Thursday, February 2nd. Groundhog Day. A date on which the creature of fact, myth and legend, Punxatawney Phil, rises from his winter slumber to check out the land. If he sees his shadow, it's six more weeks of winter. If not, spring will soon begin.

Local Mensa Testing Session. Saturday, February 12th at 11 A.M. To be conducted at Levenger's in Delray Beach. Please call Henry (Hank Colman) by phone at 561.495.4626 or send email to hannor@webtv.net

North County Gathering. Saturday February 12 at 6:30 P.M. Hunan Gardens, 9308 S. US Hwy 1, Port St. Lucie, phone 561-335-0766. RSVP to Bill Whitesell at 561-336-8859.

Saint Valentine's Day, Monday, February 14th.

Susan B. Anthony Day, Tuesday, February 15th.

Restaurant Rounds. Friday, February 18th at 7:30 P.M. Tom's Place, 7251 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton, phone 561.997.0920. This is a world-famous barbeque restaurant so be prepared to get messy. RSVP to Barry Karas, phone 561.964.4360 or e-mail bkaras@bigfoot.com by Wednesday evening, the 16th at 10 P.M. Please be on-time, the proprietors won't seat us until all persons in our party are actually present. Cash only, no plastic.

Monday, February 21st. President's Day, a Federal Holiday. This holiday was combined to honor the birthdays of Washington and Lincoln in 1971. This day is officially recognized as George Washington's Birthday.

Deadline for March Newsletter Submission, Tuesday, February 22nd. Please send items to Glen Moulder by this date. If you can, e-mail submissions to Doojinsi@worldnet.att.net, OR, you may now fax them to 801.912.0854 OR send them to 505 Spencer Drive #204, WPB, FL 33409.

South County Gathering/4th Friday Happy Hour. Friday, February 25th, 5:30 P.M. Colucci's Attic in Delray. RSVP to Barry Karas at 561.964.4360 (or bkaras@mindspring.com) by Thursday the 24th no later than 10 PM to confirm. Colucci's is at the south end of the Lake Ida shopping plaza, at the S.W. corner of Lake Ida and Congress. I have to make reservations, especially since this is on a Friday evening. We are flexible about the time, of course, due to quitting times, traffic conditions, distance, etc. If you can, just let me know *about* when you'll be there, I'd appreciate it.

PLEASE NOTE! The following event has been CANCELLED due to a health issue of the host and will be rescheduled in April, 2000!

FEBRUARY FUN PARTY. Saturday, February 26th at 7:30 pm - at the cozy (i.e. small) Boca condo of Lynn Hufnagel O'Dwyer. Join me for an evening of good food, music and conversation. Trivial Pursuit will be available for anyone who wishes to play (good practice for Who Wants to be a Millionaire?). BYOB and an appetizer or dessert to share. Soft drinks, mixers and lots of homemade goodies will be available. NS. Small dog in residence. RSVP early as space is limited. Call 561-394-6999. Directions: I-95 to Glades Road, turn left (East) on to Glades, Make a right turn at the third traffic light (NW Tenth) which is opposite the entrance to FAU. Follow Tenth around the bend where it turns into NW 12 Ave. Go past the first light at NW 13th St., then make an immediate left turn into the driveway for Boca Linda West. Once inside, turn left, then make a right (between the two trees) into the center group of condos. I live in 132B, which is downstairs on the right.

Mardi Gras, Tuesday, March 7th.

Sunday, March 12, 2PM-"Tom Foolery," a musical revue featuring the songs and comedy of Tom Lehrer at the Delray Beach Playhouse, 950 NW 9^th Street (off Swinton) in Delray Beach. Join Elissa Rudolph and Bob Dolson for a fun afternoon, then an early dinner at Colucci's Attic nearby on Congress Avenue. Call the box office, 272-1281 for tickets ($20 each). Call Bob or Elissa (272-0475) to let them know you'll be joining the group. See you there!

Saint Patrick's Day, Friday, March 17th.

Check later for additional information.