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Toni Levi is the lucky winner of the Friends of the Point Roberts Library quilt raffle at the September 5 book sale at the community center. The antique quilt was donated to the group and the raffle raised over $1,000 to support the library building fund.
Whidbey Telecom files 
formal objection to radio towers

Whidbey Telecom has joined a line of formal and informal complainants to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), asking they only approve BBC Broadcasting's application to renew station authorization for KRPI if the company abandons plans to broadcast from a new five-antenna array they are proposing for Point Roberts.

Canada lifts import ban 
on poultry from Washington state


Canadian health officials have relaxed their ban on poultry for four U.S. states that have been cleared from any signs of bird flu.

Burn ban fully lifted


As of September 4, The Whatcom County Fire Marshal's office has lifted all open burning restrictions in unincorporated county.

All fires on Point Roberts require a permit from the Point Roberts fire department. For recreational or land clearing permits, visit the fire hall at 2030 Benson Road. Get a residential permit at Nielson's Building Center, 391 Tyee Drive.

UPCOMING EVENTS


Day at the Farm: Saturday, September 12, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Westham Island Herb Farm, 4690 Kirkland Road, Ladner, B.C. Hay wagon tours, potato dig, live Cash and Carter tribute show, homemade muffin contest, locally grown food and more. Free admission or by donation. Bring a donation for the food bank. Info: westhamislandherb.ca. 

Folk Music by Marian Buechert and Steve Britten: Saturday, September 12, 7:30 p.m., Trinity Community Lutheran Church, 1880 APA Road. An evening of memorable music ranging from beautiful traditional folk songs to thoughtful contemporary tunes and familiar sing-a-longs, with selections from the British Isles, the United States, Canada and Australia. Info: 945-7105. 

PRRVA Charity Golf Tournament: Saturday, September 19, Point Roberts Golf and Country Club. Play golf to stop the towers. Games, prizes, raffles and great fun. Grand prizes for mens, womens and co-ed teams. Foursome scramble with shotgun start. 

Scooby-Doo Where Are You?: Tuesday, September 22, 3-4 p.m., Point Roberts Library, 1437 Gulf Road. Celebrate all your favorite Scooby-Doo characters with games and crafts. Rooby Rooby Roo! For grades K-5. Info: 945-6545. 

Point Roberts Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting: Thursday, November 5, 6 p.m., Top of the Pier at the Marina. Guest Speaker: Ian Tait from the Delta Chamber of Commerce on the new economic developments in Tsawwassen. Info: Heather McPhee, 945-6675.
 
MEETINGS AND ONGOING EVENTS

 
PR Hospital District: Thursday, September 10, 7 p.m., community center. 

PR Registered Voters Association: Thursday, September 10, 7 p.m., community center. Info: prrva.org. 

PR Park and Recreation District: Monday, September 14, 7 p.m., community center. 

PR Historical Society: Wednesday, September 16, 7 p.m., community center. Info: historicalsociety@pointroberts.net. 

Cemetery District: Tuesday, September 22, 5 p.m., 260 Tyee Drive. 

PR Chamber of Commerce: Tuesday, September 22, 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: Tuesdays, 1-7 p.m., Wednesdays and Saturdays, 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. Practice, advice, chat and hot drinks. 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 through September 5, 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, be ready to set up by 9:45 a.m. Fee is $5 per space. Info: Jessica, 945-0409 or jessica@pointbob.net. 

Sunny Sunday Flea Market: Every sunny Sunday, 11 a.m., Auntie Pam's Country Store, 1480 Gulf Road. Vendors need not register. Space is by donation to the new library fund. Info: 945-1626.

WEATHER

Point Roberts, Washington, weather forecast

September 10, 2015

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