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Photo by Meg Olson   


  Photo by Eric C. Liu     

 
Point Roberts Yacht Club members celebrate opening day of the boating season May 3.
 

Make sure your vessel 
is up to snuff at Safety Day
  
The Point Roberts Marina and the Point Roberts Yacht Club are collaborating to usher in the boating season with a focus on safety this Saturday. 
 


  Photo by Meg Olson     

Eagles keep watch over Lily Point on May 7.
 

INVITATION TO BID
 
Point Roberts Park and Recreation District #1 is requesting bids for the 1487 Gulf Road COMMUNITY CENTER DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS.
 
Sealed bid proposals will be received by Point Roberts Park and Recreation District No. 1 at Weden Engineering, 2636 Nubgaard Road, Ferndale, WA 98248 until 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 21, 2014, and then will be publicly opened and read. Bid documents will be available for review and may be purchased at WCR Plan Center, 2215 Midway Lane #208, Bellingham, Washington 98227, 360/738-0370.
 
Contact WRC for the non-refundable copy charges. Please allow 24 hours prior to pick up. For additional project information call Weden Engineering, 360/380-1363.

Interfaith Community Health Center seeks a Clinic Receptionist to work part-time in our Point Roberts clinic performing receptionist duties 20 hours/week on Mon, Tues & Thurs plus additional hours as needed.  The ability to provide high-quality customer service to patients, visitors & other staff while maintaining a professional & friendly atmosphere is a must, & ed &/or experience as an MA is a plus.  Please view the complete job description and application process at www.interfaithchc.org.  Help us increase the years of healthy life in the communities and people we serve!

GIANT MARINA GARAGE SALE
 

Proceeds to charity


Saturday, May 10, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
 

POINT ROBERTS MARINA - 713 Simundson Dr.

 
Office Furniture * Office Equipment * 

Printers * Monitors * Filing cabinets and more * Household furniture * Lawn equipment * Toys * Tools

Proceeds to: 
Point Roberts Food Bank
PAWS
Los Lomas Kitchen (Feeding 33 schoolchildren daily meals in Los Loma, Mexico) 

UPCOMING EVENTS  

        

Giant Marina Garage Sale: Saturday, May 10, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Point Roberts Marina, 713 Simundson Drive. Selling office furniture and equipment, home furniture, lawn equipment and more. Proceeds to charity.

 

Bird Migrations: Art and Mystery: Saturday, May 10, 6:30-9:45 p.m., Tsawwassen Arts Centre Gallery, 1172 56 Street. Catered reception and bird migration speakers. Free. 


Silver City at The Reef: Saturday, May 10, 9 p.m., Kiniski's Reef Tavern, Gulf Road. Live music by Silver City. Info: 945-REEF.


Mother's Day Brunch: Sunday, May 11, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Brewster's Fine Foods, 1379 Gulf Road. Reservations required. Info: 945-4545.


Mother's Day Brunch Buffet: Sunday, May 11, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Pier Restaurant at the Marina. Treat your mom to brunch. $21.95 per person (special price for kids 12 and under). First mimosa free. Reservations recommended. Info: 945-PIER.


Mother's Day Tea with the Birds: Sunday, May 11, 12:30-3:20 p.m., Cammidge House in Boundary Bay Regional Park, Tsawwassen. Birding walks and informational talks, tea and cookies, interactive displays and more. Free.

CPR Class: Monday, May 12, 6-10 p.m., fire hall, 2030 Benson Road. Learn adult, child and infant CPR, choking assistance and AED use. Class is free, and the certification card is $5. Info: chief@wcfd5.com.

Meet Brewster's New Chef: Tuesday, May 13, 5-7 p.m., Brewster's Fine Foods, 1379 Gulf Road. Welcome Chef John Wion and hear about Brewster's coming changes. Info: 945-4545.


Treating Allergies and Immune Issues Successfully with Homeopathy Clinic: Wednesday, May 14, 7 p.m. Call Annelle Norman at 945-5070 for location.

Spring Social and Fourth of July Planning Party: Thursday, May 15, 5-6:30 p.m., Brewster's Fine Foods, 1379 Gulf Road. Everyone is welcome. Fourth of July volunteers needed. Bring ideas. This year's theme is "Famous Duos."

Brewster's Birthday Wine Dinner: Friday, May 16, 7 p.m., Brewster's Fine Foods, 1379 Gulf Road. Five courses, five wines, live music and a complimentary ride in the van. Buy tickets now. Info: 945-4545.


Point Roberts Library Book and Audio Sale: Saturday, May 17, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and Sunday, May 18, noon-3 p.m., community center.

Point Roberts Garden Club Plant Sale: Saturday, May 17, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m., community center. Plants, pots and garden décor for sale.

Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Class: Saturday and Sunday, May 17-18 and May 31-June 1, Benson Road fire hall. Learn how to help in a disaster. Cost: $60. Info: 945-2827.

Trunk Sale: Sunday, May 18, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., community center east parking lot. Bring your yard sale items, crafts, produce, etc to sell from your trunk. $5 vendor fee.

Throat Singer/Healer Matthew Kocel: Sunday, May 18, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Point Roberts Golf and Country Club, 1317 Pelican Place. Bring your own seat. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets $20 through April 30; after, tickets $25, or $30 at the door. Info: roberts.eventbrite.com.

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 May 1. Info: 945-2223.

An Evening with Denise Richards: Saturday, May 24, 5 p.m., Kiniski's Reef Tavern, 1334 Gulf Road. Join in an evening of fun and help raise funds for Denise and her family. Raffle tickets, live music, door prizes and a burger and beer special. Info: 945-4042.

Trinity Chamber Series Presents the Bergamasca Recorders: Sunday, May 25, 4 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 1880 APA Road. Featuring uplifting renaissance pieces. Admission by donation. Proceeds to the summer Children's Music Camp.

Confidence In Boating Course: Saturday, May 31, 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., Point Roberts firehall, 2030 Benson Road. Cost $45 prepaid or $50 at the door. For women by women. Info: Kathryn 220-3872, 778/828-8483 or k.wellington28@gmail.com.

Trinity Chamber Series - Shawn Earle Trio: Saturday, May 31, 7:30 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 1880 APA Road. Admission by donation, proceeds to Children's Music Camp.

Trinity Community Choir's Spring Concert: Wednesday, June 4, 7 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 1880 APA Road.

Jog for a Jug: Saturday, June 14, Kiniski's Reef Tavern. 11km race through Point Roberts. A jug of beer for all finishers over 21. Post-race party. Info: The Run Inn, 604/943-4661. 

MEETINGS AND ONGOING EVENTS

 

  

PR Registered Voters Association: Thursday, May 8, 7 p.m., community center. Info: www.prrva.org

 

Point Roberts Parks and Recreation: Monday, May 12, 7 p.m., community center. 

 

Friends of the Point Roberts Library: Tuesday, May 13, noon, Point Roberts Library, 1487 Gulf Road. Info: 945-6545. 

 

PR Water District: Tuesday, May 13, 5 p.m., 79 Tyee Drive, Suite A. 

 

PR Fire District 5: Wednesday, May 14, 4 p.m., 2030 Benson Road. Info: 945-3473. 

 

PR Historical Society: Wednesday, May 21, 7 p.m., community center. Info: historicalsociety@pointroberts.net 

 

Cemetery District: Tuesday, May 27, 5 p.m., 260 Tyee Drive. 

 

PR Chamber of Commerce: Tuesday, May 27, 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: First Saturdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Point Roberts Library. Ages 3-7. This month's topic is gardening.

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May 8, 2014

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