Scheduled Meetings/Events
Summer Reading Kickoff: Saturday, June 28, 10 to 5 p.m., library. Join us all week long as we celebrate our summer reading program. Collect your summer reading card, learn about summer programs. All youth under 18 will receive a free book to pick out and keep.
Kiniski’s Reef Birthday Bash: Saturday, June 28, 4 p.m., Kiniski’s Reef Tavern. Featuring The Point Band and self-serve taco bar. Celebrating the 37th anniversary of Kiniski’s Reef!
The Flea: Saturdays, June 28, July 5 and 19, August 2 and 30, 10 to 3 p.m., Marina west side. Free, bring your own table, blanket, sheet or sell out of your trunk! Rsvp to jselvey18@ gmail.com.
Cemetery District No. 8: Mondays, June 30 and July 28, 5 p.m., community center. 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.
PR Amateur Radio Club: Tuesday, July 1, 7 p.m., via Zoom. Link: bit.ly/3yUNk8f.
Voter information night: Thursday July 3, 7 p.m., community center. August 5 primary election: Whatcom County Library District, Proposition 2025-02; Point Roberts Public Hospital District: Commissioner Position 2 candidates. General meeting will include selection of Point Roberts Registered Voters Association board and selection of October date for meet the candidates.
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. See ad on page 4 for details. Register for the parade: pointrobertschamberofcommerce.com/july-4th.
For independent elderly woman in Point Roberts, WA. Seeking reliable person for light tasks: changing ceiling bulbs, light gardening, assembling deliveries, moving heavy items, etc. MUST have US work authorization (US citizen, dual citizen, or green card required). 3-4 hours needed once monthly. $30/ hour. Excellent opportunity for additional referral work through established local network. Perfect for someone seeking flexible, well-paid part-time work in our close-knit community.
To apply, Email: ian.crew@mailbeaver.net
July 4th Notice: Tyee Drive from Gulf Road to APA Road, Gulf Road from Tyee Drive to Marine Drive will be temporally closed on July 4 from 11:45 to 1:15/30 p.m. or end of parade.
. Detour routes will be posted and available.
Treasure Hunt: Saturday, July 5, 1 to 3 p.m., library. Grades K through 5. Info: wcls.org.
PAWS Yard Sale: Saturday and Sunday, July 5 and 6, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., location TBA. PAWS fundraiser. We will have everything, possibly even a kitchen sink! Plan on attending and helping us fund the work we do, much of which is behind the scenes, trapping, neutering, spaying and medical treatments for wild and domestic animals, transportation of injured wild animals to the mainland for care, and more. A big wish is for a dog park in Point Roberts.
Hands Across the Border: Sunday, Jul 6, 1 p.m., Monument Park. Residents from both sides of the border come together in the spirit of friendship and unity in a celebration of our shared values and our love and respect for our neighbors.
Circle of Care summer concert series: Sundays, 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, and Saturday, September 27, community center. Proceeds benefit Point Roberts Circle of Care. Hosted by Annelle Norman, executive director. Info or RSVP: prcircleofcare@ gmail.com.
Showing of The Goonies: Sunday, July 6, 7 p.m., community center, outdoors. Music before the show by Craig Ellenwood. Bring a lawn chair or blanket.
Friends of the Point Roberts Library: Tuesday, July 8, 3 p.m., library. Open board meeting: budget & other timely items. Info: foprl1@gmail.com.
PR Water District: Tuesday, July 9, 5 p.m., 2002 Benson Road. Info: pointrobertswater.com. Fire District No. 5: Wednesday, July 9, 4 p.m., fire hall and via Zoom. Link: bit.ly/45YUv9U. Info: WCFD5.com.
PR Hospital District: Wednesday, July 9, 7 p.m., via Zoom. Info: bit.ly/3Kw9Ypt.
MODERN 2 BD, 1 BA 800 SF downstairs suite. Hot plate, microwave, air fryer and toaster oven provided. Can be furnished. Small dog/cat ok with deposit. $1400 incl. utilities. Long term. Available August 1. Call/text 604-782-7876.
Handyman
HANDYMAN Carpentry • Remodeling • Fencing • Decks • Painting • Pressure washing • Gutters • Hauling. 360-945-0521.
Blaine
School District Budget
On July 10, Blaine School District will have completed its preliminary budget for the 2025-26 school year. A budget summary will be on file at the district administrative office at 765 H Street, and a copy will be furnished to any person requesting one. The summary will include a projected total of expenses and revenues.
A public hearing on the 2025-26 budget will take place during the regularly scheduled Board meeting, August 25 at 7:00 p.m. at 770 Mitchell Avenue in Blaine. Anyone in attendance will have the opportunity to speak for or against any part of the budget, the fouryear budget plan or changes to the use of enrichment funding. Board adoption will take place during the meeting. Please visit the District website at www.blainesd.org for meeting attendance instructions.
PR Taxpayers Association Annual General Meeting: Thursday, July 10, 4 p.m., community center. Doors open for registration and social hour. Refreshments provided. At 5 p.m.Keynote speaker Denny Heck, Lieutenant Governor of Washington. Q&A to follow his remarks. All are welcome. Membership to PRTA is offered, but not required to participate. 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.
Celebration of life: Lola Loreen: Sunday, July 13, 1:30 p.m., Trinity Church. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Trinity Church.
PR Park and Recreation: Monday, July 14, at 7 p.m., via Zoom. Info: prparkandrec.org. Link: bit.ly/3UCOvAU.
Filmmaking Workshops: Tuesdays, July 15 and 29, August 12 and 26, 6 to 8 p.m. community center. Bring a laptop if you have one! For more details and to preregister, visit pointfilmfest.com.
Historical Society: Wednesday, July 16, 7 p.m., in the History Center.
PR Community Advisory Committee: Thursday, July 17, 7 p.m., community center and via Zoom. Zoom Link: bit.ly/3S8GCB3. Info: PRCAC.comment@gmail.com.
Septic System Homeowners Training: Saturday, July 19, 10 a.m. to noon, community center. Free training. Registration open now. Register at whatcomcounty.us/1745/ or by calling 360/778-6000.
Game Day: Saturday, July 19, 1 to 3 p.m., library. Age: Teen. Info: wcls.org.
Point Roberts Book & Movie Discussion Group: Monday, July 21, 2 to 4 p.m., library. Info: wcls.org.
Whatcom Grooves Summer Music: Saturday, July 26, 2 to 3 p.m., back lawn of library. Cape Flattery band from Bellingham rocks us with music. Bring a chair or blanket. Sponsored by Whatcom Library Foundation & Friends of the Point Roberts Library. foprl1@gmail.com.
PR Garden Club: Tuesday, July 29, 7 p.m., members garden visits. Info: info@pointrobertsgardenclub.org.
Point Roberts Book Club: Wednesday, July 30, 6–7:30 p.m., Point Roberts Library. All are welcome to join this lively monthly discussion group at the library. Call the library at 360/9456545 for this month’s selection. Last Wednesday of the month.
Cemetery District No. 8: Monday, July 28, 5 p.m., community center. Public welcome. Nature Journals: Saturday, August 2, 1 to 3 p.m., library. Grades K through 5. Info: wcls. org.
