Durant Nature Park is offering two nature programs Saturdays for children.

Valentines for Bluebirds will teach 6- to 12-year-olds how to prepare for bluebird nesting season. Bluebird boxes will be given out and crafts will be made. Fee: $10.

Valentines for Nature is for 3- to 5-year-olds. The little ones will search the park for natural items such as wisteria to make valentines. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The fee is $5.

Both events will be from 1 to 3 p.m. For directions, call 870-2871.

BLOOD DRIVE

Millbrook United Methodist Church at 1712 E. Millbrook Road is having a blood drive from 1 p.m. until 6 p.m. Sunday.

To donate, sign up at http://www.membersforlife.org/cbsr/schedule/.

For more information, call 844-3450.

IS THIS LEGAL?

Looking for love? Or just a dance? These cuties at left are just a sample of the bachelors who will be available to the top bidders Saturday night at The King of Hearts, a fundraiser for the Women's Center of Wake County, created by the Wild & Wacky Wonderful Women of the World, a Cary-based not-for-profit networking group for women.

In addition to the bachelor bid, the event will feature a silent auction, hors d'oeuvres, dancing and music by Bull City Syndicate -- oh, and a 'bachelor playground.' Let your imaginations run wild on that one, ladies. G-105's Randi West will be the evening's host.

The silent auction will include prizes such as spa packages, gift certificates from restaurants such as 18 Seaboard, 115 Midtowne, and Angus Barn, a cruise to the Bahamas and a raffle for a $5,000 diamond ring.

Women will start streaming in the grand ballroom of the Hilton North Raleigh at 7 p.m. Tickets are $40 in advance and $60 at the door with 100 percent of the proceeds going to the Women's Center. Get your tickets at www.bachelorbidforcharity.com or at V's Teas and Treasures, 702 Glenwood Ave., Quail Ridge Books, 3524 Wade Ave., or Abbeygail's Closet, 5205 Hillsborough St.

The Women's Center of Wake County started more than 30 years ago to help women re-entering the community from prison. The center has since expanded and now provides services such as helping to find affordable housing to homeless women with children and single women. For more information, visit www.wcwc.org.

The Wild & Wacky Wonderful Women of the World is a not-for-profit networking group for women ages 21- 101, according to its Web site, www.wildwackywonderfulwomenoftheworld.org. Monthly meetings are on the first Saturday morning of each month. Memberships are free and there are no dues. Service projects include work with Habitat for Humanity and The Women's Center of Wake County.

BUYING A HOME?

What: Free home-buyer's seminar

When: 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Feb. 12; also on March 11; April 8; May 13

Where: Marriott Courtyard at 955 Airport Blvd.

Sponsored by: For HomeBuyers, Inc. real estate agency at 4000 Wake Forest Road

To register: call 878-1110; www.forhomebuyers.com

ALL THE WISER

The Carolina House of Wake Forest, an assisted living community, is hosting a Valentine's Day reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Feb. 14 to showcase residents' arts, crafts and hobbies.

Make someone's day by spending a few minutes learning about their interests and pastimes. Refreshments will be served.

Carolina House is at 611 South Brooks St. across from the Wake Forest Public Library. Call 562-8400 for directions or for more information.