AUGUST 25, 2016

Your weekly ePB from

All Point Bulletin,

the community newspaper

of Point Roberts, Washington.

VOLUME NO. 7 / ISSUE NO. 13

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

U.S. border cracking down on past pot use

"Upgraded" Arts and Music Festival set to go

Deltaport expansion to hold review of environmental impacts

Fire department open house

to be held this weekend

The Whatcom County Fire District 5 open house will bring together dozens of organizations that serve the community, with the fire department at its core.

"This event allows the public to come and see the facility and the equipment and meet the professionals that provide emergency services to this community," said fire chief Christopher Carleton.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Trinity Church Yard Sale: Friday, August 26, 6-8 p.m. and Saturday, August 27, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Trinity Community Lutheran Church, 1880 APA Road.

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-Sunday, September 3-4, 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Point Roberts Marina. Beer gardens and barbecue, more than 20 arts and crafts vendors, food concessions and live music. New "talent search" to find local stars.

Friends of the Point Roberts Library Fall Book Sale: Saturday, September 3, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and Sunday, September 4, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Point Roberts Library, 1437 Gulf Road. Books for sale: fiction, non-fiction, children's books, cookbooks, craft books, and VHS, DVD and CDs too! Thanks for supporting your local library programs and projects! Info: 945-6545.

Youth Philosopher's Caf�: Saturday, September 3, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Trinity Community Lutheran Church, 1880 APA Road. For youth aged 15-20. An evening of conversation, baked goods, beverages and guitar music. No previous philosophy experience necessary.

Kiniski's Reef Anniversary Party: Sunday, September 4, 8 p.m., Kiniski's Reef Tavern. Celebrate Nick's 28th anniversary. Pizza, old photos, and dancing.

Day at the Farm: Saturday, September 10, 10 a.m.-4 p.m, Westham Island Herb Farm, 4690 Kirland Road, Ladner, B.C. Hay wagon tours, potato dig, milking demo, music and more. Free.

Point Roberts Marina Fishing Derby: Saturday, September 17, 6 a.m.-4 p.m., Point Roberts Marina. First prize $1,000, second $750 and third $500. Cost: $75. Tickets available at Compass Rose Bar and Grill and Nielson's Building Center. Info: pointrobertsmarina.com.

The Power of Music - Johnny Cash: Saturday, September 17, 7:30 pm, Trinity Community Lutheran Church, 1880 APA Road. Johnny Cash "in concert" with special focus on the music of Sheryl Crow, Willie Nelson, Chris Isaac, Kris Kristofferson, Lyle Lovett and many more.

Point Roberts Book Club: Tuesday, September 20, 3-4:30 p.m., Point Roberts Library, 1437 Gulf Road. All are welcome to join in this lively monthly book discussion. Contact the Point Roberts Library for book title. For adults. Info: 945-6545.

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.

Family Fun in the Fall: Indoor Game Party: Saturday, September 24, 1-5 p.m., Point Roberts Library, 1437 Gulf Road. Celebrate the fall equinox and first day of fall with board games, pool, shuffle board, foosball and fall trivia games. Fun for the whole family. Info: 945-6545.

Kamishibai Man: Tuesday, September 27, 3-4 p.m., Point Roberts Library, 1437 Gulf Road. A high-energy show using traditional Japanese storytelling tools. For ages 4-11. Info: 945-6545.

Oktoberfest: Saturday, October 1, 11 a.m., Compass Rose Bar and Grill, 713 Simundson Drive. Beer, live music, bratwurst, schnitzel and soft pretzels. $15 includes a stein of beer and either bratwurst or schnitzel. Info: pointrobertsmarina.com.

UPCOMING MEETINGS

Point Roberts Writers Group: Tuesday, September 6, 5:30-6:45 p.m., Point Roberts Library, 1437 Gulf Road. Writers get-together for support and information. Info: 945-6545.

PREP (PR Emergency Preparedness): Tuesday, September 6, 7 p.m., community center. Info: Henry Rosenthal, 945-1711, Virginia or Ed Lester, 945-2827.

PR Garden Club: Wednesday, September 7, 7 p.m., Seabright Farms. Don and Suzanne Pinckston give a guided tour of Seabright Farms landscaping.

PR Hospital District: Thursday, September 8, 7 p.m., community center.

PR Registered Voters Association: Thursday, September 8, 7 p.m., community center.

PR Park and Recreation District: Monday, September 12, 7 p.m., community center.

Friends of the Point Roberts Library (FOPRL): Tuesday, September 13, noon-1 p.m., Point Roberts Library, 1437 Gulf Road. Info: 945-6545.

PR Water District: Tuesday, September 13, 5 p.m., Point Roberts Water District Office, 79 Tyee Drive.

PRCAC (PR Community Advisory Committee): Tuesday, September 13, 7 p.m., community center. Info: 945-5075.

PR Fire District 5: Wednesday, September 14, 4 p.m., 2030 Benson Road. Info: 945-3473.

PR Historical Society: Wednesday, September 21, 7 p.m., community center. Info: historicalsociety@pointroberts.net.

Cemetery District: Tuesday, September 27, 5 p.m., 260 Tyee Drive.

PR Chamber of Commerce: Tuesday, September 27, 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 noon-1 p.m. Info: 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.

Knits and Crafts at Point Roberts Library: Tuesdays, 5-7 p.m., Point Roberts Library, 1437 Gulf Road. Weekly handicraft time. For adults and grades 9-12. 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. Fresh-picked, chemical-free heirloom varieties. Info: prhomegrowncoop.com.

Preschool Storytime: Saturdays, September 17-December 17, 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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