Your weekly ePB from the All Point Bulletin | Volume 5 | Issue 22

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The October issue comes out tomorrow...

Here's what you'll find:

Local CPR training proves to be a life-saver

Seabright event raises funds for radio tower opponents

Procters shuffle the decks

Burn ban lifted in time for the weekend

The Whatcom County Fire Marshal's Office has lifted the burn ban starting this Saturday, September 27. All outdoor fires - recreational, land clearing and residential - will be allowed to resume with proper permit. All outdoor fires require a permit on Point Roberts.

Stop by Nielson's Building Center for residential permits and the fire hall for land clearing and recreational permits.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Whatcomics 2014: Teen artists, submit your drawings for publication in Whatcomics, a yearly book highlighting the talented teen artists in Whatcom County. Those accepted into the publication get a copy of the book and will have their art showcased at a Teen Art in December. Bring your artwork to any library by October 31 to be considered. For grades 6-12. Info: wcls.org/teens.

Make-and-Take Masks: Point Roberts Library, 1437 Gulf Road. Drop in anytime during October and make a mask. For ages 4-11. Info: 945-6545.

Women's Support Group: Wednesdays, October 1 to December 10, 4-5:30 p.m., 67 Bayview Drive. Tea, snacks and sharing. Confidential group. $15 per session. Info: Maureen Buckley, mbuckley50@mac.com, 945-0420.

Blessing of the Animals and Birds: Sunday, October 5, noon, Trinity Community Lutheran Church, 1880 APA Road.

Whatcom County Planning Commission Town Hall Meeting: Thursday, October 9, 6:30 p.m., Whatcom County Council Chambers, 311 Grand Avenue, Bellingham. The commission will discuss issues related to the comprehensive plan update and UGA review. The public is invited to submit written comments and/or attend this meeting to provide oral comments. Info: Matt Aamot, maamot@co.whatcom.wa.us or 676-6907.

Canadian Thanksgiving Service: Sunday, October 12, noon, Trinity Community Lutheran Church, 1800 APA Road. Celebrate Canadian Thanksgiving.

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.

Soundpath Health Medicare Plan Seminar: Wednesday, October 15, 2 p.m., community center. Info: 800/999-1498, cascadiainsurance.com/seminars.

Point Roberts Registered Voters' Association (PRRVA) Candidate Town Hall Meeting: Saturday, October 18, 1-3 p.m., community center.

Halloween Party at Auntie Pam's: Friday, October 31, 5-9 p.m., Auntie Pam's Country Store, 1480 Gulf Road. Free appetizers, prizes and treats. Info: 945-1626.

Art & Craft Fair: Saturday and Sunday, December 6-7, Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.-3 p.m., community center. Register starting Thursday, October 2 at Blue Heron Gallery. $25 per table, space is limited.

MEETINGS AND ONGOING EVENTS

PR Garden Club: Wednesday, October 1, 7 p.m., community center, Ian Tait and Patricia Fleming, "Feed the Bees." Info: info@pointrobertsgardenclub.org.

PR Hospital District: Wednesday, October 1, 7 p.m., community center.

PR Taxpayers Association: Monday, October 6, 7 p.m., community center, 1437 Gulf Road. Info: Mark Robbins, 945-1357.

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

PR Fire District 5: Wednesday, October 8, 4 p.m., 2030 Benson Road. Info: 945-3473.

PR Registered Voters Association: Thursday, October 9, 7 p.m., community center. Info: prrva.org.

Point Roberts Parks and Recreation: Monday, October 13, 7 p.m., community center.

Friends of the Point Roberts Library (FOPRL): Tuesday, October 14, noon-1 p.m., Point Roberts Library, 1437 Gulf Road. Info: 945-6545.

PR Water District: Tuesday, October 14, 5 p.m., 79 Tyee Drive, Suite A.

PRCAC (PR Community Advisory Committee): Tuesday, October 14, 7 p.m., community center. Info: 945-5075.

PR Historical Society: Wednesday, October 15, 7 p.m., community center. Info: historicalsociety@pointroberts.net.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting: Tuesday, October 21, 9 a.m., Point Roberts Library, 1437 Gulf Road. The Whatcom County Library System board of trustees will meet for their regular monthly meeting. Open to the public. People who need special accommodations to attend the meeting are asked to contact the Whatcom County Library System at 305-3600 at least 24 hours in advance.

Cemetery District: Tuesday, October 28, 5 p.m., 260 Tyee Drive.

PR Chamber of Commerce: Tuesday, October 28, 7 p.m., community center.

Point Roberts Community Garden Openings: Four garden beds are currently 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. Info: 945-6545.

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.

Preschool Storytime: Saturdays, 10:30-11 a.m., Point Roberts Library, 1437 Gulf Road. Stories, songs, and more for ages 3-6. Families encouraged to attend. Info: 945-6545.

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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