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NEXUS hours roll back, long lines return


Photo by Meg Olson

NEXUS hours rolled back on September 1, with the trusted traveler lane again closing at 7 p.m. for both the U.S. and the Canadian ports at Point Roberts. Border agencies on both sides have said they will continue to monitor traffic levels to see if longer hours are warranted. Summer hours have been 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Community weighs in on the character plan


Photo by Meg Olson

Nature, the land, community, security, recreation, creativity and uniqueness: these were the things a gathering of more than 50 people distilled as the essence of Point Roberts. See story...
Seabright to raise funds to stop the radio towers


Photo courtesy Seabright Farms

Seabright Farms will host a benefit concert and picnic to raise funds for the Cross Border Coalition to Stop the Radio Towers' legal battle to block a proposal to build an AM transmission facility at the corner of Tyee Drive and McKenzie Way. See story...

Allegiant cancels 
Hawaiian flights out of Bellingham

Allegiant Airlines recently announced that it will no longer offer direct flights to Hawaii out of Bellingham International Airport. 

The airline will still offer flights to Honolulu through Los Angeles and Las Vegas and seasonal flights out of other smaller airports on the west coast, but Bellingham has been dropped from the rotation indefinitely. See story...

 


UPCOMING EVENTS


Point Roberts Fishing Derby: Saturday, September 20. Deadline to sign up is 3 pm September 19. Register at the marina office or the fuel dock. Cash prizes in three age divisions as well as an overall prize of a one-day fishing charter in Cabo San Lucas. Hot dogs and prize giving begins at 4 pm.

 

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

 


 

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

September 18, 2014

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