In the Community

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.

The final week of pre-school is winding up for both Bowen Island Montessori and for the Bowen Children’s Centre, and some thirty odd graduates have been celebrating with picnics and barbeques.

FRIDAY JUNE 20 Youth Centre drop-in 6pm - 9pm SATURDAY JUNE 21 Crippen Stewardship Group Weed Warriors We will meet at the bridge at the mouth of Davie’s Creek (at nearby picnic table in field). Everyone welcome. Tools and gloves provided.

An incredible array of interesting sea creatures was collected from the murky waters off the Mt. Gardner Dock on Saturday afternoon much to the amazement and awe of many little curious Bowen Islanders.

School is out (a little earlier than expected) and summer reading season is here once again. Bowen Island Public Library is offering a variety of summer programs for kids from 5-18.

The Irly Bird’s Spring Fling Golf Tournament raises funds for children’s charities on island and is driving toward becoming one of the premier events on Bowen’s calendar.