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Your weekly ePB from the All Point Bulletin | Volume 6 | Issue 14
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Red tide toxins
shut down
crabbing on west coast
A large ribbon of red tide algae stretching from California to Alaska is prematurely ending crabbing season in some parts of Washington.
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Point Roberts Arts and Music Festival 2015
The Point Roberts Arts and Music Festival celebrated its 20th anniversary August 1-2 with two days jam-packed with music, dance, art, food and fun.
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Bobby Briscoe, Joan Lotze ahead in primaries
Bobby Briscoe will face off against Ferndale mayor Gary Jensen in the race for Port of Bellingham commissioner.
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Despite recent rain, restrictions on all open burning will continue until further notice. According to Point Roberts fire chief Christopher Carleton, the fuel moisture levels are low and danger of fire is still significant.
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The Point Roberts Taxpayers Association will meet for a combined August/September meeting at 7 p.m. on August 17. The Point Roberts Park and Recreation District will meet at 7 p.m. on August 10.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
This Old House: Saturdays through August 29, 2 p.m., community center. Learn about Point Roberts historical homes.
Welcome Marionettes Perform Popeye's Picnic: Saturday, August 8, 3-4 p.m., community center. An exciting romance/action/mystery musical starring Popeye, Olive and Swee'Pea. Sponsored by the Friends of the Point Roberts Library. Free.
Music in the Garden: Sunday, August 9, 4 p.m., Trinity Community Lutheran Church, 1880 APA Road. Point Roberts Winds perform. Bring a chair or blanket. Info: 945-7105.
CPR Class: Monday, August 10, 6-10 p.m., fire hall, 2030 Benson Road. Learn adult, child and infant CPR, choking assistance and AED use. The class is free, and the certification card is $5. Info: chief@wcfd5.com.
Suzan DelBene Public Forum: Wednesday, August 12, 3-4 p.m., community center. Sponsored by the Point Roberts Taxpayers Association.
Point Roberts Fire Open House: Saturday, August 15, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Point Roberts Fire Station, 2030 Benson Road. Meet your emergency and healthcare service providers. Explore emergency response vehicles, firehouse and more. Informative sessions, free dental exams and health screenings from Point Roberts Clinic. Food and fun for all ages. Info: 945-3473.
Point Roberts Blood Drive: Saturday, August 15, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Point Roberts Fire Station, 2030 Benson Road. Blood Mobile closed from noon to 1 p.m. Reservations required. Info: prbloodrive@gmail.com.
Ha Ha Cup Joke Telling Contest: Saturday, August 15, 7 p.m., community center. Adults only. No bad words or ethnic slurs. Info: 945-6545.
Book Signing Celebration of Point Roberts Writers: Saturday, August 22, 5-7 p.m., Brewster's Fine Foods, 1379 Gulf Road. Join Ann Crew, Margot Griffiths, Patricia "Patch" McCairen, Janet Pavlik, Arthur Reber and Mark David Smith. Wine bar with complimentary cheese, crackers and snacks. Info: 945-4545.
Point Roberts Salmon Classic: Saturday, August 22, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Win cash and prizes. Last weigh in at 6 p.m. at the fuel dock. Join the winners at The Pier Restaurant beer gardens at 6 p.m. Tickets $50, under 15 $10, includes burger and beer/beverage; available at The Pier Restauarant or Nielson's Building Center.
Seafood Festival: Saturday, August 22, Pier Restaurant at the marina. Info: pier-restaurant.com.
Cardboard Boat Races: Saturday, August 22, 2 p.m., Kiniski's Reef Tavern. Registration open now. Info: 945-4042.
Benefit Concert and Silent Auction: Sunday, August 23, 1-5 p.m., Seabright Farm, Point Roberts. Outdoor concert and silent auction on the cliffs at Seabright. Admission by donation. Free parking. Benefits Fight the Towers. Info: notowers.webs.com.
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MEETINGS AND ONGOING EVENTS
PR Park and Recreation District: Monday, August 10, 7 p.m., community center.
Friends of the Point Roberts Library (FOPRL): Tuesday, August 11, noon-1 p.m., Point Roberts Library, 1437 Gulf Road. Info: 945-6545.
PR Water District: Tuesday, August 11, 5 p.m., 79 Tyee Drive, Suite A.
PRCAC (PR Community Advisory Committee): Tuesday, August 11, 7 p.m., community center. Info: 945-5075.
PR Fire District 5: Wednesday, August 12, 3 p.m., 2030 Benson Road. Info: 945-3473.
PR Registered Voters Association: Thursday, August 13, 7 p.m., community center. Info: prrva.org.
PR Taxpayers Association: Monday, 17, 7 p.m., community center. Combined August and September meetings. The public is welcome. Info: Mark Robbins, 945-1357.
Cemetery District: Tuesday, August 25, 5 p.m., 260 Tyee Drive.
PR Chamber of Commerce: Tuesday, August 25, 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: Tuesday 1-7 p.m., Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 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. For adults and grades 8-12. Info: 945-6545.
Wackie Walkers: Tuesdays and Thursdays. Tuesdays, 8 a.m., Lighthouse Park. Call for Thursday location. Info: 945-1934.
Homegrown Coop Farm Stand: Fridays 3-6 p.m., Saturdays 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 702 Benson Road. Info: prhomegrowncoop.com.
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.
Saturday Market: Saturdays through September 5, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., community center. New vendors always welcome, must set up by 9:45 a.m. $5 per space. Info: Jessica, 945-0409.
Sunny Sunday Flea Market: Every sunny Sunday, 11 a.m., Auntie Pam's Country Store, 1480 Gulf Road. Space by donation to library fund. Info: 945-1626.
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