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Visible Verse goes global

We have lots of exciting changes in store for this year's Visible Verse Festival! The date has been moved from November to Saturday, October 13, directly following the Vancouver International Film Festival.

Bowen mothers gather to celebrate breastfeeding

Last Saturday morning, mothers and babies made up almost all of the patrons of MIKSA restaurant.

Movie night benefits IPS excursions

Yet another fun filled movie day is presented by IPS. The movie Brave will be shown on Saturday, October 13, at 3:30 p.m. at Cates Hill Chapel. A concession of popcorn, cupcakes and juice will be provided for additional money.

Next farmers market to be held at Applefest

The Bowen harvest has peaked and there are just two more BowFEAST community farmers markets this season: Sunday, October 7 with Bowen Heritage's Applefest and Saturday, October 20 at BICS.

Watson and Crick: How they discovered the secret of life

When James Watson and Francis Crick suddenly completed the structure of DNA, the double helix, they realized that it was so "pretty," it couldn't be wrong. They charged off to the Eagle Pub where they usually lunched in Cambridge, England.

A garden by your window

On Sunday, September 30, or on Sunday, October 7, from noon to 2, Bowen Island children aged 5 to 12 are invited to join a free workshop to learn how to make a windowsill garden.

Applefest set for October 7

Applefest is a free family-friendly event, sponsored by Bowen Heritage. It welcomes islanders and visitors to the Davies Heritage Orchard from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The making of a Wind Man

When Shane Tweten is exposed to the wind at the top of a tree, chainsaw in hand, the elements may give him the idea for his next carving. Shane owns Greenscape Enterprises and is a BC Hydro certified utility arborist here on Bowen Island.

Family dedicates public bench at Bluff Park

On August 21, the Hooson, Neale, Constantinescu, Mescu and Genaille families gathered to dedicate a public bench in the Bluff Park, adjacent to the BICS field and future site of the Bowen Community Centre, in memory of Bill Hooson, husband, father, g

Archives are looking for interviewers

Bowen's community archives are looking for volunteers to explore the island's history. Here's why.