To celebrate winning round one of the ongoing fight against the towers, the coalition is sponsoring a party and fundraiser on Saturday, November 29, from 6 to 10 p.m. at Kiniski's Reef Tavern. There will be a towers update, music, raffles, 50/50, a jelly bean guess and more. The next step in the fight is to counter the appeal in front of the Whatcom County Council. The attorneys who filed the arguments that convinced the hearing examiner to find in the coalition's favor, are ready to continue to argue the case as it goes forward.

BBC Broadcasting Inc. has appealed the Whatcom County Hearing Examiner's decision to deny their application to build a radio tower farm on the Point.

Filed on November 4 with Whatcom County Council, the appeal challenges the hearing examiner's October 30 decision to deny the application due to the applicant's inability to meet height restrictions in the Whatcom County zoning ordinance. The hearing examiner also granted a pre-hearing motion to dismiss filed by the Stop the Radio Towers Cross Border Coalition.

 

True to form, Point Roberts voted overwhelmingly Democratic, a result not reflected in the rest of the county, the state and the nation. 

According to Whatcom County Elections data, for every legislative race the majority of Point Roberts votes were cast for the Democrat candidate. At this time, none of those are winning at the county level, though district-wide results show Suzan DelBene will hold on to her seat in U.S. Congress.

It's official: the name of Blaine shall remain the same.

The voters of Blaine have soundly struck down proposition 2014-1, the measure that would change the name of the town from Blaine to Blaine Harbor.

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. 

 

Party on the Point Fundraiser: Saturday, November 29, 6-10 p.m., Kiniski's Reef Tavern. towers update, music, raffles, 50/50, a jelly bean guess and more. For tickets and more info, contact Annelle Norman, 945-5070.

 

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.