Opponents of an array of radio towers in Point Roberts are celebrating an unexpected victory, while poised to continue fighting the project. 

On October 20, Whatcom County Hearing Examiner Michael Bobbink issued a memorandum indicating he was prepared to deny a conditional use permit (CUP) application by BBC Broadcasting to build five 150-foot-tall towers at the corner of McKenzie Way and Tyee Drive in Point Roberts. He expects to issue findings and facts, conclusions of law and his decision next week. The hearing on the application, scheduled to begin Monday, has been cancelled.

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 through 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.  

 

Point Roberts Fire Department's Spooktacular Haunted House and Social: Saturday, October 25, 2-5 p.m., Point Roberts Fire Hall, 2030 Benson Road. Haunted house, monster fire trucks, treats and more. Come as you are - costumed or not. Info: 945-3473.

 

Benefit House Concert "Bistro Bijou Noire": Sunday, October 26, 5-7 p.m., Bistro Bijou Noire House, 95 Victoria Way. Music by local jazz chanteuse, Shaune Ann Feuz, cajun appetizers and wine. Reservations limited to 40 people, $50 per person. Info: Annelle Norman, 945-5070.

 

Halloween Party at the Pier: Friday, October 31, Pier Restaurant at the Marina. Free appetizers at 6:30 for anyone in costume. Drinks, music and dancing. Info: pier-restaurant.com.

 

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. 

 

Guy Fawkes Dinner: Tuesday, November 4, location secret until that night. Dinner with masks, and a bonfire. Info: Annelle Norman, 945-5070.

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.