Love Thy Neighbor
Hey Bruce, thank you for being an amazing boyfriend. Happy Valentine’s Day. —John
I wanted to limerick with grace/ And send a note to your Baltimore place./ Though we’re miles away,/ Happy Valentine’s Day!/ Much love from the tip of the Cape. —Thomas
To Trevor: on a scale of one to ten, I love you wigzillion! —E.M.
Hey, Carla, it’s me again. Sending loads of luv your way from ol’ Eastham. —Stephen
“Let yourself be silently drawn by the strange pull of what you really love. It will not lead you astray.” —Rumi. Happy Valentine’s Day from Laura Shabott and her partners in art.
Dear Normski, Boo Boo, Doc, and George Frederick: Happy Valentine’s Day every day! Love, Monkey
Νίκο, τόσο ευγνώμονες που μοιραζόμαστε τη ζωή μας. —Jeanne
2022. This is the year! It is now that we must create and communicate. And let it achieve a little love & understanding around the world. —Berta Walker
Eddie: I want you to be my tee-ni-nee-ni-noo. —Teresa
Maria, we missed wishing you a happy 97th birthday, so we are wishing you a very Happy 97th Valentine’s Day full of happiness, smiles, and beautiful moments. Love, John and Nancy
To Mommy: Thanks for being such a good mother, even if I have an accident indoors sometimes. —Spike
My sweet David, a good man, friend, and lover, Happy Valentine’s Day… XX from Me, Rosie, and Marla.
Dear Cecilia, I ❤️ you! Happy Valentine’s Day, from your man Ken.
To Hank, the man who took my hand and with it, my heart. Happy Valentine’s Day, Sweetheart! Love, Jeanne
Mom and Papa, Happy Valentine’s Day from Wellfleet! Love you very much. —Kathleen
Sending a Happy Anniversary and Happy Valentine’s Day to my one and only… Skipper. Celebrating an amazing 43 years together! Here’s to many more. —David
Provincetown Independent, Happy Valentine’s Day. We love you today and every day — keep fighting the good fight. Thank you for all you do for our community! —A reader
Dearest Vicki, I’m lucky to celebrate V-Day every day! I love “still discovering” with you. And I love you. Forever yours, C
Happy Valentine’s Day, B. I’m glad to have you as my Mom… Don’t forget that Valentine’s Day is my birthday! —Oz
Zay, coo coo for you. Couldn’t be happier my love. XOXOXO —R.H.
No editor loves his publisher more than I.
Call me Robbie,/ you did say./ And if I do,/ will you be mine today?
LEARNING
Music lessons. Beginner guitar and voice. Have fun learning in a relaxed, comfortable setting. My Wellfleet studio, or yard, or your location. Or virtual lessons. All ages and levels welcome. First lesson is free. Text or email Walter Buckingham: 413-245-6222 or [email protected]. More at www.walterbuckingham.com. [4-15]
HELP WANTED
Caring needed. Part-time year-round personal care attendant needed for very nice disabled man in Eastham. Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and filling in now and then, if possible. Must be reliable, kind, hard-working, honest, responsible, and punctual. Housekeeping, light meal prep, some personal care. Interested? Please reply to Lisa: [email protected]. [3-3]
Nonprofit coordinator. The Independent is seeking an organized administrator with good communication skills to coordinate community events and fellowship programs and help us communicate our mission and document our progress. Budget and planning experience and good writing and speaking skills needed. Flexible work schedule. Email [email protected]. [2-10]
FOR RENT
For rent: fabulous new listing. “Moonlight on the Bay,” on the Provincetown East End waterfront — a fully furnished 2 BR apartment. Private, with beach access, parking. Available June, July, August, September, or entire summer! Call Barbara: 508-487-3153. [2-17]
Summer 2022 on Cape Cod? Single lease, entire season. June to October, approximately 4 months. $12,000-$16,000, depending on number of occupants and other particulars. 3 bedrooms, sleeps 5. Minutes to Provincetown, Wellfleet. Parks 3 cars. Quiet, private. No pets. Contact Shaun [email protected], or text/phone 508-514-1095. [3-17]
FOR SALE
Shadow boxes by Jill. I’m a Truro artist who creates personalized shadow boxes to commemorate special people and occasions (weddings, baby showers, graduations, memorials to honor loved ones, including pets…). Call or e-mail Jill for details: 717-979-8747 or [email protected]. [2-24]
Chest of drawers. 6-drawer mahogany chest, 55” tall, 34” wide, 21” deep, in Provincetown. $75 or best offer. Email [email protected]. [2-10]
For sale: Provincetown property. Offering: 1.7 acres includes two cottages and one utility building. Accepting initial inquiries and offers by email only, at [email protected]. [3-17]
SEEKING
Storefront for the season. P’town resident seeking Commercial Street storefront rental for the coming season. Looking for approximately 400 sq ft for an eco-conscious concept gift and accessories shop. Not another T-shirt store. Email [email protected]. [2-24]
Year-round rental. Quiet, respectful, and responsible year-rounder seeking year-round 1-bedroom apartment or home in Provincetown. Available to move with 30-day notice. No pets, non-smoker. I like art, gardening, and pizza. Can provide more info upon request. Call or message me at 617-475-0177. [2-17]
SERVICES
1 ACE Home Cleaning. Provincetown-Truro-Wellfleet area. Specializing in weekly cleaning of homes. Experienced/efficient. Your home will be squeaky clean! Phone or text: 508-514-1095 Email: [email protected]. [3-17
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Walk-ins welcome. Chris Morin, domestic and sexual violence counselor with Independence House offers walk-in hours at the Provincetown office (at the Senior Center) Thursdays, 2 to 4 p.m. for anyone experiencing abuse. Confidential individual counseling can also be scheduled. Email Chris at [email protected] or call 508-771-6507 x230. Our 24-hour hotline is 800-439-6507. [3-3]
No such thing as a free puppy. A classified ad offering free puppies that appeared in the Jan. 27 issue was not legitimate. It appears the advertised dogs do not exist and the person placing the ad was seeking payment. The Independent has alerted the police about the matter. [2-17]
Free Saturday lunches to go at the Church of St. Mary of the Harbor, 517 Commercial St., Provincetown, Jan. 8 through Feb. 26, noon to 1:30. All are welcome. Masks required. To volunteer, call 508-487-2622 or write to [email protected]. [2-24]
Community announcements of up to 50 words are free! Send them to [email protected].
