One of the things that February is known for is Valentine’s Day and the love and joy surrounding it. Even though Valentine’s is only one day out of the month there have been lots of different activities for it.

In local communities in Harford County, there are various places that hold different events.

On Fallston Barrel House’s website, one can find their different activities during the month.

In Bel Air, there was a slime workshop last weekend on February 8 at Bel Air Sports Cards for everyone to come and make slime.

On Sunday, February 9, there was a Valentine’s Day cookie class for kids in the afternoon. That event was put on by a local baker in Harford County and gave kids the chance to celebrate this holiday, too.

Another family cookie decorating event was held last weekend on Main Street.

The Coffee Bar in Bel Air will be hosting a Galentine’s party tomorrow on February 15 for people to stop in with a group of friends and treat themselves to coffee and pastries from the café.

More on Galentine’s is that a lot of girlfriend groups around John Carroll who love to have these hangouts will celebrate with their friends. While some will go out, others will stay in and celebrate the day at home.

A “Galentine” is a close friend or close friend group one may have. “Galentine’s Day” is a celebration between those friends.

Senior Hailey Lowe said, “For the past couple of years my friend group and I have had a Galentine’s Day party at one of our houses, and it’s always a lot of fun. We split up on what everyone should bring, and we decorate the area with fun stuff that we all found in stores.”

Around JC there were candy grams sold the week of February 3 to 7 for students to buy and give to someone. They were also available online to be purchased.