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FEATURES

The March issue of the APB comes out tomorrow 

Here's a preview of what you'll get...

Fire district's payroll "a murky affair"

They say fiber is good for you 

Spring art show set for community center 

Water district explains the ups and downs of their business
 
Dog Adoption Day
 
This Saturday, February 23 is Dog Adoption Day at Bellis Fair mall in Bellingham. Bellis Fair, Happy Tails-Happy Homes, the Alternative Humane Society and We-Snip are working together to help you find the dog of your dreams. Find them in the Target wing of the mall from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Adopt a four-legged friend into your family this weekend! 
All high school sports, all of the time.

Sports writer Ian Ferguson reports on Blaine High School teams ...
Turn to Sports

UPCOMING EVENTS  

        

Appetizer Taste Testing: Friday, February 22, 5 p.m., Caffe Capanna, 1345 Gulf Road. Free. Winning recipes will be served at the Oscar Party on Sunday, February 24. Info: 945-0234.

Friends of the Library Collectible Book Sale:
Saturday, February 23, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., community center. Collectibles and other books for sale at special prices. Info: 945-6545.

Dog Adoption Day:
Saturday, February 23, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Target wing, Bellis Fair Mall, 1 Bellis Fair Parkway, Bellingham. Adopt a four-legged friend into your family this weekend.

Kill Doctor Lucky Game Night:
Saturday, February 23 and March 16, 7 to 9 p.m., PR Library, 1487 Gulf Road. Game night for teens and tweens. Sign up at the library. Info: 945-6545.

Oscar Party:
Sunday, February 24. Caffe Capanna, 1345 Gulf Road. Cocktail and appetizer specials begin at 4 p.m. Televised event will be on large screen. Info: 945-0234.

Fiber Fest:
Saturday, March 16, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., community center. Fiber arts on display and for sale, demos, raffles. Free admission. Info: [email protected].

Wings Over Water:
Saturday, March 16, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Blaine Middle School, 975 H Street, Blaine. Eleventh annual Northwest birding festival. Kids' activities, expert wildlife speakers, wildlife and geology field trips, live raptor presentation, food, art and craft vendors and much more. Additional festival activities March 14 - March 17. Info: 800/324-3555, wingsoverwaterbirdingfestival.com.

CPR Class:
Monday, March 18, 6 - 9:30 p.m., 2030 Benson Road. Participants will learn adult, child and infant CPR, choking and AED (automated external defibrillator) use. Class is free, certification card $5. Register by emailing  [email protected].

Palm Sunday Service: Sunday, March 24, 11 a.m., Trinity Community Lutheran Church, 1880 A.P.A. Road. Everyone welcome. Info: 945-7105.

Maundy Thursday Communion:
Thursday, March 28, 7 p.m., Trinity Community Lutheran Church, 1880 A.P.A. Road. Everyone welcome. Info: 945-7105.

Good Friday Meditation and Prayer:
Friday, March 29, 11 a.m., Trinity Community Lutheran Church, 1880 A.P.A. Road. Everyone welcome. Info: 945-7105.

Annual Community Easter Egg Hunt:
Saturday, March 30, 1 p.m., PR Primary School, 2050 Benson Road. Children under 10 are invited to participate. The egg hunt starts promptly at 1 p.m., and the Easter bunny is expected to pay a visit. Info: 945-2223.

A Night for Mark Richards:
Saturday, March 30, 6 p.m., Kiniski's Reef, 1334 Gulf Road. Help Mark on his road to recovery while enjoying an evening of fun, friendship, music and prizes. Info: Denise Richards, 945-2672.

Festive Easter Worship For All Ages:
Sunday, March 31, 11 a.m., Trinity Community Lutheran Church, 1880 A.P.A. Road. Everyone welcome. Info: 945-7105.

MEETINGS AND ONGOING EVENTS

 
 
PR Taxpayers Association: Monday, March 4, 7 p.m., community center. Featuring Point Roberts Park and Recreation District commissioners Mark Robbins and Linda Hughes. Info: 945-1357.

PREP (PR Emergency Preparedness):
Tuesday, March 5, 7 p.m., community center. Info: Henry Rosenthal, 945-1711, Virginia or Ed Lester, 945-2827.

Trinity Community Quilters: Wednesday, March 6, 1 p.m., Trinity Church hall. Info: Barb Wayland, 945-3012.

PR Hospital District:
Wednesday, March 6, 7 p.m., community center.

PR Garden Club:
Wednesday, March 6, 7 p.m. Info: 945-5075.

PR Registered Voters Association:
Thursday, March 7, 7 p.m., community center.

PR Parks and Recreation:
Monday, March 11, 7 p.m., community center. Info: 945-1357.

Friends of the Library Meeting:
Tuesday, March 12, 1 to 2 p.m. Point Roberts Library, 1487 Gulf Road. Info: 945-6545.

PR Water District:
Tuesday, March 12, 5 p.m., 79 Tyee Dr., Suite A.

PRCAC (PR Community Advisory Committee):
Tuesday, March 12, 7 p.m., community center. Info: 945-5075.

PR Fire District 5:
Wednesday, March 13, 7 p.m., 2030 Benson Road. Info: 945-3473.

Point Roberts Registered Voter's Association:
Thursday, March 14, 7 p.m., community center. Annual general meeting to inform and educate Point Roberts property owners and prospective owners regarding land use and development issues. Info: prrva.org.

PR Historical Society Meeting:
Wednesday, March 20, 7 p.m., community center. Info: [email protected].

Cemetery District Meeting:
Tuesday, March 26, 5 p.m., 260 Tyee Drive.

PR Chamber of Commerce:
Tuesday, March 26, 7 p.m., community center.

Point Roberts Clinic Hours:
Mondays 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 2030 Benson Road. For appointment, call 945-2580.

Free Taxi Ride to Bellingham:
Every Tuesday. Home pick-up. Call 676-7433 one to seven days prior. Depart and pick-up at the Cordata Station. Triangles to WTA. Info: Elizabeth, 945-1640.

Walking Group:
Wackie Walkers meet Tuesdays and Thursdays to walk the paths. Tuesdays, meet at Lighthouse Park at 8 a.m. Info: Jim, 945-1934 or Sally, 945-1804.

PR Art Group:
Fridays, 5 to 7 p.m., community center.

"I Resolve ..." Exhibit:
Through April 1, Delta Museum, 4858 Delta Street. The exhibit explores the kinds of resolutions people make. Info: 604/946-9322 or deltamuseum.ca.

Drop-in Junkyard Jewelry:
For the month of March during library hours. Teens and tweens can ask for the kit at the circulation desk and make something fun out of bits of metal or recycled objects. Info: 945-6545.

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February 21, 2013

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