Circle of Care's ABCs

A is for Apples

We must remember that the apple has played an important role in the history of the world. There are at least five amazing stories in which apples play a key role:

- The apple and the Garden of Eden.

- The apple and the war of Troy.

- The apple and the independence of Switzerland.

- Snow White and the apple, a medieval science fiction thriller.

- The apple and the law of gravity.

Fall is harvest time for apples in Point Roberts and we dedicate one weekend each year to honoring all varieties with apple pressing, children’s and adult’s activities, and education about this lovely fruit. This is followed by our apple pie sale a week later.

B is for Blackberries

Blackberries are a delicious addition to any diet. They are packed with essential nutrients. There are six main health benefits of blackberries: Vitamin C, source of fiber, antioxidants, vitamin K, vitamin and brain function.

Blackberries are native to Europe, but farmers grow them in North America all year long. On the Point, we have a plethora of them every year. They come from brambles, which are thorny bushes; and this is why we love and hate them at the same time.

This year they were especially abundant and lush. We made and sold over 80 pies this fall. Even if you missed out on the fabulous blackberry pies, you still have time to order our apple pies. For more information, read on.

C is for Celebrating

Apple Harvest Fest this year begins Saturday, September 30 and runs through Sunday, October 1. We start with apple juice pressing on Saturday from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the community center. The suggested donation is $2 per quart. Bring your apples and your quart or gallon bottles; the cider press is fun for the whole family. There will be a limited supply of quart bottles available to purchase.

On Saturday night, Circle of Care offers the Tiny Art Gallery opening, auction, concert and dance at 7 p.m., upstairs at the Marina. There will be a tiny art auction and dancing to the music of Shaune Ann Fuez and Savilla Kress. There will be a wine, bubbly, beer and dessert bar. Tickets can be purchased at Kora’s Corner, Nielson’s Business Center or by email at prcircleofcare@gmail.com. Tickets purchased in advance are $10. Tickets purchased at the door will be $15.

On Sunday afternoon there will be an Old Fashioned Bingo Game from 2-4:30 p.m., upstairs at the Marina. Bingo cards are $1 each. Adult beverages available for purchase.

And last but not least, a week later there will be the Circle of Care pie sale. Collect your pre-ordered apple pies on Saturday, October 7. Five- and nine-inch pies with crumble or crust tops are available. Please email orders to prcocpies@gmail.com. Include quantity, pie size, and topper choice in email as well as your cell phone number for text updates. A limited number of apple/blackberry pies are available on a first come, first serve basis.

Proceeds from all four events benefit Point Roberts Circle of Care.