FEATURES

 

Patricia McCairen found this baby barred owl on the ground while on a walk in the woods and called Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society (O.W.L), to find out what to do. Above, a representative from O.W.L. shows off the little one, who will be cared for at the rehabilitation center and released into the area where McCairen found it. 

Anyone who comes across an orphaned bird is urged to call O.W.L. at 604/946-3171 before doing anything else.

The Visit Point Roberts Student Ambassador Program will officially begin its second year at Spring Fling 2.0 on Saturday, May 25, 7 p.m. at the community center.

This summer, two students will act as the public face of Point Roberts, provide directions and orientation to the community, support local business and parks and work to promote local events. The students will also host low-tide walks and give tours of Point Roberts parks and historical sites.

Spring Fling 2.0 will be a fun evening of talent, song and desserts - everyone is welcome. Everyone who sings, dances or tells stories is welcome to share his or her abilities at the event's talent show.The summer schedule of tours and benchmark events will be announced.

Proceeds go to fund the ambassador program. Tickets are $10 each or two for $25 with a 2013 coupon book and are available at Blue Heron Gallery and Sterling Bank.
For more information email visitpointroberts@gmail.com. 

Whatcom County Health Department announced May 22 that unsafe levels of paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP) biotoxin have been detected in molluscan shellfish on some beaches in north Whatcom County. As a result, the Washington State Department of Health has closed recreational shellfish harvest on beaches from Point Whitehorn north to the Canadian border, including Point Roberts. For more information, read story. 

EVENTS

Point Roberts PTO Garage Sale: Saturday and Sunday, May 25-26, 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. Point Roberts Primary, 2050 Benson Road. Shop to help raise funds for Point Roberts Primary School. Info: 945-2223.

Spring Fling: Saturday, May 25, 6 p.m., community center. Featuring a talent show -sign up now by emailing visitpointroberts@gmail.com. Tickets $10, or $25 for two tickets and a 2013 coupon book.

"Banchetto Musicale" by the Bergamasca Recorders: Sunday, May 26, 4 p.m., Trinity Community Lutheran Church, 1880 APA Road. Info: 945-7105.

Bring your camera, bring your questions: Monday, May 27, 1-3 p.m., Blue Heron Gallery, 1360 Gulf Road. Photographer-in-residence Lowell Holland will answer questions. Info: 945-2747.

Writer's Group Planning Session: Tuesday, May 28, 6:30-8 p.m., community center. Join other writers for a planning session. Bring your ideas. Info: antonialevi@gmail.com.

Camp Demigod Early Bird Discount Ends: Friday, May 31, Vancouver and Point Roberts. Refer a friend and you can receive a $25 camp store credit when your friend registers. Both parties must send anne@campdemigod.org an email to get their coupons before they register. The referral receives $25 off on $900 price before May 31.

"With a Song in My Heart": Saturday, June 1, 7 p.m.,Trinity Community Lutheran Church, 1880 APA Road. Performed by the Trinity Community Choir led by Natasha Neufeld. Reception to follow. Info: 945-7105.

Whidbey Telecom Directory Cover Contest Deadline: Wednesday, June 26, 5 p.m. Capture your favorite aspects of life here in the Northwest, and your artwork could be on the cover of the 2013-2014 Whidbey Telecom directory. Enter to win $500, plus exposure on more than 15,000 phone directory covers. Info: whidbey.com/CoverContest.

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