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Your weekly ePB from the All Point Bulletin | Volume 4 | Issue 24
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Ship will stay sunk off Point Roberts
Bellingham fisherman Steve Christensen and his crew are safe after their boat sank in more than 200 feet of water off Point Roberts last week.
At 3:30 p.m. on September 5 the U.S. Coast Guard received a distress call from the Sea Breaker, a 50-foot seiner approximately two miles southeast of the Point. The vessel was reported to have capsized and the five crewmembers were rescued by another fishing vessel before the boat sank. |
Umpqua Bank takes over Sterling Savings Bank
Umpqua Bank is taking over Sterling Savings Bank in a $2 billion deal announced September 11.
Sterling has branches in Point Roberts, Blaine and Lynden.
For more information on the takeover, jump to an article from Tacoma's The News Tribune. Read story. |
Skagit River bridge to be installed this Saturday
Southbound travel on Interstate 5 is about to experience another minor hiccup as workers move to place the newly built replacement span across the Skagit River this weekend. With the girders and rail system for the big move already in place, the final step, pouring the concrete deck, was completed earlier this week, setting up crews to finish the months-long construction project. The current plan has the span sliding into place late Saturday, September 14 once the concrete has fully cured, and drivers motoring across a new, permanent span on Sunday morning. For more information on expected delays, read story. |
The Point Roberts Homegrown Co-op Farm Stand will be stocked with tomatoes, basil and cucumber this weekend.
Stop by Friday from 3 to 6 p.m. or Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for fresh produce. For more information, visit prhomegrowncoop.com. |
Icelandic volcano documentary to be shown at Blaine Public Library
Be thankful our local volcano, Mt. Baker, is relatively stable. A film to be screened at the Blaine Public Library shows what life is like living in the shadow of far more active volcanoes on Iceland.
Called "Living With Lava," the film will be shown Thursday, September 19 at 6 p.m. as part of the Donald K. Johnson Icelandic Film Series, an international series organized by the Icelandic National League of North America.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Blue Heron Photography Walk: Saturday, September 14, 10 a.m., Blue Heron Gallery, 1360 Gulf Road. Birders and photographers take a walk on the west side of Point Roberts. Photos will be entered in a contest and featured in the gallery. Info: 945-2747.
CPR Class: Monday, September 16, 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.
Anything About Apple! A Mac and Apple Product User Group: Tuesday, September 17, 1-2:30 p.m., Point Roberts Library. Join long-time Mac user Scott Peterson for a monthly opportunity for Mac and Apple product users to get together, share information and find answers to those nagging questions. Explore personal and small business software options. Free; no sign-up required.
Pro-D Days: Fridays, September 20, October 25 and November 22, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Tsawwassen Arts Centre. Design play and create with bricks, machines and rockets. Cost: $65. Info: steve@digivations.com.
Living With Lava Showing: Thursday, September 19, 6 p.m., Blaine Public Library. A film that tells the stories of three volcanoes through the mouths of those who live in their shadows. Info: inlnafilmseries.wordpress.com, 305-3600.
Icelandic Culture Open House: Friday, September 20, 2-5 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Icelanders are known for their weaving, literature and cuisine. Explore the unique heritage of this large population of Blaine residents. Info: 305-3600.
Homeopathy for the Whole Family: Friday and Saturday, September 20-21. An in-depth class utilizing the healing powers of homeopathy for common household ailments and injuries. Total of 10 hours of instruction. Textbook and remedy kit included. Annelle Norman at 945-5070.
Innovation and Robotics League: Sundays, September 22, October 20, November 17, December 15, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Tsawwassen Arts Centre. Build robotics, rockets and learn computer programming and bring their characters to life in teams. Ages 10-14. $75 per session. Info: steve@digivations.com.
Gathering for Peace: Sunday, September 22, 4 p.m., Lighthouse Park. Bring potluck food for supper at 5 p.m. Info: Ernie Loreen, 945-5175.
Worms!: Tuesday, September 24, 3-4:15 p.m., Point Roberts Library. Long, thin, slimy ones. Short, fat, juicy ones. Itsy, bitsy, fuzzy, wuzzy worms! See a worm farm and participate in fun worm activities including a worm race. Everyone gets a worm to take home. Info: 945-6545.
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MEETINGS AND ONGOING EVENTS
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.
PR Registered Voters Association: Thursday, September 12, 7 p.m. community center.
PR Historical Society: Wednesday, September 18, 7 p.m., community center. Info: historicalsociety@pointroberts.net.
Cemetery District: Tuesday, September 24, 5 p.m., 260 Tyee Drive.
PR Chamber of Commerce: Tuesday, September 24, 7 p.m., community center.
Library Fundraising Committee: Wednesday, September 25, 1 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 1880 A.P.A. Road.
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. Info: 945-5043.
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.
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