Your weekly ePB from the All Point Bulletin | Volume 5 | Issue 44

Photo by Meg Olson

Photo compilation by Ed Park

Christine Perkins (at left), executive director of the Whatcom County Library System (WCLS), attended the March 2 meeting of the Point Roberts Taxpayers' Association to discuss services WCLS now provides in Point Roberts and plans to in the future. Association members were especially interested in how a new library would make Gulf Road a more attractive and lively place and how that might affect economic activity on the Point.

Daylight Saving Time

Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 8. Set your clocks forward one hour on Saturday night.

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Wings Over Water 2015

UPCOMING EVENTS

Ray Kirkham Concert: Sunday, March 8, 4 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 1880 APA Road. Retired Vancouver Symphony member Ray Kirkham along with Rory Cowal performing classical favorites and the trumpet literature of the masters, as well as jazz/pop standards and show tunes. Info: 945-7105.

CPR Class: Monday, March 9, 6 p.m., Point Roberts Fire Hall, 2030 Benson Road. The class is free and the certification card is $5. Info: 945-3473.

Homeopathy for the Whole Family: Wednesday March 11, 7-10 p.m., and Sunday, March 15, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Learn to treat acute illness and minor injuries with homeopathy. Tuition: $80. Info and reservations: Annelle Norman, 945-5070.

Wings Over Water Northwest Birding Festival: Friday-Sunday, March 13-15, various Blaine, Birch Bay and Semiahmoo locations. Opening reception Friday, 5-7 p.m., Semiahmoo Resort. Kids' activities, expert wildlife speakers, live raptor presentations, photography workshops, wildlife boat cruises and more. Info: wingsoverwaterbirdingfestival.com.

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.

Cider Tasting Dinner: Tuesday, March 17, 6-9 p.m., Brewster's Fine Foods, 1379 Gulf Road. Representatives from Thistly Cross Cider and JK's Scrumpy Cider will provide samples of eight independent farmhouse ciders from three countries. Reservations required. Info: 945-4545.

South Delta Evergreen Garden Club Presents Paul Buikema: Tuesday, March 17, 7:30 p.m., Kin House, 5050 47th Avenue, Ladner. Topic is pruning - reap what you sow. Visitors and new members always welcome. Info: 604/940-0937.

Welcome Spring Faire: Saturday, March 21, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., community center. Point Roberts Quilters demonstration, Friends of the Point Roberts Library mini book sale and the Community Market. Info: Jessica at jessica@pointbob.net, 945-0409.

Free Erosion Workshop: Saturday, March 21, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., North Whatcom Fire Station 61, 9408 Odell Road, Blaine. Learn how you can protect and maintain your shoreline property and its value. RSVP required. Info: 733-1725.

Trombones al Fresco Concert: Sunday, March 22, 4 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 1880 APA Road. Trombone quartet performing an afternoon of jazz. Info: 945-7105.

Community Egg Hunt: Saturday, March 28, 1 p.m., Point Roberts Primary School. Children under age 10 can hunt for eggs. Free.

Good Friday Service: Friday, April 3, 11 a.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 1880 APA Road.

Easter Service: Sunday, April 5, 11 a.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 1880 APA Road.

MEETINGS AND ONGOING EVENTS

PR Park and Recreation District: Monday, March 9, 7 p.m., community center.

Friends of the Point Roberts Library (FOPRL): Tuesday, March 10, noon-1 p.m., Point Roberts Library, 1437 Gulf Road. Info: 945-6545.

PR Water District: Tuesday, March 10, 5 p.m., 79 Tyee Drive, Suite A.

PRCAC (PR Community Advisory Committee): Tuesday, March 10, 7 p.m., community center. Info: 945-5075.

PR Fire District 5: Wednesday, March 11, 4 p.m., 2030 Benson Road. Info: 945-3473.
PR Registered Voters Association: Thursday, March 12, 7 p.m., community center. Info: prrva.org.

Point Roberts Hospital District: Thursday, March 12, 7 p.m., community center.

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

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

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

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

Kindergarten Registration: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Point Roberts Primary School, 2050 Benson Road. Your child is eligible for the 2015-2016 school year if he/she is turning 5 years old on or before August 31. Bring a copy of your child's birth certificate and updated immunization records. Info: 945-2223.

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: 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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March 5, 2015

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