MARCH 3, 2016

Your weekly ePB from

All Point Bulletin,

the community newspaper

of Point Roberts, Washington.

VOLUME NO. 6 / ISSUE NO. 43

Goodbye to Caffe Capanna

On February 27 Ron and Linda Hughes had a bittersweet day as friends and customers came by to celebrate and mourn the closing of the popular Gulf Road caf�.

Community comes out for Krysten Cooper

Krysten Cooper, center, with the volunteer gang at the February 27 fundraiser at Kiniski's Reef Tavern. The busy event raised funds to help pay for Cooper's unexpected medical expenses following a recent illness.

Stop the Towers celebration this Saturday

The Cross Border Coalition to Stop the Radio Towers will hold a victory celebration at Kiniski's Reef Tavern this Saturday to celebrate their defeat of a proposal to build an AM radio tower farm on the Point and raise funds to pay off the legal bills.

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County library kicks off digital services campaign

While the Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) is well-known for offering print books, audiobooks and DVDs, over the last few years they've also added an impressive list of digital services to their offerings.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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. Shuttle available from and to Diefenbaker Park. Admission by suggested $20 donation, which includes a "No Towers" hat, while supplies last. Info: notowers.webs.com.

Wings Over Water Northwest Birding Festival: Friday-Sunday, March 11-13, Blaine and Birch Bay. Field trips, birding expo, speakers, artists, raptor demonstrations, kids activities and more. Info: wingsoverwaterbirdingfestival.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: chief@wcfd5.com.

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 jessica@pointbob.net.

MEETINGS & ONGOING EVENTS

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: historicalsociety@pointroberts.net.

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, 2-4 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: First Saturday, 6:30 p.m., Trinity Community Lutheran Church, 1880 APA Road. Info: 945-7105.

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

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