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Your weekly ePB from the All Point Bulletin | Volume 4 | Issue 17
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Photo by Jim Sarkissian
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The August issue of the APB comes out tomorrow
Here's a preview of what you'll get...
Arts & Music Festival offering more this year
Water district: No dice on price break
Election 2013
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Photo by Meg Olson
The afternoon group from the Park and Recreation District's Kids Summer Camp enjoys a day at Maple Beach July 24. The program runs until Wednesday, July 31 and offers daytime summer camp activities to children ages 6-12. |
On July 6 children and teen librarian Rose Momsen led a program of crafts and activities all about garden gnomes, winding up with a trip to the community garden to pick some fresh veggies! Momsen is leading summer reading club crafts every Saturday in July from 11 a.m. until noon. For more photos, visit website. |
Lee Glass, Kaela Cammidge, Wayne Gauvin and Naomi Shucard at the B.C. Cancer Foundation's Underwear Affair in Vancouver. The Underwear Affair draws 1,025 participants to race, walk or complete challenges in downtown Vancouver wearing underwear and outrageous attire to support leading-edge research and enhancements to care for cancers which occur below-the-belt. This year's event raised $625,000 for the foundation. |
Weekend markets
Photo courtesy of Point Roberts Homegrown Co-op
Take advantage of Point Roberts' fantastic summer weekend markets while you can!
Point Roberts Homegrown Co-op Farm Stand is open Fridays from 3 to 6 p..m and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1702 Benson Road, and offers fresh, local organic produce.
The Saturday Morning Market is open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays through August 31 in the community center's west parking lot, and offers a variety of produce, arts, crafts, jewelry and more. Rain cancels. |
UPCOMING EVENTS
Kids' Bike Day/Ride: Saturday, July 27, noon, community center. Ages 4-12. Learn biking skills and bike safety. Info: visitpointroberts@gmail.com.
Movies on the Lawn: Saturday, July 27, August 3 and August 17, 7:30 p.m., Brewster's Fine Foods, 1379 Gulf Road. Pre-movie activities for kids and adults. Food and drinks for purchase. Movies at dusk. July 27: ET; August 3: Overboard; August 17: Field of Dreams. Admission by donation. Info: 945-4545.
Exhibit Opening Reception: Friday, August 2, 4-6 p.m., Blue Heron Gallery, 1360 Gulf Road. Watercolors by popular local artist Valerie Mayer on display in August. Info: 945-2747.
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.
Are We There Yet?: Sunday, August 4, 11 a.m., Lighthouse Park. Children's music camp performance. A musical with live band accompaniment. Info: 945-7105.
Artist Demonstrations at the Blue Heron Gallery: Monday, August 5, 1-3 p.m., 1360 Gulf Road. Driftwood carving by George, stone sculpture by Mette, jewelry by Tammy, bird cards, bookmarks and bird photography book signing by Jollena and kids' craft activities. Info: 945-2747.
Senior Day in the Park: Wednesday, August 7, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m., Hovander Homestead Park, Ferndale. Socialize with friends, meet new people, enjoy BBQ lunch and live music and learn about available resources.
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.
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.
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.
Stress Reduction Discussion: Wednesday, August 14, 12:30 p.m. at the P.R. Senior Activity Center, 1487 Gulf. Rd. Come join our stress reduction discussion with our speaker, Margot Griffiths, retired UBC therapist and counselor. Free. Info: Armene, 945-5043.
Mama and the OomPapas: Friday, August 16, 7:30 p.m., Trinity Community Lutheran Church, 1880 APA Road. Carrie Chapman returns with her popular brass quartet on stage. Admission by donation. Info: 945-7105.
Maple Beach Walk: Sunday, August 18, 10 a.m., end of Maple Street. Low-tide walk and exploration. Local experts on hand to answer your questions. Sandals or bare feet recommended. Info: visitpointroberts@gmail.com.
An Afternoon of Salsa and Latin Jazz: Sunday, August 18, 2-4 p.m., Trinity Community Lutheran Church, 1880 APA Road. Salsa and Latin jazz by Jafelin Helten and the Locura Trio. Performing in the garden, bring a chair and a picnic and stay a while. Donations benefit the new library fund and the Children's Summer Music program. Info: 945-7105.
CPR Class: Monday, August 19, 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.
Firefighter Story Time: Tuesday, August 20, 10:30 a.m., 2030 Benson Road. Fire safety story and video, station tour and gifts. Info: Chief Carleton, chief@wcfd5.com.
Point Roberts Fire Department Open House: Saturday, August 24, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 2030 Benson Road. Come support your local firefighters as they help you enjoy food, fire trucks, police cars, helicopters, a Coast Guard boat, fire safety house and more family fun. Info: 945-3473.
Joke Telling Contest: Saturday, August 24, 7 p.m., community center. Rules: Adults only (no kids in attendance), no bad words, no ethnic slurs. Come for an evening of laughter! First-prize winner will have their name put on the prestigious Ha-Ha Cup and displayed in the library for all to see!
Third Annual Seattle Medic One Alumni Party: Saturday, August 24, Kiniski's Reef Tavern, 1334 Gulf Road. Live music from Silver City at 9 p.m. Info: 945-4042.
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MEETINGS AND ONGOING EVENTS
Neighborhood Hydrant Painting: Month of August. 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.
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.
Point Roberts Taxpayers Association: Tuesday, August 6, 7 p.m., community center.
PREP (PR Emergency Preparedness): Tuesday, August 6, 7 p.m., community center. Info: Henry Rosenthal, 945-1711, Virginia or Ed Lester, 945-2827.
Trinity Community Quilters: Wednesday, August 7, 1 p.m., Trinity Church hall. Info: Barb Wayland, 945-3012.
PR Hospital District: Wednesday, August 7, 7 p.m., community center.
PR Registered Voters Association: Thursday, August 8, 7 p.m. community center.
PR Garden Club Annual General Meeting: Saturday, August 10, 7 p.m. Info: 945-5075.
Friends of the Point Roberts Library: Tuesday, August 13, 1-2 p.m., Point Roberts Library, 1487 Gulf Road. Info: 945-6545.
PR Water District: Tuesday, August 13, 5 p.m., 79 Tyee Drive, Suite A.
Point Roberts Parks and Recreation: Tuesday, August 13, 5:30 p.m., community center.
PRCAC (PR Community Advisory Committee): Tuesday, August 13, 7 p.m., community center. Info: 945-5075.
PR Fire District 5: Wednesday, August 14, 7 p.m., 2030 Benson Road. Info: 945-3473.
PR Historical Society: Wednesday, August 21, 7 p.m., community center. Info: historicalsociety@pointroberts.net.
Cemetery District: Tuesday, August 27, 5 p.m., 260 Tyee Drive.
PR Chamber of Commerce: Tuesday, August 27, 7 p.m., community center.
Library Fundraising Committee: Wednesday, August 28, 1 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 1880 A.P.A. Road.
Point Roberts Taxpayers Annual General Meeting: Wednesday, August 28, 6-8 p.m., Brewster's Fine Foods, 1379 Gulf Road. Renew your membership ($10) and join in the annual general meeting. Congresswoman Suzan DelBene will give a keynote address at 7 p.m. Info: jmurquhart@yahoo.com.
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 Group: Second and fourth Tuesdays, community center. Info: 945-6545.
Wackie Walkers: Tuesdays and Thursdays. Tuesdays, 8 a.m., Lighthouse Park. Info: Jim, 945-1934.
The "Law of Attraction" Discussion Group: Second and fourth Wednesdays, 7 p.m., community center. We use materials from Abraham/Hicks, Napoleon Hill, Migues Ruiz and more. Info: 945-5043.
Point Roberts Homegrown Co-op Farm Stand:Fridays 3-6 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 1702 Benson Road. Fresh, local organic produce.
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