O.K, so we’ve told you how to plan the perfect Valentine’s Day date, but if you’re looking for something a little more special or just can’t make up your mind, here are a few of our top pics for local V-Day fun:

SNR’s Un-Valinetine’s BallFriday 8 p.m. — MidnightHoliday Inn Grand Ballroom$25 per person444-1030www.pguild.comDon’t have a Valentine? Get yourself all dolled up and come meet more than 500 local singles (ages 27 and up). Also offered: a two-hour, pre-party class with tips on how to snag that special someone ($14 extra).

Puppetry of the PenisThrough Sunday (7 p.m. on Friday)Crest Theatre$44.50 per personwww.puppetryofthepenis.comNot exactly romantic, but you will get to see some full-frontal action.

Dinner from David BerkleyThursday — Saturday$99 per couple929-4422For those who would rather snuggle up at home, this complete take-out treat for two includes appetizers, salads, entrees, side dishes and dessert, accompanied by flowers and champagne. It’s pricey, but the food is great.

Exotic Valentine’s Day FeastFriday, 5:30 — 10 p.m.Maharani Indian Restaurant$21.95 per couple441-2172 (reservations required)Spice up your valentine’s dinner with a taste of the Middle East from Maharani. Dinner for two includes wine, fresh bread, rice, vegetable samosa and your choice of sensually aromatic entrée.

Raw PassionWednesday — SundayNikishi Sushi $60 per coupleThis 5-course Japanese feast includes hot sake, soup and appetizers, tempura, rice and choice of sushi and teriyaki entrees. Also comes with green tea ice cream for dessert.

Get LooseLimited TimeMellow Me Out Day SpaPrices Vary482-2SPAwww.mellowmeout.comSNR’s “Best Day Spa” of 2002 has put together a couple of Valentine’s Day specials for couples. The 75 minute “Me Tarzan, You Jane” includes wine, foot massage and Jacuzzi, followed by tandem, full-body massages for $145 per couple. The 120 minute “Sea of Love” package adds a longer massage, facial, champagne and rose for an extra $45.

In-Town GetawayFriday — SundayDoubletree Hotel Sacramento$99-119929-8855Want to get away, but don’t have the time or means to travel? Head down to the Doubletree, where for $99, you’ll get a room, free pay-per-view movie and breakfast buffet. For an extra $20, they will upgrade your room and give you $25 in food credit for dinner in any of their three restaurants or delivered to your room.

BittersweetThrough March 1, noon — 4 p.m.MatrixArts, 1518 Del Paso Blvd.FREE923-9118Mixed-media show focusing on the nature of relationships.

Sweet Laughs with Sweet HeartsFriday, 5:30 and 9 p.m.Laughs Unlimited$60-80 per couple446-5905Like comedy? An evening of stand-up at Laughs Unlimited is the perfect way to spend Valentine’s Day. The early show ($80 per couple) includes dinner and dessert, a bottle of sparkling cider or champagne, a picture of you and your date and flowers. For $20 less, go to the late show (you’ll get everything but dinner). It’s a great deal and the best part is, the proceeds go to the National Center for Child Safety and Awareness.

If you still haven’t seen anything you like, get a little creative. We are surrounded by mountains, meadows and beaches – all perfect romantic settings.

Good luck and Happy Valentine’s Day from everyone at The Hornet.