By Topf Wells

What to do on Valentine’s Day?  You and your loved one could dine out but you’ll find crowded restaurants. Here’s a better idea: eat out a day or two before or after Love Day. You’ll have a more relaxing, possibly romantic meal with better service. Then celebrate Valentine’s Day with SWTU.

Bring that special person with you (or not) and enjoy a fun evening of friendship, drinks, food, and the best fly-tying in Wisconsin. We’ll have some folks tying some of their and your favorite flies. And if you’d like to tie with them, bring your stuff. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, you’ll learn something. Mostly this will be fun. Creating a fly is amazing and with our new projector and screen you’ll have a great view of the process and product. Even ham-handed folks like me who’ve never got the hang of the whip finish enjoy watching the feathers fly.

As usual, we’ll be enjoying the hospitality, drinks and food at Schwoegler’s on Grand Canyon Drive on Madison’s west side. Conversation, dinner and drinks will start anytime after 5:30 with tying at about 7.

We’ll draw the name of one lucky couple and their dinner and drinks will be on us. We’re also hoping to have some of flies as an additional raffle prize to our usual cash drawing.

If you or someone in your household is not feeling well, we urge you to stay home. Please also consider CDC guidelines for gatherings, including staying up to date with vaccinations. Thank you for your kind consideration. Like most venues, Schwoegler’s does not require masks but we’ll respect any member’s decision to wear one.

Schwoegler’s Lanes, 444 Grand Canyon Dr., Madison, WI 53719