A 50's Valentine dance

The feedback we were getting on our ward activities was that they were all family affairs.  We needed some adult activities or at least some where we didn't have a million kids running underfoot.  So when the idea arose for a Valentine dinner/dance it seemed the perfect time for an adult/teen event. I'm not sure how the idea of a 50's dance at the same time arose but it was too much a part of the plans before anyone questioned it.

We had an excellent DJ available who just happens to be the son of one of the bishopric members.  We also had access to many of the same decorations we used two years ago.  We changed our serving method and found out that family style is a great way to serve a lot of people fast.

The Valentine card that was designed and decorated by the Activities Committee was used to take photo remembrances.  I ended up doing them by default and found out that I needed better fill-in lighting if I ever do this again.