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Weekend top picks: Truffle Workshop, Valentine’s Day Bake Sale, and more

Weekend top picks: Truffle Workshop, Valentine’s Day Bake Sale, and more

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(607NewsNow) — Looking for something to do this weekend? Try these top picks for fun activities in the area:

Boozy Chocolate Truffles Workshop:

Learn how to make three types of chocolate truffles oozing with alcohol at Ivy Design Studios in Ithaca on Friday, February 13th. You’ll bring home a dozen chocolates to keep or give away as the perfect Valentine’s Day gift. Find more information here.

Valentine’s Day Bake Sale:

On Saturday, February 14th 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., the Newfield Public Library will be hosting a bake sale with baked gifts and other gifts to choose from. All proceeds will go toward the library, find more information here.

Cornell Wrestling vs Binghamton University:

The Cornell Big Red wrestling team is hosting Binghamton on Saturday, February 14th at 1:00 p.m. Find ticket and streaming information here.

Finger Lakes Runners Club Winter Track Meets:

On Sunday, February 15th, the Finger Lakes Runners Club invites runners in the area to take a break from the frigid temperatures and run at Cornell University’s Barton Hall indoor, 200-meter rubberized track. Find more information here.

Annual Sweetheart Wine & Dessert Pairing at Wagner Vineyards:

Find your new favorite wine and dessert pairings this Saturday, February 14th and Sunday, February 15th at Wagner Vineyards. Wine Educator John Pulos will take participants through the history and process of winemaking. Find more information here.

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