SEPTEMBER 8, 2016
Your weekly ePB from
All Point Bulletin,
the community newspaper
of Point Roberts, Washington.
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VOLUME NO. 7 / ISSUE NO. 15
Arts and music festival draws crowds
 
Photo by Meg Olson 


Bev Mantovani and her students from the Los Gitanos School of Spanish Dance in Tsawwassen were part of an eclectic lineup of performances at the Point Roberts Arts and Music Festival at the Point Roberts Marina September 3 and 4.

Arts and music festival talent show winner
 


Trista Monet Lang of Tsawwassen was the first place winner in the talent contest, a new feature of the Point Roberts Arts and Music Festival.


Solid waste divison asks for community input

The Whatcom County Solid Waste Division is launching an online survey as the next step in a review of the Point's solid waste system.

PR Fire District 5 to hold special meeting

Whatcom County Fire District 5 will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, September 13 at 4 p.m., replacing its regular monthly meeting. The meeting will follow the regular monthly agenda. Items not on the agenda will be discussed, but no action will be taken. 

UPCOMING EVENTS

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. 

CPR Class: Monday, September 12, 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.

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, 7:15 p.m., Point Roberts Library, 1437 Gulf Road. All are welcome to join in this lively monthly book discussion. Lovers at the Chamelion Club, Paris 1932 by Francine Prose. 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

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.

*Date Change* PR Fire District 5 Special Meeting: Tuesday, September 13, 4 p.m., 2030 Benson Road. Info: 945-3473.

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 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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