Your weekly ePB from the All Point Bulletin | Volume 4 | Issue 39

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FEATURES

Newly elected fire commissioners sworn in

Photo by Pat Grubb

Whatcom County Auditor Debbie Adelstein swears in newly elected fire commissioners Stan Riffle, l., and Jeff Wilmot prior to the regular fire commission meeting on January 8.

C-SPAN comes to Point Roberts

Photo by Pat Grubb

As part of their C-SPAN Cities Tour program, a C-SPAN crew made the trip to Point Roberts December 11 to examine the complexities of living in a border community. Left, Adrienne Hoar films Luther and Brad Olson getting ready for school. See C-SPAN's story, which aired last weekend, here.

Whidbey Internet service back on course

Whidbey Telecom has restored high-speed Internet service levels in Point Roberts after a month on backup systems. Read more here.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Brewster's in the Attic Presents Dave & Willis: Friday, January 10, 7:30 p.m., Brewster's Fine Foods. See drummer and humorist Dave Archer perform. Come early to secure your table. Stay for dinner and your cover will be credited toward your dinner. Cover $10, $5 for wine club members. Info: 945-4545.

CPR Class: Monday, January 13, 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.

The Cross-Border Coalition to Stop the Radio Towers Town Hall Meeting: January 21, 7 p.m., community center, 1487 Gulf Road. Discuss the developments in the radio towers issue. Bring your questions for the coalition.

Free Website Class: Saturday, January 25, 1-2:30 p.m., community center meeting room. Free class, hosting and templates. This class is for beginners. See an example of what you can create for free at http://NoTowers.webs.com. Info: lauravestanen@gmail.com.

MEETINGS AND ONGOING EVENTS

PR Registered Voters Association: Thursday, January 9, 7 p.m. community center.

Point Roberts Parks and Recreation: Monday, January 13, 7 p.m., community center.

Friends of the Point Roberts Library: Tuesday, January 14, noon, Point Roberts Library, 1487 Gulf Road. Info: 945-6545.

PRCAC (PR Community Advisory Committee): Tuesday, January 14, 7 p.m., community center. Info: 945-5075.

PR Water District: Tuesday, January 14, 5 p.m., 79 Tyee Drive, Suite A.

Point Roberts Historical Society: Wednesday, January 15, 7 p.m., community center. Info: historicalsociety@pointroberts.net.

Cemetery District: Tuesday, January 28, 5 p.m., 260 Tyee Drive.

PR Chamber of Commerce: Tuesday, January 28, 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 Shots: Mondays, 3-5 p.m., Point Roberts Clinic, 2030 Benson Road. Subject to change. No appointments necessary. Bring valid insurance. Info: 945-2580.

Free Taxi to Bellingham: Every Tuesday. Call 676-7433. Pick-up at Cordata. Info: 945-1640.

Point Roberts Library Hours: Tuesdays, 1-7 p.m., Wednesdays and Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Knit Night at Point Roberts Library: Tuesdays, 5-7 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. Call for Thursday location. Info: 945-1934.

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

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

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January 9, 2014

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