FEBRUARY 18, 2016
Your weekly ePB from
the community newspaper
of Point Roberts, Washington.

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VOLUME NO. 6 / ISSUE NO. 42
The March issue comes out tomorrow ...

Blackfish Resort gets in under the wire

Radio silence no longer a fire district problem

Lily Point trail closing a possibility

Popular CPB officer retires


Popular Point Roberts CPB officer Larry Tingley is retiring in a few days. A friendly and welcoming face to returning residents, he has worked at Point Roberts since June 1999 after his graduation from the academy. Good luck and so long, Larry!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Krysten Cooper Benefit: Saturday, February 27, 7 p.m., Kiniski's Reef Tavern, 1334 Gulf Road. Door prizes, raffle, silent auction and refreshments. Music by JB Audio, playing the current hits as well as the top 100 from 1952 to 2009. Seeking donations to help with medical bills. Info: Allison, 907-5982 or Michelle, 296-4434.

Best Anchorages of the Inside Passage Presentation: Tuesday, March 1, 7 p.m., Point Roberts Marina Club. Slideshow by Bill Kelly on cruising Fitz Hugh Sound and the Central Coast. Info: [email protected].

Cross-Border Coalition to Stop the Towers Party: Saturday, March 5, 6 p.m., Kiniski's Reef Tavern, 1334 Gulf Road. Fundraiser for Stop the Towers legal bills. Live music by The Neon Stars and guests, comedy, silent auction, 50/50 draw, jellybean guessing game and smart TV raffle. 200 raffle tickets for $20 each. Admission by suggested $20 donation, which includes a "No Towers" hat, while supplies last. Info: notowers.webs.com.

CPR Class: Monday, March 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: [email protected].

Point Roberts Miniature Art Show: Saturday, March 19, 7 p.m., Auntie Pam's Country Store, 1480 Gulf Road. Little art for big causes - the No Towers fund and Circle of Care. Info: 945-1626.

Brewster's Cider Dinner: Sunday, March 20, 6-9 p.m., Brewster's Fine Foods, 1379 Gulf Road. Dinnner and eight independent farmhouse ciders. Reserve early. Info: 945-4545.
Maundy Thursday Service: Thursday, March 24, 11 a.m., Trinity Community Lutheran Church, 1880 APA Road. Info: 945-7105.

Good Friday Service: Friday, March 25, 11 a.m., Trinity Community Lutheran Church, 1880 APA Road. Info: 945-7105.

Annual Egg Hunt: Saturday, March 26, 1 p.m., Point Roberts Primary School, 2050 Benson Road. Open to all residents and visitors of Point Roberts. Free. Kids under 10 are invited to participate in the hunt. Donations accepted. Info: 945-2223.

Easter Service: Sunday, March 27, 11 a.m., Trinity Community Lutheran Church, 1880 APA Road. Info: 945-7105.

Spring Craft Faire, Bake Sale and Book Sale: Saturday, April 2, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., community center. Crafting and collection vendors, demonstrations, bake sale and book sale. Table fee $10. Fees and bake sale proceeds benefit Circle of Care. Info: Jessica McVey, 945-0409 or [email protected].

MEETINGS & ONGOING EVENTS

PREP (PR Emergency Preparedness): Tuesday, March 1, 7 p.m., community center. Info: Henry Rosenthal, 945-1711, Virginia or Ed Lester, 945-2827. 

PR Garden Club: Wednesday, March 2, 7 p.m., community center. Speaker: Barry Roberts of Heritage Hydrangeas. Info: [email protected]

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

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

PRCAC (PR Community Advisory Committee): Tuesday, March 8, 7 p.m., community center. Info: 945-5075 or whatcomcounty.us/563/Point-Roberts-Community-Advisory-Committ

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

PR Park and Recreation District Special Meeting: Wednesday, March 9, 6 p.m, community center. Meeting to discuss cost estimates, alternatives and possible funding sources for the library funding gap. 

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

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

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

PR Water District Special Public Meeting: Tuesday, March 15, 5 p.m., Point Roberts Water District Office, 79 Tyee Drive. In place of the regular meeting. 

PR Historical Society: Wednesday, March 16, 7 p.m., community center. Info: [email protected]

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

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

Friends of the Point Roberts Library Annual General Meeting: Sunday, April 3, 9-5 p.m., community center. 

Point Roberts Clinic Hours: Mondays 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Tuesdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Thursdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 2030 Benson Road. Closed for lunch noon-1 p.m. To make an appointment, call 945-2580. 

Free Taxi to Bellingham: Tuesdays. 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. 

Youth Philosopher's Cafe: Second Sundays, 6:30 p.m., Trinity Community Lutheran Church, 1880 APA Road. Info: 945-7105. 

Alternative Church Service: Third Sundays, 7 p.m., Trinity Community Lutheran Church, 1880 APA Road. Info: 945-7105.

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