Valentine Socials for Kids and Adults

1. Are you a kid without a Valentine? No worries. Attend the Valentine Social at Bells Ferry Elementary School to find yours. 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. 2600 Bells Ferry Rd. For more information, call 678-594-8950.

2. She awakens. Her senses come alive. Harken back to passion and discovery as you witness Sleeping Beauty with the Atlanta Ballet Orchestra. It's the joy of first love, of possibility. The thrilling, tingling glory of coming alive.

Experience the splendor of Tchaikovsky's magical score and the sumptuous, classic fairytale of Princess Aurora and her heroic Prince. Take your family on a magical journey to an enchanted kingdom, where good triumphs over evil with a single kiss. Fantastic fairies. Brilliant bluebirds. Dashing suitors, spooky ghouls, and evil curses. It's your favorite childhood story brought to life with lavish sets, beautiful costumes, and thrilling dance. Your friends and family will remember this event happily ever after. 8 p.m. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center, 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy. To order tickets, call 770-916-2800.

3. Starting a new business? Looking to grow your business? East Cobb Business Association hosts a monthly Friday Open Networking event.  Participants must buy breakfast ($6 + tip). Each meeting will allow one member to do a 10 minute presentation. Latecomers may not be able to give their one minute presentation. 7:15 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Capozzi's New York Deli, 4283 Roswell Rd. For more information, call 770-321-0301.

4. Are you single and age 35+? You don't want to miss the Valentine's "Love Potion #9" Dance with the Atlanta Metro Singles. 255 singles are attending with more expected. I have friends that belong to this group, and it is chock full of fantastic, professional people. The group is celebrating Valentine's Day a few days early at the Georgia Rib Company's "Backstage" Room (former Trilogy), where DJ Richard will be spinning fabulous dance tunes to get you in the mood for Cupid! 8 p.m. Georgia Rib Company - 4930 Davidson Road.

5. Do you enjoy gardening? For years I planted tea roses. I love roses. They require specific care. If roses interest you, attend the Learn and Lunch: Roses presented by Bruce Gillett, Cobb Master Gardener. Learn how to grow healthy and beautiful roses. He will discuss rose selection, site selection, site planning and preparation, and detailed rose care will be covered. Bring your lunch.  12 - 1 p.m. Cobb County Central Library, 266 Roswell Street. For more information, call 770-528-4070.