Father/daughter Valentine's dance planned

The ninth annual Woodland Hills Father-Daughter Valentine Dance will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Sat., Feb. 3 at the St. Mel Parish Center, 20870 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills.

The parentsponsored community-wide event is attended by about 500 fathers and their daughters.

"The mission of the dance is to strengthen the blessings of healthy fatherdaughter relationships by creating a special occasion for fathers and daughters to spend time alone together," said Cathy Nordlund, event founder.

"For the dads, the dance is about deliberately role-modeling a high standard of dating to their daughters. Giving them undivided attention . . . for the daughters, the dance is about feeling special and beautiful," said Nordlund.

Tickets are $17.50 per person and may be purchased at St. Mel's or at Franklin's Hardware, U.S. Half Hour Photo and Wisteria Lane Florist, all in Woodland Hills.

For information, call Cara Noddings at (818) 222-8404 or e-mail parkcorona@yahoo.com.