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FEATURES

U.S. and Canada set to share traveler information


  

By midsummer, U.S. and Canadian border agencies will be sharing information on all travelers crossing the border, so that entering one country will provide a record of leaving the other.

 

Read more here.  

Parks board looking to fill vacancy


  

The Point Roberts Park and Recreation District is looking to fill a vacancy on its board by the beginning of March. Bev Griffith resigned on January 1, leaving an open position for a Point Roberts citizen.
 
Interested parties are encouraged to contact Mark Robbins, or to attend the board meeting on Monday, February 10 at 7 p.m. in the community center. 
 
The board hopes to appoint the new commissioner at their March 10 meeting. For more information, contact Robbins at mark.robbins@prodigy.net.
General contractors needed
Whatcom County Fire District 5 is looking for licensed, bonded and insured general contractors for kitchen, bathroom and window work. Please submit a letter of interest to fire chief Christopher Carleton by February 28, 2014 at 5 p.m. Further information regarding the work projects and special requirements will be provided to the responding general contractors.

Please submit letter of interest to (letters may also be emailed):

Christopher Carleton, Fire Chief 
Whatcom County Fire District 5 
2030 Benson Road 
Point Roberts, WA 98281 
 

UPCOMING EVENTS  

        

 

Fire Department's CPR Class: Monday, February 10, 6-10 p.m., Point Roberts 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: chief@wcfd5.com.

 

Gourmet Chocolate and Wine Tasting: Wednesday, February 12, 6:30-8:30 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. Purchase valentines for your loved ones for a $5 donation each at Brewster's, Auntie Pam's The Blue Heron, Nielson's and The Blue Door in Ladner. Info: 945-4545.

 

Valentine's Day 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 foprl1@gmail.com.

 

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 http://NoTowers.webs.com. Info: lauravestanen@gmail.com.

 

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 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: historicalsociety@pointroberts.net.

 

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.

WEATHER

Point Roberts, Washington, weather forecast

February 6, 2014

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