Maple Beach community

welcomes Little Free Library

Two dozen Maple Beach property owners and community members gathered at the Maple Beach park on the corner of Derby Avenue and Maple Street to unveil a new custom-built Little Free Library.

At the May 25 dedication of the library, local librarian Rose Momsen said the freestanding library was "not a place to dump your books," but a way to share great books in good condition with your neighbors. The Friends of the Point Roberts Library (FOPRL) brought the idea to the Point and "we thought Maple Beach would be a good location," Momsen said.

The idea behind the Little Free Library movement is to encourage everyone to read by making books free and available. The little library will be stocked with donated books and everyone is welcome to take one, Momsen said, while anyone with books in good condition is welcome to add them to the collection.

Maple Beach Property Owners Association president Paul Bemister said the little library was a welcome addition to the park, developed and owned by the association. "We at Maple Beach like to share," Bemister said; not just books but the whole park. "Come here. Enjoy it," he said.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Play and Learn Storytime: Saturday, June 7, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Point Roberts Library. Ages 3-7. This is the last storytime of the year.

10th Annual Ladner Bandfest: Saturday and Sunday, June 7-8, Memorial Park, Ladner, B.C. 22 amateur adult concert bands will play, plus the Naden Band of the Royal Canadian Navy. Free. Burgers, snacks, drinks and more for sale. Info: ladnerbandfest.org

CPR Class: Monday, June 9, 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

Summer Reading Program: June 10-August 30, Point Roberts Library. Info: 305-3600

Cross-Border Expo: Thursday, June 12, 1-7 p.m., free admission tradeshow and seminars, event center at Silver Reef. Info: crossborderexpo.com

Trinity Community Choir's Spring Concert: Saturday, June 14, 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.

Innovative Xpression Creative Writing and Video Competition Deadline: Saturday, June 21. Competition winners will receive between $100 and $500 towards the full cost of registration fees to attend Camp Demigod in August 2014. Awardees honored at Digivations Scholarship benefit, below. Info: campdemigod.org

PR Voters' Annual Trash Pick-up: Saturday, June 21, 9 a.m.-noon, Valero Service Station, 1557 Gulf Road. Help keep Point Roberts beautiful. BBQ lunch provided to volunteers. Info: prrva.org.

Solstice BBQ in the Yard: Saturday, June 21, 6 p.m.-dusk, Brewster's Fine Foods, 1379 Gulf Road. Bring your own chair and enjoy an evening with your community in the yard. BBQ buffet is $28 per person. Info: 945-4545

Community Market: Saturdays, June 21-August 30, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., community center west parking lot. Produce, art, crafts, jewelry and more. Rain cancels.

Homeopathy for Family and Pets: Friday and Saturday, June 27-28. Learn to treat your pets homeopathically. RSVP ASAP. Cost: $225. Info: 945-5070.

Auntie Pam's Second Anniversary: Saturday and Sunday, June 28-29, Auntie Pam's Country Store, 1480 Gulf Road. Two for one clothing and jewelry, along with treats, games and prizes. Info: 945-1626.

Digivations Scholarship Benefit: Sunday, June 29, 3 p.m., Camp Demigod, Point Roberts. Enjoy refreshments, a theatrical combat presentation and games including capture the flag and quidditch. Tickets are $20 per adult, $15 per child ages 11-17 and $10 per child ages 6-10. Info: campdemigod.org

Kids Summer Camp: Mondays-Wednesdays, June 30-July 30, community center. Daytime summer camp activities for children ages 6-12. Free. Info: Linda, prparks@pointroberts.net, 945-0812.

Point Roberts Garden Tour: Saturday, July 20, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Visit eight beautiful Point Roberts gardens on a self-guided tour. Tickets, $15, on sale July 1 at Blue Heron Gallery and Nielson's Building Center in Point Roberts and Harris Nursery in East Ladner. Info: pointrobertsgardenclub.org

MEETINGS AND ONGOING EVENTS

PR Registered Voters Association: Thursday, June 12 7 p.m., community center. Info:

prrva.org

Point Roberts Parks and Recreation: Monday, June 9, 7 p.m., community center.

Friends of the Point Roberts Library: Tuesday, June 10, 7 p.m., Point Roberts Library, 1487 Gulf Road. Info: 945-6545

PR Water District: Tuesday, June 10, 5 p.m., 79 Tyee Drive, Suite A.

PR Fire District 5: Wednesday, June 11, 4 p.m., 2030 Benson Road. Info: 945-3473

PR Registered Voters Association: Thursday, June 12 7 p.m., community center. Info:

prrva.org

PRCAC (PR Community Advisory Committee): Tuesday, June 17, 7 p.m., community center. The character plan committee meets after PRCAC adjourns. Info: 945-5075

PR Historical Society: Wednesday, June 18, 7 p.m., community center. Info: historicalsociety@pointroberts.net

Cemetery District: Tuesday, June 24, 5 p.m., 260 Tyee Drive.

PR Chamber of Commerce: Tuesday, June 24, 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

PR Homegrown Co-op Farm Stand: Fridays, 3-6:30 p.m., Saturdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., 1702 Benson Road. Info: prhomegrowncoop.com

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.

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