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Sparking curiosity and enthusiasm for science

Sparking curiosity and enthusiasm for science

“How do you open young minds to the wonders of science? For starters, you introduce them to a physicist who seems more like a magician, then you let them go wherever their natural curiosity takes them.
The best of the Knick Knack Nook – Nov. 12

The best of the Knick Knack Nook – Nov. 12

At Cates Hill Chapel, starting at 7 p.m., more than 300 of the most interesting and valuable items that Islanders have dropped off at the Knick Knack Nook will be auctioned off to raise money for the Caring Circle.

A step forward for energy efficiency in Bowen homes

As a renter, Dave Pollard says he was reluctant, skeptical even, about having an energy audit conducted on his house last winter.
Bursary supports vision of local agricultural production

Bursary supports vision of local agricultural production

The Knick Knack Nook is pleased to announce that the recipient of the 2016 Alternative Environmental Sustainability Bursary is Jessica Mitts.

The Giving Campaign for 2016

Bowen Island’s Community Foundation has a lot to celebrate this year – the creation of the Snug Cove Garden Gateway, a new lighting system for Tir na nOg Theatre, solar panels at the community school, scholarships, and funding for islanders in need.

On the calendar

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 5 Great Howe Sound Recovery Event Cates Hill Chapel - 7 - 9pm Comedy of Music, a one-man music/dance/theatre show great for families and kids. Kids under 5 are free. For anyone over the age of five tickets are $10.
Scouts prepare local food for the winter

Scouts prepare local food for the winter

Bowen Island Scouts enjoyed apple-picking at John and Josephine Riley’s orchard last week.
Bill and Iris Carr selected to be citizens of the year

Bill and Iris Carr selected to be citizens of the year

Carefully selected from Bowen’s stock of incredibly dedicated volunteers who spend countless hours sharing their talents to help organizations and causes, The Citizen of the Year award recognizes one outstanding individual or couple whose accomplishm

Snug Cove House Q&A

Snug Cove House volunteers were eager to get Bowfest community feedback about our recent plans regarding selling 12 lots on Miller Road, and the progress on planning our seniors’ supportive living residence.
Wade Davis on the mountaineers shaped by the First World War

Wade Davis on the mountaineers shaped by the First World War

The Bowen Island Museum & Archives is pleased to announce the upcoming lecture, Into the Silence, by Wade Davis at Cates Hill Chapel.