APRIL 21, 2016
Your weekly ePB from
All Point Bulletin,
the community newspaper
of Point Roberts, Washington.
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VOLUME NO. 6 / ISSUE NO. 49
Here's what you'll find in the May issue

One-time library levy to be put before voters

Water, water everywhere...

New port commissioner to speak at taxpayers meeting

And more...

Friends of the library 
to hold book and author festival
 
Seabright Calling all local authors - this summer the Friends of the Point Roberts Library are sponsoring the first ever Point Roberts Book and Author Festival.
This event will take place Saturday, August 6 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the community center.

Customs and Border Protection offers travel tips
 
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations is reminding travelers planning trips across the border this spring and summer into the United States to make sure they have their proper documents and to plan ahead. Border traffic volumes normally peak from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

UPCOMING EVENTS
Opening of Tyee Drive Memorial Garden: Sunday, May 1, 11 a.m.-noon, Umpqua Bank. The PR Garden Club invites community members to celebrate May Day by attending the dedication of a memorial garden and bench on Tyee Drive, behind Umpqua Bank. 

PR Taxpayer's Association Special Meeting: Monday, May 2, 7 p.m., community center. Featuring a forum with newly elected Port of Bellingham District 3 commissioner Bobby Briscoe. Meet your elected representative and make your voice heard.

Point Roberts Yacht Club Opening Day and Sail Past: Saturday, May 7, Point Roberts Marina. Social held 11:30 a.m. at the marina club; flag raising, 12:30 p.m. at the flag pole; sail past 2 p.m., when club members will sail out the channel to meet the commodore and back. "Docktail" party 4 p.m. at the dock. 

South Delta Garden Club Annual Plant Sale: Saturday, May 7, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Delta Hospital Extended Care Unit, 5800 Mountain View Boulevard, Ladner. Excellent selection of perennials, tomatoes, veggies, containers and expert advice. Info: southdeltagardenclub.ca.

Whatcom Marine Mammal Stranding Network Volunteer Training: Saturday, May 7, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., community center. Train to become a volunteer marine mammal stranding responder. Registration is required. Cost $25. Info: wmmsn.org or 360-389-7011.

Youth Philosopher's Café: Saturday, May 7, 7:30 p.m., Trinity Community Lutheran Church, 1880 APA Road. Ages 15-20 welcome.

Whatcom County Library Board of Trustees Meeting: Tuesday, May 17, 9 a.m.-noon, community center.

Craftapalooza!: Tuesday, May 17, 3-4 p.m., Point Roberts Library. Come and create. We'll bring everything but the kitchen sink, and you decide what to make. Group project and refreshments. Free.

Saturday Community Market: Summer Saturdays, starting Saturday, May 21, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., community center parking lot. New vendors welcome. Space fee is $5 for a 10x10 space. Info: jessica@pointbob.net.

Circle of Care Trunk Sale: Sunday, May 22, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Umpqua Bank parking lot. Parking spaces are $5. Start your spring cleaning and bring your unwanted goods to the trunk sale. Proceeds from the parking spaces to go Circle of Care. Info: prcircleofcare@gmail.com or Dina, 945-5222.

Point Roberts Primary School Garage Sale: Saturday and Sunday, May 28-29, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Point Roberts Primary School, 2050 Benson Road. Item donations accepted starting May 1. Info: 945-ABCD.

Point Roberts Garden Tour: Sunday, June 26, various garden locations. Self-guided tour of beautiful Point Roberts gardens.

MEETINGS & ONGOING EVENTS
PREP (PR Emergency Preparedness): Tuesday, May 3, 7 p.m., community center. Info: Henry Rosenthal, 945-1711, Virginia or Ed Lester, 945-2827.

PR Garden Club: Wednesday, May 4, 7 p.m. Members spring garden visits, Info: 945-5075 or info@pointrobertsgardenclub.org.

PR Hospital District: Wednesday, May 4, 7 p.m., community center.

PR Park and Recreation District: Monday, May 9, 7 p.m., community center.

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

PRCAC (PR Community Advisory Committee): Tuesday, May 10, 7 p.m., community center. Info: 945-5075 or whatcomcounty.us/563/Point-Roberts-Community-Advisory-Committ.

PR Water District: Tuesday, May 10, 5 p.m., Point Roberts Water District Office, 79 Tyee Drive. 

PR Fire District 5: Wednesday, May 11, 4 p.m., 2030 Benson Road. Info: 945-3473.

PR Registered Voters Association: Thursday, May 12, 7 p.m., community center.

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

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

PR Beekeepers Association: Monday, May 30, 7 p.m., community center.

PR Chamber of Commerce: Tuesday, May 31, 7 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: 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.
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