In the Community

Bowen was well represented in Vancouver last weekend. The Steamship Day’s crew turned a lot of heads at the West Vancouver Community Day’s parade in Ambleside cruising around in Eddy Weismiller’s 1957 Pink Cadillac.

The Marine Life Sanctuary Society of BC (MLSS) and Bowen Nature Club invites everyone to to Mt Gardner Dock on Saturday June 14th for the Annual Nature Dive.

Weekend camping trips, exploring nature, adventure hikes, canoeing and kayaking are just some of the great experiences both kids and adults can enjoy by joining Scouts Canada. In 2010 Leslie and Steve Blais decided to revive Scouts on the island.

Father’s Day is just around the corner and Family Place is once again hosting a Father’s Day picnic to celebrate the important role fathers play in their children’s lives. Come and enjoy this free community event from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

FRIDAY JUNE 6 Youth Centre drop-in 6pm - 9pm Dinner at the Legion 5pm open, 6:30pm dinner Bowen Island Community Transit Fare-Free Day SATURDAY JUNE 7 IPS “Happy Hackers” Golf Tournament 11:30am-4:00pm, Bowen Island Golf Club Bowen Island Gymnastics

A little rain never stopped even the youngest members of BIFC from having a little fun on the field. The Rotary Club proudly donated soccer shirts with their logo on the back for the Under 6, Under 8, and Under 10 development groups.

Want to be a part of the best of Bowen Island? Sometimes our fair isle is not so fair with dissension knee-capping movement on issues and projects.

FRIDAY MAY 30 Youth Centre drop-in 6pm - 9pm Dinner at the Legion 5pm open, 6:30pm dinner SATURDAY MAY 31 Bowen Nature Club Ascent to the Summit of Mount Collins 10am - 4pm, meet at the end of Smuggler’s Cove Road Contact: Will Husby 604-947-0483 Dre

The first Sunday in June is always a special time for BIFWC volunteers who have worked so hard incubating, feeding and releasing pink, chum, and coho salmon fry from the Terminal Creek Salmon Hatchery in Crippen Park.

In the Economic Development Action Plan for 2014-2015, the committee recommended a goal to “create a welcoming community that knows who it is and what it offers.” The first step in achieving this goal is to articulate the Bowen Island brand.