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Your weekly ePB from the All Point Bulletin | Volume 4 | Issue 2
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Mischief at the library 
Photo by Rose Momsen
On April 9 local children left the pajama party at the Point Roberts Library without their furry friends who were invited for a stuffy sleepover. They were caught on camera involved in some shenanigans that night before their friends picked them up again the next day! To find out what the animals got up to overnight, see our slideshow.
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PRCAC recommends road improvements
Photo by Meg Olson
In an unusual flurry of unanimity the Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee has agreed to send three recommendations for Point Roberts roads to the Whatcom County executive. For more information, read story.
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Support for the new library
The new library fundraising totals jumped this week when Tim McEvoy and Bruce Gustafson, owners of the CanAm Petroleum station in Point Roberts, donated $10,000 to support this community project. Along with this most generous donation came a $100,000 matching gift by an anonymous donor to create a library "Founder's Circle" of $10,000 donors. That made McEvoy and Gustafson the first members of the Founder's Circle and added another $10,000 to their gift. Both gifts will be formally announced at the Annual General Meeting of the Friends of the Point Roberts Library this Saturday, April 13, 4 p.m., at the community center. Friends will share their plans for the coming year and ask for input from the community. The current donation totals are $130,000.
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Rarotonga presentation
Photo by Bob Culbert
Bob Culbert will be presenting a slide talk on his trip to Rarotonga on Friday, April 12 at 7:30 p.m. at Trinity Community Lutheran Church. Culbert's previous shows on his Himalayan treks have been well received and he has beautiful slides. Donations for the church are gratefully accepted.
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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
Pier Restaurant at the Marina Reopening: Thursday, April 11, 5 p.m., the marina. Featuring new chicken and ribs barbecue. Spring hours: Thursday 5-9 p.m., Friday 5-10 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.- 10 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.- 9 p.m. Monday 5-9 p.m. Info: 945-7437.
Bob Culbert Slide Talk on Rarotonga: Friday, April 12, 7:30 p.m. Bob will discuss his trip to Rarotonga. Tea, coffee and cookies included. Donations gratefully accepted. Info: 945-7105.
Antique and Collectibles Evaluation Event: Saturday, April 13, 11 a.m.- 4 p.m., Bellingham Senior Center Hall, 315 Halleck Street. Bring your treasures! $6 per item or $15 for three. Info: 733-4030.
The End of an Era Estate Sale: Saturday, April 13 and Sunday, April 14, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m., 1616 APA Road. Direct descendant of Wm. Ladner, founder of Ladner, B.C., is liquidating all his family heirlooms - antiques, vintage, collectibles, furniture and etc. Rain or shine. Park on roadway, inside white lines. Info: 945-6545.
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.
Friends of the Point Roberts Library Romance Writing Workshop: Saturday, April 20, 2-6 p.m., community center. New York Times best selling author Linda Lael Miller will teach writing skills. Writing workshop, book signing and happy hour at Brewster's. Workshop suggested donation $50 at the door, happy hour suggested donation $10. All proceeds support the new Point Roberts Library building fund. Info: 945-6545.
Point Roberts Game Night: Saturday, April 20, 6:30-9 p.m., Point Roberts Library, 1487 Gulf Road. A fun night of games for kids of all ages. Board games, pool, ping pong and shuffle-board. Info: 945-6545.
CPR Class: Monday, April 22, 6-10 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 chief@wcfd5.com.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Party: Tuesday, April 23, 3-4 p.m., Point Roberts Library, 1487 Gulf Road. Who will find the Golden Ticket? It could be you! Games, crafts, treats and chocolate. For grades K-5. Info: 945-6545.
Donate to the Point Roberts PTO Garage Sale: Monday, April 29 through Monday, May 20, weekdays, 1:30-4 p.m., Point Roberts Primary, 2050 Benson Road. Sale Saturday and Sunday, May 25-26, 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. Put aside your gently used items and donate them to help raise funds for Point Roberts Primary School. Info: 945-2223.
Register for Split Second Summer Basketball Camp: Monday, July 15 through Friday, July 19, 9 a.m.- noon or 1-4 p.m., Southpointe Academy, 1900 56th Street, Tsawwassen. A fun, fast-paced week of basketball training. Cost is $160. Register at splitsecondbasketball.com/summercamp.
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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 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.
Cemetery District Meeting: Tuesday, April 23, 5 p.m., 260 Tyee Drive.
PR Chamber of Commerce: Tuesday, April 23, 7 p.m., community center.
Library Fundraising Committee: Wednesday, April 24, 1 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 1880 A.P.A. Road.
"Law of Attraction" Discussion Group: Wednesday, April 24, 7 p.m., community center. Info: 945-5043.
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.
United States Citizenship Class: Every Tuesday in April, call for times, Point Roberts Library, 1487 Gulf Road. Prepare for your citizenship interview and study United States history and government for the examination. Five free classes taught in English, ELL students are welcome! Contact the library to register. Registration is required and class size is limited. For adults. Info: 945-6545.
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.
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