In the Community

Basia Lieske is Light Up Bowen's special elf

"If you were raised knowing in your bones how all life is connected, this book reaffirms your perspective"

This beary cute exhibit runs from Dec. 2 to Dec. 22.

Meet Inga Toews, one of this year's first-time vendors.

Visions of sugar plum fairies will dance on the terrace between the Snug Café and Copper Spirit Distillery Nov. 30. A Nutcracker-inspired stop is the latest addition to the island’s Light Up Bowen tradition.

The tragic death of Kipp Thompson last fall and the recent heartbreaking loss of Shilanne Stedmances have reminded us of the vulnerability of youth and the need for our community to make a greater effort to provide resources for youth at risk.

Concerts, craft fairs and more! Get all the information you need to celebrate a happy holiday season with your community.

The documentary will be shown at the Bowen Island Conservancy AGM on Nov. 23 at 2 p.m.

Last Saturday evening we happy few who love performing art on Bowen Island, or at least rarely miss an opportunity to attend a performance, had the good fortune to witness a new outgrowth from an old tree with deep roots.

Cinnamon, the small, feral, long haired, ginger cat, who was at least 25 years old, passed away last week. He came to us many winters ago after wandering down the road to our garden; maybe to keep company with our own feral cat Malachy.