All Point Bulletin News: Movies on the lawn

Your weekly ePB from the All Point Bulletin | Volume 4 | Issue 15

Photo by Louise Mugar

Photo by Louise Mugar

Parade, games and fireworks - Point Roberts knows how to celebrate Independence Day. For a slideshow of photos from the Fourth of July celebrations, visit our website. Watch for more in the August issue of the All Point Bulletin.

FEATURES

Movies on the lawn

There will be three movie nights on the lawn at Brewsters Fine Foods this summer, raising funds to build a new library.

Starting at 7:30 p.m., pre-movie programming will include fun, organized activities for the kids including face-painting, fishing, frisbee, jump-ropes, bubbles and more. Adults can join a trivial pursuit team, or just relax on the lawn. There will be gourmet hotdogs and chips, popcorn, penny candy, lemonade, beer and wine for sale.

The Saturday movies will start at dusk. The feature on July 27 will be ET, on August 3, Overboard and on August 17, Field of Dreams. Admission is by donation and the suggested donation is $3.

UPCOMING EVENTS

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. Info: 945-7105.

Driving Tour: Saturday and Sunday, July 20-21, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., self-guided driving tour of church charter members' homestead locations. Maps at the church.
Open House: Saturday, July 20, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Trinity Community Lutheran Church, 1880 APA Road. Open house and historical display, 1931 - present.
Berry Social: Saturday, July 20, 1-3 p.m., Trinity Community Lutheran Church, 1880 APA Road. Point Roberts Winds will play. Admission by donation.

The Gospel Boys: Saturday, July 20, 7 p.m., Trinity Community Lutheran Church, 1880 APA Road. Members of the Welsh Men's Choir take the stage indoors. Admission by donation. 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, chief@wcfd5.com.

Kids' Bike Day/Ride: Saturday, July 27, noon, community center. Ages 4-12. Learn biking skills and bike safety. Info: visitpointroberts@gmail.com.

Outdoor Movie Night: Saturday, July 27, 7:30 p.m., Brewster's Fine Foods, 1379 Gulf Road. Pre-movie activities for kids and adults. E.T. will be shown at dusk. Info: 945-4545.

Arts & Music Festival: Saturday, August 3, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sunday, August 4, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m., Lighthouse Marine Park, 811 Marine Drive. Family friendly music, art, children's activities and festival food. Info: pointrobertsartsandmusicfestival.org.

Outdoor Movie Night: Saturday, August 3, 7:30 p.m., Brewster's Fine Foods, 1379 Gulf Road. Pre-movie activities for kids and adults. Overboard will be shown at dusk. Info: 945-4545.

Lily Point Nature Walk: Saturday, August 10, 10 a.m., trailhead at the east end of APA Road. Guided walk, with info on the park, area history and the new trail network. Local experts on hand to answer your questions. Good footwear recommended. Info: visitpointroberts@gmail.com.

X-Border Wine Benefit With Silent Auction for End The Pain Project: Saturday, August 10, 4-7 p.m., Pt. Roberts Marina Club, 713 Simundson Drive. Enjoy good company, fine wines, tapas, live music, door prizes/raffle, silent auction. $35 tax-deductible donation supports free mirror therapy training workshops in Rwanda, Bosnia and Haiti. Tickets available at Sterling Bank, Banner Bank and Point Roberts Marina Club. Info: 945-2713 or 604/834-5401.

Kids Overnight Camps: 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.

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.

Point Roberts Homegrown Food Cooperative Farm Stand: Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 1702 Benson Road. Organic produce. Info: prhomegrowncoop.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 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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