Valentines day doesn't have to be lace and roses and chocolates. Maybe you're in the mood for leather and a few drinks and some bowling... all for a good cause of course. This weekend, it's time to get out your biker gear and head to Dales Weston Lanes for Big Brothers/Big Sisters Bowl for Kids Sake. Executive director Tom Kellenhauser is here with us today. Rebel for a Cause: Bowl for Kids Sake starts tonight at Dale's Weston Lanes. For more information call them at 842-7207 or log on to http://bbbsncw.org

There's still two days to Valentine's Day, take your special someone out this weekend for a good time at one of these events.

Maybe your daughter would like a chance to have an authentic Victorian Tea Party with the members of the Historical Society. It's their annual Valentine's Day Tea Party with tea, treats, etiquette and time to create a vintage-style valentine. It starts at 1:30 at the Yawkey House. Tickets are just 5 dollars, and you'll have to register by calling 842-5750. Find out more at http://www.marathoncountyhistory.org

If you're looking for something under the stars, Rib Mountain State Park is hosting their annual Candlelight Snowshoe Hike tomorrow night. Enjoy an evening candlelit hike along the trails at Rib Mountain State Park. There is no participation fee but a state park sticker is required. Snowshoe rental is available on a first come, first serve basis with free will donations accepted for the rental. It runs form 6 to 8 PM.

If you've got a hankering to go cut some holes in the ice and cuddle up with your someone while your kids dip a fishing line or two, the Wausau Noon Optimists are hosting their annual Youth Fishing Jamboree. This event is an ice fishing contest for children 17 and under with their families. Kids have a shot at prizes and door prizes all day, and there's reduced priced refreshments. Awards are given for the "Fish of the Day.” The event runs from noon to 3 at Gulliver's Landing, just across the McCleary Bridge in Rib Mountain. For more information, call 675-3655.

Next week, we'll get out and get cold for the Wausau Ice Classic for the Neighbor's Place.

Ray Neupert

WSAU Production