In the Community

Once upon a time... In a land called Bowen, the citizen gathered to choose a theme for their upcoming summer festival and they chose: FAIRY TALES A magic day is sure to follow.

A quiet man sits at the front of the ferry on his way to work. He always has a big smile, and is almost always juggling something or other attracting and engaging kids of all ages from all corners of the ferry.

It is once again time to get out those hiking boots, to climb our spectacular Mt. Gardner. On Saturday June 21, 2014, Bowen Island Gives (BIG!) will be organizing this 3rd annual fundraising hike.

This is a story about heart and lungs but really, mostly about heart.

FRIDAY MAY 2 Youth Centre drop-in 6pm - 9pm ages 12+ Dinner at the Legion 5pm open, 6:30pm dinner SATURDAY MAY 3 Youth Centre Concert Three bands, $5 at the door 6 -9pm Bowen Island Community Choir Spring Concert at Cates Hill Chapel 2p.m. and 7:30p.

Emergency Preparedness Week is coming up (May 4 – 10) and to celebrate we are throwing an emergency preparedness party.

This past weekend my family looked up from our garden to see a flock of snow geese fly overhead, their black-tipped white wings giving them away against the blue sky.

What happens when you mix historians, music, games, artists, antique cars, heritage boats, high tea, pie-eating contests, and pancake breakfasts with 1920s costumes? You get a blast from the past called Steamship Days! July 11 – 13th will mark the th

If you’re culling your closets, do so before Monday May 5th and be sure to drop off your gently used clothing and accessories at the Children’s Centre on 650 Carter Road.

Attention all gardeners! The Bowen Island Garden Club’s Annual Plant Sale and Raffle will take place on Saturday, May 10th.