In the Community

It is 8:30 on a dark, rainy Saturday night and one by one Operation Red Nose volunteers descend on a room at the Union Steamship Marina operation headquarters for the evening.

Are you interested to encourage your children to make green choices this Christmas? The Knick Knack Nook has just the opportunity you have been looking for.

Make sure to come to Artisan Square this weekend. You may win a gift bag worth more than $150, overflowing with lovely gifts, gift certificates and other goodies from the merchants at Artisan Square.

Buffs, burrs and gravers are lined up neatly on Frank Gurney's spotless workbench in front of a window that overlooks the slopes of Scarborough. Adjacent to the windows are a couple of bird feeders that attract a lively crowd this December afternoon.

A big thanks to the West Coast Symphony (WCS) for performing for over 210 audience members of all ages in theBICS gym on December 11.

Artisan Square merchants are getting together to host a special event: the Artisan Square Christmas Fair on December 17. Caroline Walker of the Bowen Island Flower Shop is an enthusiastic participant.

Head up to Artisan Square on Saturday, December 17, for festive cheer and to satisfy your holiday shopping needs. There are more than 40 shops, galleries and eateries waiting to welcome you, all offering enticing wares and lovely artworks.

Stacey and Alan Leigh met on Bowen Island when they were 14 and 16 years old. One year later, they got married. Stacey says, "When we were teenagers, we read a book on how to be self-sufficient on five acres. That has been our dream.

Who takes care of the caregiver? It's a very important issue for Bowen Island families contending with dementia, since caregiving can be physically and emotionally stressful.

Are you feeling a little rushed? The Little Red Church is offering a special candle-light Christmas Evensong, to calm you down and get you centred and ready for the holiday season.