Your weekly ePB from the All Point Bulletin | Volume 4 | Issue 51

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FEATURES

County rules limit new pot business locations

Stricter regulations passed by Whatcom County Council will prevent many would-be pot growers and processors in unincorporated Whatcom County from setting up shop, but some of those restrictions might only be temporary.

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International Marketplace rounds up

Above, Dean Priestman, International Marketplace store manager, hands over the final check to new library fundraiser Margot Griffiths.

Photo by Ed Park

Results of the "Round Up" campaign at the International Marketplace to raise money for the new library are in and organizers are very pleased. The campaign allowed customers to round up their grocery bill to the nearest dollar with the Marketplace agreeing to match the contributions.

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Miniature art raises big bucks

Photo by Ed Park

Auntie Pam's Country Store hosted the second annual Miniature Art Night fundraiser for the new library building fund. 80 people attended the March 22 event, bidding on 43 miniature paintings contributed by local artists and students, including the works of favorite artists Sonya Picard, Savilla Kress, Vyna Werner, Judy Ross and Annelle Norman. The Auntie Pam's event raised $1,000 for the new library.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Kindergarten Enrollment: Month of April, Point Roberts Primary School, 2050 Benson Road. It's time to enroll for fall! Kindergartners need to be 5 by August 31. Stop by the school to get a registration packet. Info: 945-2223.

Cemetery Clean Up: Saturday, April 5, 10 a.m., Point Roberts Cemetery. The cemetery district welcomes volunteers to help clean up the cemetery.

Point Roberts Registered Voters Association Annual General Meeting: Thursday, April 10, 7 p.m., community center. Guest speaker: Whatcom County Executive Jack Louws.

The Richmond Singers Sail Away: Saturday, April 12, Tsawwassen United Church, 693 - 53 Street, Delta. A benefit concert for Builders Without Borders, directed by Natasa Neufeld. Tickets: Adults $10, children under 16 free. Info: richmondsingers.ca.

Trinity Chamber Series Presents Capilano Flute Choir: Sunday, April 13, 3 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 1880 APA Road. See 16+ flautists and one bassoonist play classical, folk, world, jazz, and show music. Brenda Fedoruk, conductor. Info: 945-7105.

CPR Class: Monday, April 14, 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.

Adventures in Narnia: Tuesday, April 15, 3-4 p.m., Point Roberts Library, 1487 Gulf Road. For kids ages 5-10. Celebrate all your favorite characters from the Chronicles of Narnia with activities, crafts and Turkish delight! Info: 945-6545.

Good Friday Service: Friday, April 18, 2 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 1880 APA Road. Coffee and refreshments following worship. Info: 945-6545.

Planning Meeting for 2014 Saturday Morning Markets: Saturday, April 19, 10-11:30 a.m., community center meeting room. Past and future vendors encouraged to participate. Info: saturdaymorningmarket@gmail.com.

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.

Easter Service: Sunday, April 20, 11 a.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 1880 APA Road. Coffee and refreshments following worship. Info: 945-6545.

Friends of the Point Roberts Library Annual General Meeting: Saturday, April 26, 4 p.m., community center. Topic: The 21st Century Library - New Services for the Modern Library User. Give your interior suggestions to the library's architect. Update on library projects. Refreshments served.

Giant Garage and Bake Sale: Saturday and Sunday, May 24-25, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Point Roberts Primary School, 2050 Benson Road. Donations accepted starting Thursday, May 1. Info: 945-2223.

MEETINGS AND ONGOING EVENTS

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

Friends of the Point Roberts Library: Tuesday, April 8, noon, Point Roberts Library, 1487 Gulf Road. Info: 945-6545.

PRCAC (PR Community Advisory Committee): Tuesday, April 8, 7 p.m., community center. Guest speaker: Bob Wilson, executive director of Whatcom Council of Governments. Info: 945-5075.

PR Water District: Tuesday, April 8, 5 p.m., 79 Tyee Drive, Suite A.

PR Fire District 5: Wednesday, April 9, 4 p.m., 2030 Benson Road. Info: 945-3473.

PR Registered Voters Association: Thursday, April 10, 7 p.m. community center.

Point Roberts Parks and Recreation: Monday, April 14, 7 p.m., community center.

PR Historical Society: Wednesday, April 16, 7 p.m., community center. Info: historicalsociety@pointroberts.net.

Cemetery District: Tuesday, April 22, 5 p.m., 260 Tyee Drive.

PR Chamber of Commerce: Tuesday, April 22, 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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April 3, 2014

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