Your weekly ePB from the All Point Bulletin | Volume 5 | Issue 13

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Arts and Music Festival gets the go-ahead

The Point Roberts Arts and Music Festival will go ahead this year, reconfigured to accommodate the failing southeastern portion of the Lighthouse Marine Park boardwalk, which the county parks department has closed off due to safety concerns.

While coordinators had worried this could jeopardize the festival, organizer Steve O'Neill said performances will be moved to the parking area beside the beach. "We think it will be fantastic," he said. The northwestern portion of the boardwalk has gotten the safety seal of approval for festival use.

Hot weather causes burn bans statewide

With a heat wave rapidly increasing fire danger throughout the state, the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has expanded the burn ban from DNR-protected lands in eastern Washington to include those west of the Cascades.

Read story.

NEXUS enrollment center relocating

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) are relocating their NEXUS enrollment center to Birch Bay Square.

Read story.

Artist Point open for the summer

For the second straight year, State Route 542 to Artist Point opened July 1. It's one of the earliest ever openings for the destination known for its spectacular views and hiking trails.

Read story.

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

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

Point Roberts Homegrown Co-op - Open to the Public!

Fresh picked - Farm Stand open Friday 3-6:30 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 1702 Benson Road

Weekly harvest: New potatoes, onions, garlic, lettuce, carrots, beets, patty pan summer squash, radishes, currants, raspberries.

On sale:

Cucumbers, kale and swiss chard.

Visit us on Facebook!

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.

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 Exhibit and Sale: Saturday, August 16, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., community center. "40 Years of Quilts, 70 Years of Quilting," a retrospective exhibit of Judy Ross's quilts during the decades when quilts went from craft to art. Admission by donation. All proceeds to the new library project. Info: judywross@gmail.com.

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

Community Garden Plot Available: Contact Rose Momsen at geonrose@pointroberts.net for more information.

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.

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Arts and Music Festival gets the go-ahead

Arts and Music Festival gets the go-ahead

Hot weather causes burn bans statewide With a heat wave rapidly increasing fire danger throughout the state, the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has expanded the burn ban from DNR-protected lands in eastern Washington to include those west of the Cascades. Read story.

Hot weather causes burn bans statewide

NEXUS enrollment center relocating The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) are relocating their NEXUS enrollment center to Birch Bay Square. Read story.

NEXUS enrollment center relocating

Artist Point open for the summer For the second straight year, State Route 542 to Artist Point opened July 1. It's one of the earliest ever openings for the destination known for its spectacular views and hiking trails. Read story.

Artist Point open for the summer

Annual General Meeting

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.

Point Roberts Homegrown Co-op - Open to the Public!

Hot weather causes burn bans statewide

With a heat wave rapidly increasing fire danger throughout the state, the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has expanded the burn ban from DNR-protected lands in eastern Washington to include those west of the Cascades.

Read story.

NEXUS enrollment center relocating

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) are relocating their NEXUS enrollment center to Birch Bay Square.

Read story.

Artist Point open for the summer

For the second straight year, State Route 542 to Artist Point opened July 1. It's one of the earliest ever openings for the destination known for its spectacular views and hiking trails.

Read story.