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Your weekly ePB from the All Point Bulletin | Volume 4 | Issue 18
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Photo by Jim Sarkissian
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Arts and Music Festival
This year's Point Roberts Arts and Music Festival will start earlier than usual to give festival-goers the chance to view more performers, and give them more than one chance to catch their acts.
"We've expanded the times and we're having more acts because of it," said organizer and performer Craig Jacks.
The 18th annual festival, sponsored again by Westshore Terminals, will start at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 3 and Sunday, August 4 at Lighthouse Marine Park, with breakfast items available for purchase.
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Call for committee to oppose proposed Park and Recreation District bond measure
The parks board is placing a measure on the November 5 general election ballot to request voter approval of a $250,000 bond measure, not to exceed 10 years, to finance needed capital improvements to the Point Roberts community center.
The main improvements to be undertaken are a new roof, new heating and air conditioning units on the roof, improved drainage to alleviate chronic water problems underneath the building and an additional storage shed.
The parks board has already identified two people to form a "Pro" committee to prepare a 200-word statement in favor of the measure for inclusion in the voters' pamphlet.
The board is also required to appoint a "Con" committee of two to three people if there are residents opposed to the bond measure who would like to submit a statement.
If you wish to serve on a "Con" committee, contact parks commissioner Mark Robbins at 945-1357 or mark.robbins@prodigy.net.
The deadline for appointment of committees is Monday, August 12.
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Dorothy Fern Lofquist
April 3, 1927 - July 18, 2013
Dorothy (Dot), ne้ Schrecongost, was born in Twin Falls, Idaho, and was a resident of Point Roberts for 30 years.
She was predeceased by first husband William Bailey and their son Michael and her second husband Jess Lofquist.
She is survived by her children Thomas, Jason, Jesse and Joy (Jim); step children Penelope, Kenneth and Pamela (Tom); grandchildren Lindsay (Andrew), TJ (Brienz), Haley, James, Shelley (Fred), Rachel (Scott), Chelsea, Christina (Corey) and Robyn; and great-grandchildren Hannah, Danika, Chloe and Kayla.
Dot was beloved by many - all her children, parents, friends, animals - anyone who knew her. She lived a very full life and she usually accomplished anything she set her mind to.
There will be a celebration of Dot's life on Sunday, August 11 at 2 p.m. at Lighthouse Marine Park.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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., Point 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 Road. 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.
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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.
Point Roberts Homegrown Co-op Farm Stand: Fridays 3-6 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 1702 Benson Road.
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.
Point Roberts Parks and Recreation: Monday, August 12, 5:30 p.m., community center.
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.
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.
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New hours for Brewster's
Store Hours:
Open daily, weekdays at 10 a.m. and weekends at 9 a.m.
Restaurant Hours:
Lunch daily
Dinner Wednesday-Sunday
Sunday brunch
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