In the Community

'I can remember back in the day many of my friends’ fathers had hobbies to fill their after work time. No internet had many looking for interesting hobbies to take a break from the grind of work life'

Low Hanging Fruit is to build awareness of the island’s existing food resources provided by fruit and nut trees, and build community around the picking and sharing of those fruits

Nicole Thomas Zyczynski is seeking 12 to 16 people for an a capella choir, inspired by the more intimate chamber choir sound: Carmina Bowena

Our weekly series continues

'I am urging you, fellows, if you are new to Bowen or have been here forever, consider trying us out. There is no audition or prerequisite to joining, just an ounce of willingness and a dash of humour'

Jazz Vespers are designed for people who are not comfortable in a regular Sunday morning church worship service

The target date for reopening is July 29

Our weekly series continues

For the full line-up, and to register, please visit: writeonbowen.com 

Instead of the usual SwimBowen event, Mary Letson and her friends have been swimming the distance around Bowen – 32 km – in bite-sized portions. Their finale swim is Saturday July 17 at 5:30 p.m. from Tunstall Bay to Bowen Bay