Let the season begin .... Christmas Get-together at the home of Bob and Adele Smith on Friday Dec. 19 at 7:00.  Bring a dessert/Christmas goodie to share and a beverage to drink if non-alcoholic punch is not to your liking.   Dawn's karaoke CD and machine will be set up for those who are talented enough or "happy" enough to give it a go.  Carpooling is always a good idea due to limited parking. 

RSVP by Mon. Dec. 15 to 769-1960 or adelesmith@wildblue.net

Directions:
From Hamilton Holmes Middle School:
Take route 30 east toward West Point.  Go 5.9 miles and turn left onto 640/Wakema Road.  In 2.1 miles Wakema makes a 90 degree turn to the right.  In front of you will be the gate to Wakema Farm.  To the left is a gravel road with 6 mailboxes.  This is Old Fraziers Trail.  Follow it until it becomes our driveway (310). 

From West Point:
Take 30 west toward Central Garage.  Go about 10 miles from the traffic light at the intersection of 30 and 33 until you are at the intersection of 30 and 626/Rose Garden Road.  Jim Hall's store is at this intersection.  Take a right onto East Rose Garden.  At the second stop sign turn right onto Wakema Road.  Follow it about 1 mile until it makes a 90 degree turn to the right. In front of you will be the gate to Wakema Farm.  To the left is a gravel road with 6 mailboxes.  This is Old Fraziers Trail.  Follow it until it becomes our driveway (310).
 

What are Rent Parties?

 During the Harlem Renaissance in New York City, “rent parties” were held where neighbors got together, played music and shared food and drink. A door charge helped the host to pay the rent. Since our rent is being provided by a generous donor, our version of the “rent party” helps MPRA with expenses such as supplies or postage for mailings. The idea is that everyone brings a little food and beverage to share and we ask a donation of $5.

For those who haven’t attended one of these functions yet, you’ve missed a fun get together with other folks who care about the rivers and like to eat! It’s a great way to find out new places to paddle, if any fish are biting and share ideas about current and future projects.