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Getting away with your sweetheart or going out for a Valentine’s Day dinner are wonderful ways to celebrate the holiday. We’ve included a few possibilities for Valentine’s-inspired dining.

February 11, 2012
Earth to Table Dinner
Culinary Vegetable Institute, 12304 SR 13, Milan
6:30 pm
Enjoy this earth to table dinner featuring Chef Lanny Chin, formerly of premier steakhouse Hyde Park in Beachwood, OH. Now, Lanny is bringing his vast culinary knowledge to Bon Appetit Management Company’s Market Café and Wine Bar, where he creates sensational dishes that are incredibly delicious and made for the health-minded diner. Lanny’s commitment to local ingredients are second only to his commitment to great food. $75/person, reservations required. $75/person (plus tax and gratuity)

February 11, 2012
Valentine Dinner
Paper Moon Vineyards, 2008 SR 60, Vermilion
7-10 pm
Dinner guests will be served at linen-covered, candle-lit tables decorated with fresh flowers, and entertained by finger-style guitarist, David Lester. The meal includes: a glass of Paper Moon wine, antipasti table of meats, cheeses, and fruit, creamy tomato basil bisque, crisp green salad, roll with butter, chicken in honey-wine sauce with chantilly potatoes and mixed grilled vegetables, and Romance Red Raspberry wine reduction drizzled over a brownie sundae. Availability is very limited; please call to make a reservation. $45/person

February 11, 2012
Valentine Wine & Dine
Matus Winery, 15674 Gore Orphanage Rd., Wakeman
Enjoy a romantic dinner in the barn by the fire. Entrée choices include: pan seared duck breast with cranberry confit, half chicken roasted in a wood-fire oven, butter poached salmon with thyme, pork roulade stuffed with gorgonzola, roasted red peppers, and spinach. Each entrée is served with spring mix salad, roasted vegetables, herb-crusted fingerling potatoes, chocolate covered strawberries, a bottle of wine. Reservations are required and must be made by February 4. $38/person

February 11 & 14, 2012
“Sweethearts at The State”
Sandusky State Theatre, 107 Columbus Ave., Sandusky
12:30 & 6 pm
Enjoy a gourmet meal in the elegant State Room. After the meal relax with your favorite date and enjoy the romantic movie “An Affair to Remember” on the big screen. $25/person

February 12, 2012
Valentine’s Wine Dinner
Zinc Brasserie, 142 Columbus Ave., Sandusky
4:30 pm
Featuring a delightful five course dinner, each course paired with wines. Reservations required. Please call for menu details. $75/person (plus tax & gratuity)

February 14, 2012
Valentine’s Day Dinner
Crush Wine Bar, 145 Columbus Ave., Sandusky
5:30 pm
Featuring a five-course wine dinner and auction. Seating is limited; please RSVP by February 3. All proceeds support Stein Hospice in its ongoing effort to provide comfort, compassion, and support during life’s final journey.

Lake Erie Shores & Islands (Erie and Ottawa County Visitors Bureaus) is hitting the road this month to promote the region’s visitor destinations at several travel shows. One of the first is the AAA Great Vacations Expo in Columbus, January 20-22 where 13 of the region’s tourism industry businesses will join forces to promote the area. This large representation has resulted in Lake Erie Shores & Islands being acknowledged as one of the major sponsors of the show.

Participating industry partners include Cedar Point, Ghostly Manor Thrill Center, Goodtime Lake Erie Island Cruises, Jet Express, Kelleys Island, Lakeside Association, Miller Ferries, Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial, Put-in-Bay Chamber of Commerce, Put-in-Bay Tour Train, Put-in-Bay Winery, Sawmill Creek Resort and Schedel Arboretum & Gardens. Lake Erie Shores & Islands Welcome Center staff will be on hand to promote these and all other visitor destinations in the region.

Lake Erie Shores & Islands has been a part of this annual show since it began in 2009 and this year they are poised to make the biggest impact yet. The group will occupy a 40’ x 40’ space loaded with activities and exhibits to attract attention and engage show visitors.

Some of the special features include a Jack Sparrow impersonator joining the pirate-themed group from the Put-in-Bay Chamber of Commerce; Cedar Point is sponsoring an appearance by Snoopy and will also have a moving, roaring, 10 foot-long dinosaur to promote their new Dinosaurs Alive! Adventure; Ghostly Manor is providing a “green screen” activity that superimposes people’s photos over fun backgrounds; and the Put-in-Bay Winery will be providing wine tastings at a specially constructed Tiki bar. There will also be a mini “beach” created with more than four tons of sand and a 20’ x 40’ Lake Erie waterscape mural as a backdrop to the booth area.

Guests will be able to register for hourly prize drawings and in the process have the opportunity to sign up for email newsletters and to receive detailed information about visiting the Shores & Islands area.

Jan 2 – Mar 30, 2012
Winter Art Classes
Jodie McCallum & Company fine Art Gallery, 724 W. Main St., Marblehead
419.798.3318

Jan 6-8, 2012
2nd Annual Island Days
Downtown, Sandusky
419.625.5269

Jan 6-7 & 13-14, 2012
“An Adult Evening of Shel Silverstein”
Bellevue Society for the Arts, 205 Maple St., Bellevue
419.483.3152

Jan 7, 2012
Historical Series Program
Maritime Museum of Sandusky, 125 Meigs St., Sandusky
419.624.0274

Jan 7, 2012
Toledo Museum of Art “Experience Egypt” Bus Tour
Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St., Toledo
419.345.5654

Jan 8 – Feb 12, 2012
Studio Skateboard
Sandusky Cultural Center, 2130 Hayes Ave. (SR 4), Sandusky
419.625.1188

Jan 12-15 & 19-22, 2012
“Cheating Cheaters”
Playmakers Civic Theatre, 604 W. Sixth St., Port Clinton
419.341.1843

Jan 13-15, 2012
Camp Perry Open
Camp Perry Training Site, Port Clinton
419.635.2141 ext. 1101

Jan 15, 2012
Annual Gun Show & Sportsman’s Swap Meet
Oak Harbor Conservation Club Clubhouse, 975 S. Gordon Rd., Oak Harbor
419.734.3751 (day) 419.797.2569 (evening)

Jan 22, 2012
Brides by the Bay
Lyman Harbor, 1615 First St., Sandusky
419.625.9626

Jan 28, 2012
Polar Bear Plunge
Thirsty Pony/Rain Waterpark, 1935 Cleveland Rd., Sandusky
419.202.9627

Best known for Cedar Point Amusement Park, the Lake Erie Islands, and Ohio’s Waterpark Capital, this region regularly makes national headlines as one of America’s top travel destinations. Encompassing nautical port towns, islands, and historical villages, the Lake Erie Shores and Islands area provides for a truly special getaway for your group.

Few places offer such a diverse selection of accommodations, meeting venues, and leisure time activities, all within a short drive or boat ride from each other. We are centrally located on Ohio’s north coast along Interstate 2 and the Ohio Turnpike making us easily accessible from all directions. Although most choose us as a summertime destination, many of our attractions are available year-round. Festivals and special events also take place at all times of the year so consider planning a tour for any month.

Ride a roller coaster or water slide, tour one of more than a dozen wineries, fish for walleye and perch, set sail on a Lake Erie charter cruise, explore some of the nation’s best birding areas, visit a National Park, or dine at a waterfront restaurant. Options for your group are as plentiful as waves on a beach.

Feel free to visit the “Meetings & Groups” tab on our website or contact our group sales team at 800.255.3743 to schedule a personalized familiarization tour. We’d love to show you why millions travel here each year and help you create your own Shores & Islands getaway!

Let’s face it. New Year’s Eve is approaching a lot faster than we think. All it takes to ring in the New Year are good friends, great food, and a place to party! If you haven’t made any plans or you’re going to be in the area, here are a few New Year’s Eve celebrations that you might want to consider.

Walleye Madness at Midnight
North Madison Street, Downtown Port Clinton
419.734.2101
5 pm-12 am
Located at the center of all Walleye Madness at Midnight activities, the Family Fun Center at Mango Mama’s will have the family fun activities of the Walleye Drop! Kids Walleye Drop at 6 pm, Rock-Paper-Scissors Challenge and live entertainment and street vendors from 10 pm to midnight. Watch the Walleye drop from a crane as the countdown to midnight begins.

Celebrate the New Year at Crush!
Crush Wine Bar, 145 Columbus Ave., Sandusky
419.502.9463
Champagne toast at midnight, regular dinner menu, full bar, drink specials, and more. Be sure to stop by!

Family New Year’s Eve Party
Ottawa County Fairgrounds, 7870 W. St. Rt. 163, Oak Harbor
419.898.1971
8 pm-1 am
$30/family, $25/couple
Ring in the New Year with music, snacks, kids movie and more! Reserve a spot today.

New Year’s Eve Party
German’s Villa, 3330 Liberty Ave., Vermilion
440.963.0772
$135/couple
Reservations are now being taken for the Main Street Vermilion Reverse Raffle New Year’s Eve Party. There will be dinner, music, dancing, open bar, and a chance to win $2,012! An early bird drawing prize will also be offered. Only 100 tickets will be sold.

New Year’s Eve Bash
Lyman Harbor, 1615 First St., Sandusky
419.625.9626
Come ring in the New Year with The Earthquakers, a champagne toast, and fireworks at midnight. Please call for more information.

New Year’s Eve Celebration
Kalahari Resort, 7000 Kalahari Dr. (US 250), Sandusky
877.525.2427
Ring in the New Year at Kalahari and enjoy their buffet, parties, fun family activities, wild waterpark thrills, and much more. Make a night out of it and book the New Year’s Buffet Getaway package!

Toast to the Town
Merry-Go-Round Museum, 301 Jackson St. (at US 6), Sandusky
419.626.6111
6-9 pm
$15/person
Community members are invited to this gala fundraiser to benefit the Merry-Go-Round Museum and Sandusky Main Street Association. Enjoy beverages and hors d’oeuvres from area restaurants and bid on unique Silent Auction items. Please call to order tickets.

New Year’s Eve Dance Party
Ghostly Manor Thrill Center, 3319 Milan Rd. (US 250), Sandusky
419.626.4467
8 pm-12:30 am
$10/person (general), $20/person (VIP)
General admission includes dance party and quad roller skate rental. VIP admission includes the above plus pizza, pop, and a ride in the XD Theater or Wizards Journey Blacklight Mini Golf. Please call for more information.

New Year’s Eve 2011
Chez Francois/Touche’ Wine Bar, 555 Main St., Vermilion
440.967.0630
First two sittings: $65/person; Last seating: $85/person
There will be three sittings for New Year’s Eve. The first seating will be 4:30-6:30 pm, the second seating will be 7-9 pm and the last seating will begin at 9:30 pm. Each seating will feature a multi-course dinner. The last seating will feature Mr. Mike Moore.  Please take note, that availability of the last seating is extremely limited.

New Year’s Eve Party
Quaker Steak & Lube, 5150 Liberty Ave. (US 6), Vermilion
440.967.3724
5 pm
Live entertainment, dinner, champagne toast at midnight, and more.

Las Vegas Style Charity Casino
Sawmill Creek Resort – Wilderness Hall, 400 Sawmill Creek Dr. (off US 6), Huron
800.729.6455
8:30 pm-1 am
Featuring Vegas-style gambling, dancing, cash bar, and a chance to win prizes with gaming tickets.

Now – December 24, 2011
Photos with Santa
Sandusky Mall, 4314 Milan Road, Sandusky

Now – December 23, 2011
Santa at the Candy Cane House
Sawmill Creek Resort, 400 Sawmill Creek Dr. (off US 6), Huron

Now – December 31, 2011
Festival of Lights Display
Sawmill Creek Resort, 400 Sawmill Creek Dr., Huron

Now – December 31, 2011
3D Winter Wonderland & Christmas Light Show Spectacular
Ghostly Manor Thrill Center, 3319 Milan Rd. (US 250), Sandusky

Now – January 8, 2012
Hayes Train Special
Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center, Fremont

November 30, 2011 & December 2-3, 2011
It’s A Wonderful Life: Live on Stage
Sandusky State Theatre, 107 Columbus Ave., Sandusky

December 1-3, 2011
Christmas Dinners at Spiegel Grove
Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center, Fremont

December 2-4, 2011
Victorian Christmas Candlelight Dinners
Historic Lyme Village, 5001 SR 4, Bellevue

December 2-4, & 9-10, 2011
“A Christmas Carol”
Harlequins Theatre, 414 Wayne St., Sandusky

December 3-4, 2011
Old Fashioned Holiday 1861
Mill Hollow Vermilion River Reservation, 51211 N. Ridge Rd., Vermilion

December 3, 10, and 17, 2011
Visit with Santa
Exchange Park, Liberty Ave. and Main St., Vermilion

December 3, 2011
Christmas Open House
Paper Moon Vineyards, 2008 SR 60, Vermilion

December 3, 2011
Olde Fashion Christmas
Adolphus Kraemer Park, Downtown Oak Harbor

December 3, 2011
Gingerbread House Making Event
Culinary Vegetable Institute, 12304 SR 13, Milan

December 3, 2011
Ugly Christmas Sweater Party
Quaker Steak & Lube, 5150 Liberty Ave. (US 6), Vermilion

December 3-4 & 10-11, 2011
Christmas Open House
Berlin Fruit Box Company, 51 Mechanic St., Berlin Heights

December 3, 2011
Gingerbread House Workshop
Milan Historical Museum, 10 Edison Dr. (off SR 113), Milan

December 3, 2011
Community Christmas Celebration
Downtown, Port Clinton

December 3, 2011
The Christmas Tree Ship
McGarvey’s Landing, Vermilion

December 3 & 17, 2011
Lunch with Santa
Quaker Steak & Lube, 5150 Liberty Ave. (US 6), Vermilion

December 4, 2011
Holiday Open House
Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge, 14000 W. SR 2, Oak Harbor

December 4, 2011
Magee Marsh Holiday Open House
Sportsmen’s Migratory Bird Center, 11661 W. SR 2, Oak Harbor

December 4-5, 2011
Annual Candlelight Tour of Homes
Various locations, Sandusky

December 6-7, 2011
Enchante’ Cabaret: Halos and Holly
Sandusky State Theatre, 107 Columbus Ave., Sandusky

December 10, 2011
Decorate a Gingerbread House
Osborn MetroPark – Frost Center, 3910 Perkins Ave., Huron

December 10, 2011
Annual Holiday Open House
Firelands Winery, 917 Bardshar Rd. (off US 6), Sandusky

December 10, 2011
Nautical Christmas Crafts
Maritime Museum of Sandusky, 125 Meigs St., Sandusky

December 10, 2011
Christmas with Santa
Huron Boat Basin, 330 N. Main St., Huron

December 11, 2011
Holiday Movie Memories
Sandusky State Theatre, 107 Columbus Ave., Sandusky

December 11 & 18, 2011
Holiday Open House
Sandusky Greenhouse, 601 Franklin St., Sandusky

December 12-23, 2011
12 Gifts of Christmas
Quaker Steak & Lube, 5150 Liberty Ave., Vermillion

December 14, 2011
“Von Trapp Christmas Concert”
Sandusky State Theatre, 107 Columbus Ave., Sandusky

December 15, 2011
Ye Olde Yuletide Feast & Christmas Concert
St. Mary Church, 38 W. League St., Norwalk

December 17, 2011
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: Live on Stage
Sandusky State Theatre, 107 Columbus Ave., Sandusky

December 17, 2011
Firelands Audubon Christmas Bird Count
Various Erie & Huron County sites

December 20, 2011
Santa’s Reindeer Night
Washington Parks, 200 Washington St., Downtown Sandusky

Please visit our website for a complete list of events in the area.

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