All Point Bulletin News: A week of celebrations on the Point

Your weekly ePB from the All Point Bulletin | Volume 4 | Issue 14

Photo by Mark Turner

Photo by Pat Grubb

Jake Carlson and Craig Hewitt of rap group Ground Zero perform at the July 1 Canada Day celebrations at Pier Restaurant and Grill at the marina.

FEATURES

Party like it's Independence Day on the Point

On July 4 the traditional parade will start at noon from the Reef and wend its way down Gulf Road to the marina's overflow parking lot, making it just a short stroll to the party at the Pier. The theme this year is "Remember When." Heather McPhee, president of Point Roberts Chamber of Commerce encourages spectators to bring canned goods and non-perishable items to the parade route, where the Wackie Walkers will pick them up as a donation to the local food bank.

At the community center, Point Roberts Seniors Association and PREP will be selling hot dogs, soda and snacks from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Brewster's Fine Foods and Caffe Capanna will also be open all day serving food.

Head to the Pier Restaurant and Grill right after the parade for a beer garden and an outdoor barbecue with live music and kids' activities. "We will have a dunk tank and we're doing other carnival booths to benefit Dollars for Students," said restaurant manager Tamra Hansen. The party will wrap up with fireworks at dusk.

Point Roberts Clinic celebrates 10 years

This Saturday, July 6, the Point Roberts Clinic is celebrating their 10 year anniversary. Stop in to the community center from noon to 2 p.m., to join in the party. They are offering refreshments, face painting, free blood pressure checks and the opportunity to meet Natalie Davidson, Point Roberts' new nurse practitioner. For more information, call 945-2580.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Fourth of July Celebrations: Thursday, July 4. BBQ, hot dogs, soda and snacks for sale, 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 call 945-2313. Bring nonperishables to parade for donation to Point Roberts Food Bank. After parade head to celebration at Pier Restaurant at 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, mark.robbins@prodigy.net.

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.

"Preludes to Demigod Quests & Fantastical Sword Play": Saturday, July 6, 7 p.m. Blockbuster talent Carrie Thiel and Michelle Ladd from Lord of the Rings, Lion, Witch, and the Wardrobe, Superman, Pirates of the Caribbean at World's End and Thor. Open to the public: Info: campdemigod.com.

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.

Kids Overnight Camps: July 7-14 and August 11-18 and 18-25. Featuring Carrie Thiel and Michelle Ladd teaching safe theatrical combat. Classes with internationally renowned faculty (Innovation: ancient Greece through Commercial Space and Creative Engagement/Art, Mythology, History, Leadership, Robotics, Rocketry, Film Making and Game Design), theatrical combat training, all recreation activities, events and room and board. Info: campdemigod.com.

Monument Park Walk: Saturday, July 13, 11 a.m., Monument Park. Walk to the beach and learn about plants and animals. Info: visitpointroberts@gmail.com.

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: chief@wcfd5.com.

Camp Demigod Innovation Festival Performances: Sunday, July 14, 18 and 25, 10 a.m. Open to the public. Info: campdemigod.com.

Trinity 100th Anniversary: Saturday and Sunday, July 20-21, Trinity Community Lutheran Church, 1880 APA Road. Be part of two days of anniversary celebrations.

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, chief@wcfd5.com.

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: chief@wcfd5.com.

Summer Art Exhibit: Through September, community center. Art by local artist Savilla Kress. Info: Mark Robbins, mark.robbins@prodigy.net, Savilla Kress, info@savillacreations.com.

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: saturdaymorningmarket@gmail.com.

Historical Society Poster Display: Saturdays through August 31, community center. Showcasing many archival photos from their collection. Info: historicalsociety@pointroberts.net.

PR Parks and Recreation: Monday, July 8, 7 p.m., community center.

FOPRL: 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: historicalsociety@pointroberts.net.

PR Chamber of Commerce: Tuesday, July 23, 7 p.m., community center.

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