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Five things to do without straying too far from Lorton this weekend

Valentine's Day is coming up on Monday (guys, you may want to write that down), Lorton Patch has five great ways to celebrate this weekend. If there is something you would like to see added to the list, tell us at shawn@patch.com. Not sure anything on our list is what you're looking for? Check out our Lorton Patch Events  page for even more great ideas.

1.. Giving back to others is the perfect way to celebrate a holiday about love. Help clean up the on Saturday morning from 9:00am - 11:00am with the Lions Club.

2. Enjoy one of Lorton's dining destinations. We have a complete list of restuarants, including menu's and reviews. Pane E Vino has a new wine bar, and The Lazy Susan Dinner Theatre is offering romantic packages.

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3. is offering a variety of activites this weekend. There is the , special , and an .

4. . The Fairfax County animal shelter is hosting a special adoption even for cats and kittens. Stop by the shelter on Saturday from 10am-5pm and see the hundreds of cute animals needing a home.

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5. Celebrate Black History Month at the Mount Vernon Estate. The Estate is beautiful and romantic anytime of the year, this month they have special events celebrating the contributions and lives of Slaves.

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