Your weekly ePB from the All Point Bulletin | Volume 5 | Issue 27

Hearing examiner releases official decision

Whatcom County Hearing Examiner Michael Bobbink has released his decision denying a conditional use permit for the proposed radio tower array in Point Roberts.

See his decision here: Radio Tower Decision

The November issue comes out tomorrow...

Here's what you'll find:

Committee to review code violations on the Point

New library process moves along

Trio hopes to keep the home fires burning

The All Point Bulletin staff wishes you a happy and safe Halloween!

UPCOMING EVENTS

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.

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.

Celebrate Halloween at the Pier: Friday, October 31, Pier Restaurant at the marina. Music and dancing, specialty drinks, dinner and free limo service. Info: 945-PIER.

Halloween at the Reef: Friday, October 31, 9 p.m., Kiniski's Reef Tavern, 1334 Gulf Road.

Flu Clinics: Monday, November 3, 5-6 p.m.; Thursday, November 6, 3-5 p.m.; Monday, November 10, 5-6 p.m.; and Tuesday, November 11, 8:30-11 a.m., Point Roberts Clinic, 2030 Benson Road. Get your seasonal flu shot. Appointments required. Info: 945-2580.

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

Ski Movie Premiere: Friday, November 7, 7-10 p.m., Aslan Brewing Co., 1330 N. Forest St. Bellingham. Premiere of "Days of My Youth" on the big screen and raffle to support local avalanche and rescue organizations. All ages. Presented by Mount Baker Experience magazine. Info: tinyurl.com/domyski.

CPR Class: Monday, November 10, 6-10 p.m., fire hall, 2030 Benson Road. Learn adult, child and infant CPR, choking assistance and AED use. The class is free, and the certification card is $5. Info: chief@wcfd5.com.

Circle of Life Information Meeting: Wednesday, November 12, 7 p.m., community center. Learn about creating a home-care system in Point Roberts. Info: Annelle Norman, 945-5070.

Homeopathy for the Whole Family: Thursday, November 13, 7-10 p.m., and Saturday, November 15, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Treating acute illness and minor injuries with homeopathy. Cost: $80. Call for reservation and location. Info: 945-5070.

Crazy 8s: Saturday, November 15, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Point Roberts Library, 1437 Gulf Road. Build stuff, run, jump, make music, make a mess. Math will never be the same! For ages 3-5 years. Info: 360/945-6545.

Stella and Dot Jewelry Show: Saturday, November 15, 5-8 p.m., Auntie Pam's Country Store, 1480 Gulf Road. Info: 945-1626.

Art and 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 at Blue Heron Gallery. $25 per table, kids' tables $5 for half a table. Space is limited. Info: 945-2747.

MEETINGS AND ONGOING EVENTS

PR Taxpayers Association: Monday, November 3, 7 p.m., community center, 1437 Gulf Road. Info: Mark Robbins, 945-1357.

PREP (PR Emergency Preparedness) Meeting: Tuesday, November 4, 7 p.m., community center. Info: Henry Rosenthal, 945-1711, Virginia or Ed Lester, 945-2827.

PR Garden Club: Wednesday, November 5, 7 p.m., community center. Speaker: Fran Rozyskie on "Putting your garden to bed." Info: info@pointrobertsgardenclub.org.

PR Hospital District: Wednesday, November 5, 7 p.m., community center.

PR Water District: Tuesday, November 11, 5 p.m., 79 Tyee Drive, Suite A.

Point Roberts Park and Recreation District: Monday, November 10, 6:30 p.m., community center. Budget hearing and planning meeting at 6:30 p.m., regular meeting at 7 p.m.

PR Fire District 5: Wednesday, November 12, 4 p.m., 2030 Benson Road. Info: 945-3473.

PRCAC (PR Community Advisory Committee): Wednesday, November 12, 7 p.m., community center. Info: 945-5075.

PR Registered Voters Association: Thursday, November 13, 7 p.m., community center. Info: prrva.org.

Point Roberts Character Plan Review Committee: Saturday, November 15, 4:15 p.m., community center.

Friends of the Point Roberts Library (FOPRL): Tuesday, November 18, noon-1 p.m., Point Roberts Library, 1437 Gulf Road. Info: 945-6545.

PR Historical Society: Wednesday, November 19, 7 p.m., community center. Info: historicalsociety@pointroberts.net.

Cemetery District: Tuesday, November 25, 5 p.m., 260 Tyee Drive.

PR Chamber of Commerce: Tuesday, November 25, 7 p.m., community center.

Point Roberts Character Plan Review Committee: Monday, December 1, 3 p.m., community center.

Point Roberts Community Garden Openings: Four garden beds 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.

Knits and Crafts at Point Roberts Library: Tuesdays, 5-7 p.m., Point Roberts Library. 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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