Cupid strikes again

Love is in the air this week, as Valentine's Day, Sunday, caps off the weekend. Here are some activities and gift ideas for this week, whether you're celebrating with the kids or without them:

Singing Valentines are available from a Quartet at the Barbershop Harmony Society, Orlando Chapter. You can order yours on the Web by visiting Orlandobarbershopchorus.com or by calling 407-831-6498 by 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12. Delivery will be made to specified locations (within reason) and the quartet will deliver on your behalf, a rose, box of fine chocolates, card with message, and two songs ("Heart of My Heart" and "Let Me Call You Sweetheart"). Delivery dates are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12 or Saturday, Feb. 13 or from 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14. Prices start at $60.

Drop off the kids at the Roth JCC of Greater Orlando in Maitland on Saturday, Feb. 13 and enjoy a romantic night out on Valentine's Day weekend while your kids enjoy fun and entertainment! The sleepover party from 6:30 p.m. to 9 a.m. is for children ages 7-12 years and includes gym games, Wii Tournaments, candy creations and pizza dinner. Members prices are $40 plus $20 for an additional child; non-members are $50 plus $30 for additional child. Please call 407-645-5933 or visit Orlandojcc.org for more information.

NightFlight is unique in its approach to paranormal investigations. Beginning at 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 13, a limited number of guests will be admitted to Fantasy of Flight as they join API's paranormal exploration guides for a four-hour after-dark experience to search between this world and the next for signs of supernatural activity. Priced at $75 plus tax per person, participants are encouraged to bring a camera, voice recorder, video recorder and extra batteries. Participants must be at least 16 years old and accompanied by an adult if under 21 years old. For more information, visit Fantasyofflight.com. To make a reservation, call 863-984-3500.

Fresh: An Edible Performance Art Event for Your Valentine offers a Willy Wonka-like edible fantasy world where couples will watch dancers perform with food, stroll through an art and candy market, and indulge in a four-course, hands-on dinner. There are showings Feb. 11-14 at The Cameo Theatre, 1013 East Colonial Dr. in Orlando. Tickets start at $55 per person. To reserve tickets or for more information, visit ILoveDRIP.com or call 517-449-3765.

The Planetarium at Seminole State College of Florida offers romantic Valentine's Day fare this month as well as a new show exploring the mysteries of life from outer space. The planetarium will present a special Valentine's Day show called "Heavenly Love" at 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 12 and Friday, Feb. 26. This original show will explore three mythological love stories and how ancient storytellers used them to explain the night sky.

Enzian launches its year-long 25th anniversary celebration on Valentine's Day with the afternoon brunch and movie showcase, "Here's Looking at You Kid: A Casablanca Valentine's Brunch", at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 14. Indulge in an elegant brunch buffet — all while a pianist belts out the hit song, "As Time Goes By". Event-goers will then experience the screening of cinema romance classic "Casablanca". Table for Two Packages are $125 per couple or $100 for Enzian Film Society members. Visit Enzian.org or call 407-629-1088.

"Music at the Casa" Sunday Open House presents Beautiful Music with Shannon Caine from noon to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 14. It is at the Casa Feliz Historic Home Museum, at 656 N. Park Ave., Winter Park. For more information, call 407-628-8200, ext. 3 or e-mail [email protected]. Listen to beautiful music and take a tour of the house and the James Gamble Rogers II Studio by trained docents. It is open to the public and the suggested donation is $3 per person.

The following events will be held at Whole Foods Market at 1989 Aloma Ave. in Winter Park:

Friday Night Pour: Valentine's Special will be held from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 12 and includes an evening of wine, sweets and live music in the Specialty Department. They'll also be raffling off a Basket of Romance including wine, chocolate, candles, lotion, flower voucher, and a pair of massages.

Kids Club: Make Your Own Valentine will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13. Registration is required at customer service. Kids, join us for a hands-on class as we make our own valentines, Whole Foods Market-style of course. Class is for children ages 6 to 12 and space is limited to the first 15 to register. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Pick up on Feb. 14 two dozen roses for only $19.99!

Single this year?

Check out the Valentine Social on Saturday, Feb. 13 at Dance Orlando, 311 Dane Lane, in Longwood. The singles ballroom dancing class starts at 7:30 p.m. with music by DJ Bob Jaegar from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m.

Admission is $12 and includes a soda and snacks. There is a cash bar. Visit DanceOrlandoClub.com for more information.