All Point Bulletin News: Have your say on the proposed towers

Your weekly ePB from the All Point Bulletin | Volume 4 | Issue 20

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Have your say: Radio towers survey

BBC Broadcasting Inc. (not to be confused with the British Broadcasting Corporation) has applied for a Whatcom County conditional use permit that would allow the company to build five 150-foot-tall AM radio towers in Point Roberts. The application was submitted August 1 and kicked off a 15-day public comment period that ends Friday, August 16.

The towers would broadcast KRPI AM Radio, which serves the south Asian market in Whatcom County and the Lower Mainland of B.C. The station currently broadcasts at 50,000 watts during the day and 10,000 watts during the night. The towers would be located at 1563 McKenzie Way, just west of Nielson's Electric on McKenzie Way and Tyee Drive.

What do you think? Are you for, or against, the towers being constructed in Point Roberts? Fill out our short survey.

For more information on the towers, read story.

Crabbing season opens today

Crabbing season officially begins Thursday in Marine Area 7 North.

The waters stretching from Lummi Island to Point Roberts will open for crabbing at 7 a.m. on Thursday, August 15. Crabbers can harvest every Thursday through Monday until September 30.

To find out more about crabbing rules and limits, read story.

School board strategizing for future

The Blaine school district is facing a number of big changes over the next few years and school board members are planning their strategy to stay ahead of the game.

The board held its annual August work session on Monday, August 12 to discuss the challenges affecting the district in the 2013-14 school year and beyond.

Find out more about the upcoming changes: Read story.

UPCOMING EVENTS

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.

Dorothy Meets Her Friends: Saturday, August 17, 2 p.m., community center. A family puppet show event. Music and stories from the Wizard of Oz presented by Welcome Marionettes. Free for all ages. Sponsored by the Friends of the Point Roberts Library.

Movie Night at Brewster's - Field of Dreams: Saturday, August 17, 7:30 p.m., Brewster's Fine Foods, 1379 Gulf Road. Movie starts at dusk. Come early for food and fun. Bring warm blankets and lawn chairs. Proceeds benefit the new library. Info: 945-4545.

Maple Beach Walk: Sunday, August 18, 10 a.m., at the end of Alder Street. It's your last chance for an informative nature walk this season. Enjoy a low-tide walk and exploration. Local experts will be 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. Performance 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.

Kids Overnight Camps: August 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. Register now for 40 percent off, plus free movie and book gift cards. Info: campdemigod.com.

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.

FOPRL Labor Day Weekend Book Sale: Saturday, August 31, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., community center. Novels, hardbacks, paperbacks, non-fiction, fancy books and collectibles. Kids' and teen books, cookbooks, art books, a few large-type and audio books, lots of DVDs and VHS tapes. Info: 945-6545.

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. Info: prhomegrowncoop.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.

PRCAC (PR Community Advisory Committee): Tuesday, August 20, 7 p.m., community center. Info: 945-5075.

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.

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