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Whether you’re already deeply devoted to someone (or something) or looking for romance in all the right places, it’s February and love is in the air in Central Oregon. In our Valentine’s issue, we spoke with local couples who are partners at home and in business, balancing life and love while working alongside each other. We’re also all about self-love and -care and crowdsourced your thoughts on how you’d spend $100 on yourself. Jared Rasic dug into the area’s restaurant and event calendars to offer plenty of ideas for outings with significant others and friends alike, plus a list of 11 romantic movies, providing options so you can find one specifically tailored to the type of relationship you’re in. And calendar editor Savannah Mendoza offers ideas for romantic activities, indoors and out.

Life is busy and there’s a lot to do, but remember to take time to stop and smell the roses. We hope this issue reminds you that it’s important to tell those around you that you love them — and tell yourself too while you’re at it.

Partners In Business And Love
How do you balance life and love while working alongside your partner? Central Oregon couples share their love stories, the challenges they’ve overcome and some secrets to their successes both in professional and romantic partnership.

How To Treat Yourself On Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day offers an opportunity to celebrate love, friendship and yourself! Leading up to the holiday, the Source Weekly wanted to figure out the best ways for people to treat themselves and practice self-care.

Swing Into Romance at Sunriver Resort’s Valentine’s Dinner and Dance
Sunriver Music Festival’s annual event offers a gourmet dinner, live swing music and dancing at Sunriver’s Great Hall

Romantic and Delicious
A few ideas for foodies on Valentine’s Day

Love to Love You

Cookies, drag and painting… what else do you need for Valentine’s Day?

My Specific Valentine
11 movies to love each other by

Romance and Adventure Collide on Valentine’s Weekend Snowshoe Tour
Wanderlust Tours hosts a weekend full of activity, romance and connection

This article appears in The Source Weekly February 6, 2025.

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Love Is In The Air

by The Source Staff, The Source - Bend, Oregon
February 5, 2025

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