In the Community

There are times in all of our lives when we need help. Maybe a disaster has struck — a devastating illness, a fire, an accident. Maybe we have a cause or charity we want to support.

A Moai on Bowen? The impressive statue has found a new home in the spectacular garden of John and Eileen Lord and it surprised visitors at this month’s Bowen Island Garden Club open-house held last Sunday.

Maggie Cumming left a lasting gift to Bowen through a bequest to the Bowen Island Community Foundation. The Maggie Cumming Legacy Fund that was established as a result of her gift, and it provides provides three annual grants.

It is summer and even the tireless volunteers at the Knick Knack Nook need holidays. The result is that the Nook needs more volunteers to help with our regular shifts. We operate two shifts a day, Thursday through Monday.

In 1963, the Union Steamship Company ceased its operations on Bowen, bringing about the end of the resort age on the island.

As curator of Steamship Days since it’s inception I am pleased to present our third year’s line-up.

The Bowen Island Visitor Centre, in partnership with Tourism Bowen Island is excited to announce the launch of its new website! Check it out at tourismbowenisland.com.

The Bowen Island Community Recreation Canada Day Celebration is a great way for families and people of all ages to kick off summer.

Public art can be a key factor in establishing a unique community identity. It is freely accessible to everyone, invigorates public spaces and humanizes the built environment. It acts as a tangible and vibrant window into the human imagination.

At the end of June, Bowen Children’s Centre daycare, will be saying a very sad goodbye to Maureen Currin who has been the cornerstone of the daycare for over a decade.