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Get Out: Valentine's Day, Science Activities and More

From wine and chocolate to quilts and dancing, Gilroy Patch has rounded up the five hottest happenings going on around town this weekend.

Where/When: , 7430 Monterey St. Saturday, 8 p.m.

Why Go: Who says Valentine's has to be all about candy and flowers? The hard-hitting South County Derby Girls are hosting a V-Day dance party set to the rock/alternative country tunes of Melted Horses. This is a 21 and up affair.

Pricing: $10 donation.

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Where/When: Solis Winery, 3920 Hecker Pass Hwy. Saturday and Sunday, 12 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Why Go: For just $10, sample five decadent dark chocolates paired with five Solis Winery vintages. This is a great way to induldge without breaking the bank.

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Gavilan College Science Alive!

Where/When: Student Center, Gavilan College, 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd. Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 12:40 p.m.

Why Go: This is a hands-on academic enrichment workshop geared towards middle school students. Now in it's eleventh year, over 360 youngsters have signed up for Saturday's events which will get them mixing chemicals, making contraptions, and playing with slime.

Pricing: $10. Workshops are currently all booked but those who register online will be added to a waiting list. Visit the Gavilan College site to sign up.

Gilroy Arts Alliance Quilt Show

Where/When: , 7341 Monterey St. Saturday, 11:00-5:00 p.m. Sunday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Why Go: For those scrambling to find a last minute yet thoughtful Valentine's Day surprise for their honey, the handcrafted jewelry, peruvian wool hats,
handmade cards, wooden items and miniatures for sale are perfect gift ideas. Bring your love to marvel at the artisnal quilts stitched together by local quilters.

Pricing: Free

Fortino Wineries Sweetheart Weekend

Where/When: , 4525 Hecker Pass Hwy. Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Why Go: Two words: wine and chocolate. Oh, and how about almond champagne and chocolate carignan cupcakes? Fortino invites all Gilroy lovers to spend the day sipping, sampling, and swooning at no charge.

Pricing: Free

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