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Thursday, July 19
Men’s Fast Pitch: League game at Snug Cove Field 6:30 p.m.
Bowen Rotary Speaker Event: Dr Peter Ross will discuss the problem of micro plastics in the ocean and the oceanic food chain. Collins Hall 7:30 p.m. Everyone welcome!
Duplicate Bridge Bowen Court: 6:45 - 10 p.m. For info call Irene 604-947-2955
Friday, July 20
Men’s Fast Pitch: League game at Snug Cove Field 6:30 pm
Pernell Reichert: Fast finger-picking, smooth ballad singing #livemusic from Vancouver's own singer-songwriter. Bowen Island Pub 7-10 p.m. no cover
Saturday, July 21
Pickleball: No dainty pickle and cheese sandwiches here. Just serving up a whole lotta fun, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. at BICS Gym, drop in Seniors. $4.50 adults $5.60
Bowen Island Mixed Slo Pitch League: Game times 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. At Snug Cove Field.
Bowen Island Farmers Market: For things made, grown and baked on Bowen (yeah, we got it going on Saltspring), every Saturday 10-12 pm at BICS, Bowen Island Farmers Markets on facebook
People, Plants, & Places Tour!: An intimate peek into Bowen Island’s hidden homes and gardens. Ticket info at www.bowenislandmuseum.ca
2nd annual Bowen Island Classic Motor Show: Classic cars, food, music, wine, beer, and art all taking place in the garden. It’s paradise, right? 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. 1441 Adams Road. $10 suggested donation- proceeds to Bowen Island Museum BowenIslandMotorShow.com
Norma Dallas Retirement Party: Wish Norma well on her next venture after 33 years on Bowen –many of them spent hosting all of us at the Bowen Island Marina. 1- 4 p.m. at the pier. Feel free to bring an appy and your singing voice!
SwimBowen!: Tunstall Bay to Onion Island and back. 1000 metres. Landlubbers can cheer this hearty group on at 3 pm at Tunstall Bay. A fundraiser to support islanders undergoing cancer treatments.
Live at Doc Morgan’s Pub & Restaurant: Enjoy a magical Bowen summer evening listening to the sounds of Yvonne McSkimming and Mark James Fortin on Doc’s Patio 7 -9 pm no cover
Sunday, July 22
Yoga on the Pier: 9- 10 am beside the ferry dock. Drop in $10
People, Plants, & Places Tour!: An intimate peek into Bowen Island’s hidden homes and gardens. Ticket info at bowenislandmuseum.ca Always a sell-out!
Dock Dance Ticket Sale!: At Snug Cove Community Dock. 1:30 p.m. sharp ‘til they’re gone. Limit 4 tickets per person, $30 each
Bowen Funday at the Pub: 2-5 pm Patio Beats featuring DJ RoRaven, 6- 10 pm live music dance party featuring The Naturals. Bowen Island Pub
Basics of Tai Chi: Free talk with Denise Richard. Bring a chair sit back and be inspired, 7:00pm Grafton Community Garden. Fiveblossomgatherings.com
Monday, July 23
Bowen Housing: Speaker event with Josie Osborne, Mayor of Tofino, Tofino’s Housing Authority and Short-Tern Vacation Rental Regulation. Municipal Hall 1 – 3 p.m.
Men’s Fast Pitch: Cheer on the Bowen boys of summer! League game at Snug Cove Field 6:30 pm
Tuesday, July 24
Bowen Island Mixed Slo Pitch League: League game 6:30 pm at Snug Cove Field.
Bowen Island AA: Collins Hall at 7:15 pm
Two for one Tuesdays: Paddleboard, Kayak (bring a date!), Bowen Island Sea Kayaking, 604-947-9266
Wednesday, July 25
Men’s Fast Pitch: For it’s one, two, three strikes you’re out at the ol’ ball game! League game at Snug Cove Field 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, July 26
Duplicate Bridge Bowen Court: 6:45 - 10 p.m. For info call Irene 604-947-2955
Men’s Fast Pitch: Grab your box of cracker jacks it’s another league game at Snug Cove Field 6:30 p.m.
Friday, July 27
Men’s Fast Pitch: League game at Snug Cove Field 6:30 p.m.
Bowen’s fashion foray into the 80’s: A wine and cheese video screening of a ‘Fashion Show in the Royal Canadian Legion circa 1980. Bowen Island Museum Archives 7-9 pm
Saturday, July 28
Pickleball:Just serving up a whole lotta fun. 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. at BICS Gym. Drop in Seniors. $4.50 adults $5.60
Bowen Island Farmers Market: For things made, grown and baked on Bowen. Every Saturday 10-12 pm at BICS. Bowen Island Farmers Markets on Facebook
Bowen Island Mixed Slo Pitch League: Root for your friends and neighbours! Game times 10am, noon and 2 pm. At Snug Cove Field.
Bowen Island Lumberjack Show: Pancake breakfast 8 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Fun includes Axe Throwing, Pole Climbing, Chokerman’s Set, Cross Cut Saw & Hot Saw & more. 10 – 5 p.m. Food & Beer Garden, Tickets $10 at the gate ( cash only). A family event at Veterans Park. www.bowenloggingsports.com
Sunday, July 29
Yoga on the Pier: 9- 10 am beside the ferry dock. Drop in $10
Bowen Island Lumberjack Show: Flapjacks and lumberjacks -the fun continues at Veterans Park. www.bowenloggingsports.com
Basics of Chi Kung: Free talk with Denise Richard. Bring your chair, sit back and be inspired 7:00 p.m. Grafton Community Garden. www.fiveblossomgatherings.com
Tuesday, July 31
Bowen Island Mixed Slo Pitch League: League game 6:30 pm at Snug Cove Field.
Bowen Island AA: Collins Hall at 7:15 pm
Two for one Tuesdays: Paddleboard, Kayak (bring a date!) Bowen Island Sea Kayaking. 604-947-9266
Thursday, August 1
Duplicate Bridge Bowen Court: 6:45 - 10 pm For info call Irene 604-947-2955
Saturday, August 4
Bowen Island Farmers Market: For things made, grown and baked on Bowen. Every Saturday 10-12 pm at BICS BowenIslandFarmersMarkets on facebook
Bowen Island Mixed Slo Pitch League: Game times 10am, noon and 2 pm at Snug Cove Field.
Random Acts of Comedy: A hilarious series of skits, based on the popular British comedy show “Smack the Pony” directed by Robin de Zwart. 7 p.m. Tir-na-nOg rated PG 13 Tix $20 at Cates Pharmacy
The 27th annual Dock Dance!: Brought to you every year by Bowen’s amazing crew of volunteer firefighters featuring The Sly Virus, the Dustin Bentall Band and The Hip Show. If you’ve been reading the calendar with rapt attention –you will have already noted July 22nd is ticket sale day at 1:30 pm on Snug Cove community dock.
Sunday, August 5
Yoga on the Pier: 9- 10 a.m. beside the ferry dock. Drop in $10
Line Up for Fun – learn to Slackline: “Slacklining requires a zen-like quality of clearing your mind and tuning into your body…What you will remember is how much fun you had.” Info at bowenislandadventures.com
Random Acts of Comedy: A hilarious series of skits, based on the popular, British comedy show “Smack the Pony”. Directed by Robin de Zwart. 7 p.m. Tir-na-nOg rated PG 13 Tix $20 at Cates Pharmacy
Tuesday, August 7
Bowen Island Mixed Slo Pitch League: Take yourself out to the ball game, league game 6:30 pm at Snug Cove Field.
Bowen Island AA: Collins Hall at 7:15 pm
Two for one Tuesdays: Paddleboard, Kayak (bring a date!), Bowen Island Sea Kayaking. 604-947-9266
Friday, August 10
The 32nd annual Bowen Island Men’s Fastpitch Tournament: Meet at the ballpark for a burger and cheer on Bowen’s very own league of ballers – many are second and third generations of the players that went before them. Snug Cove Field
Saturday, August 11
Bowen Island Farmers Market: For things made, grown and baked on Bowen. Every Saturday 10-12 pm at BICS. BowenIslandFarmersMarkets on facebook
Intro to Outdoor Climbing: Propel yourself out of your comfort zone! Info at bowenislandadventures.com
Bowen Island Men’s Fastpitch Tournament: Continues today and Sunday at Snug Cove field. Don’t miss the highlight of a Bowen summer.
Sunday, August 12
Yoga on the Pier: 9 - 10 a.m. beside the ferry dock. Drop in $10
Bowen Island Men’s Fast Pitch Tournament: Today is championship day!
Friday, August 24
The Marwills Release Tour: Bowen Island Pub
Saturday, August 25
Bowen Island Farmers Market: For things made, grown and baked on Bowen. Every Saturday 10-12 pm at BICS. BowenIslandFarmersMarkets on facebook
Rotary Run for Rwanda 2018: 8:30 am: Kids' 1.5K run, 9:00 am: 10K and 5K run/walk. Register at raceroster.com or pick up a registration form at Phoenix or First Credit Union
BOWFEST 2018: Mark the date, invite the mainlanders, ready your parade floats. This year’s theme Carnival!
Saturday, September 1
5th annual Handloggers Half Marathon: 21 km counter clockwise loop around Mt Gardener. Register by Aug 31 at raceroster.com
