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Artfëffulture aced@clackamas.edu The Clackamas Print y Wedn esday, Feb. 8, 2012 The Print shares 10 solutions for your Valentine budget woes Caylin Igrisah a n d Jared H eintz, tdfo Clackamas Com m unity College students, have double date w ith Jriends to see “The Vow J By Chris Taylor The Clackamas Print Valentine’s Day is dose at hand and ror the budget conscious col lege student, cost can , mean the difference between a great date a n d a - ... not so great one. Here are a couple o f ideas for the frugal student. Movie night at the theater A great and affordable night QUt at the movies is easily in your, grasp. The Wunderland Theater is an easily affordable way to watch a not-so-new rdease. Tickets are $3 e ac h ,a n d drinks and .snacks are very affordable, bringing your total to about $12 for a nice movie date for your valentine on Valentines Day. You can find a Wunderland Theater located in Portland, Milwaukie, Gresham, Beaverton and Salem. Plus, if you feel the urge to play, you can enjoy the nickel arcade with your sweetie, maybe even earn enough tickets for the coveted lightsaber. Romantic night in Have a night in; you can cook up a special dinner (or order in), rent a movie, light some "'candles and just enjoy each others com pany for the night within the com fort o f your home. You could even make a special Valentines Day dessert (or one for each of you if you’re not into sharing). The price tag on this can vary but can be cheaper than going out to eat in the long run, and a lot more private. Dinner out You could take your date out to a nice dinner. There are several restaurants serving a cornucopia o f food, such as Applebee’s, Claim Jumper’s, T he Grilled Cheese Grill, Bugattis, Olive Garden and many others. The mdriu prices vary from place to place. T he cost’ foi dinner ' out could run $20 and up, which is reasonable for a nice outing for you and your date. dating fo r almost two years. T his Valentines D ay Jared a ndC aylin are going on a on Valentines Day. It gives youa* chance to talk, get td know each 6ther "aha "rior be' too bothered? by your surroundings. And most coffee houses carry snacks and des serts, so you can still have, th at Homemade Valentine treat. Has it been done before? Yes, . There is the classic romantic but if they’r e nice, ypur sweetheart gesture of, buying a nice box of, won’t, hold it-.against you.. Just candy, a bouquet o f roses or their relax, be yourself and keep the favorite flower and a heartfelt card. conversation lively and flowing. A night out on the town You can even make the card your self for a little more effort points " i f y o u rI willing,- y o u can on your part. T he saying “It’s the always just have a night out on the thought that counts” really comes town, downtown to be specific. into play. It shows you care while Downtown Portland is one o f the working within your means and best places in Portland to just have your lover will like it all the same. fun, with underage dance clubs, Write a love song concert venues, a plethora o f res For those of you who are of taurants and don’t forget the street the rnusical persuasion, you could performers. T he night is yours to always-write a meaningful and spend how you 'wish when out heartfelt love song. It shows you dti the town. Just be sure to be care, expresses your feelings and responsible and smart abbut it and won’t even cost you anything but you’ll have a blast. Portland Trail Blazer game some o f your time, which is not For all you sports fens, there’s top much to giygjup.in’ihe scheme o f things. I f you feel it needs more, always the ever popular Blazer you could always pair the spng game. O n Valentine’s Day, the with gifts. - Blazers will be playing at home against the Washington Wizards. Atrip to the park If the weather permits, you can Tickets cost, $10-$45 for decent always keep it simple and spend seats that won’t break your bank. I the day at the park You can take would recommend you eat before a picnic basket or cooler packed you go, but if you do plan on with some food, a Frisbee, some spending $20 for the both o f you, books or anything else you think more if you want drinks. will impress. You could even get Trip to the Oregon Zoo some friends together and plan a O n Valentine’s Day, the potluck together. The possibilities Zoo will be having an “Animal are left to your imagination h u t Enrichment Day,” where the ani keep in mind, a raincoat may be mals will receive treats arid toys. It’s necessary during this time o f year. a great opportunity for some awe Coffee Date some photos and nice, relaxed date Nothing shouts simplicity like a where you can simply enjoy the nice coffee date. You and your val excitement o f the zoo. T he times entine can go out and enjoy a cozy are 10:30 a.nV 1 p.m. and 2i30 coffee date at your favorite coffee p.m. If you’re married, this would house; This is a great idea for those be a great date idea for you and it who may be having their first date gives th e kids something to do as well. Oregon Zoo admission runs $10.50 per person for adufts (12- 6 ^ ^ ^ . 5 0 ‘^ r T d ^ “<(^-Yi)i. And^ff you want to park your car it’s $2. These are some ideas for you to use on Valentine s Day. I hope you n have an awesome Valentine’sD a y with your main squeeze. Make it specialYpuf"ydM''nfe^rtiiiTES<iT^firf it, will be a night both o f .you can enjoy.. C O M M U N IT Y C O L L E G E D o w n lo a d o u r n e w M o b ile A p p to d a y ! Clackamas Community College is currently testing a new mobile application, and you can download it for free from your app store -TrrT- yOU an ¡phone, Blackberry, or Google Android mobile device. Download this application and provide us with your feedback for an opportunity to win.* y mox ^ Get anytime, anywhere access to the important inforimationyou need, -including rhaps, events, news, and contacts. iPhone http://goo.gl/P1Hg0 http://goo.gl/u4RkE BiackBerry App World, g j: How to set up MOX 1. Download MOX from your device's app store (Android Marketplace, Apple App Store, or BiackBerry App World). 2. After the download is complete, launch the MOX app and choose 'Clackamas Community College' from the list of schools. 3. Click the Login button at the top right o f t he MOX home screen and enter your myClackamas username and password. 4. For help with MOX email: studentsupport@clackamas.edu Requirements • Google Android v2.1 + Smartphones • iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad, running on iOS3.x or iOS4.x • BiackBerry OS v5.0 k Rewards • Survey will be available by email and on MyClackamas beginning Monday, Feb 27th through Monday,. 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