In the Community

About 35 years ago John Schroeder graduated from UBC with a degree in Horticulture, a dream, and no money. The dream was to build a wholesale nursery from scratch in Abbotsford.

What do a move from Bowen Island and a walk on the El Camino road in Spain have in common? As Diane Marshall and Eva DiCasmirro considered their recent experiences, Diane’s move and Eva’s walk, they recognized a commonality.

Two years ago the Knick Knack Nook and the Snug Cove House Society ran a fabulous fund raising event, the proceeds of which went to Snug Cove House.

The Knick Knack Nook has awarded $10,000 in scholarships to Bowen Island students pursuing degrees in environmental sustainability.

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 12 Youth Centre drop-in 6 - 9 p.m. Bowen Island Legion open at 5 p.m Friday night dinner starts at 6:30 p.m. Well-behaved children WELCOME SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 13 Youth Centre drop-in, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Some things make up for the end of summer ... like getting back in the groove. And who has a better groove to fall in to than the BOWEN ISLAND COMMUNITY CHOIR! Registration has started for the the 2014 Fall Season.

While the idea for a medical clinic took root in the Caring Circle almost two years ago, the decision was taken this year to let it grow in its own part of the garden.

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 5 Youth Centre drop-in 6 - 9 p.m. Bowen Island Community Medical Clinic Society monthly meeting Contact Bud Massender 947-2977 Everyone welcome SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 6 Youth Centre drop-in, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Eryn Jackson and Brenna Rosen are running a Wild Child Girls overnight camp for girls to gain confidence by getting outdoors, getting dirty and having fun! We’re meeting at Tunstall Bay Beach at 3:30 pm to have a guided kayak ride from Tunstall Beach

There’s the September smell of pencil shavings in the air, and for community groups seeking funding for good ideas that will have a positive impact on our community, it’s time to start sharpening.