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Your weekly ePB from the All Point Bulletin | Volume 2 | Issue 43
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Photo by Jeremy Schwartz
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A Show of Appreciation
Longtime Point Roberts Food Bank volunteer Ernie Loreen was presented with a plaque commemorating his years of service on Sunday, March 4.
From left to right: Curt Bush, Chuck and Shirley Cannon, Randal Quarry, Ernie Loreen, Bill Ladner, Henry Rosenthal, Dick Williams and Ellen Neufeld.
Photo courtesy of Renee Coe.
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Stop sign disagreement ends PRCAC meeting early
Soon after the March meeting of the Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee (PRCAC) got underway, it was derailed by the abrupt departure of committee member Dwayne Hunt. Read more...
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Verizon expects cell phone tower
to be operational by summer
Verizon Wireless and TowerCo Assets continue to dodge expiring permits and maintain they will have a cell phone tower operational by summer. Read more...
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Blaine High School sports briefs
A roundup of Borderite sports action from the last week. Read more...
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Celebrate World Water Day: Thursday, March 22, 5 p.m., Lighthouse Marine Park. Share concerns for the Salish Sea and all waters. Info: Ernie, 360/945-5175.
Harvest Down Under Wine Dinner: Friday, March 23, 7 p.m., Brewster's Fine Foods. A five-course dinner paired with fine wines. RSVP: 360/*945-4545.
Fruit Tree Grafting Workshop: Saturday, March 24, 9 a.m. to noon, Tennant Lake Interpretive Center House, Ferndale. No registration required. WSU Whatcom Master Gardeners will teach fruit tree grafting techniques; grafted trees will be available to take home. Info: 360/676-6736, ext. 11; whatcom.wsu.edu/mastergardener.
Wine Tasting Club: Thursday, March 29, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Brewster's Fine Foods. Open to the public. Info: 360/945-4545 or www.brewstersfinefoods.com.
Spring Fling: Saturday, March 31, 7:30 p.m., Point Roberts Community Center. An evening of live music, appetizers, great company, and a time and talent auction. Tickets: $10; can be purchased at Sterling Savings Bank, Brewster's Fine Foods and the Blue Heron Gallery. Funds will go toward hiring a local university student to promote Point Roberts this summer. Info: Samantha Scholefield, 604/838-7956.
Blaine Band Fundraiser Featuring Upfront Theatre Cast: Sunday, April 15, 6 p.m., Blaine Performing Arts Center. Tickets: $10, available at Pacific Building Center and from Blaine band students. Enjoy the comedy of the Upfront Theatre players while helping support the Blaine High School Wind Ensemble's trip to the Funabashi Music Festival in Tokyo, Japan. Info: Linda Highes, 360/945-0812, linda@northarm.com.
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MEETINGS & HAPPENINGS
Point Roberts Clinic Hours: Mondays 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 2030 Benson Rd. Virginia Lester, ARNP. For appointment., call 360/945-2580.
Free Taxi Ride to Bellingham: Every Tuesday. Home pick-up. Call 360/676-7433 one to seven days before your trip. Depart and pick-up at the Cordata Station. Triangles to WTA. Elizabeth, 360/945-1640.
Storytime at Point Roberts Library: A half-hour of stories and more for preschoolers. Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. Free, open to the public. 1487 Gulf Road, 360/945-6545.
Walking Group: Wackie Walkers meet Tuesdays and Thursdays to walk the paths. Tuesdays, meet at Lighthouse Park at 8 a.m. Jim, 360/945-1934 or Sally, 360/945-1804.
Knit Night At Point Roberts Public Library: Tuesdays, 6 to 8 p.m. Bring your knitting, crocheting or other portable handwork. Free. 1487 Gulf Road. 360/945-6545. |
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