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Locals, DelBene, lobby for 

longer NEXUS hours and get them!


Congresswoman Susan DelBene is asking the department of homeland security to take steps to cut back wait times at Whatcom County ports of entry, especially Point Roberts. And she's getting results.

 

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Independence Day fun on The Point


To see photos of the Point Roberts Fourth of July parade and celebration, visit our Facebook page.

Arts and Music Festival still on, so far


Arts and Music Festival organizers and county parks staff are scrambling for another plan, with the poor condition of the boardwalk at Lighthouse Marine Park threatening to shut down this year's festival.

 

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UPS Store proposed for Point Roberts


A new franchise of The UPS Store is scheduled to open across from the post office in time for this year's Christmas rush.

 

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Point Roberts scenic loop approved


Whatcom County Council has enthusiastically approved a proposed scenic loop for Point Roberts.

 

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Kids enjoy robot day at the library

Photos by Meg Olson

 

Sophia (left) and Amanda (right) were two of dozens of kids who came to the Point Roberts community center July 5 for the Whatcom County Library System's series of summer fun and learning, every Saturday in July from 11 a.m. to noon. It was robot day, and participants got to draw and paint and even learn to move like robots!

Vacancy on PRCAC


The Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee has an open seat available to interested community members. The committee member will be appointed by Whatcom County Executive Jack Louws, and anyone interested in applying can fill out the form and send it to Louws' office. 

 

Applications are due by August 1.

 

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Firefighters raise funds for scholars

  

Dollars for Scholars scholarship recipient Kaylen Hebert helps bring in the business for the volunteer firefighters association's carwash benefit, which raised funds for Dollars for Scholars. The July 5 event was one of several planned for the summer.

 

 

Annual General Meeting
 
Wednesday, July 23, 6-8 p.m.
Brewster's Fine Foods, 1379 Gulf Road 
 
Cash Bar - Appetizers provided by the association
 
Keynote Speaker: Carl Weimer, Whatcom County Councilmember District 3, Position A -- Term Expires January 2018 
  
COME MEET ONE OF YOUR ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES ON COUNTY COUNCIL. 
There will be a Q&A period following the councilmember's prepared remarks. 
 
PLEASE JOIN YOUR TAXPAYERS ASSOCIATION AND MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD! 
Open to all Point Roberts property owners and residents - $10 annual dues 
 
PRTA Box 158, Point Roberts, WA 98281 Contact: Mark Robbins, President, 945-1357

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. 

 

Lily Point Low Tide Exploration: Saturday, July 12, 10 a.m., Lily Point Marine Park parking lot. The tide will be at -2.6 at 11:45 a.m., revealing all the secrets of the lower intertidal zone. Bring a picnic and your rubber boots. Sponsored by the Whatcom Land Trust.

 

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; 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 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. The 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. 

 

Quilt Show and Sale: Saturday, August 16, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., community center. Info: Judy Ross, 945-3180.  

 

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

 

 

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. Local Delta historian Ralph Heading will talk about his research on the history of great sailing ships in Boundary Bay. 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 Councilmember. 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 10, 2014

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