12 All Point Bulletin • June 2025
Coming up ... Scheduled Meetings/Ongoing Events Blood Drive: Friday, May 30, 10 to 4 p.m. fire station. Sign up and donate to save a life! Link: bit. ly/4aVqM5T. PR Amateur Radio Club: Tuesday, June 3, 7 p.m., via Zoom. Link: bit.ly/3yUNk8f. Wildfire home risk assessments: Friday, June 6. Wildfire experts from Whatcom conservation District will be visiting to do wildfire home risk assessments. This event is brought to you by Whatcom County Fire District No. 5, PREP group and Whatcom County Conservation District. Schedule your visit at whatcomcd.org/wildfire or by calling 360/536-2373. Limited appointments available, so sign up early. PR Park and Recreation: Monday, June 9, at 7 p.m., via Zoom. Info: prparkandrec.org. Link: bit. ly/3UCOvAU. Friends of the Point Roberts Library: Tuesday, June 10, 3 p.m., library. Open board meeting. Info: foprl1@gmail.com. Point Roberts Chamber of Commerce membership meeting and social: Tuesday, June 10, 5 p.m., Point Roberts Golf & Country Club. Membership meeting starts at 5 p.m., Bring your great ideas. Taking new memberships and renewals at the door. Chamber social starts at 6 p.m. Light refreshments served. Cash bar. Please RSVP: info@pointrobertschamberofcommerce.com. PR Water District: Tuesday, June 11, 5 p.m., 2002 Benson Road. Info: pointrobertswater.com. Fire District No. 5: Wednesday, June 11, 4 p.m., fire hall and via Zoom. Link: bit.ly/45YUv9U. Info: WCFD5.com. PR Hospital District: Wednesday, June 11, 7 p.m., via Zoom. Info: bit.ly/3Kw9Ypt. PR Taxpayers Association: Thursday, June 12, 7 p.m., community center. Info: PRTA@pointroberts. net. “Eat and meet” potluck dinner meeting. Everyone is welcome to join the board of directors by bringing something to share (and one’s own plate and cutlery).
s A semi-Point Roberts team, We’re Getting the Band Back Together, participated in the Ski to Sea race from Mt. Baker to Bellingham Bay on May 25. Matthew Cheesman, cross-country and downhill ski; Tristan Jumeau, run; David Lee, road bike; Elliott Smith / Sebastian Smith, canoe; Linda Finch, cyclocross; Steve Work, kayak. Out of the nearly 500 teams they placed 168th overall and 50th in the Recreation Open division. Cheering at the finish line: Paul Ferry, Shauna Sylvester, George and Julie Iddon, Rose Hawayek, Emma Biamonte, Kara Smith, and Rose’s guests from Barcelona.
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Point Roberts Book Club: Wednesday, June 25, 6–7:30 p.m., Point Roberts Library. Call the library at 360/945-6545 for this month’s selection.
The Flea: Saturdays, June 28, July 5 and 19, August 2 and 30, 10 to 3 p.m., Point Roberts Marina west side. Free to vend and attend. Bring your own table, blanket, sheet or sell out of your trunk! Rsvp to jselvey18@gmail.com. Kids Summer Camp: Mondays through Wednesdays, Monday, July 1 through Wednesday, July 30. Arts and crafts, outdoor play, field trips and outdoor exploration. Sign up and register now at Prparkandrec.org. Kids Camp Summer jobs: Must be at least 16 years of age. Junior councilor volunteer positions also available for ages 13 through 15. Apply now. Pays $18.50 per hour. Info: Prparkandrec.org or email prparkdistrict@gmail.com.
Strings & Things: Saturday, July 12, Point Roberts Marina. Tickets on sale now at Stringsandthingsmusicfestival.com. Paper tickets on sale exclusively at Nielson’s Building Center. This year’s festival will feature The Wiskeydicks, The Paperboys, The Living Orchestra, Gabriel Wheaton “The Red Fiddler,” Bordergrass Alliance and Quailebaum.
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Septic System Homeowners Training: Saturday, July 19, 10 a.m. to noon, community center. Free training. Registration open now. Homeowner education is required to be eligible for future septic-related rebates. Free class. Register at whatcomcounty.us/1745/ or by calling 360/778-6000.
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Ongoing Events and Hours
Store boats, trailers, RVs, campers and cars!
PRO Earth Survey: Online at proearth1.org. Please take part in our survey to assess interest in a green waste site in Point Roberts. Funded by the Washington State Department of Commerce. Survey is anonymous. PRO Earth is a community nonprofit.
STORAGE
Paddleboard and Kayaks: Paddleboards are now available at Maple Beach. Kayaks will be available at Lighthouse Park by Saturday, May 31. Visit prparkandrec.org/kayak/ for registration forms.
Boundary Bay Roadside Stands: Friday through Sunday through August, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Fresh Farm Eggs on Boundary Bay Road, Ollie Otter Bakery Box on Sunrise Road, and Slow Botanicals Gift Stand on Culp Court. Craft and Game Night: Tuesdays from 5–7 p.m., Point Roberts Library. Bring a craft to work on or a board game to play.
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PR Community Advisory Committee: Thursday, June 19, 7 p.m., community center and via Zoom. Zoom Link: bit.ly/3S8GCB3. Info: PRCAC.comment@gmail.com.
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Historical Society: Wednesday, June 18, 7 p.m., in the History Center.
July 4th Parade: Friday, July 4 at noon. Theme: Celebrate Community, Everybody has a Part. Parade starts from Gulf Road and Marine Drive and goes to Tyee Drive. Sponsored by Point Roberts Chamber of Commerce. Pre-parade Pancake Breakfast at Community Center, 8-11 a.m., sponsored by PREP. Post-parade Encore Event, head to the Pier at the Marina for music, BBQ, games and more. Register for the parade: pointrobertschamberofcommerce.com/july-4th.
Storage Land clearing, stump removal, wood & brush, blackberry removal, and clearing/cleanup. Demolition of cabins, mobile homes, travel trailers, boats, grading work and more.
Point Roberts Book & Movie Discussion Group: Monday, June 16, 2 to 4 p.m., library. Info: wcls.org.
Cemetery District No. 8: Monday, June 30, 5 p.m., community center. Public welcome.
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Circle of Care summer concert series: Sundays, June 15, July 6, August 17, 5 p.m. special guest performance, 6 p.m. community potluck dinner, 7 p.m. The Point Band Concert, 525 Boundary Bay Road. Proceeds benefit Point Roberts Circle of Care. Info or RSVP: prcircleofcare@gmail.com.
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The Raven: Tuesdays and Thursdays, rides to Bellingham and the surrounding area. To book your ride fill out the form at bit.ly/45PVJFP or call 360/788-9473 or email prtheraven@gmail.com. For more information: bit.ly/3RWrRCa. The Raven will now pick up and drop riders off around the Point on Fridays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., offering flexible stops anywhere on the Point including the grocery store, food bank, post office, clinic, bank, etc. Contact us at Prtheraven@gmail.com or 360/788-9473. Info: prtheraven.com. Point Roberts Walkers: Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 8 a.m., Saturdays at Lily Point. Tuesdays and Thursdays vary, and locations can be found at prwalkers.wordpress.com. PR Food Bank: Fridays, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., community center. Info: prfoodbank.org. Friday Market: Fridays, 4 to 7 p.m., west side of the Point Roberts Marina. Local gifts, cards and strawberry plants. Free to vend local made or grown items. Info: latitude@whidbey.com. Point Roberts Storytime: Wednesdays, 10:30 to 11 a.m., library. Ages 2-6. Point Roberts Writing Club: Saturdays, 3 to 4 p.m., Point Roberts Library meeting room. Drop by to share and listen along with fellow storytellers looking for feedback. History Center: Saturdays, 11 to 3, community center. From June 7 to August 24, summer hours will be Saturdays, 11 to 4. Starting July 6, the History Center will be open 12 to 3 p.m. on Sundays.