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This Valentine's Day, fall head-over-heels in love with Chocolate Smiles, downtown Cary's reknowned chocolate and sweets boutique! Join Jami Caskey for a delightful walk through the sweet wares with Melanie Williams, the passionate owner and chocolatier behind this local gem, and learn how the mouthwatering small-batch chocolates, decadent truffles and made-to-order treats have made this a Cary institution! https://www.chocolatesmiles.com/index.htm  

It is all about Valentine's Day this week. We share our favorite gift ideas, where to shop for them and the best chocolate shops! 

This week, we make Groundhog Day plans, plus get ready for the Krispy Kreme Challenge in Raleigh. 

Five miles, twelve donuts, one hour- it's Krispy Kreme Challenge time!  Jami Caskey talks with NCSU student and K2C PR guru Ashlyn Crocker about the race, the reason, and the running/eating tips and tricks to get you ready for this challenge of both athletic and gastrointestinal skill. So lace up your running shoes, grab your donut bib, and get ready for a sweet and sweaty adventure! https://krispykremechallenge.com/ https://www.ncsu.edu/spirit-and-traditions/krispy-kreme-challenge/#:~:text=The%20student%2Drun%20event%20dares,All%20in%20one%20hour.  

This week, we fill you in on all the events coming up for the rest of January 2024, including Chinese New Year, a Girl Scout Cookie and Beer Pairing event, plus a chance to wear your jammies and watch Saturday morning cartoons.

This week on the Out and About Podcast, we talk about a lantern parade at downtown Cary park, a bass fishing expo and a sound bath experience at Dix Park!    Note: This episode was recorded prior to the North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival closing for the season early due to storm damage this week. The festival is now closed and will not be open through Jan. 14, 2024.   

This weekend, check out a new fan convention in downtown Raleigh, take a run with your furry friend at Mutts and Marshmallows and throw a Christmas tree to win some money. 

This week, WRAL lifestyle editor Kathy Hanrahan and WRAL.com senior multiplatform producer Jessica Patrick share the best light lights to check out and help you plan your New Year's Eve with a list of local events! 

WRAL lifestyle editor Kathy Hanrahan and WRAL.com senior multiplatform producer Jessica Patrick break down the events coming up this weekend including a fire and ice themed party at Downtown Cary Park and Ira David Wood III's final bow as in "A Christmas Carol." 

WRAL lifestyle editor Kathy Hanrahan and WRAL.com senior multiplatform producer Jessica Patrick share their picks for weekend fun in the Triangle, including parades, holiday markets and more! 

Callie Bouille is a Triangle resident who, through her Facebook page `His Masterpiece New & Used Puzzles' sells all kinds of puzzles- for all ages, all skill levels, all interests!  They not only make perfect gifts (if you're holiday shopping), Callie discuesses the mental health benefits as well.  And if that's not enough reason to break out a puzzle, proceeds from Callie's puzzle business go toward ministries that serve people all over the globe!  Already a puzzler? Callie may be able to use you on her `perfect piece' puzzle team! Get motivated to start puzzling, learn more about puzzles, or pick up some puzzles and help a great cause!  https://www.facebook.com/hmpuzzles     

The Out and About podcast takes a look at what's coming up this weekend in the Triangle area!