Opinion

To our fellow Bowen Islanders, Like you, we have been saddened by recent world events. We have watched as refugees have fled war-­torn countries, and as terrible acts have shaken a nation.

From the craft fair, to new construction, sports, health and wellness and giant hornets, we are all over the board this week.

Movember was a huge success! The Mowen Island Fire team raised over $20,000 for men’s health and came in second in the Great Canadian Fire challenge. I had such a great team to work with.

The 30th Annual Bowen Island Community School Association (CSA) Christmas Craft Fair was an unprecedented success!!! This island tradition is possible thanks to the volunteers, vendors, youth entrepreneurs, cake-makers, photo booth donors, performers

On Friday December 4th I arrived at the ticket booth at the Horseshoe Bay terminal at 9:18pm with my two children ages 11 and 13 after picking up my son from a grade 6 dance at the Glen Eagles Community Centre.

Friends, here is another opportunity for Bowen to be part of Canada’s huge effort to welcome refugees from Syria and help set them up for success in our country.

The Bowen Island Arts Council kicks off It’s a Wrap , our annual end-of-the-year showcase of functional artwork featuring unique hand-made gifts created by more than 40 local artists. The show and sale runs from December 10 to January 3.

Friday night was the night my momwould make pizza for all of our friends, thoughtfully crafting a way to keep us close to home and out of trouble.

Last Saturday’s film festival event at BICS was a wonderful gathering of community and despite the numerous events on the island that night the turn out was incredibly rewarding. Thank you for coming.

Dear Editor, As Chair of Tourism Bowen Island, I was very pleased with your writeup on the “Tourist Gazebo” in last week’s Undercurrent. Any mention of Tourism on Bowen pleases me.