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Celebrate Independence Day on the Point


July 4 celebrations in Point Roberts will kick off with a pancake breakfast at the community center from 8 to 11 a.m. hosted by the Point Roberts Emergency Preparedness committee. 

 

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Living it up on Canada Day

  

Celebrating Canada Day at the Pier with a barbecue, beer garden, dancing and games. The party continues July 4 after the parade.
 

Lighthouse Marine Park pier delayed


The fishing pier at Lighthouse Marine Park, originally scheduled to be replaced for this year's summer season, will have to wait another year. 

 

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The kids camp crew is ready to offer up a month of fun. Sponsored by the Point Roberts Parks and Recreation District, the free camp runs Monday and Tuesday at the community center and Wednesdays at a different location through the month of July. Morning sessions are for children from kindergarten to 8 years old, and afternoons for kids 9-12. Registration is available on site. 
Pier Restaurant at the Marina

Open 7 days a week
Lunch and Dinner


July 4 - Celebrate Independence Day with us! Live music, BBQ, Carnival activities for all ages including bouncy castle and slip 'n slide. Plus the BEST FIREWORKS SHOW EVER! Parking shuttle service available.


   www.pier-restaurant.com              

 

 A new way to pay your water bill 

 

     The Point Roberts Water District would like to announce a new way to pay your water bill. 

     A link on our website, www.pointrobertswater.com will take you to PayClix, where you can pay your bill with a credit card at 2.99% convenience fee, or with a debit card at a 1% convenience fee, or by eCheck at no fee. An automatic payment can be set by using the eCheck feature. 

     As the PayClix site offers the ability to go paperless billing, you must provide the district office with your email address if you wish to receive a paperless bill. You can contact the office at 360-945-4694 or via email at prwd@whidbey.com.

     We would also like all email addresses so that we can notify customers in case of emergency or any developments regarding information related to the Point Roberts Water District water quality or any other information. 
 
 79 Tyee Drive, Suite A, Point Roberts, WA 98281
360-945-4696

UPCOMING EVENTS  

        

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

 

Fourth of July Celebration: Friday, July 4. Pancake breakfast, 8-11 a.m., community center. BBQ lunch, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., community center. Parade, noon, along Gulf Road starting at Marine Drive, theme "Famous Duos." Post-parade festivities at Point Roberts Marina and Pier Restaurant with games, live music, beer garden and barbecue. Fireworks, dusk, at the marina. Info: 945-2313 or pointrobertschamberofcommerce.com

 

Fourth of July Parade-side Lunch: Friday, July 4, 11 a.m., Brewster's Fine Foods, 1379 Gulf Road. Enjoy lunch by the parade. Reservations begin at 11 a.m.; parade at noon. Reserve now. Info: 945-4545.

 

Fourth of July at The Pier: Friday, July 4, Pier Restaurant at the marina. Carnival, slip-n-slide, bouncy castle, BBQ, music and the biggest fireworks yet. Info: pier-restaurant.com 

 

Trinity Service at Lighthouse Park: Sunday, July 6, 11 a.m., Lighthouse Park. Outdoor service with pastor Nathan Wright, weather permitting. 

 

Lily Point Low Tide Exploration: Saturday, July 12, 10 a.m., Lily Point Marine Park. The tide will be at -2.66 at 11:45 a.m., revealing all the secrets of the lower intertidal zone. Bring a picnic and your rubber boots. 

 

Summer Wine Dinner Concert on the Deck: Saturday, July 12, 7 p.m., Brewster's Fine Foods, 1379 Gulf Road. Five-course dinner, music and friendship. Each course paired with a wine. Preregister: 945-4545. 

 

CPR Class: Monday, July 14, 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

 

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 Tuesday, July 1 at Blue Heron Gallery and Nielson's Building Center in Point Roberts and Harris Nursery in East Ladner. Info: pointrobertsgardenclub.org

 

Science Crafts: Saturdays in July, 11 a.m.-noon, Point Roberts Library. All ages. Sink or Float!: Saturday, July 19, 11 a.m.-noon, Point Roberts Library, 1487 Gulf Road. Explore science through stories and activities. Ages 3-5. Info: 945-6545. 

 

Paul Thorsteinson Celebration of Life: Saturday, July 20, 3:30 p.m., off South Beach. This celebration is open to any and all of the people in his life. 

 

Suncatchers and Cookies: Saturday, July 26, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Point Roberts Library. School-age kids welcome. Trinity Musical Camp: Monday, July 28 to Saturday, August 2. For ages 7-12. For details and registration contact natashaneufeld@gmail.com

 

Women's Whole Life Mandala Play/Workshop with Annelle Norman and Artist in Residence Wendy Satsky: Friday and Saturday, August 1-2. Create a personal, sacred mandala to inspire and guide you. Info: 945-5070, facebook.com/pages/Wendy-Satsky-Artist/364729373617410.

 

Trinity Children's Music Camp Performance: Sunday, August 3, 11 a.m., Lighthouse Park.

 

Doctor Who Costume Party: Friday, August 8, 4 p.m., Point Roberts Library. For school age kids and teens, with adult helpers. Come as your favorite mad scientist or Doctor Who character. Prize for best costume donated by The Comic Place in Bellingham. 

 

Ha Ha Cup Joke Telling Contest: Saturday, August 16, 7 p.m., community center. Adults only. No bad words or ethnic slurs.

MEETINGS AND ONGOING EVENTS

 

 

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

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

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

PRCAC (PR Community Advisory Committee): Tuesday, July 8, 7 p.m., community center. Info: 945-5075.

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

PR Registered Voters Association: Thursday, July 10, 7 p.m., community center. Info: prrva.org.

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

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

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

PR Chamber of Commerce: Tuesday, July 22, 7 p.m., community center.

PR Taxpayers Association's Annual General Meeting: Wednesday, July 23, 6-8 p.m., Brewster's Fine Foods, 1379 Gulf Road. Registration and reception 6-6:30 p.m., with cash bar and complimentary appetizers. Keynote speaker Carl Weimer, Whatcom County Council member. Info: Mark Robbins, 945-1357.

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.

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

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.

WEATHER

Point Roberts, Washington, weather forecast

July 3, 2014

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