In the Community

Sometimes I like to imagine how it was for our ancestors when we women huddled around the fire pit, talking and singing while cooking and raising children, singing songs, making loud noises and our men were out hunting, silent and intent on capturing

COLLEEN O’NEIL Caring Circle We’ve had a glorious sunny summer and fall. For many of us, that means having fun with family and friends. For some of us, however, witnessing all that connectedness makes us feel even more alone.

With influential advocates such as Michelle Obama, this film gives a voice to girls who struggle to overcome huge societal or cultural barriers

Here are some of the goings on on Bowen Island this week

Collins Farm's Marion Moore describes the outstanding success of the community harvest feast at BICS

Denise Richards leads weekend workshop October 3 and 4

Celebrate everything that the "accidental archivist" gave to Bowen Island on October 4.

Have a birthday coming up? Email Catherine Bayly at [email protected]. Out of the Attic to Oct. 12 Gallery @ Artisan Square Long-forgotten attic masterpieces by various artists uncovered.

Bowen Island Arts Council Contributor The Bowen Island Art Council sends special thanks to Paul Rickett of the Bowen Beer & Wine Cellar and Sandra Oldfield, CEO of Tinhorn Creek Vineyards, for Friday’s Wine is Bottled Poetry event.

Julie Salisbury of Inspire a Book looks at all the options as well as helps authors develop entrepreneurial skills and use social media