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School bond receives overwhelming support


Photo by Meg Olson  

Point Roberts Primary School students celebrate voter approval of a $45 million bond that will pay for capital improvements to Blaine school district facilities. The local primary school will get new playground equipment, a new roof and safety flooring for the indoor play shed, but teacher Mary Edgley said more was in it for local students. "When you leave here to go to Blaine, when you go to high school, you'll have a really great school and the space you need," she said.

PRCAC to meet with 
county official on code enforcement


The Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee has set a tentative meeting with county planner and code enforcement officer Garrett Faddis on Tuesday, February 17 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to discuss county codes and how they are enforced on the Point.

In the Garden: February 2015



by Peg Keenleyside


The sudden passing of my gardening friend and writing colleague Jody Hackleman late last year left me reflecting on the way our gardens might be seen and celebrated as a kind of legacy of our life's journey. 

 

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UPCOMING EVENTS


Ash Wednesday Church Service: Wednesday, February 18, 7 p.m., Trinity Community Lutheran Church, 1880 APA Road. Info: 945-7105. 


 Free Homeopathy Class: Wednesday, February 18, 7-9 p.m. Two-hour free class on treating acute illness and minor injuries with homeopathy. Call for reservations and location. Info: Annelle Norman, 945-5070. 

 

Michael Munro in Concert: Friday, February 20, 7:30 p.m., Trinity Community Lutheran Church, 1880 APA Road. Playing Bach, Schubert and Berg. Proceeds benefit the new library fund. Info: 945-7105. 

 

Mystic Winds in Concert: Saturday, February 21, 7:30 p.m., Trinity Community Lutheran Church, 1880 APA Road. Playing Barber, Ravel, Ibert and more. Proceeds benefit the church music program. Info: 945-7105. 
 

An Evening with Daniel James Brown: Tuesday, February 24, 7:30 p.m., Jansen Art Center, 321 Front Street, Lynden. Join Whatcom READS! in welcoming award-winning author Daniel James Brown as he speaks about the year's community read selection The Boys in the Boat. Everyone welcome!

  

Point Roberts Third Annual Miniature Art Show: Saturday, March 14, 7 p.m., Auntie Pam's Country Store, 1480 Gulf Road. Miniature art show and Stella and Dot jewelry show. Info: 945-1626.

 

MEETINGS AND ONGOING EVENTS


 

PR Registered Voters Association: Thursday, February 12, 7 p.m., community center. Info: prrva.org. 


 PR Character Plan Review Committee: Monday, February 16, 3 p.m., community center. Observers welcome.  

 

PR Historical Society: Wednesday, February 18, 7 p.m., community center. Info: historicalsociety@pointroberts.net. 


 

Cemetery District: Tuesday, February 24, 5 p.m., 260 Tyee Drive. 


 

PR Chamber of Commerce: Tuesday, February 24, 7 p.m., community center. 


 

PR Character Plan Review Committee: Monday, March 2, 3 p.m., community center. Observers welcome.

 


Point Roberts Hospital District: Thursday, March 12, 7 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. Knitting, crocheting or other yarn crafts. Practice, advice, chat and hot drinks. For adults and grades 8-12. Info: 945-6545. 


 

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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February 12, 2015

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