Newest version of Valero sign is a no-go

Whatcom County denied an application for a 25-foot internally lit sign at the Valero station on Gulf Road, which sent indignant owner Fred Pakzad back to the character plan committee.

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Winning big at the quilt show

Photo by Ed Park

From l., Judy Ross and Rose Momsen present raffle winner Yazmin Colberg, pictured with her niece, with "The Boat Quilt" at the August 16 quilt show benefitting the new library construction fund. In total, including raffle and quilt sales, the event raised $4,600. The show featured Ross' work and explored the evolution of quilting from craft to art form.

Campfires now allowed in western Washington

The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced August 15 that it is adjusting the statewide burn ban initiated on August 11.

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Shellfish harvesters: Know before you dig

Joshua Leinbach, an environmental health specialist with the Whatcom County Health Department (WCHD), knows why it's critical that recreational shellfish harvesters are aware that a beach has been closed to harvesting.

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County police officers step up DUI patrols

Police forces throughout Whatcom and San Juan counties are intent on stopping and discouraging driving under the influence.

There were 1,270 people in Whatcom and San Juan counties charged with DUIs last year. "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" is an annual program focused on reducing that number.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Cardboard and Duct Tape Boat Races: Saturday, August 22, 3 p.m., Kiniksi's Reef Tavern, 1334 Gulf Road. $100 first prize, $50 second prize and $25 third prize. Info: 945-4042.

Women's Whole Life Mandala Play/Workshop with Wendy Satsky: Friday and Saturday, August 22-23. Create a personal, sacred mandala to inspire and guide you. Info: 945-5070.

Point Roberts Fire District Open House: Saturday, August 23, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 2030 Benson Road. Food, fire trucks, police cars, helicopters, a fire safety house and more.

Hazardous Waste Collection Event: Saturday, August 23, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Point Roberts Solid Waste Transfer Station, 2005 Johnson Road. Info: 380-4640.

The Gospel Boys: Saturday, August 23, 7 p.m., Trinity Community Lutheran Church, 1880 APA Road. An a capella gospel performance. Admission by donation. Info: 945-7105.

Esther Rosenthal Concert: Sunday, August 24, 2 p.m., Trinity Community Lutheran Church, 1880 APA Road. Esther Rosenthal piano performance featuring her daughter Deborah Mayhan. Info: 945-7105.

Friends of the Point Roberts Library Book Sale: Saturday and Sunday, August 30-31, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., community center.

Sonja Picard 13th Annual Labor Day Sale: Saturday and Sunday, August 30-31, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Blue Heron Gallery, 1360 Gulf Road. Jewelry and paintings by Sonja Picard.

CERT Class: Tuesdays, September 9 through October 28 (except October 7), 7-10 p.m., fire hall. Must be 16 or older to attend. Cost: $50. Info: Virginia, 945-2827.

MEETINGS AND ONGOING EVENTS

PR Taxpayers Association: Monday, August 25, 7 p.m., community center, 1487 Gulf Road. Combined August and September meeting. Info: Mark Robbins, 945-1357.

Cemetery District: Tuesday, August 26, 5 p.m., 260 Tyee Drive.

PR Chamber of Commerce: Tuesday, August 26, 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.

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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Newest version of Valero sign is a no-go Whatcom County denied an application for a 25-foot internally lit sign at the Valero station on Gulf Road, which sent indignant owner Fred Pakzad back to the character plan committee. Read story.

Newest version of Valero sign is a no-go

Whatcom County denied an application for a 25-foot internally lit sign at the Valero station on Gulf Road, which sent indignant owner Fred Pakzad back to the character plan committee. Read story.

Winning big at the quilt show

Campfires now allowed in western Washington The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced August 15 that it is adjusting the statewide burn ban initiated on August 11. Read story.

Campfires now allowed in western Washington

The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced August 15 that it is adjusting the statewide burn ban initiated on August 11. Read story.

Shellfish harvesters: Know before you dig Joshua Leinbach, an environmental health specialist with the Whatcom County Health Department (WCHD), knows why it's critical that recreational shellfish harvesters are aware that a beach has been closed to harvesting. Read story.

Shellfish harvesters: Know before you dig

Joshua Leinbach, an environmental health specialist with the Whatcom County Health Department (WCHD), knows why it's critical that recreational shellfish harvesters are aware that a beach has been closed to harvesting. Read story.

County police officers step up DUI patrols

Newest version of Valero sign is a no-go

Whatcom County denied an application for a 25-foot internally lit sign at the Valero station on Gulf Road, which sent indignant owner Fred Pakzad back to the character plan committee.

Read story.

Whatcom County denied an application for a 25-foot internally lit sign at the Valero station on Gulf Road, which sent indignant owner Fred Pakzad back to the character plan committee.

Read story.

Campfires now allowed in western Washington

The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced August 15 that it is adjusting the statewide burn ban initiated on August 11.

Read story.

The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced August 15 that it is adjusting the statewide burn ban initiated on August 11.

Read story.

Shellfish harvesters: Know before you dig

Joshua Leinbach, an environmental health specialist with the Whatcom County Health Department (WCHD), knows why it's critical that recreational shellfish harvesters are aware that a beach has been closed to harvesting.

Read story.

Joshua Leinbach, an environmental health specialist with the Whatcom County Health Department (WCHD), knows why it's critical that recreational shellfish harvesters are aware that a beach has been closed to harvesting.

Read story.