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Bowen Wine Festival provides fun and fundraising

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.

On the calendar

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

Recovering from head injuries: A workshop series by Caring Circle

Following up on our spring information session on Concussion, Bowen Island Caring Circle is offering a four-part series of educational workshops to provide strategies for people who have suffered a head injury.
Community potluck tradition continues

Community potluck tradition continues

Last year the Community School Association (CSA) wrapped up a year-long Bowen Grows project with the first Bowen Grows Feast: a community feast for 250 people of all ages that was held in the BICS gym.
Bowen Island Scout program grows

Bowen Island Scout program grows

“Get out of the blood zone!” says a Bowen Island Cub Scout to one of his friends, following a short lesson on knife skills.

Mothers unite around the world

“Whoever said ‘there’s no use crying over spilled milk’ obviously never pumped six ounces and accidentally spilled it.

Return to the teachings through the President’s Dream Colloquium

“We’re all in the same lifeboat now,” said Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas as he addressed the audience at Simon Fraser University on Sept. 22, lighting up a windowless, institutional lecture hall with his eloquent and urgent words.

Questions and answers about Snug Cove House

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.

‘Alternative’ learning scholarship

Last spring, the board of the Knick Knack Nook decided to dedicate a chunk of money to a new bursary for Bowen Islanders following “alternative paths” environmental learning.
Calling all scientists!

Calling all scientists!

Bowen Island Community School is hosting its first student science fair and we need your help. We are looking for scientists from all disciplines for the following: Mentoring students during one or more after-school sessions Monday, Oct.