All Point Bulletin classifieds - June 2024

the rule-making process that the owner of a dog is not “importing” a dog when they cross the border, the CDC said dogs are considered goods and thus are treated as imports like any other goods. In fact, most of the reasons for these new rules appear intended toward the commercial importation of dogs and not pet owners. There is no indication that the CDC considered the plight of border communities across the country nor special cases such as Point Roberts, the NW Angle or Hyder, Alaska, each of which require residents and visitors to travel through Canada to access the rest of the U.S. In 2022, 60 percent of Canadian households have one or more goods that either bark or meow. In all, Canadians have 7.9 million dogs and that number is growing.

How much of an actual problem is rabies? Well, if a human gets bitten by an

animal carrying the virus and doesn’t seek help before symptoms appear, it is almost always fatal.

How common is it for people in the U.S. to get rabies? Not common at all. According to the CDC, in the 58-year stretch from 1960 to 2018, there were just 127 cases for an average of 2.1 cases per year. One-quarter of those cases came from dog bites during international travel and about 70 percent were from a bat bite.

Caitlynn Paradis is a certified public accountant who lives in Chilliwack, B.C. and travels to the U.S. a minimum of three times per month for shopping, veterinary visits and to attend dog shows. She wrote to mayors of cities along the border including Blaine, Sumas, Lynden and Ferndale warning them of the upcoming rules.

“Is there anything that can be done?” she asked. “This is only going to harm the economy of those in border towns especially when most of them are still recovering from the border shutdowns during the pandemic.”

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Scheduled Meetings/Ongoing Events

Your Local Small Market: Saturdays, June 1, 15 and 29, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., community center. Shop locally!

The Commons: Saturday, June 1, from noon – 2:30 p.m., back room of the community center.

Second Annual Honda Element Convoy: Saturday, June 1, 2-3 p.m., starting at Lighthouse Marine Park. Contact melanieosmack@gmail.com for details.

PR Amateur Radio Club: Monday, June 3, 7 p.m., via Zoom.

PR Beekeepers Association: Monday, June 3, 7–8:30 p.m., community center. Info: thelittlegoldenharp@gmail.com.

Community Outdoor Athletic Facilities Grant Committee meeting: Monday, June 3, 7 p.m., community center.

PR Emergency Preparedness: Tuesday, June 4, 7 p.m., community center/Zoom. Info: prepgroup17@gmail.com.

PR Cast and Crew: Tuesday, June 4, 7–8:30 p.m., community center. Info: thelittlegoldenharp@ gmail.com.

Chair yoga for seniors: Wednesdays, June 5 and July 10, 6:30–7:30 p.m., fire hall. Info: islena@ gmail.com.

Rose Momsen goodbye party: Saturday, June 8, at the library. The Point Roberts Library team wishes her all the best! Rose, an exemplary assistant who is always reaching out to the community and its children in her library work, deserves a great thank you and a great send-off!

PR Park and Recreation: Monday, June 10, at 7 p.m., via Zoom. Info: prparkandrec.org.

PR Water District: Tuesday, June 11, 5 p.m., 2002 Benson Road. Info: pointrobertswater.com.

Fire District No. 5: Wednesday, June 12, 4 p.m., fire hall and via Zoom. Info: WCFD5.com.

PR Hospital District: Wednesday, June 12, 7 p.m., via Zoom. Info: pointrobertsclinic.com.

PR Taxpayers Association: Thursday, June 13, 7 p.m., Zoom. Info: PRTA@pointroberts.net. Link: bit.ly/3OBb1rn.

Free yoga and healthy movement classes: Wednesday, June 19, 7–8 p.m., fire hall. Info: islena@ gmail.com.

Historical Society: Wednesday, June 19, 7 p.m., in the History Center.

PR Community Advisory Committee: Thursday, June 20, 7 p.m., community center and via Zoom. Info: PRCAC.comment@gmail.com. Link: bit.ly/3S8GCB3.

Nautical Sale: Saturdays, June 22, July 6, August 31, 1 to 4 p.m., West side of marina J dock in the field. All invited to sell. Free to vend. Info: jselvey18@gmail.com.

Pan Wizards Steel Orchestra: Saturday, June 22, 5–6:30 p.m. outside at Point Roberts Marina and Pier Restaurant. Top high-school level, 37-member, steel orchestra from Seattle. Repertoire includes many styles of music including Caribbean, classical, pop, Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, television and move themes. The group fills the air and moves the earth underfoot with the rich, full sounds of the modern steel orchestra. Free event. For more info: pointrobertschamberofcommerce.com and steelmagicnorthwest.org.

Lily Point Invasive Ivy Removal: Saturday, June 22, time TBD, meet in parking area, co-sponsored by the PR Garden Club and Whatcom Million Trees Project. info@pointrobertsgardenclub.org.

PR Cemetery District: Monday, June 24, 5 p.m., community center.

PR Garden Club: Tuesday, June 24, 7 p.m., members garden visits. info@pointrobertsgardenclub. org

Independence Day: Thursday, July 4. Pancake breakfast at community center, parade at noon, afternoon festivities. Parade theme is “small town, big heart.” For parade information email: alli. calder17@gmail.com or queenofcleanpointroberts@gmail.com.

Strings & Things International Music Festival: Saturday, July 13, day and evening, Point Roberts Marina and Pier Restaurant. Four internationally acclaimed acts, from classical serenades to Celtic reels, jazz grooves to hip-hop beats. Tickets go on-sale June 1. For more info: stringsandthingsmusicfestival.com.

Point Roberts Taxpayers Association AGM: Thursday, July 18, 5 to 7:30 p.m., Kiniski’s Reef Tavern. Kora’s Carnival: Saturday, August 3, Kora’s Corner. Games, bounce house, circus acts and an innovation station. Volunteers needed to man stations, set up and clean up. Info and volunteer sign up: bit.ly/4bm8hGG.

Septic System Homeowners Training: Saturday, August 17, 10 a.m. to noon. Registration open now. Free class. Link: bit.ly/WCHDHomeownerTraining2023.

Annual Joke Telling Contest: Saturday, August 17, 7 p.m., Point Roberts Community Center on Gulf Road. Sponsored by PREP.

Second Annual Point Roberts Pickleball Tournament: Saturday, August 24, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Paul Bemister Community Park in Maple Beach. Contact melanieosmack@gmail.com to register.

Ongoing Events and Hours

Basic Tai Chi for seniors: Mondays and Fridays at 10:30 a.m., community center. With Shirley Cannon. No registration required. Wear comfortable clothing.

Sound off: Tuesdays, 1:30 p.m., community center. Sound off on any issue that bothers you to whoever has assembled in the pool room. Your time is limited to 10 minutes, following which the audience will respond. More than one person may sound off, depending on the length of the feedback.

Craft and Game Night: Tuesdays from 5–7 p.m., Point Roberts Library. Bring a craft to work/board game to play.

Spring Series Sailboat Racing: Tuesdays, through June 25, 7 p.m. This is a great way to get out and use your boat, improve your skills and have fun. To sign up or for more information: fleetcaptain@ pointrobertsyachtclub.com.

Point Roberts Walkers: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 8 a.m., coffee to follow (Thursdays only) at the community center, Saturdays at Lily Point. Tuesdays location varies and can be found at bit.ly/3V5v44l.

PR Food Bank: Every Wednesday 8:30–10:30 a.m. at the community center. Info: prfoodbank.org.

Preschool Storytime: Wednesdays through July, 10:30–11 a.m., Point Roberts Library. Friday Market: Fridays, 4 to 7 p.m., West side of the Point Roberts Marina. Free to vend. Make it, bake it, grow it market. There will be starts so you can plan your own vegetable garden. Free table: participate by bringing items in good condition at the beginning of the Market and take back any items at the end of the night. If you plan to be a vendor or if you have any questions, please email latitude@whidbey.com.

History Center Summer Hours: Through June 29, Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. From July 6 through August 31, Saturdays 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays, noon to 3 p.m.

PR Library Hours: Tuesdays 1–7 p.m., Wednesdays and Saturdays 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Library express hours: 6 a.m.