Your weekly ePB from the All Point Bulletin | Volume 4 | Issue 45

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FEATURES

Blaine High School
students chosen for All-State Choir

From l, Izaya Tylor, Emmy Johnson, Selena Rogers-Pai and Veronica Hughes were chosen to represent Blaine in the All-State Choir.

Photo by Brandy Kiger Shreve

Last weekend, Blaine High School sent four of its outstanding choral members, including Point Roberts resident Veronica Hughes, to join the Washington Music Educator's Association (WMEA) 2014 All State Choir.

Read story.

Water district special meeting rescheduled

The Point Roberts Water District has rescheduled their special meeting to review a proposed rate increase. The meeting, originally scheduled for February 19, will be held at the water district office at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, February 26.

Friends of the Point Roberts

Library work their way to a new library

The Friends of the Point Roberts Library continued on its fundraising juggernaut with an all-weekend book sale that brought in more than $1,000.

Read story.

Representatives hope to appease concerned fisheries with revamped GMO legislation

Fish farms in Washington are still not happy with an updated bill that would require labeling of transgenic fish. Transgenic is a form of genetic engineering where the DNA is "spliced" to create more desirable traits.

Although the new bill only addresses labeling and not the production of these fish, the industry opposes it.

Read more about the bill and its impact on Washington fisheries here.

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

chief@wcfd5.com

UPCOMING EVENTS

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 music. 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

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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February 20, 2014

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