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The February issue 
comes out tomorrow...
 
Here's what you'll find:
 
Tower opponents gear up for multi-front battle
 
Big, big changes ahead
 
County considers next steps in Gateway Pacific Terminal process
 
Look who got married!
 
 
Mark Robbins and Ben�dicte O'Day shocked and delighted the Wackie Walkers by hosting a surprise wedding at last Thursday's Wackie Walkers gathering. Read more about the wedding in the February issue, out tomorrow. 
 
Congratulations, Mark and Ben�!  
Volunteer at the book sale
 
Friends of the Point Roberts Library (FOPRL) is looking for volunteers for their book sale at the community center on Saturday and Sunday, February 15 and 16. 

 

Volunteers are needed to move books from the Julius Fire Hall to the community center on Friday, February 14 at 2:30 p.m. FOPRL is also looking for volunteers to assist with the sale, including helping people find books, keeping tables neat, and handling sales and also to sort and box books and move them back to the Julius Fire Hall. 
 
To volunteer or for more information, contact Barbara Wayland at [email protected].

 


UPCOMING EVENTS  

        

Super Bowl Party at Kiniski's Reef Tavern: Sunday, February 2, Kiniski's Reef Tavern, 1334 Gulf Road. Watch the Seahawks battle the Broncos at The Reef. Enter to win halftime prizes. Info: 945-4042.

 

Fine Art Sale: Wednesday, February 5, 7-9 p.m., Point Roberts Fire Hall training room, 2030 Benson Road. A longtime resident of Point Roberts is holding a sale of his private collection of fine art. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Point Roberts Food Bank. Over 50 works will be featured under $50. Info: Mike Hendon, 945-2947.

 

CPR Class: Monday, February 10, 6-10 p.m., fire hall, 2030 Benson Road. Learn adult, child and infant CPR, choking assistance and AED use. The class is free, and the certification card is $5. Info: [email protected].

 

Gourmet Chocolate and Wine Tasting: Wednesday, February 12, 7-9 p.m., Brewster's Fine Foods, 1379 Gulf Road. Silent auction with great Valentine's Day gifts. Proceeds go to the Valentines for Sudan fundraiser. Tickets $14. Info: 945-4545.

 

Valentines Wine Dinner: Friday, February 14, 7 p.m., Brewster's Fine Foods, 1379 Gulf Road. Five-course special sweethearts wine dinner with five wines. Jazz standards by Shaune Ann. $79 per person. Wine club members receive 10 percent off. To make a reservation or for more info, call 945-4545.

 

Friends of the Library Book Sale: Saturday and Sunday, February 15-16, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m., community center. Volunteers needed for set up and sale. To volunteer or for more information email [email protected].

 

Free Website Class: Saturday, February 22, 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 NoTowers.webs.com. Info: [email protected].

 

Brewster's Music in the Attic: Friday, February 28, Brewster's Fine Foods, 1379 Gulf Road. Have dinner at Brewster's and they'll waive the cover for the msuic. Cover $10, $5 for wine club members. Info: 945-4545.

 

Chili Cook-off: Saturday, March 8, 3 p.m., Kiniski's Reef Tavern, 1334 Gulf Road. Benefits the Point Roberts Food Bank and Point Roberts Emergency Preparedness group (PREP). Sign up to cook now. Info: 945-4042. 

MEETINGS AND ONGOING EVENTS

 

 

Point Roberts Taxpayers Association: Monday, February 3, 7 p.m., community center.

 

PREP (PR Emergency Preparedness): Tuesday, February 4, 7 p.m., community center. Info: Henry Rosenthal, 945-1711, Virginia or Ed Lester, 945-2827.

 

Trinity Community Quilters: Wednesday, February 5, 1 p.m., Trinity Community Lutheran Church hall. Info: Barb Wayland, 945-3012.

 

Point Roberts Garden Club: Wednesday, February 5, 7 p.m., community center. Guest speaker will be Laurel Baldwin of the Whatcom County Noxious Weed Program.

 

PR Hospital District: Wednesday, February 5, 7 p.m., community center.

 

Point Roberts Parks and Recreation: Monday, February 10, 7 p.m., community center.

 

Friends of the Point Roberts Library: Tuesday, February 11, noon, Point Roberts Library, 1487 Gulf Road. Info: 945-6545.

 

PRCAC (PR Community Advisory Committee): Tuesday, February 11, 7 p.m., community center. Info: 945-5075.

 

PR Water District: Tuesday, February 11, 5 p.m., 79 Tyee Drive, Suite A.

 

PR Fire District 5: Wednesday, February 12, 4 p.m., 2030 Benson Road. Info: 945-3473.

 

PR Registered Voters Association: Thursday, February 13, 7 p.m. community center.

 

PR Historical Society: Wednesday, February 19, 7 p.m., community center. Info: [email protected].

 

PR Cemetery District: Tuesday, February 25, 5 p.m., 260 Tyee Drive.

 

PR Chamber of Commerce: Tuesday, February 25, 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. To make an appointment, call 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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