JULY 28, 2016

Your weekly ePB from

All Point Bulletin,

the community newspaper

of Point Roberts, Washington.

VOLUME NO. 7 / ISSUE NO. 9

Here's what you'll find in the August issue:

County places gravel pit proposal on hold

Baby seal ends up as rescue

Dock delays continue without end

Trinity children's musical performance Sunday

The Trinity Children's Music Camp will perform its 2016 musical, "God with a Capital G!" this Sunday, July 31 at 11 a.m. on the lawn at Trinity Church.

Burn ban on in Whatcom County

Due to the warm weather conditions ahead and low fuel moisture levels, the Whatcom County Fire Marshal's Office enacted restrictions on all open burning in unincorporated Whatcom County on July 26.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

This Old House: Saturdays through August 27, 2-3 p.m., community center. Learn about old Point Roberts homes from the library and the historical society.

Expanded Community Market: Saturday and Sunday, July 30-31, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., east side of the community center. Vendors, performers and licensed food vendors are invited.

Trinity Children's Music Camp Performance: Sunday, July 31, 11 a.m., Trinity Community Lutheran Church, 1880 APA Road. Children will perform "God with a Capital G!"

Point Roberts Winds with Allan Marter in Concert: Saturday, August 6, 7 p.m., Trinity Community Lutheran Church, 1880 APA Road. Admission by donation. Info: 945-7105.

Point Roberts Book and Author Festival: Saturday, August 6, 2-5 p.m., Point Roberts Library, 1437 Gulf Road. Local author readings and presentations, get autographed copies, enjoy refreshments and more. Info: wcls.org/events.

CPR Class: Monday, August 8, 6-10 p.m., fire hall, 2030 Benson Road. Learn adult, child and infant CPR, choking assistance and AED use. Free, certification card $5. Info: chief@wcfd5.com.

Cardboard Boat Races: Saturday, August 13, 2 p.m., Kiniski's Reef Tavern, 1334 Gulf Road.

Gospel Boys in Concert: Saturday, August 13, 7 p.m., Trinity Community Lutheran Church, 1880 APA Road. Admission by donation. Info: 945-7105.

Open Public Forum with Congresswoman Suzan DelBene: Wednesday, August 17, 3:30-4:30 p.m., community center. Meet and hear from the congresswoman and raise issues or questions on a wide range of topics. RSVP requested but not required. Info: PRTA@pointroberts.net.

An Evening with Brahms and Friends: Friday, August 19, 7 p.m., Trinity Community Lutheran Church, 1880 APA Road. Robin Black on clarinet and Christopher Knopp on piano. Admission by donation. Info: 945-7105..

Salmon Classic: Saturday, August 20, sunrise to 4 p.m., Point Roberts Marina. Big catch prizes for the top 10 salmon. Join the winners at Compass Rose Bar and Grill beer gardens at 6 p.m. Entry fee $60, under 16 $20. Tickets, available at Compass Rose, Nielson's Building Center and marina office, includes burger and beer/beverages.

Ha Ha Cup Joke Telling Contest: Saturday, August 20, 7 p.m., community center. Adults only. No bad words or ethnic slurs.

Fire Department Open House: Saturday, August 27, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 2030 Benson Road. Helicopters, fire trucks, food, health screenings, blood drive and more.

Sonja Picard Annual Sale: Friday-Sunday, September 2-4, Brewster's Fine Foods, 1379 Gulf Road. Friday wine and cheese reception 6:30-9:30 p.m., Saturday sale 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Jewelry and paintings for sale. Info sonjapicard.com.

Point Roberts Arts and Music Festival: Saturday and Sunday, September 3-4, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Point Roberts Marina.

Free Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event: Saturday, September 24, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Point Roberts Solid Waste Transfer Station, 2005 Johnson Road. Limit of 55 gallons per household. Info: 360/380-4640.

UPCOMING MEETINGS

PREP (PR Emergency Preparedness): Tuesday, August 2, 7 p.m., community center. Info: Henry Rosenthal, 945-1711, Virginia or Ed Lester, 945-2827.

PR Park and Recreation District: Monday, August 8, 7 p.m., community center.

Friends of the Point Roberts Library (FOPRL): Tuesday, August 9, noon-1 p.m., Point Roberts Library, 1437 Gulf Road. Info: 945-6545.

PR Water District: Tuesday, August 9, 5 p.m., water district office, 79 Tyee Drive.

PRCAC (PR Community Advisory Committee): Tuesday, August 9, 7 p.m., community center. Info: 945-5075.

PR Fire District 5: Wednesday, August 10, 4 p.m., 2030 Benson Road. Info: 945-3473.

PR Hospital District: Wednesday, August 10, 7 p.m., community center.

PR Registered Voters Association: Thursday, August 11, 7 p.m., community center.

PR Garden Club Annual General Meeting: Wednesday, August 17, 6 p.m. Info: info@pointrobertsgardenclub.org or 945-5075.

PR Taxpayer's Association: Monday, August 15, 7 p.m., community center. Combined August/September meeting. Guest speaker fire chief Christopher Carleton.

PR Book Club: Tuesday, August 16, 3 p.m., community center. Book: A Tale for a Time Being, by Ruth Ozeki.

PR Historical Society: Wednesday, August 17, 7 p.m., community center. Info: historicalsociety@pointroberts.net.

Cemetery District: Tuesday, August 23, 5 p.m., 260 Tyee Drive.

PR Chamber of Commerce: Tuesday, August 30, 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: 945-4208.

Point Roberts Library Hours: Tuesdays, 1-7 p.m., Wednesdays and Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Info: 945-6545.

Wackie Walkers: Tuesdays and Thursdays. Tuesdays, 8 a.m., Lighthouse Park. Call for Thursday location. Info: 945-1934.

Farm Stand Open: Fridays 3-6 p.m., Saturdays 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Point Roberts Homegrown Co-op, 1702 Benson Road. Open to the public. Info: prhomegrowncoop.com.

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.

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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