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Photo by Meg Olson   
Photo by Meg Olson
 
The Whatcom County Parks Department crew cleans up Monument Park for the summer season. 

Petition for expanded 

NEXUS hours is making the rounds

 
A local resident's frustration with border lineups occurring after the U.S. NEXUS lane closes has apparently struck a nerve with other border crossers. An online and paper petition requesting that the NEXUS hours be extended to match the Canadian NEXUS times has received over 300 responses in under two days. 
 

Radio tower applicants 

given one-month deadline

 
Whatcom County has given BBC Broadcasting a month to provide additional information or their conditional use permit application will expire.

In a June 4 letter, county planner Suzanne Bosman gave the applicants until July 10 to submit information on the visual impact, impact on migratory birds and wetland impacts of their proposed radio tower
 

DSP biotoxin causes recreational shellfish closure for north Whatcom County beaches

 
Unsafe levels of diarrhetic shellfish poisoning (DSP) biotoxin have been detected in molluscan shellfish on beaches in northern Whatcom County. As a result, the Washington State Department of Health has closed recreational shellfish harvest on beaches from Point Whitehorn north to the Canadian border. 
 

 
At the Blaine Middle School eight grade recognition tea on June 11 Point Roberts students Megan Kelly (left), Luther Olson and Brandon Dixon (not pictured) were sent on their way to high school. 

UPCOMING EVENTS  

        

 

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 16, 7 p.m., community center. 

 

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. 

 

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

 

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. 

WEATHER

Point Roberts, Washington, weather forecast

June 12, 2014

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