In the Community

When Colleen O'Neil was invited to attend the ceremony where she received an award for her work with CancerConnections, she didn't think it was a big deal.

The Gallery @ Artisan Square invites you to a special screening of the film Winning America on Wednesday, Aug 17, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Directors Brent Hodge and Thomas Buchan will attend and speak about the experience of making the movie.

The B.C. Ministry of Health is sponsoring a six week program designed to get you and your family up and moving about to enjoy your community's outdoors. An extra incentive is that you might win prizes while you improve your and your family's health.

The Bowen Island Garden Club Club's open garden for the month of August is at the home of Jerry George at 1177 Adams Road. The garden will be open from 1 to 3 p.m. on August 7.

Three years ago, Becky Underdown was at the West Van pool when Kostya Karibyan saw her dive. He told Becky's mother, "This one, she must dive." Since then, Becky has spent countless hours at the pool to train, and to compete.

Bowen Islanders of the two-legged and four-legged variety: meet Moguly, the 2011 Dog of the Year. Moguly will be honoured at the USSC annual Dog Days of Summer event, this Sunday August 7. He has also been asked to ride in the Bowfest Parade.

With the hiatus from school and, for some, an abundance of free time, the travelling bug has bit many islanders. Off they go, to Europe or Hawaii seeking escape from cloudy and rainy BC.

While travelling to Nicaragua with my global education class at West Van Secondary, I learned and studied many things. One of our main experiences was seeing the lifestyles of many families living in Balgue, Nicaragua on Ometepe Island.

The time to feast on Bowen blackberries, tomatoes, carrots, crab and kale is coming soon! BowFEAST 2011 is August 15 to 21, with a community farmers' market on Sat., Aug. 20, 9 am to noon, on the library lawn.

Ever seen a killer whale jawbone? Or how about feel sharkskin? Maybe it's time to touch a sea otter pelt? Under the Sea! On August 27, Bowfest will be a spectacular splash with its Under the Sea theme.