announcements Join Gulfport’s Community Yard Sale Gulfport’s permit-free, citywide yard sale is back! Gulfport residents, dust off your stuff and clear out the clutter on Saturday, January 16 (rain date, Sunday, January 17). Sign up by January 8 at 3 p.m. and get your Gulfport address on the brochure, which will also be printed in the January 14 issue of the Gabber. The easiest way to register is at mygulfport.us/gulfport-city-wideyard-sale. You can also fill out a form at Gulfport City Hall, 2401 53rd St. S. or at the Gulfport Public Library, 5501 28th Ave. S. Questions? Call Kristin Ossola at 727-893-1118. Want even more exposure for your yard sale? Get an additional half-priced classified ad in the Gabber. Call the office by Friday, January 8 at 5 p.m.: 727-321-6965.
January is National Mentoring Month Do you have 30 minutes a week to make a difference for a child? There are more than 800 students in Pinellas County Schools on a waiting list for mentors. Some people mentor two or three students a week to make sure students receive the help they need. Just 30 minutes a week can make a big difference with social, emotional and educational support. Mentoring is virtual for the remainder the 2020-2021 school year. Visit pcsb. org/mentor.
Drop Those Dead Batteries If you’ve got old rechargeable batteries, the Gulfport Public Works Department at the 49th Street Neighborhood Center, 1617 49th St. S. is now an official collection site. They accept batteries weighing 11 pounds or less, and cellphones – with or without their batteries. For more, including a complete list of what they accept, call the Public Works Department at 727-893-1089 or visit call2recycle.org.
Gulfport Candidate Debates The Gabber Newspaper and the Gulfport Merchants Chamber of Commerce will
host the Gulfport Candidate Debates in the Catherine A. Hickman Theater February 11. Brittney Sherley, vice president of the GMC, and Cathy Salustri Loper, publisher of the Gabber, will co-moderate. Social distancing and mask protocols enforced; two seats will separate people not in the same bubble. Doors open at 5 p.m. for ticket holders; at 5:30 p.m.; remaining seats open to walk-ins. The Gabber and the GMC will stream the event as a Zoom webinar so those who cannot attend can see the debates and submit questions. Submit questions prior to the event at elections@thegabber.com. If you wish to attend via Zoom, please email elections@thegabber.com and ask to be added to the list; you’ll get a link shortly before the event.
Find COVID Testing Community Health Centers of Pinellas and the Florida Department of Health offer COVID-19 testing at locations throughout the county. Visit covid19.pinellascounty.org/ testing for sites and hours.
Calling All High School Fisherfolk High school fishing clubs and teams can now apply for the Florida Sport Fish Restoration R3 Fishing Grant through the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. This grant program helps recruit new anglers to ensure the future of fishing in Florida, and awards up to 30 high
school fishing clubs or teams $500. Participating clubs and teams also get lessons and activities on fisheries conservation and resource management, plus a chance to win prizes by completing the Pure Fishing Conservation Project. The deadline to apply is January 15 at 5 p.m. Submit applications to R3Fishing@MyFWC. com or mail to FWC’s Division of Freshwater Fisheries Management, Attn: High School Fishing Grant, 620 S. Meridian St., Tallahassee, FL 32399.
Be a Part of History Do you have some extra time? Looking to get out of the house? The Gulfport Historical Society has some open volunteer opportunities in December. They need volunteers to docent at the museum, as well as painters to get the Art Center ready for its grand opening. They also need people to donate paint (or gift cards to a local hardware store) – for the gallery walls. Additionally, they need help with some handyman projects at the Art Center. COVID protocols in place with masks and social distancing. Email info@gulfporthistoricalsociety.org.
Little Free Pantry Needs Food The Little Free Pantry located just outside the St. Pete Beach Library, 7470 Gulf Blvd., would appreciate any donations. Visit spblibrary.com for more or call 727-363-9238.
VOTE Dr. Mike Bauer for Gulfport City Council
Work with businesses to resolve parking issues. Establish walkways between parks and greenspaces. Plan for sea level rise. Obtain resident input on all critical issues. Protect small businesses, cottages, trees, and the waterfront.
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