Your weekly ePB from the All Point Bulletin | Volume 5 | Issue 45
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Photo by Meg Olson
Andrew Grubb weeds rows at the Point Roberts Homegrown Co-op.
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Tiny Art Show raises funds for local charities
This Saturday up to 50 pieces of art, all smaller than 5 by 7 inches, will be on display and on sale at Auntie Pam's Country Store.
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Community advisory
committee pushes to change state tax code
Legislation to loosen up how Point Roberts and other border towns can spend their gas tax dollars appears to be stalled in the state legislature, and members of the Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee (PRCAC) are urging people to write to their elected representatives.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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 [email protected], 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.
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MEETINGS AND ONGOING EVENTS
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: [email protected].
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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