Places to see / Things to do:

• Rent a movie - Enjoy movie night at home. Make some popcorn and make a special night of it. You may even be able to find a movie of your liking at the library. It never hurts to look.

• Look for the cheap theatre - Most towns have a cheaper theater in town if you really want to get out for a movie. There are also matinees and movie coupons (check your Entertainment book or other local coupon book) to help out on the costs.

• Minor league sporting events - The minor league or women's leagues are much less expensive to attend and often offer a more personal experience too.

• Free concerts - These can be a lot of fun. They are often sponsored by local radio stations or the city.

• Art or craft shows - Many towns have art and/or craft shows these days. They can be a lot of fun on a nice day. Enjoy the local talent.

• Visit a museum - Whether you may enjoy an art museum or science museum they are all around, and usually for a small fee. Check the museum web site for specials (like free after 3 pm) or free days. Coupons may also be available.

• Visit the zoo - You may not have a zoo in your local town, but check to see if there is one nearby. Again, check for coupons or specials that may be available.

• Visit a historical site - Most towns will have some historical sites to visit. Check out your town and those nearby. Most people tend to take their local sites for granite. Take the time and make the initiative to enjoy your local sites.

• Take a class together - Local community colleges, gardens, or clubs offer classes. Find something you've both wanted to do, but never taken the time and try it together. Some ideas are cooking, an unusual sport (such as fencing or archery), dancing, yoga, art, gardening, etc. This are usually listed in your local newspaper. Try the local paper online for a quick and up to date listing.

• Join a club - There is usually a long list of clubs in the local paper that you may never have thought of. They often have guest speakers and will welcome your visit even if you are not a member.

• See a school play - High schools typically have at least one play a year. For a few bucks they can be quite entertaining.

• Local college - If you live close to a college, check out what they may offer. Most colleges have fun classes for the locals, but you may also be interested in plays, musical performances, a planetarium, etc. If nothing else the grounds are often nice to walk around for a change of scenery. Many also have old buildings or historic sites that may interest you.

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