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Your weekly ePB from the All Point Bulletin | Volume 4 | Issue 27
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Photo by Patricia McCairen
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Be an informed voter
Five of the eight candidates for Whatcom County Council will attend the Point Roberts Registered Voters' Association candidates night next week, asking for local voters to support them in the November general election.
Learn what's going on in Point Roberts and Whatcom County, and be an informed voter this November.
See Story |
Enough with the painting, already
Point Roberts fire chief Chris Carleton has asked residents to stand down with their paint brushes, saying there will be opportunities galore for putting a personal touch on a fire hydrant come spring time.
See Story |
Don't eat the shellfish!
The paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP) bio-toxin has been detected at unsafe levels in molluscan shellfish at all Whatcom County beaches. As a result, as of October 2, the Washington State Department of Health has issued an all-species recreational harvest closure for Whatcom County.
To find out more about PSP and its effects, read story. |
How far does your food need to travel?
Earthwise Society will be hosting its fifth annual Hundred Mile Harvest Banquet, a five-course gourmet feast that celebrates local food and community, on Saturday, November 2. To find out more about this fund raiser, read the story by Earthwise Society DFC coordinator Corinne Imrie. |
UPCOMING EVENTS
Register for the Art and Craft Fair: Starting Friday, October 3, Blue Heron Gallery, 1360 Gulf Road. Pick up your information/registration form from Kitty. $25 per table, or bring your own for $20. Fair to be held December 7-8 at the community center.
Cherry Point Aquatic Reserve Action Training: Monday, October 7, 6-8:30 p.m., Bellingham Senior Center,315 Halleck Street, Bellingham. Learn about how your voice as a citizen can be used to ensure the protection of some of our most special places. Info: 206/631-2644.
Point Roberts Registered Voters Association Candidates Night: Wednesday, October 9, 7 p.m., community center. Whatcom County Council candidates Carl Weimer, Kathy Kershner, Ken Mann, Rud Browne and Barry Buchanan will be in attendance.
Point Roberts Clinic Closed: Thursday, October 10. The clinic will be closed for repairs. Info: 945-5040.
Community Indoor Yard Sale and Thanksgiving Bake Sale: Saturday, October 12, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., community center. Sponsored by Friends of the Point Roberts Library. To reserve a table ($5 each), or for more information, contact Judy Ross at 945-3180 or judywross@gmail.com.
2013 AAA Cruise Show: Saturday, October 12, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Skagit Valley Casino Resort, 5984 N Darrk Lane, Bow. Everyone is invited. Free admission and parking. 752-6575, AAAwa.com/GoShows/RVSP.
Digivations Innovation and Robotics League: Sundays, 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.
Harvest Wine Dinner: Friday, October 18, Brewster's Fine Foods, 1379 Gulf Road. Info: 945-4545.
Michael Munro and Liam Hockley: Saturday, October 19, 7 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church hall. Michael Munro on piano and Liam Hockley on clarinet with a concert of classical music. Admission by donation. Proceeds to new library building fund. Info: Lucy Williams, 945-2883.
CPR Class: Monday, October 21, 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.
1980s Halloween Party: Saturday, October 26, Pier Restaurant and Grill at the Marina. Drop-ins welcome. Pier limo available to drive you home in style. Tickets $25. Info: 945-PIER.
Spooook-tacular Haunted House and Social: Saturday, October 26, 2-5 p.m., Fire hall, 2030 Benson Road. Haunted house, monster fire trucks, treats and more. All ages. Come as you are, costumed or not.
Meet the Candidate: Saturday, October 26, 4-6 p.m., Kiniski's Reef Tavern, 1334 Gulf Road. Whatcom County Fire District 5 commissioner incumbent Jeff Wilmot meets with the community for a stump speech and appetizers.
Digivations Pro-D Days: Fridays, 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.
Hundred Mile Banquet Fundraiser: Saturday, November 2, 6:30 p.m., Red Barn at Southlands, 6400 Third Avenue, Delta, B.C. Five-course meal with wine pairings, all sourced within 100 miles of the Earthwise Farm. Live music and silent auction. Tickets: $125, $100 before October 12. Info: 604/946-9828.
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MEETINGS AND ONGOING EVENTS
Fall Art Exhibit: October through December, community center hallway. Local artist Nancy Poirier's work will be featured.
Point Roberts Taxpayers Association: Monday, October 7, 7 p.m., community center.
Friends of the Point Roberts Library: Tuesday, October 8, 1-2 p.m., Point Roberts Library, 1487 Gulf Road. Info: 945-6545.
PR Water District: Tuesday, October 8, 5 p.m., 79 Tyee Drive, Suite A.
PRCAC (PR Community Advisory Committee): Tuesday, October 8, 7 p.m., community center. Info: 945-5075.
PR Fire District 5 Special Meeting: Wednesday, October 9, 4 p.m., 2030 Benson Road. This meeting replaces the regular meeting at 7 p.m. Info: 945-3473.
Point Roberts Parks and Recreation: Monday, October 14, 7 p.m., community center.
PR Historical Society: Wednesday, October 16, 7 p.m., community center. Info: historicalsociety@pointroberts.net.
Cemetery District: Tuesday, October 22, 5 p.m., 260 Tyee Drive.
PR Chamber of Commerce: Tuesday, October 22, 7 p.m., community center.
Library Fundraising Committee: Wednesday, October 30, 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. We use materials from Abraham/Hicks, Napoleon Hill, Migues Ruiz and more. Info: 945-5043.
Play and Learn Storytime Sessions: 4th Saturdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Point Roberts Library. Ages 3-7.
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