A new Tiny Art Gallery, resembling a Little Free Library, will be installed outside the community center this summer. The concept allows visitors to leave or take small pieces of art, fostering creativity and community interaction.
Artwork can include paintings, drawings, sculptures, collages, or other creative pieces. Renee Coe and the History Center will maintain the gallery. Park district administrator Dee Gough emphasized its value, saying, “It is one more thing to bring people here to look at and enjoy.”
Debate over Canadian flag display
At the meeting of the Point Roberts Park and Recreation District on March 10, the commissioners revisited discussions about flying the Canadian flag at the community center. A decision made in March 2024 permits the flag to be flown on special occasions, including July holidays, Veterans Day, and other appropriate times as deemed necessary.
Commissioner Allison Calder explained that the flagpole meant for the Canadian flag, installed two years ago, violates county code because it was placed in the county right of way.
“We had no right to put it there legally,” Calder stated, clarifying the inconsistency with county regulations. The district is currently seeking guidance from Whatcom County Public Works to determine whether the pole can remain due to its proximity to a grandfathered-in pole.
A survey was put out by the park district, and community opinions on how often the Canadian flag should be flown at the community center were mixed.
According to Gough, feedback was approximately 50/50 between flying the flag year-round or only on special occasions, with a few expressing that they do not want it displayed at all. Despite differing viewpoints, the district plans to fly all three flags (U.S., Washington and Canada) for the time being.
Commissioner Michael Cressy expressed his support for permanently flying the Canadian flag, saying, “I think we should have the Canadian flag up all the time, period. It’s about recognizing a neighbor that is very interconnected with us.”
Community weaving project ongoing
There is a Community Peace Banner art project being created at The Commons in the community center.
Every Saturday from noon to 2:30 p.m. anyone from the public is invited to contribute to a colorful tapestry of community and creativity.
The weaving process celebrates imperfections as part of the beauty, blending texture, learning and collaboration.
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