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The March issue comes out tomorrow...
 
Here's what you'll find:
 
U.S. and Canadian 
border agencies to share info on travelers
 
Moribund character plan group role re-activated
 
County imposes emergency pot moratorium
 
In case of calamity, keep calm and carry on 
 

UPCOMING EVENTS  

        

Brewster's Music in the Attic - Dave Archer and Willis: 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.

 

Storytime at the Library: Saturday, March 1, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Point Roberts Library. Early literacy programs for young children. Parents encouraged to participate and learn easy and fun techniques for practicing reading with your kids. Info: 305-3600.

 

McKee Seniors Recreation Centre Spring Art Show: Monday through Friday, March 3-7, 9 a.m.-noon, McKee Seniors Recreation Centre, 5155 47 Avenue, Ladner. McKee artists share their artwork. Awards luncheon held Friday, March 7, 12:30 p.m. Lunch tickets: $8 members, $10 non-members. Info: 604/946-1411.

 

Ash Wednesday Service and Holy Communion: Wednesday, March 5, 7 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 1880 APA Road. Info: 945-2223.

 

Point Roberts Community Garden General Public Meeting: Thursday, March 6, 5 p.m., community center. Anyone interested in joining the Community Garden Group is encouraged to attend. Info: Rose Momsen, geonrose@pointroberts.net, 945-1266.

 

Whatcom County Comprehensive Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan (CPROSP) Open House: Thursday, March 6, 6-8 p.m., Bellingham Senior Activity Center, 315 Halleck Street, Bellingham. Parks staff will present the plan and answer any questions. Info: 733-2900.

 

Pamela Poirier Artist Reception: Friday, March 7, 7-9 p.m., community center. Pamela Poirier will be showing a number of her paintings alongside some of those already on exhibit by her sister Nancy Poirier. Wine and cheese reception. Info: mark.robbins@prodigy.net.

 

Wine-tasting Trip to Woodinville: Saturday, March 8. All-inclusive trip includes tastings at three wineries, transportation, continental breakfast on the bus and lunch. Tickets $75 in advance. Limited room. Call Brewster's for more information: 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. 

 

PREP (PR Emergency Preparedness) Open House Meeting: Tuesday, March 11, 7 p.m., Point Roberts fire hall. Kent Catlin of the Whatcom County Department of Emergency Management; Bob Jacobson, head coordinator for Community Emergency Response Team training and fire chief Chris Carleton will be in attendance. Learn how the community is prepared for a disaster. Info: Henry Rosenthal, 945-1711, Virginia or Ed Lester, 945-2827. 

 

Cross-border Coalition to Stop the Radio Towers Town Hall Meeting: Tuesday, March 18, 7 p.m., Tsawwassen United Church, 693 53rd Street. Learn about recent developments. Info: notowers.webs.com.

 

World Water Day: Saturday, March 22, 3 p.m., Lighthouse Marine Park. Celebrate with tea, coffee, or juice and cookies. Info: Ernie and Lola Loreen, 945-5175.

 

Miniature Art Show at Auntie Pam's: Saturday, March 22, 7 p.m., Auntie Pam's Country Store. All proceeds from art sales benefit the new library. All artists (birth to 150 years) encouraged to donate a piece no larger than 5x7". Champagne reception and silent auction of the pieces. Art supplies are available at Auntie Pam's. Info: 945-1626.

 

Trinity Chamber Concert Series Presents Point Roberts Wind Quintet: Sunday, March 23, 4 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 1880 APA Road. Info: 945-7105.

 

School Board Meeting: Monday, March 24, 7 p.m., Point Roberts Primary School, 2050 Benson Road. Info: 945-2223.

 

Community Egg Hunt: Saturday, April 19, 1 p.m., Point Roberts Primary School, 2050 Benson Road. Children preschool to grade 3 can hunt for eggs. Sponsored by the PTO. Free. Everyone is welcome. Info: 945-2223.

MEETINGS AND ONGOING EVENTS

 

 

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

 

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

 

PR Garden Club: Wednesday, March 5, 7 p.m., community center. Guest speaker Chuck Norwich, Western Arborist Services, on "Caring for our Trees." 

 

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

 

CPR Class: Monday, March 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: chief@wcfd5.com

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

PR Historical Society: Wednesday, March 19, 7 p.m., community center. Info: historicalsociety@pointroberts.net

 

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

 

PR Chamber of Commerce: Tuesday, March 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 27, 2014

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