In the Community

For nearly five years now, Bowen Islander Stephen Foster has been working hard to understand what’s happening in Howe Sound and to get to know people throughout the region who are working to protect it. At the Great Howe Sound Recovery Event on Nov.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28 BI Legion Halloween dance starting at 8 p.m., featuring Black Molly SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29 Sixth Annual Halloween with Horses at the Crippen Park Equestrian Ring, 1-3 p.m. Wear a costume. Event cancelled if pouring.

Amazing images from 12 Bowen Island Photography Club members are on display now at the Gallery at Artisan Square. The exhibition runs until Nov. 20 and gallery hours are Thursday to Sunday from noon to 4 p.m.

Cates Hill Chapel was buzzing with excitement Saturday, Oct. 22, as 10 teams of eager spellers competed for the coveted Golden Bee Award. The venue was packed with almost 100 audience members and 40 competitors.

As a new volunteer at the Knick Knack Nook, I am keenly aware of the need for the community to shift their thinking of the role of this wonderful community asset.

Meditation, exercise and good nutrition – these are the things, says David Shadbolt, that made it possible for him to stay sober for 24 years now.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22 Montessori Kid & Kaboodle Sale, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. All donations welcome until Friday, Oct. 21 at the Montessori School. Bowen Island Library First Annual Adult Spelling Bee: Register your team by Oct.

On October 22, nine teams of brave Bowen souls are spelling their hearts out in support of the Cove Commons Project (formerly Annex/Gallery)! All are welcome to Cates Hill Chapel at 7:30 pm to watch the fun which starts at 8:00 pm.

The Bowen Island International Wine Festival (BIIWF), one of the Island’s most anticipated annual events, returns for its third edition on Thursday, October 27 from 6:30 to 9:00pm.

FRIDAY OCTOBER 14 Martin Joseph at TirnaNog, 7:30 pm Tickets $25 at Phoenix or online at Brownpapertickets.