JUNE 2, 2016
Your weekly ePB from
All Point Bulletin,
the community newspaper
of Point Roberts, Washington.
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VOLUME NO. 7 / ISSUE NO. 1
Art auction to benefit local charities
 
A charity art auction will be held this Friday, June 3. The auction features the works of William Meire, an internationally acclaimed artist who once lived in Point Roberts, and will benefit local charities Circle of Care, the Point Roberts Arts and Music Festival and Dollars for Scholars.

The auction will be held Friday at 7 p.m. in the community center. Admission is free. For more information contact Mike Hendon at 360-945-2947.

Western Washington to get 
new area code, 10-digit requirement
 
With the number of available phone numbers rapidly running out, the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) will introduce a new area code within the next year.

Photo by Mary Edgley
Volunteers at the primary school garage sale last weekend.
Anglers can fish for free June 11-12

Each year, thousands of Washingtonians go fishing - legally - without a license on "Free Fishing Weekend," scheduled for June 11-12.

During those two days, no license will be required to fish or gather shellfish in any waters open to fishing in Washington state. Also, no vehicle access pass or Discover Pass will be required during Free Fishing Weekend to park at any of the nearly 700 water-access sites maintained by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW).

UPCOMING EVENTS
Charity Art Auction: Friday, June 3, 7 p.m., community center. Featuring exclusively the original art of Will Meire, an internationally acclaimed artist, who lived in Point Roberts for years, and had his own art gallery in Newport Beach, CA. Proceeds will benefit local charities, significantly Dollars for Scholars, Circle of Care and the Point Roberts Arts and Music Festival. Tax receipts provided.

Youth Philosopher's Cafe: Saturday, June 4, 7:30 p.m., Trinity Community Lutheran Church, 1880 APA Road. Open to all ages 15 to 20. Coffee house inspired meeting with baked goods, beverages, live music and great conversation.

CPR Class: Monday, June 13, 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 Last Day of School: Wednesday, June 15, 12:50 p.m.

Trinity Community Choir Spring Concert: Friday, June 17, 7:30 p.m., Trinity Community Lutheran Church, 1880 APA Road. "Happy Together" theme. Performing popular songs of the last several decades. Reception to follow. Suggested donation of $15 per person.

35th Annual Jog for a Jug: Saturday, June 18, 10:30 a.m., Kiniski's Reef Tavern, 1334 Gulf Road. 11.2 km run/walk around the Point. Walkers start 10:30 a.m., runners 11 a.m. Finish with a post-race barbeque for all adults and kids. Ages 21 and over receive a free jug of beer. Info: raceroster.com/events/2016/8970/2016-jog-for-a-jug.

Family Fun: Indoor Board Game Party: Saturday, June 18, 1-5 p.m., Point Roberts Library. Kick off your summer reading with a day of fun. Board games, pool, shuffleboard, foosball and more. For the whole family.

An Evening with Brahms and Friends: Saturday, June 25, 7 p.m., Trinity Community Lutheran Church, 1880 APA Road. Christopher Knopp on piano and Robin Black on clarinet will perform both solo pieces and as a duet. Suggested donation is $10 and the proceeds support ongoing programs at Trinity.

Point Roberts Garden Tour: Sunday, June 26, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., various locations. Visit nine private gardens on a self-guided tour. Tickets, $15 U.S., $20 CDN, available at Blue Heron Gallery and Nielson's Building Center in Point Roberts and Harris Nursery and Sunnyside Nursery in Delta. Info: pointrobertsgardenclub.org.

Open House: Saturday, July 2, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Point Roberts Homegrown Coop. Tour the farm, composting and garden irrigation demonstrations, come meet the rescue horses, light refreshments. 1702 Benson Road. www.prhomegrowncoop.com.

Point Roberts Marina Independence Weekend Celebration: Saturday, July 2, and Monday, July 4, Point Roberts Marina. Fireworks and laser show, beer garden, outdoor barbecue, dunk tank, face painting, jumpy castle, fish races and live music. Free admission.

PREP Pancake Breakfast: Monday, July 4, 7:30 a.m.-noon, community center. Cost: $5 for adults and $3 for kids.

Fourth of July Parade: Monday, July 4, noon, along Gulf Road. Theme: The Salish Sea. Info: Heather McPhee, 945-2955.

MEETINGS & ONGOING EVENTS

PR Taxpayer's Association: Monday, June 6, 7 p.m., community center. Featuring newly elected Port of Bellingham commissioner Bobby Briscoe. 

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

PR Fire District 5: Wednesday, June 8, 4 p.m., 2030 Benson Road. Info: 945-3473. 

PR Hospital District: Thursday, June 9, 7 p.m., community center. 

PR Registered Voters Association: Thursday, June 9, 7 p.m., community center. 

PR Park and Recreation District: Monday, June 13, 7 p.m., community center. 

Friends of the Point Roberts Library (FOPRL): Tuesday, June 14, noon-1 p.m., Point Roberts Library, 1437 Gulf Road. Info: 945-6545. 

PRCAC (PR Community Advisory Committee): Tuesday, June 14, 7 p.m., community center. Info: 945-5075. 

PR Water District: Tuesday, June 14, 5 p.m., Point Roberts Water District Office, 79 Tyee Drive. 

PR Historical Society: Wednesday, June 15, 7 p.m., community center. Info: historicalsociety@pointroberts.net. 

PR Beekeepers Association: Monday, June 27, 7 p.m., community center. 

Cemetery District: Tuesday, June 28, 5 p.m., 260 Tyee Drive. 

PR Chamber of Commerce: Tuesday, June 28, 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. Appointments: 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. 

Saturday Community Market: Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., community center parking lot. New vendors welcome. Space fee is $5 for a 10x10 space.  
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