Happy Valentines Day!  Be sure to treat your special someone this weekend.  There are several exciting and romantic events going on this weekend in our area.  If you can't come now, simply make your special plans now and slip a gift certificate in a card or small gift to present this weekend.  Your valentine will enjoy a getaway, now or later.  Below, you will find more information on the special events going on in the Dale Hollow Lake, Big South Fork and Fall Creek Falls regions this month.

We will be at the 55th Annual Indianapolis Boat, Sport & Travel Show from February 20-March 1, 2009 at the Indianapolis State Fairgrounds.  We'll be at booth C-51.  For more information on the show, visit www.IndySportShow.com.  If you're in the area, be sure to stop by our booth and register for a Free Weekend Getaway in one of the areas.

Over the next few months, we will be including some special information introducing you to our sponsors.  If you enjoy receiving these e-mails, please let them know how much you appreciate their support. 

Anytime of year is a great time to get out and enjoy nature, shopping and the fine dining around the area.  Fishing, horseback riding, off road adventures, hiking, biking and more can be at their best this time of year.  Check out our websites for ideas, places to stay, and other helpful information at www.Go2DHL.com (DaleHollowLake), www.Go2BSF.com (Big South Fork), or www.Go2FCF.com (FallCreekFalls).

Seussical (February 13-April 5) begins this weekend at the Cumberland County Playhouse!  For all the details visit www.ccplayhouse.com or call the box office at (931) 484-5000.

Dale Hollow Lake:

Friday, February 13^th - Wine and Dance at DelMonaco Winery beginning at 6:00PM (CST) with wine tasting, mingling, appetizers, group ballroom dance lesson with Piper Landis and open dancing.  $30/person.  Semi-formal.  Call DelMonaco Winery at (931) 858-1177.  You may visit their website at www.DelMonacoWinery.com. 

Friday & Saturday, February 13^th & 14^th - Valentines Celebration at Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park.  Call 800-325-2282 or visit www.parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/dh/.

Friday & Saturday, February 20^th & 21^st - Annual Dale Hollow Lake Eagle Watch Tours are scheduled from Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park.  Take a trip out on the barge and look for eagles during their winter "retreat" at DaleHollowLake.  Call 800-325-2282 or visit www.parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/dh/.

Big South Fork:

Saturday, February 14^th - Romantic St. Valentine's Dinner at the Harrow Road Caf� in Historic Rugby.  Enjoy a delicious four-course dinner at the caf�. $27 per person.  Advance purchase required.  Special lodging packages are available.  Call 888-628-3400.  www.historicrugby.org.

Saturday, February 14^th - Valentines Dinner & Entertainment at Grey Gables Bed & Breakfast Inn in Historic Rugby.  You are invited to enjoy a traditional five-course Valentines Dinner and special entertainment.  Lodging: Valentines Dinner & Country Breakfast $145 + tax double occupancy.  Valentines Dinner: $28 per person, tax and gratuity.  For reservation, call (423) 628-5252 or visit: www.rugbytn.com.

 

Saturday, February 14th - Valentine Evening at The Coffee Time Cafe 5515 S. York Hwy., Grimsley, TN. Reservations are preferred: (931) 863-5577.

 
Saturday, February 28^th - 8th Annual Pig Tournament at the Forbus General Store.  Come gather 'round the old pot belly stove and enjoy the excitement of what has become a major event at the Forbus General Store in Pall Mall, TN  and the local card game called "Pig".  For more information call (931) 879-5427 or visit www.jamestowntn.org. 

Saturday, February 14^th - County Linn Band/Hendon Mtn. Boys at Sunset Jammers.  Tickets $5 at the door, children under 10 free.  Visit www.SunsetJammers.com for more information.

 

Saturday, February 14^th - Gracemoor Valentine Gala will be held at the White County Agricultural Complex on the Fairgrounds.  Tickets are on sale now.  For more information call (931) 738-5318.

 

Saturday, February 14th - Valentine's Dinner @ Maddux Station on 319 E. Spring St. in Cookeville.  Seating is at 5:00PM, 7:00PM, and 9:00PM.  Dinner will be by reservation only.  Please call Kelley at (931) 854-0883. www.MadduxStation.com

 

would like to let you know that they offer some of the biggest and nicest cabins on the lake that are perfect for your Family Reunion or Corporate Retreat. Choose from the Cliffhanger (Sleeps 28),  Bear Footin (Sleeps 20), or Hodge Podge Lodge (Sleeps 25).  Give Richard a call today at 1-800-736-7951 or visit their website at www.EastPort.info.

Thank you again for sharing your day with us!  We'll be sharing more special events and tidbits from our sponsors in the coming issues, but if you want to know more now, visit the links below or give them a call. 

The Dale Hollow Lake, Big South Fork and Fall Creek Falls regions are wonderful places to visit or live.  Each is a distinct destination within itself.  All are rich in heritage, wonderful people, scenic beauty and more.  We hope you will visit soon.  Each website is filled with great ideas for your next getaway.  Spend some quality time with your family and/or friends.  Time is our most valuable commodity.  Spend it wisely.  Family and friends are priceless.  Invest in them while you can.  The hussle, bussle and hassles of life may well be the same tomorrow.  However, if you don't take time to tend the garden of relationships, they might not be.  Happy Valentines Day!

 

Sincerely,