All Point Bulletin News: Ready for ghosts and ghouls?

Your weekly ePB from the All Point Bulletin | Volume 4 | Issue 30

FEATURES

Ready for ghosts and ghouls?

Auntie Pam's Country Store's Halloween party is tonight from 6 to 8 p.m., complete with tricks and treats!

Lost bear

Do you recognize this guy? If you know his owner, contact Rose at Point Roberts Public Library at 945-6545.

Survey says

trips to the Point are mostly errands

Who crosses the border at Point Roberts? The Whatcom Council of Governments (COG) and Western Washington University's Border Policy Research Institute's (BPRI) summer survey paints a picture of travelers into Point Roberts.

For survey results, read story.

Shop for insurance

on the Washington Healthplanfinder

by Kristin Robak, enrollment coordinator, Interfaith Community Health Center

With the implementation of many parts of the Affordable Care Act beginning January 1, 2014, new options for affordable health coverage are now available. The Washington Healthplanfinder is a new online marketplace where Washington state residents can shop for insurance and qualify for financial assistance, depending on their family size and income.

To learn more about how the program works, read story.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Halloween at Auntie Pam's: Thursday, October 31, Auntie Pam's Country Store, 1480 Gulf Road. Halloween costumes, candy and decorations. Open late! Info: 945-1626.

JINGLE Idol: Deadline Friday, November 1. Kids age 16 and younger can submit a 60 second video of them singing their favorite Christmas carol. The winner will be announced at JINGLE and will perform with the orchestra. Info: tonybarton.biz.

Community Reception for Fall Art Exhibit: Friday, November 1, 7-9 p.m., community center. Wine and cheese reception celebrating Nancy Poirier's painting exhibit. Sponsored by the Point Roberts Parks and Recreation District and the Friends of the Point Roberts Library. Info: Mark Robbins, 945-1357.

Point Roberts Beach Club (The Cottages at Seabright Farm) Hearing:Wednesday, November 6, 1:30 p.m., council chambers, Whatcom County Courthouse, 311 Grand Avenue, Bellingham. The conditional use permit, shoreline substantial development permit and appeal will have a public hearing.

CPR Class: Monday, November 11, 6-10 p.m., 2030 Benson Road. Learn adult, child and infant CPR, choking and AED use. Class is free, certification card $5. Info: CPR Class: chief@wcfd5.com.

Digivations Innovation and Robotics League: Sundays, November 17, December 15, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Tsawwassen Arts Centre. Build robotics, rockets and learn computer programming and bring characters to life in teams. Ages 10-14. $75 per session. Info: steve@digivations.com.

Let's Make Presents!: Tuesday, November 19, 3-4:30 p.m., Point Roberts Library. Bring the kiddos to make a selection of holiday gifts for family gift giving. Info: 305-3600.

The Art of Buendia: Friday, November 29, 7-9 p.m., Point Roberts Marina Club Resort. Acrylic paintings by Edward Ortiz Buendia. A mixed media piece will be raffled. Raffle tickets $10. All welcome. Info: ebuenida@whidbey.com.

Whatcom County Fire District 5 60th Anniversary: Saturday, November 30, 6 p.m., Point Roberts fire hall, 2030 Benson Road. Potluck dinner. Info: Rick,foreman@rescueteam.com.

Art and Craft Faire: Saturday and Sunday, December 7-8, Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.-3 p.m., along Gulf Road. Holiday ambience, food and gifts. Stamp your passport at the community center, Auntie Pam's, The Blue Heron Gallery, Brewster's, Caffe Capanna and Pedal Pushers and turn it in for a special drawing.

MEETINGS AND ONGOING EVENTS

Fall Art Exhibit: October through December, community center hallway. Local artist Nancy Poirier's work is featured.

Point Roberts Taxpayers Association: Monday, November 4, 7 p.m., community center.

PREP (PR Emergency Preparedness): Tuesday, November 5, 7 p.m., community center. Info: Henry Rosenthal, 945-1711, Virginia or Ed Lester, 945-2827.

Trinity Community Quilters: Wednesday, November 6, 1 p.m., Trinity Church hall. Info: Barb Wayland, 945-3012.

PR Garden Club: Wednesday, November 6, 7 p.m., community center. Info: 945-5075.

PR Hospital District: Wednesday, November 6, 7 p.m., community center.

Friends of the Point Roberts Library: Tuesday, November 12, 1-2 p.m., Point Roberts Library, 1487 Gulf Road. Info: 945-6545.

PR Water District: Tuesday, November 12, 5 p.m., 79 Tyee Drive, Suite A.

PRCAC (PR Community Advisory Committee): Tuesday, November 12, 7 p.m., community center. Info: 945-5075.

Point Roberts Parks and Recreation Annual Budget Planning Meeting:Wednesday, November 13, 5 p.m., community center.

Point Roberts Parks and Recreation: Wednesday, November 13, 7 p.m., community center.

PR Fire District 5: Wednesday, November 13, 7 p.m., 2030 Benson Road. Info: 945-3473.

PR Registered Voters Association: Thursday, November 14, 7 p.m. community center.

PR Historical Society: Wednesday, November 20, 7 p.m., community center. Info:historicalsociety@pointroberts.net.

Cemetery District: Tuesday, November 26, 5 p.m., 260 Tyee Drive.

PR Chamber of Commerce: Tuesday, November 26, 7 p.m., community center.

Library Fundraising Committee: Wednesday, November 27, 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: First and third Saturdays, 2-4 p.m., community center. Info: 945-6545.

Wackie Walkers: Tuesdays and Thursdays. Tuesdays, 8 a.m., Lighthouse Park. Info: 945-1934.

Women's Support Group: Wednesdays through December 11, 4-5:30 p.m., 67 Bayview Drive. Maureen Buckley of Point Roberts Counseling. $15 per session. Info: 945-0420.

Point Roberts Art Group: Fridays, 5:30-7:30 p.m., community center.

Play and Learn Storytime Sessions: 4th Saturdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Point Roberts Library. Ages 3-7.

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