A spectacular Fourth of July on tap

There's a new sheriff in town

Roundabouts in our future?

Couple offers to jump-start lighthouse project

Fresh-picked produce

Open Fridays 3-6 p.m., Saturdays 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

1702 Benson Road

 

 

Auntie Pam's Third Anniversary: Saturday, June 27, Auntie Pam's Country Store, 1480 Gulf Road. Cake, prizes, Bingo, flea market and more. Info: 945-1626.

 

Kiniski's Reef Tavern 8th Anniversary Party: Saturday, June 27, 5 p.m., Kiniski's Reef Tavern, 1334 Gulf Road. Enjoy a slice of pizza compliments of Nick. Info: 945-4042.

A Delicious Evening of Song: Saturday, June 27, 7 p.m., Trinity Community Lutheran Church, 1880 APA Road. Natasha Neufeld performs with musician friends. Champagne and dessert reception. Suggested donation $25 adult, $10 children. Benefits Summer Music Camp. Info: 945-7105.

Camp Demigod: Sunday, June 28 to Friday, July 12, Point Roberts. Weeklong, two and three week camps for ages 9-17, along with family camps. Overnight Camp Half-Blood based on Percy Jackson series and Camp Fandom™. Scholarships available. Info: campdemigod.org.

PREP Pancake Breakfast: Saturday, July 4, 8-11 a.m., community center. Serving pancakes, sausage, juice, coffee or tea. $5 U.S. for adults or $6 Canadian, kids $3.

 

Firefighters BBQ: Saturday, July 4, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., community center. Serving burgers, hot dogs and more.

Fourth of July Parade: Saturday, July 4, noon, along Gulf Road. Appearances by the famous Vancouver Police Pipe Band and more. See lineup on page 4. Info: Heather McPhee, 945-6675.

Pierce Pettis Performance: Saturday, July 4, Songwriter Café, St. David's, 1115 51a Street, Tsawwassen. Legendary songwriter covered by Garth Brooks, Joan Baez and Art Garfunkel. Tickets $15 at the door. 

This Old House: Saturdays, July 11-August 29, 2 p.m., community center. Learn about Point Roberts historical homes. 

Trinity Concert Series Presents The Tailgate Band: Friday, July 12, 4 p.m., Trinity Community Lutheran Church, 1880 APA Road. Playing Dixieland jazz in the garden. Bring a picnic and a lawn chair and kick up your heels. Info: 945-7105.

CPR Class: Monday, July 13, 6-10 p.m., 2030 Benson Road. Adult, child and infant CPR, choking assistance and AED use. Free class, certification card $5. Info: chief@wcfd5.com.

Point Roberts Taxpayers Association Annual General Meeting: Wednesday, July 22, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Brewster's Fine Foods, 1379 Gulf Road. Keynote speaker Mark Personius, planning director, Whatcom County Planning and Development Services (PDS). Q&A to follow. Cash bar, appetizers provided. Open to Point Roberts property owners and residents. $10 annual dues. Info: Mark Robbins, 945-1357.

Blue Moon Drum Circle: Friday, July 31, 7-8:30 p.m., Kiniski's Reef Tavern. Bang your drum for the blue moon. The more the merrier. Info: boom2015.weebly.com.

Point Roberts Arts and Music Festival: Saturday and Sunday, August 1-2, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Lighthouse Marine Park. Celebrate music and the arts. Info: pointrobertsartsandmusicfestival.com.

Point Roberts Fire Open House: Saturday, August 15, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Point Roberts Fire Station, 2030 Benson Road. Meet the professionals who provide your emergency and healthcare services. Informative sessions as well as free dental work and preventative health screenings from the Point Roberts Clinic. Food and fun for all ages. Info: 945-3473.