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The all-school reunion lunch on Saturday, June 23, at the community center was very well-attended. The event, sponsored by the Point Roberts Historical Society, featured Blaine and Point Roberts class photos from 1904 to 1963.


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The July All Point Bulletin comes out tomorrow

Point Roberts fire commissioners have approved a pilot program that will increase fire and emergency coverage on weekdays. Read why some fire commissioners had reservations about this plan and these other stories in the July All Point Bulletin.
  • A quartet of Whatcom County officials attended a recent Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee meeting. Find out what concerns Point residents shared with the officials and how they responded.                     
  • A Fourth of July party and fireworks display come dusk at the Point Roberts Marina has grown into a celebration that will include Canada Day on July 1. Learn what marina staff are doing to prepare for the events.
                        
  • Whatcom County voters will decide this November whether to increase the Port of Bellingham commission to five commissioners. Find out why the current port commissioners have reservations about growing to five.
            
  • Tent caterpillars are making their presence known on Point Roberts. Learn what to do and what not to do to combat these pests. 

UPCOMING EVENTS 

 

Point Roberts Garden Club Ticket Sale: Tickets go on sale starting Friday, June 29. Tickets, $15, can be bought at Nielson's Building Center, 391 Tyee Drive, the Blue Heron Gallery, 1360 Gulf Road, and Harris Nursery, Ladner Truck Road and 12th Avenue locations in Delta. Children younger than 12 years old are free. Tour date: Sunday, July 15. More info: info@pointrobertsgardenclub.org.   

 
Artist's Opening Reception: Friday, June 29, 4 to 8 p.m., Blue Heron Gallery, 1360 Gulf Road. "Let's Face It," works by Joyce Wensley.

Brewster's Backyard Movie Night: Saturday, June 30, at dusk. Pre-movie BBQ featuring crab and steak. Info: 360/945-4545.  

Saturday Morning Market: Saturday, June 30, 10 a.m., community center. Local produce, crafts, used household goods, and other items for sale. Info: saturdaymorningmarket@gmail.com.

Retirement Celebration: Saturday, June 30, 1 to 3 p.m., community center. In recognition of Virginia and Ed Lester's contributions to the Point Roberts Clinic. Info: 360/945-5040.
 
Canada Day: July 1, 4 p.m., at the Marina. Restaurant and beer garden open all day. Kids' games and activities. Music by Jim Basnight. Fireworks at dusk. Info: 360/945-7437

Kids Summer Camp: Starting Monday, July 2. Mondays through Wednesdays, until August 1 (No camp July 4). The Point Roberts Parks and Recreation District will offer daytime summer activities to children ages six to 12 at the community center. For registration and program details, call Linda Hughes at 360-945-0812 or email PRParks@pointroberts.net.

Fourth of July Parade: Wednesday, July 4, noon. Starts at the Breakers parking lot at the west end of Gulf Road. Will run down Gulf Road and Tyee Drive and end in the marina overflow parking lot. Sponsored by the Point Roberts Chamber of Commerce.

July 4th Celebration at the Marina: Wednesday, July 4. All day after the noon Fourth of July parade. BBQ and beer garden. Live music by Tony Barton and other local bands. Kids' games and activities. Pier Restaurant and Grill, 175 Simundson Drive. Info: 360/945-7437

Fireworks at Pier Restaurant and Grill: Wednesday, July 4, starting at dusk. Pier Restaurant and Grill, 175 Simundson Drive. Info: 360/945-7437

Some Kind of Wonderful with Tony Barton: Friday, July 13, 8 p.m. Tsawwassen Arts Centre. Live concert party with popular cover tunes. Info: 604/952-3020. 

Auntie Pam's Country Store Grand Opening Celebration: Saturday, July 14, 5 to 8 p.m. Natural skin-care products, gourmet food, penny candy and summer toys. 1480 Gulf Road.

Grand Reopening House Party for Vital Energy Clinic: Saturday, July 14, 5 to 8 p.m. 1480 Gulf Road, Suite 210. Info: 360/945-5070. 

Point Roberts Garden Club Tour: Sunday, July 15, gardens open at 10 a.m. and close at 4 p.m. Tickets: $15, children younger than 12 years old are free. Self-guided walking tour of nine private gardens in Point Roberts. More info: info@pointrobertsgardenclub.org.  

MEETINGS


PREP (Point Roberts Emergency Preparedness): Tuesday, July 3, 7 p.m., community center. More info: Henry Rosenthal, 360/945-1711; Ed Lester, 360/945-2827; or Andrew Breiteneder, 360/945-1801.

P R Hospital District: Thursday, July 5, 7 p.m., community center.

Friends of the Point Roberts Library Support Committee: Tuesday, July 10, 1 p.m., library.

P R Water District: Tuesday, July 10, 5 p.m., 79 Tyee Dr., Suite A. More info: 360/945-4696.

P R Garden Club: Wednesday, July 11, 7 p.m. community center. More info: Rhiannon, 360/945-5075.

WEATHER

Point Roberts, Washington, weather forecast

June 28, 2012

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