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Jail bond tax fails, Sidhu overtakes Kershner

Whatcom County voters narrowly rejected Proposition 2015-1, which would provide funding for a new county jail.

Point Roberts remembers


Photo by Ed Park
Assistant fire chief John Shields was one of several presenters at the Second Annual International Remembrance Day Celebration sponsored by Whatcom County Fire District #5 on November 11 at the Benson Road Fire Station. Shields expressed his gratitude and pride for his son, who has served in Iraq and Afghanistan, and for all the other men and women in both the U.S. and Canada who have served their countries.

Holiday fair seeks donations

The Holiday Gift Faire is looking for prize donations for its fundraising raffle.

Held at the community center on Saturday and Sunday, December 5-6, the fair will feature the work of local artisans and collectors, as well as hot lunch from the Point Roberts Senior Center. The raffle will raise funds for the Point Roberts Library Building Fund and the Point Roberts Historical Society.

To make a donation contact Jessica McVey at 945-0409 or jessica@pointbob.net.
Light, modern takes
on two classic Thanksgiving sides


Photo by Kara Furr   

While green bean casserole and yams with marshmallows certainly have their place on the traditional Thanksgiving table, it's fun to try something new from time to time. This year, serve your guests healthier, up-to-date versions of these two classic side dishes.

Fire department haunted on Halloween


Photo by Jeanette Meursing


UPCOMING EVENTS


Point Roberts Health Resource Fair: Friday, November 13, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., community center. Get free, unbiased help with health insurance options. Learn about the Washington Healthplanfinder and Medicare. Attend an end-of-life planning session. Info: 788-6525.

Michelle Demers Book Signing: Saturday, November 14, 5-7 p.m., Point Roberts Library, 1487 Gulf Road. FOPRL presents author Michelle Demers reading and signing her metaphysical mystery, "The Point Between," about a murder in Point Roberts that takes ghostly intervention to solve. Signed copies will be available. Free, all welcome. Info: 945-6545.

Non-Traditional Worship Service: Saturday, November 21, 7 p.m., Trinity Community Lutheran Church, 1880 APA Road. Non-traditional service with singing, sharing, meditation and reflection. Info: 945-7105.

Bergamasca Recorders: Sunday, November 22, 4 p.m., Trinity Community Lutheran Church, 1880 APA Road. Playing a variety of music including Christmas songs. Donations benefit the new library project. Info: 945-7105.

Adult Craft Nights: December Tuesdays, 5-7 p.m., Point Roberts library. Celebrate the season at the library! Come and make holiday ornament crafts. For adults and teens.

Holiday Art, Craft and Collectibles Faire: Saturday-Sunday, December 5-6, Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.-4 p.m., community center. Vendor applications, available at Blue Heron Gallery, are due November 22. Info: jessica@pointbob.com.
 
MEETINGS AND ONGOING EVENTS

 
Friends of the Point Roberts Library (FOPRL): Tuesday, November 10, noon-1 p.m., Point Roberts Library, 1437 Gulf Road. Info: 945-6545.

PR Park and Recreation District: Monday, November 9, 6 p.m., community center. Budget hearing and planning meeting.

PR Fire District 5: Tuesday, November 10, 4 p.m., 2030 Benson Road. Info: 945-3473.

PR Water District: Tuesday, November 10, 5 p.m., 79 Tyee Drive, Suite A.

PRCAC (PR Community Advisory Committee): Tuesday, November 10, 7 p.m., community center. Info: 945-5075.

PR Registered Voters Association: Thursday, November 12, 7 p.m., community center. Info: prrva.org. 

PointRoberts4Bernie Debate Watch Party: Saturday, November 14, 5 p.m., The Pier Restaurant at the Marina. Drinks, appetizers and discussion. Info: 604/943-7025.

PR Historical Society: Wednesday, November 18, 7 p.m., community center. Info: historicalsociety@pointroberts.net.

PR Hospital District Special Meeting: Thursday, November 19, 7 p.m., community center. 2016 budget meeting.

Cemetery District: Tuesday, November 24, 5 p.m., 260 Tyee Drive.

PR Chamber of Commerce: Tuesday, November 24, 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.

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.

WEATHER

Point Roberts, Washington, weather forecast

November 12, 2015

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