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Your weekly ePB from the All Point Bulletin | Volume 6 | Issue 15
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Photo by Pat Grubb
U.S. Representative Suzan DelBene spoke at a Point Roberts Taxpayers Association-hosted town hall meeting on August 12. A crowd of approximately 40 people showed up with diverse questions ranging from political deadlock in Washington to the Iran nuclear agreement to how the Trans-Pacific Partnership Free Trade Agreement might affect Point Roberts (Answer - if the Canadians open up their dairy industry, the resulting lower prices might mean fewer people coming south to buy milk and cheese).
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Local emergency services personnel commended
Photo by Pat Grubb
Members of the organizations that played a role in saving the life of Jim Graham who suffered a heart attack at the U.S. Port of Entry on June 7 attended a commendation ceremony at the Benson Road firehall on Wednesday, August 12.
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Whatcom County Library System seeks trustees
The Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) is searching for applicants to fill a partial term that runs through January 31, 2017 on its board of trustees. The Whatcom County Executive will appoint the trustee, whose term begins immediately upon appointment.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
This Old House: Saturdays through August 29, 2 p.m., community center. Learn about Point Roberts historical homes.
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. Drop-ins are welcome. 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 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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