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Your weekly ePB from the All Point Bulletin | Volume 4 | Issue 1
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Community Easter egg hunt a huge success
Photo by Sandra Procter
The Easter egg hunt on March 30 was a true cross-border celebration, with families coming from all around to celebrate the holiday and visit with the Easter Bunny at the Point Roberts Primary School. To view more photos of this great event, see our slideshow.
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Whatcom County to fund Baker Birch Bay promotion, Point Roberts not included
Whatcom County Council voted to fund the Baker Birch Bay Tourism Promotion campaign through 2016 at a March 26 meeting between the Council Finance and Administrative Services Committee (CFASC) and representatives of the Baker Birch Bay promotion group. To learn more, read story.
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BNSF to be sued for Clean Water Act violations
Sierra Club and its partners sent a 60-day notice of intent to sue Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway (BNSF) and several coal companies for violations of the federal Clean Water Act. To find out more, read story.
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All high school sports, all of the time.
Sports writer Ian Ferguson reports on Blaine High School teams ... Read Sports
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EVENTS
Ham Radio Technician License Test: Saturday, April 6, 9 a.m.- noon, Point Roberts fire hall, 2030 Benson Road. $15, walk-ins welcome, picture ID or two non-picture IDs required. Info: Thomas Bailey, 945-0773.
Confidence in Boating: Saturday, April 6, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., Blaine Harbor Marina conference room, gate 2, Blaine. A boating course for women taught by women. USCG Auxiliary members free, non-members $40 prepaid, $45 at the door. Info: Kathryn Wellington, 220-3872, k.wellington28@gmail.com.
Quilts by the Bay: Saturday, April 6, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., North Delta Recreation Centre, 11415 84th Ave., Delta, B.C. Quilt raffle, vendors, exhibits and "Sit and Stitch for Charity." Admission $6, spouses are free.
Pajama Party Story Time: Tuesday, April 9, 6 p.m., Point Roberts Library, 1487 Gulf Road. Bring a stuffed animal to sleep over in the library. Pick up the furry friends by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10 and see photos of what they got up to overnight. Info: 945-6545.
Antique and Collectibles Evaluation Event: Saturday, April 13, 11 a.m.- 4 p.m., Bellingham Senior Activities Center hall, 315 Halleck Street. Bring your treasures! $6 per item or $15 for three. Info: 733-4030.
DIGIVATIONS Outdoor Adventures Through Time: Percy Jackson Registration: Children's camps July 5-7, July 7-13, August 11-17 and August 18-24, Point Roberts. Sign up before Monday, April 15 for a 20 percent discount. Registration: 604/628-9825, digivations.com.
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Whatcom County Fire District 5
 Whatcom County Fire District 5 is looking for interested community members to be volunteer District Ambassadors. The Ambassador Program is being established to create an organization of interested supporters of WCFD5 to represent and support WCFD5 and its needs to the public and in other situations as needed by WCFD5. Members will be solicited from local homeowners' associations, businesses, and civic organizations that have an interest in the well-being of WCFD5. This is a volunteer position within the meaning of the FLSA. As such, individuals serving in this position do so for civic, charitable and/or humanitarian reasons, without promise, expectation or receipt of compensation for services rendered, as defined in the FLSA. Interviews for this position will be conducted in May with specific date to be set. Interested persons should send resume and letter of interest to Chief Christopher Carleton at chief@wcfd5.com or to the station located at 2030 Benson Road, Point Roberts, WA 98229.
(Paid Advertisement)
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MEETINGS AND ONGOING EVENTS
PR Parks and Recreation: Monday, April 8, 7 p.m., community center. Info: 945-1357.
Friends of the Point Roberts Library Meeting: Tuesday, April 9, 1-2 p.m. Point Roberts Library, 1487 Gulf Road. Info: 945-6545.
PR Water District: Tuesday, April 9, 5 p.m., 79 Tyee Dr., Suite A.
PRCAC (Community Advisory Committee): Tuesday, April 9, 7 p.m., community center. Info: 945-5075.
PR Fire District 5: Wednesday, April 10, 7 p.m., 2030 Benson Road. Info: 945-3473.
PR Registered Voters Association: Thursday, April 11, 7 p.m., community center.
Friends of the Point Roberts Library AGM: Saturday, April 13, 4 p.m., community center. Annual general meeting. All welcome. Info: 945-6545.
PR Historical Society Meeting: Wednesday, April 17, 7 p.m., community center. Info: historicalsociety@pointroberts.net.
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