The holiday season is upon us and as carols run loops in grocery stores and men with white beards get bombarded with gift requests, Bowen is gearing up for a month chockfull of cheer.
Editor's note: we'll be updating this list as events pass and more come up, so check back in!
December 2 to 22
Pair with a Bear exhibit
Christmas at the Bowen Island Museum & Archives. Hours: Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sunday noon to 4 p.m. The bears have arrived to bring their annual cheer to the Museum & Archives. This year you're invited to bring along a toy to display with the bears. The exhibit is in honour of the late Lois Meyers Carter.
Saturday, December 7
Bowen Agricultural Alliance Winter Artisan and Farmers’ Market
BICS, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Crafters, sauces, jams, preserves, food, fruit leather, kale, squash, winter vegetables, baked goods, seeds, artisans and more.
The Big Shiny Christmas Party
Bowen Island Pub, 9 p.m. Have a holly jolly night of 90's and 2000's rock and alternative, maybe even a punk Christmas classic too with Big Shiny Band. Tickets at the pub.
Sunday, December 8
Professional pet photos with Santa
Bowen Veterinary Services, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Minimum donation of $5 and proceeds go CAWES and Conscious Compassion Canada.
Pre-Christmas Open House at Rivendell
At the top of Cates Hill, 2:30 p.m. to 5:30p.m. Reflections on the spirit of the season and refreshments. Open to all.
Christmas Bingo at the Legion
Doors at 1:30 p.m. Games start at 2 p.m. Gift baskets! A 6.5 kg turkey ! Christmas plants! Members and guests welcome. No minors.
Friday, December 13
Martinis with Santa
Doc Morgan's, 8 p.m. An ugly sweater Christmas party. Live music from Richard Lowy & guests.
Saturday, December 14
Bowen Island Community Choir Christmas Concert
Cate Hill Capel, 2 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tickets at Cates Pharmacy.
Sunday, December 15
Knick Knack Nook shopping day
Noon to 2 p.m. For children ages three to 12 to come to the store to choose gifts for their families. Prices will be greatly reduced and volunteers on hand to help children. Parents can socialize outside. No adults (other than volunteers) allowed inside the nook.
West Coast Symphony and guests winter concert for the community
BICS gym, 2 p.m. Admission by donation. All ages welcome.
Wednesday, December 18
A Child's Christmas in Wales
Snug Café, 7:30 p.m. A well loved Bowen tradition returns featuring Martin Clarke, Bob Doucet & special guest. Admission by donation. All proceeds go toward the Christmas Hamper.
Saturday, December 21
Christmas Tales
Tir-na-nOg, 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. “Storyteller, Justyn Rees and singer/songwriters; Russ Rosen, Shari Ulrich and Graham Ord to deliver the songs and stories like you've never heard before.”
Sunday, December 22
A Christmas Carol
For the 21st year in a row, Graham Ritchie, Susanna Braund, Tina Nielsen and Martin Clarke perform their dramatic reading of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. This much-loved Bowen tradition, complete with Scrooge, Tiny Tim and all the ghosts, is at 7:30 p.m. in the cosily decorated Collins Hall. Tickets at Phoenix $20.
Do you have a holiday event coming up on Bowen? Email [email protected].
