Your weekly ePB from the All Point Bulletin | Volume 4 | Issue 33

Photo by Meg Olson

The December issue

comes out tomorrow...

Here's what you'll find:

And the survey says, we're out of here

Fire commissioners let taxpayers keep some money

Indulge in some Point power shopping

Decorating the home for the holidays

Position available at Point Roberts Post Office

Point Roberts Post Office is hiring a Postal Support Employee (PSE) Sales & Services/Distribution Associate. The position requires being available to work on short notice. Possible duties include working a customer service window, learning a scheme and sorting mail. The associate may be required to handle heavy sacks of mail or parcels weighing up to as much as 70 pounds. Starting wages are $14.89/hour.

Apply at usps.com/employment through Friday, November 22.

For more information contact Arthur Williams at 945-7770.

UPCOMING EVENTS

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.

Photos with Santa: Saturdays and Sundays, November 30-December 1, December 7-8, 14-15, 21-22 and Monday, December 23, Tsawwassen Town Centre. Info: 604/943-1735.

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.

Stop the Towers Demonstration: Sunday, December 1, McKenzie Way and Tyee Drive, Point Roberts, 56th and 1st streets, Tsawwassen. Bring signs and have fun at this peaceful protest against the towers. Info: notowers.webs.com.

CPR Class: Monday, December 2, 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.

Second Annual Holiday Tasting: Thursday, December 5, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Brewster's Fine Foods, 1379 Gulf Road. Sample 50 wines from around the world, appetizers, cash and carry deals. Tickets $25, wine club $20. Limited space - tickets available now. Info: 945-4545.

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. Stamp your passport at the community center, Auntie Pam's, The Blue Heron Gallery, Brewster's and Pedal Pushers and turn it in for a drawing.

Christmas Party at Auntie Pam's: Saturday, December 7, Auntie Pam's Country Store, 1480 Gulf Road. Door prizes, cookies and eggnog and 50 percent off clothing. Info: 945-1626.

Artisan Showcase Holiday Faire: Saturday, December 7, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Jansen Art Center, 321 Front Street, Lynden. Local artists, live music and food. Info: jansenartcenter.org.

Point Roberts Primary presents "Point Roberts, eh?...B...Cs": Wednesday, December 11, 6-7 p.m., community center. Featuring the show, refreshments, silent auction, basket raffle and a visit from Santa. Everyone is welcome!

JINGLE: Saturday, December 7 and Friday, December 13. December 7, Genesis Theater in Ladner, December 13, Bell Center for the Performing Arts. An interactive, upbeat holiday show featuring Tony Barton. Tickets, $35, available at Nielson's Building Center in Point Roberts, South Coast Casuals in Ladner and My Party Rentals in Tsawwassen.

Festive Wine Dinner: Friday, December 13, 7 p.m., Brewster's Fine Foods, 1379 Gulf Road. Info: 945-4545.

Trinity Community Choir Christmas Concert and Reception: Saturday, December 14, 7 p.m., Trinity Community Lutheran Church, 1880 APA Road. Refreshments and mingling. Info: 945-7105.

The Living Nativity: Sunday, December 22, 11 a.m., Trinity Community Lutheran Church, 1880 APA Road. Be an angel, be a shepherd! Costumes provided or bring your own. Show up early to take part in the Christmas Story or just come to watch. Info: 945-7105.

New Year's Eve Bash at the Pier: Tuesday, December 31, The Pier Restaurant at the Marina. Casino Royale, James Bond theme. Casino tables, live music and dancing, three-course dinner. Make reservations now. Info: 945-PIER.

MEETINGS AND ONGOING EVENTS

Fall Art Exhibit: Through December, community center hallway. Local artist Nancy Poirier's work will be featured.

PREP (PR Emergency Preparedness): Tuesday, December 3, 7 p.m., community center. Info: Henry Rosenthal, 945-1711, Virginia or Ed Lester, 945-2827.

Trinity Community Quilters: Wednesday, December 4, 1 p.m., Trinity Church hall. Info: Barb Wayland, 945-3012.

PR Garden Club: Wednesday, December 4, 7 p.m., community center. Info: 945-5075.

PR Hospital District: Wednesday, December 4, 7 p.m., community center.

Point Roberts Parks and Recreation: Monday, December 9, 7 p.m., community center.

Friends of the Point Roberts Library: Tuesday, December 10, 1-2 p.m., Point Roberts Library, 1487 Gulf Road. Info: 945-6545.

PR Water District: Tuesday, December 10, 5 p.m., 79 Tyee Drive, Suite A.

Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee (PRCAC): Tuesday, December 10, 7 p.m., community center.

PR Fire District 5: Wednesday, December 11, 4 p.m., 2030 Benson Road. Info: 945-3473.

PR Registered Voters Association: Thursday, December 12, 7 p.m. community center.

PR Chamber of Commerce: Tuesday, December 31, 7 p.m., community center.

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.

Flu Shot Clinic: Mondays, 3-5 p.m., Point Roberts Clinic, 2030 Benson Road. No appointments necessary. Bring valid insurance. Info: 945-2030.

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: Fourth Saturdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Point Roberts Library. Ages 3-7.

Point Roberts Homegrown Food Co-op: Winter hours, Sundays, noon-4 p.m., 1702 B Benson Road. Winter vegetables available. Info: 945-5020.

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