In the Community

FRIDAY DECEMBER 19 Legion Dinner Doors open at 5 p.m. dinner starts at 6:30 Christmas Dance at the Bowen Youth Centre Ages 12-16. Please try to bring a donation to the Food Bank. 7 - 9:30 p.m.

Barb Weismiller loved dolls as a little girl and never quite let go of her passion for them. Seventeen years ago, she started collecting dolls in earnest, and now has more than 250 of them.

Last Sunday’s open house at Endswell Farm offered a daytime showing of the light display, visits with the animals, delicious treats and crafts.

There was lots to sing about at this year’s Light up Bowen! Michelle Harrison took over as the writer and director of the live naitivity scene, putting.

The “Bowen Emergency Amateur Radio Service” or “B.E.A.R.S.” is looking for new members to join our team of emergency volunteers.

The Community School Assocition (CSA) would like to extend a big thank you for all of the fantastic community support we received once again, for the 29th Annual CSA Christmas Craft Fair.

FRIDAY DECEMBER 12 Collins Hall Craft Fair 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. Legion Dinner Doors open at 5 p.m.

It’s that time of year again! The Teddy Bear’s have begun their annual migration to the Bowen Island Museum. They are arriving daily, some on their own and others in large groups.

Stuff your stockings with fun and fitness this year. Bowen Island Community Recreation Gift Certificates (any $ amount) available right up til noon on Christmas Eve! Just pick them up at the Rec office! www.bowencommunityrecreation.

I love Christmas on Bowen Island. Our celebrations have evolved into a traditional pattern with simple but festive components. The season opens with Light up Bowen, Saturday December 6th (this year falling on St Nicholas Day).