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Veterans Day ceremony 


  

Over 80 people attended a November 11 cross-border ceremony at the Benson Road fire hall to honor those who have served our two countries. See story & photos

CRTC issues orders shutting down pirate radio stations broadcasting from Washington state 


The Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission has issued cease broadcasting orders to three radio stations broadcasting from Washington state into B.C. Radio India has been ordered to stop broadcasting by 11:59:59 p.m. November 13, 2014. Radio Punjab and Sher-E-Radio, the company who seeks to broadcast out of Point Roberts, have received similar instructions. See story
Calling all artists

The Point Roberts Fire Department is looking for artists to draw fall or winter pictures of Point Roberts, to be displayed on the department's vehicles. Photographers are also welcome to submit their photos for the contest. 

All drawings and photographs should include the artist's name and must be able to be scanned to approximately 8.5x11 inches. 

Ten to 12 drawings or photographs will be chosen. The deadline for submissions is Friday, November 28. If you are interested in participating, please contact fire chief Christopher Carleton at chief@wcfd5.com.

Republican winning streak confirmed

The dust has settled, the votes are counted and the results are largely unchanged: Republicans and incumbents won the day in the November 4 general election.

  

Read story...

Winter Ride program helps students hit the slopes at Mt. Baker Ski Area 



It's time once again for local students to hop on the ski bus.

The Winter Ride program is now accepting applicants from middle and high school students looking to shred Mt. Baker this winter.

Delicious pie for Thanksgiving

Pumpkin pie - for most people, it just wouldn't be Thanksgiving without one on the dinner table. But if you're getting bored with the same old pie, or you want to impress your guests with something a bit more special, try switching up your pumpkin pie this year by adding a simple gingerbread crust.
 


See recipe...


 
UPCOMING EVENTS


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.


 

MEETINGS AND ONGOING EVENTS

 


 

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 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.

WEATHER

Point Roberts, Washington, weather forecast

November 13, 2014

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