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Your weekly ePB from the All Point Bulletin | Volume 4 | Issue 25
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Photo by Jollena Tylor
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Photo by Ed Park
Rose Momsen of the Trinity Community Quilters, presents a quilt to Virginia Lester of Point Roberts Emergency Preparedness (PREP). PREP may raffle the quilt off as a fundraiser. |
Fight the towers
A newly formed cross-border coalition opposed to high-powered radio transmission towers in Point Roberts has started raising funds to cover the cost of fighting to stop a proposed five-tower AM radio array at the corner of Tyee Drive and Mackenzie Way.
A fundraising concert is scheduled for this Saturday.
For more information on the radio towers' opposition and this weekend's fundraiser, read story.
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Get your veggies now
This weekend will be the last weekend market for the Point Roberts Homegrown Co-op, and summer veggies like tomatoes, cukes, arugula and dragon beans will be on sale. Hours: Friday from 3 to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1702 Benson Road. |
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UPCOMING EVENTS
PR Water District Special Public Meeting: Thursday, September 19, 5 p.m., Water District office, 79 Tyee Drive. The meeting will be to discuss adopting an interlocal agreement for a joint septic system with the Point Roberts Fire District. Info: 945-4696.
Digivations 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 in Iceland 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 and Point Roberts 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.
"Fight the Towers" Fundraiser at Seabright Farm Cottages: Saturday, September 21, 3-6 p.m., Seabright Farm Cottages, APA Road. Help the fight against radio towers in Point Roberts with an outdoor concert and open house forum. Music by Cradoc Bagshaw featuring Ron Hughes and Richard Cleland. Donations of $10 or more encouraged. Subject to favorable weather conditions. Info: George Wright, fishboy@pointroberts.net.
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.
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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