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Your weekly ePB from the All Point Bulletin | Volume 2 | Issue 41
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Photo by Meg Olson
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What's for Lunch?
This heron had a mouthful when it was spotted last week. Bird lovers of all kinds will converge in Blaine on March 17 for the annual Wings Over Water festival. Read more...Photo by Eric Ellingson |
Water commissioners mull connection fee changes
At a special meeting March 7, Point Roberts water district commissioners worked on changes to district connection policies. If approved, the new policies would require up-front payment of the general facility connection charge (GFC), which is currently set at $5,500. Read more...
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Romney wins state straw poll; Santorum carries county
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has prevailed in the Washington state Republican straw poll, but the former Massachusetts governor came in third in Whatcom County results. Read more...
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This Sunday brings Daylight Savings Time
Come Saturday evening remember to set all clocks ahead one hour.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Family Game Night: Saturday, March 10, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Point Roberts Library, 1487 Gulf Road. Board games, pool, card games and more. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library and the Point Roberts Parks Board. Info: 360/945-6545 or 360/945-2910.
St. Patrick's Day Sale: Saturday, March 17, 9 a.m. to noon, Point Roberts community center. Sale of books, movies and music. Proceeds to benefit the Dollars for Scholars program. Cookies, cupcakes and coffee will be available. Info: Davea Fisher, 360/945-0890.
Wings Over Water Northwest Birding Festival: Saturday, March 17, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Blaine Middle School. Guest speaker biologist and author Dick Cannings at 5 p.m., Blaine Performing Arts Center. Info: 800/624-3555; www.blainechamber.com/wow.
St. Patrick's Day Party at Pier Restaurant: Saturday, March 17, Pier Restaurant, 715 Simundson Drive. Irish stew, drink specials, music and more. Info: 360/945-7437.
St. Patrick's Day Party at Kiniski's Reef: Saturday, March 17, 9 p.m., Kiniski's Reef Tavern. Live music by the KORE. Info: 360/945-7333.
World Water Day: Thursday, March 22, 5 p.m., Lighthouse Marine Park. Discussion of water issues and gathering of ideas for cleansing the Salish Sea. Info: Ernie, 360/945-5175.
Down Under Wine Dinner: Friday, March 23, 7 p.m., Brewster's Fine Foods. RSVP: 945-4545.
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MEETINGS & HAPPENINGS
P R Registered Voters Association: Thursday, March 8, 7 p.m., community center.
P R Parks and Recreation District: Monday, March 12, 7 p.m., community center.
P R Hospital District: Tuesday, March 13, 3 p.m., community center.
Friends of the Point Roberts Library: Tuesday, March 13, 1 p.m., Point Roberts library.
P R Water District: Tuesday, March 13, 5 p.m., 79 Tyee Dr., Suite A.
PRCAC (Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee): Tuesday, March 13, 7 p.m., community center.
P R Fire District 5: Wednesday, March 14, 7 p.m., 2030 Benson Road.
P R Chamber of Commerce: Thursday, March 15, noon. Call 360/945-2955 for location. |
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