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The September issue comes out tomorrow...

 

Here's what you'll find:



Denied NEXUS, people want to know why

Hearing examiner date on radio towers set

County denies Valero sign permit

Fireside Chat   with Fire Chief Christopher Carleton


 

Where has the time gone? Summer is almost over and the days are getting shorter. We have enjoyed some great weather, events and time with friends and family. Don't forget that the fall and winter months bring a different type of beauty to our area that can also be enjoyed, cherished and placed into memories.


 

PUBLIC

September is Emergency Preparedness month. We hope that members of the public and business owners will learn how to prepare for disasters and extreme weather. A number of great websites are available such as www.ready.com and the Washington State Emergency Management Division website at www.emd.wa.gov.


 

Read more.

 

UPCOMING EVENTS  


 

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.


 

Town Garage Sale: Sunday, August 31, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., community center parking lot. Sell your stuff out of your car trunk.


 

CPR Class: Monday, September 8, 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.


 

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


 

Homeopathy for Beginners: Thursday, September 11, 7-9 p.m. A free primer on effectively treating family and pet illnesses with homeopathy. Info: 945-5070.


 

Tsawwassen First Nation Economic Development Update: Wednesday, September 17, 7 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Delta Town & Country Inn. Half-day networking and learning session on the residential, retail, commercial and industrial ventures planned for on Tsawwassen lands. Registration required. Info and registration: deltachamber.ca.


 

Fight the Towers Legal Fund Benefit Concert: Sunday, September 21, 1-5 p.m., Seabright Farms. Benefit picnic and concert. Hot dogs and hamburgers provided, beer and wine on sale. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Admission by donation to the Cross Border Coalition to Stop the Radio Towers. Info: notowers.webs.com.


 

Ocean in a Bottle: Tuesday, September 23, 3-4 p.m., Point Roberts Library. Kids will make an ocean in a bottle and build a boat. Info: 945-6545.

MEETINGS AND ONGOING EVENTS

 


 

PREP (PR Emergency Preparedness) Meeting: Tuesday, September 2, 7 p.m., community center. Info: Henry Rosenthal, 945-1711, Virginia or Ed Lester, 945-2827.


 

PR Garden Club: Wednesday, September 3, 6:30 p.m. For location call 945-5075.


 

PR Hospital District: Wednesday, September 3, 7 p.m., community center.


 

Point Roberts Parks and Recreation: Monday, September 8, 7 p.m., community center.


 

Friends of the Point Roberts Library: Tuesday, September 9, noon, Point Roberts Library, 1487 Gulf Road. Info: 945-6545.


 

PR Water District: Tuesday, September 9, 5 p.m., 79 Tyee Drive, Suite A.


 

PRCAC (PR Community Advisory Committee): Tuesday, September 9, 7 p.m., community center. Info: 945-5075.


 

PR Fire District 5: Wednesday, September 10, 4 p.m., 2030 Benson Road. Info: 945-3473.


 

PR Registered Voters Association: Thursday, September 11, 7 p.m., community center. Info: prrva.org.


 

PR Historical Society: Wednesday, September 17, 7 p.m., community center. Info: historicalsociety@pointroberts.net.


 

Cemetery District: Tuesday, September 23, 5 p.m., 260 Tyee Drive.


 

PR Chamber of Commerce: Tuesday, September 23, 7 p.m., community center.


 

Point Roberts Community Garden Bed Openings: Beginning in September, four garden beds will be open for new members. Info: Rose Momsen, 945-1266 or geonrose@pointroberts.net.


 

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.


 

Point Roberts Art Group: Fridays, 6-8 p.m., community center. Info: Rose Momsen, 945-1266 or geonrose@pointroberts.net.


 

PR Homegrown Co-op Farm Stand: Fridays, 3-6:30 p.m., Saturdays, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., through September 20, 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.

WEATHER

Point Roberts, Washington, weather forecast

August 28, 2014

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