COMING UP

April 26 - June 21

Free Writing Workshop: Saturday, April 26, 10 a.m. – noon, community center. Every life has a story to be shared. Learn techniques to assist you in recording your personal experiences related to Point Roberts for your own enjoyment or as a gift to family and friends. For more info and to sign up, call John at 945-2138 or Sally at 945-1804.

Lily Point Fundraising Walk & Tour: Saturday, April 26, 10 a.m. Meet at the Point Roberts Cemetery at the east end of A.P.A. Road. Tour the Lily Point Marine Reserve. U.S. donations to Whatcom Land Trust, Canadian donations to The Land Conservancy of B.C., Tax receipts will be issued. For more info, call Julie at 945-1998.

Point Roberts Chamber Social: Saturday, April 26, 7 p.m., at the Dockside. This year’s theme is "It's a small world." Multi-cultural entertainment, decorations & food. Dress up like your favorite nationality. Irish Dancers, German accordion and then Salsa all night! Tickets are $25 each and are available at McFrugal’s, Dylan’s, Nielson’s Building Center, Sterling Savings Bank, Triple M Realty, and the Dockside Cafe. Proceeds support Point Roberts Chamber of Commerce and beautification projects on the Point. Also, the featured artist is Penny Lesow. Many of her works will be shown and are for sale. 100% of funds collected from her art sale goes to Penny to help with medical expenses. For tickets, call 945-1816 or 945-2313.

Blaine School District Board Meeting: Monday, April 28, 7 p.m., school district office, corner of H and Mitchell streets.
Blaine High School Spring Concert: Tuesday, April 29, 7 p.m., Blaine PAC.

Whidbey Telcom Directory Cover Art Competition: The competition is open to all artists living within the Whidbey Telecom service areas that are at least 18 years of age. Entries are due by May 2, 2008, and will be reviewed by a panel of judges. Artwork must have been created after May 15, 2007 to be eligible. The winning entry receives a $500 award and publication on the 2009 directory cover with artist credit, plus promotional exposure. The winning artwork becomes the property of Whidbey Telecom. This year’s competition theme is “Colors and Flavors of Pacific Northwest Living.” Competition entry forms and specific details are available online at www.whidbey.com or by calling 360-945-1122.

Whatcom Land Trust Great Outdoors Auction: Saturday, May 3, Best Western/Lakeway Inn, 714 Lakeway, Bellingham. Proceeds to benefit Lily Point. Tickets can be purchased at the land trust office, 110 Central Ave., Bellingham or by calling 360/650-9470.

World-Famous Irish Tenor Anthony Kearns Performance: Saturday, May 3, 7:30 p.m., Blaine performing arts center. Adults $20, seniors/students $10. Priority seating $25. Tickets available at the door, Blaine Visitor Center or online at www.pacificartsassoc.org.

BOOBS Across The Border Fundraiser: Sunday, May 4, 4 – 8 p.m., Kiniski’s Reef. Silent auction, raffle, door prizes, appetizers. Music by Encore. Admission by donation. All proceeds to benefit Helena Biga.

Blaine School District Non-School Day: Monday, May 5. No school.

Provisional Point Roberts Community Council: Thursday, May 8, 7 p.m. at the Community Center. For more info, call Henry Rosenthal at 945-1711.

Concert To Benefit Helena Biga: May 10, 7 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 1880 APA Road.

T.J.’s Golf Tournament: Saturday, May 10. Sign up early. 945-3663.

Point Roberts Field Day: Thursday, May 22, 12:30 – 2:50 p.m.

Bake Sale: Saturday, May 25, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., International Marketplace. Proceeds benefit the 2008 Point Roberts Arts and Music Festival.

Blaine High School Recognition Night: Tuesday, May 27, 6:30 p.m., Blaine performing arts center.

Blaine High School Evening of the Arts: Thursday, May 29, 6:30 p.m., Blaine performing arts center/middle school cafeteria.

Point Roberts Community Litter Clean Up Day: Saturday, June 21. Meet at 10 a.m. at Point Roberts Station on Johnson Rd. (the dump). For more, info call 945-1516

Scheduled Meetings/Ongoing Events

PREP (Point Roberts Emergency Preparedness): Tuesday, May 6, 7 p.m., community center. All residents or citizens welcome. For info, call Henry Rosenthal, 945-1711; Ed Lester, 945-2827; or Michael Tan at 945-0905.

Blaine School District Meeting: Tuesday, May 6, 7 p.m., P R primary school.

P R Taxpayers: Wednesday, May 7, 7:30 p.m., community center.

P R Water District: Thursday, May 8, 7 p.m., 79 Tyee Dr., Suite A.

P R Parks Department: Monday, May 12, 7 p.m., community center.

P R Hospital District: Monday, May 12, 5:30 p.m., community center.

P R Garden Club: Tuesday, May 13, 7 p.m., community center. Rhiannon 945-5075.

P R Fire District 5: Wednesday, May 14, 7 p.m., 2030 Benson Road firehall.

P R Chamber of Commerce Luncheon: Thursday, May 15, noon. For info, call 945-2313.

P R Voters Association: May 19, 7 p.m., community center. www.prvoters.org.

P R Historical Society: Wed., May 21, 7 p.m., community center. $5 for individual, $15 for families, $25 for business to P R Historical Society, P.O. Box 780, Point Roberts, WA 98281.

P R Chamber of Commerce Directors: Tuesday, May 27, 7 p.m., community center.

Walking Group: Wackie Walkers meet every Tuesday and Thursday to walk the paths of the Point. Tuesdays, newcomers can join us at Lighthouse Park at 8:00 a.m. For info, contact Jim at 945-1934 or Sally at 945-1804. 

Point Roberts Clinic Hours: Mondays 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Tuesdays 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Thursdays 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., 2030 Benson Rd. Virginia Lester, ARNP presiding. For appt., call 945-2580.