Your weekly ePB from the All Point Bulletin | Volume 4 | Issue 13
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Photo by Deb Wilkowski
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The July issue of the APB comes out tomorrow
Here's a preview of what you'll get...
New nurse getting settled
The Phoenix arises under the name of Seabright Farm
Tips for fireworks photos
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Start sanding
The hotly anticipated Belt Sander Races at Nielson's Building Center are taking place this Sunday, June 30 at noon. Prizes will be awarded in three main categories - stock, modified and best decorated. Belt sander racing's most decorated champion, Steve Mackenzie, will attend, and the fire department will be serving hot dogs. Pre-register for the races now, and no later than 11 a.m. on June 30. Pick up details at Nielson's or call 945-3116. For more information on specifications and rules, visit http://www.beltsanderdragraces.com/rules.html. |
What a week!
Get ready to party the first week of July! The fun starts on June 30 with the Belt Sander Races at Nielson's Building Center.
The Pier Restaurant and Grill will hold events on July 1 and July 4 to celebrate the Canadian and U.S. national holidays. On Canada Day the event will start in the early afternoon and on Independence Day head over right after the parade. There will be a beer garden and an outdoor barbecue with live music, dunk tank and carnival booths to benefit Dollars for Students, and fireworks at dusk on both days.
On July 4 the parade will start at noon from the Reef and wind down Gulf Road to the marina's overflow parking lot. The theme this year is "Remember When." Heather McPhee, president of Point Roberts Chamber of Commerce, hopes the theme will inspire people to create floats of popular Point Roberts sites of the past. Participants are encouraged to get there at 11 a.m. to register.
New this year, spectators can become participants in the parade and do some good for the community by bringing canned goods and non-perishable items to the parade route, where the Wackie Walkers will come by to pick them up as a donation for the local food bank.
If you get hungry at the parade, wander over to the community center, where the Point Roberts Seniors Association and PREP will be selling barbeque, hot dogs, soda and snacks from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Summer art exhibit
Stop by the community center to view the summer art show by local artist Savilla Kress. Unofficially, the theme of the exhibit is "Consciousness of Color," with 21 paintings already on display in the community center hallway. View these pieces at your convenience, now through the end of September, or attend the wine and cheese reception on Friday, July 5 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the community center. Entrance is by donation. For more information, contact Mark Robbins at [email protected].
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All high school sports, all of the time
Sports writer Ian Ferguson reports on Blaine High School teams ... Turn to Sports
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Auntie Pam's Country Store Anniversary: Saturday, June 29, 10 a.m.- 7 p.m., 1480 Gulf Road. Celebrate with cake, refreshments, live music, bingo and great prizes. Info: 945-1626
Belt Sander Races: Sunday, June 30, noon, Nielson's Building Center, 391 Tyee Drive. Pre-register no later than 11 a.m. on June 30. Details at Nielson's. Info: 945-3116
Canada Day Party: Monday, July 1, Pier Restaurant at the Marina. Live music, kids' activities, beer garden, dunk tank benefitting Dollars for Students, fireworks at dusk. Info: 945-PIER
Fourth of July Celebrations: Thursday, July 4. BBQ, hot dogs, soda and snacks for sale by the senior association and PREP, 10:30 a.m.- 1 p.m., community center. Parade at noon, starts at west end of Gulf Road. Theme: "Remember When." Games, prizes, food and fun for all ages. To register a float at 945-2313. Bring nonperishables to the parade for donation to Point Roberts Food Bank. After the parade head to celebration at Pier Restaurant at the Marina. Music, kids' activities, beer garden, dunk tank to benefit Dollars for Students and fireworks at dusk.
Summer Art Exhibit Reception: Friday, July 5, 7-9 p.m., community center. Wine and cheese reception. Paintings by local artist Savilla Kress on display through September. Entrance by donation. Music by Point Roberts Winds. Info: Mark Robbins, [email protected]
Point Roberts Clinic 10th Anniversary: Saturday, July 6, noon-2 p.m., community center. Refreshments, face painting, free blood pressure checks, and meet the nurse practitioner. Info: 945-2580
Tour de Delta White Spot Road Race: Sunday, July 7, Dennison Park, Delta. Watch the race and enjoy a beer garden, family fun zone and on-site food truck. Info: tourdedelta.ehosting.ca
Monument Park Walk: Saturday, July 13, 11 a.m., Monument Park. Walk to the beach and learn about plants and animals. Info: [email protected]
Pig Roast: Saturday, July 13, 7 p.m., Kiniski's Reef Tavern, 1334 Gulf Road. Music by Silver City. Tickets $20. Info: 945-4042
CPR Class: Monday, July 15, 6-10 p.m., 2030 Benson Road. Learn adult, child and infant CPR, choking and AED use. Class is free, certification card $5. Info: [email protected]
Trinity 100th Anniversary: Saturday and Sunday, July 20-21, Trinity Community Lutheran Church, 1880 APA Road. Be part of two days of anniversary celebrations. Info: 945-7105
Firefighter Story Time: Tuesday, July 23, 10:30 a.m., 2030 Benson Road. Fire safety story and video, station tour and gifts. Info: Chief Carleton, [email protected]
Kids' Bike Day/Ride: Saturday, July 27, noon, community center. Ages 4-12. Learn biking skills and bike safety. Info: [email protected]
Arts & Music Festival: Saturday, August 3, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sunday, August 4, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m., Lighthouse Marine Park. Family friendly music, art, children's activities and festival food. Info: pointrobertsartsandmusicfestival.org
Wine Benefit for End The Pain Project: Saturday, August 10, 4-7 p.m., Pt. Roberts Marina Club, 713 Simundson Drive. Wine, tapas, live music, door prizes, silent auction. $35 donation supports mirror therapy training in Rwanda and Bosnia. Info: 945-2713 or 604/834-5401 |
MEETINGS AND ONGOING EVENTS
Neighborhood Hydrant Painting: Month of July. Personalize your neighborhood fire hydrants. The best hydrant will win a prize. Paint and supplies provided. Info: [email protected]
Summer Art Exhibit: Through September, community center. Art by local artist Savilla Kress. Info: Mark Robbins, [email protected], Savilla Kress, [email protected]
Summer Reading Club Crafts: Saturdays in July, 11 a.m.- noon. Crafts for kids: garden gnomes, painted snakes, earthmovers and potato chip taste test. Info: 945-6545, 306-3600
Saturday Morning Market: Saturdays through August 31, 10 a.m.- 1 p.m., community center. Local vendors selling crafts, produce, etc. Info: [email protected]
Historical Society Poster Display: Saturdays through August 31, community center. Showcasing many archival photos from their collection. Info: [email protected]
PREP (PR Emergency Preparedness): Tuesday, July 2, 7 p.m., community center. Info: Henry Rosenthal, 945-1711, Virginia or Ed Lester, 945-2827
Trinity Community Quilters: Wednesday, July 3, 1 p.m., Trinity Church. Info: 945-3012
PR Garden Club: Wednesday, July 3, 6:30 p.m., call 945-5075 for location.
PR Hospital District: Wednesday, July 3, 7 p.m., community center.
PR Parks and Recreation: Monday, July 8, 7 p.m., community center.
Friends of the Point Roberts Library: Tuesday, July 9, 1-2 p.m., Point Roberts Library, 1487 Gulf Road. Info: 945-6545
PR Water District: Tuesday, July 9, 5 p.m., 79 Tyee Drive, Suite A.
PRCAC: Tuesday, July 9, 7 p.m., community center. Info: 945-5075
PR Fire District 5: Wednesday, July 10, 7 p.m., 2030 Benson Road. Info: 945-3473
PR Registered Voters Association: Thursday, July 11, 7 p.m. community center
PR Historical Society: Wednesday, July 17, 7 p.m., community center. Info: [email protected]
PR Chamber of Commerce: Tuesday, July 23, 7 p.m., community center
Cemetery District: Tuesday, July 30, 5 p.m., 260 Tyee Drive
Library Fundraising Committee: Wednesday, July 31, 1 p.m., Trinity Church, 1880 A.P.A. Road
Point Roberts Clinic Hours: Mondays 11 a.m.- 6 p.m.; Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 a.m.- 5 p.m., 2030 Benson Road. For appointment, call 945-2580
Free Taxi to Bellingham: Every Tuesday. Call 676-7433. Pick-up at Cordata. Info: 945-1640
Knit Night at Point Roberts Library: Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m. Knitting, crocheting or other yarn crafts. Practice, advice, chat and hot drinks. For adults and grades 8-12. Info: 945-6545
Point Roberts Writers: Second and fourth Tuesdays, community center. Info: 945-6545
Wackie Walkers: Tuesdays and Thursdays. Tuesdays, 8 a.m., Lighthouse Park. Info: Jim, 945-1934
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