS Academy of Arts, but held at Harvest Time Church. Tickets are $10 and on sale at Solid Rock, Bedford Camera and Video, UAFS Box Office and area churches. Visit the UAFS Academy website for more information. I bet you won’t be able to sit still.