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BBC Broadcasting 
abandons Point Roberts tower project


It's official. Community efforts to prevent a proposed radio tower farm from being built on the Point have succeeded.

Whidbey Telecom plans to improve backups

Following back-to-back outages, Whidbey Telecom is accelerating plans to improve their backup system.

"There are probably no less than four projects in flight now to address these catastrophic outages that seem to be happening more frequently," said Chris Burns, senior technology director with Whidbey Telecom.

Shop local at the Holiday Gift Faire

The Holiday Gift Faire is taking over the community center this weekend, giving residents an opportunity to get in some local Christmas shopping while supporting local groups and projects.

UPCOMING EVENTS


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.

Point Roberts 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. Info: jessica@pointbob.com.

Pacific Arts Market: Friday-Sunday, December 4-6, 11-13 and 18-20, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., 1125 E. Sunset Drive, Bellingham. Locally crafted items by Northwest artisans. Info: pacificartsmarket.com. 

Holiday Cookie Contest: Saturday, December 12, 7 p.m., Auntie Pam's Country Store, 1480 Gulf Road. Support the food bank, show off your baking skills and taste delicious cookies. Cover charge by donation - all proceeds go to the food bank. Info: 945-1626. 

CPR Class: Monday, December 14, 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. 

Point Roberts Primary Winter Performance: Wednesday, December 16, 6 p.m., community center. "Finding the Point," a brief history of early Point Roberts. Silent auction, basket raffle, treats and a visit from Santa. 

Trinity Community Choir Christmas Concert: Friday, December 18, 7:30 p.m., Trinity Community Lutheran Church, 1880 APA Road. A variety of traditional, modern, sacred and popular Christmas songs with featured soloists, instrumentalists and sing-alongs. Dessert reception to follow. 

Ray Kirkham and Edward Norman Perform: Sunday, December 20, 7 p.m., Trinity Community Lutheran Church, 1880 APA Road. Performing the music of Puccini, Bach, Purcell, Charpentier, Handel and more. Proceeds benefit the new library building fund. 

Christmas Eve Service: Thursday, December 24, 6 p.m., Trinity Community Lutheran Church, 1880 APA Road. Carols by candlelight. Father Chuck presiding.

Christmas Day Service: Friday, December 25, 11 a.m., Trinity Community Lutheran Church, 1880 APA Road.
 
MEETINGS AND ONGOING EVENTS

 
PR Taxpayer's Association: Monday, December 7, 7 p.m., community center. 

Friends of the Point Roberts Library (FOPRL): Tuesday, December 8, noon-1 p.m., Point Roberts Library, 1437 Gulf Road. Info: 945-6545. 

PR Water District: Tuesday, December 8, 5 p.m., 79 Tyee Drive, Suite A. 

PRCAC (PR Community Advisory Committee): Tuesday, December 8, 7 p.m., community center. Info: 945-5075. 

PR Fire District 5: Wednesday, December 9, 4 p.m., 2030 Benson Road. Info: 945-3473. 

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

PR Park and Recreation District: Monday, December 14, 6 p.m., community center. Budget hearing and planning meeting. 

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

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

PR Chamber of Commerce: Tuesday, December 22, 7 p.m., community center. 

Point Roberts Clinic Hours: Mondays 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; Tuesdays 2-6 p.m., Thursdays and Fridays 9 a.m.-1 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

December 3, 2015

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