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The List: Valentine's Day Doesn't Have To Be Heart Breakingly Boring
by Joseph M. Gerace
Valentine's Day is usually a lame holiday filled with obligatory cliches that lack passion. Leave it to Patch to line up a list of selected weekend events and venues that are surefire hits straight from Cupid's quiver. Valentine's Day Dinner Dance at Arthur Murray Dance Studio, 257 E. Ridgewood Ave., 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Get ready to cut a rug with Arthur Murray Dance Studio and chow down on the best from Mediterraneo Restaurant. This Ridgewood event promises to be a fun-filled Valentine's Day you'll never forget, complete with a romantic dinner by candle light.This BYOB event will run you $90 …

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