Your weekly ePB from the All Point Bulletin | Volume 5 | Issue 46

Photo by Meg Olson

Photo by Catherine Hilcove

Tenor Allan Marter and Esther Rosenthal on piano perform Irish songs in honor of St. Patrick's Day at the March 13 senior's lunch at the Gulf Road Community Center.

Book sale to raise funds for the new library

The Friends of the Point Roberts Library spring book sale will raise funds for current library programs and feature two separate fundraisers for the new library construction fund.

Community comes out for tiny art

Photo by Ed Park

The Tiny Art Show at Auntie Pam's Country Store raised over $800 for local charities including Dollars for Scholars. More than 60 people attended the March 14 event, enjoying appetizers and a sampling of organic Belgian chocolate. Over 50 pieces of miniature art, from paintings to sculptures, were sold at the event.

Massive herring spawn on South Beach

Photo by Richard Swanston

Masses of herring spawn, up to 3 inches deep in spots, washed ashore on South Beach March 12, portents of a potential bumper crop of herring this year.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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.

Sunny Sunday Flea Market: Sunday, March 22, 11 a.m. No registration necessary for vendors. Space by donation to the library.

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.

Cross-Border Coalition to Stop the Radio Towers Town Hall Meeting: Tuesday, March 31, 7 p.m., Tsawwassen United Church, 693 53rd Street. Learn the latest on the legal battle, current options and financial stats and about two upcoming fundraising events. Info: notowers.webs.com.

Maundy Thursday Service: Thursday, April 2, 7 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 1880 APA Road.

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.

Point Roberts Registered Voters Association AGM: Thursday, April 9, 7 p.m., community center. Town hall format with guest speaker Whatcom County Executive Jack Louws. Info: prrva.org.

MEETINGS AND ONGOING EVENTS

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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