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1 . Every city and town has a history, and we’ll bet yours is no excep- tion . For example, did you know Wyatt Earp was born in Monmouth, Illinois, or that Kanab, Utah, has hosted some of Hollywood’s most legendary stars? Make a date to find out what has happened in your town. Spend time browsing the historical records at the library then tour the locations you learn about. Pick a spot for a picnic.
2 . Make cookies for a visit to Grandma’s house . Take the chance to learn about your family history and let grandma and grandpa tell you about the dates they went on together.
3 . Plan an evening on which no activity can cost more than $1 or $2 . Be creative. Here are some ideas: Go to the dollar movies, or check out a movie from the library—that’s free! Take your photos in a photo booth. Go to the video arcade and play a dollar’s worth of games. Keep thinking!
4 . Go somewhere you’ve never been before . Maybe sit in on a town hall meeting. Try a type of food you haven’t had, maybe Tibetan? Take a lesson at the craft store. Make this date about doing something new.
5 . Take advantage of free or inexpensive local events: a poetry read- ing at the bookstore, a high school musical production, a community concert in the park, a high school football or basketball game.
6 . Make a potluck dinner . Each bring ingredients without telling the other what you’re bringing and see what kind of dinner you can come up with.
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