32nd Dock Dance went last Saturday, August 2. It was crowded early on and by the time darkness set in it was a full house up until the last song, around 1 am. The bands, The Pop Junkies and Dr. Strangelove, who have both played the event before, kept the dance floor packed with rock and pop classics from the past 50 years. Earlier on (left, top row L-R) Jade Atkinson, Sarah Carachelo, Escher Fisk & Kaia Bentley and (bottom row L-R)
Sophie Allard and Jem Smith, spontaneously pose
camera. Later the
Amelia Barrera (right, far right) and friends (L-R) Henry Newland, Guthrie Boose, Ben Foster and Jesse Grieve, took a break from kibitzing for a photo op. Find more Dock Dance photos inside! / Marcus Hondro photos
Votingfor the 2025 DogOfThe Year has begun and is on the BowenIslandEverything Else page on Facebook and closes in two weeksonAugust21at5pm.
Thewinner of the grand title will be in the
BowfestParade in their ownamazingcar andwillbeshoweredwith love and affection from many!
Thereare returningfavouritesinthis year’s lineup as well as new pups on the block.Sodon’t miss out, registeryourfurry bestie or just vote for your favouriteBowen dog.
Past winnerswilllet you know. .Being DogofThe Year is abarking good feeling!
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Bowencontributes land to federal conservationinitiative
NEARLY150 HECTARES IDENTIFIEDFOR PROTECTION
ALEX KURIAL Contributor
BowenIsland will be dedicatingmore than 145 hectares of land to Nature Canada’s 30x30 pledge.
Thecommitmentismeant to help fight climatechangebypreserving30per cent of thecountry’s land and waterbythe year 2030. Theeffortwas sparkedby“aworldwide decline in biodiversity and is ascience-based approach to protecting local species and themarine, freshwaterand terrestrial ecosystems they inhabit,”wrote the municipality(BIM) in areleaseannouncing the allocation at theend of July
“Biodiversity loss and climatechangeare interconnected.Beyond their conservation value, ournatural landscapesserve as carbonsinks that help mitigateclimatechange as well as provide vital ecosystemservices likeprotection from droughtand flooding,” thereleaseadded.
Themunicipal land wasidentified by the Municipal ProtectedAreas Program, which worked on thetaskwith Nature Canada and BC Nature after Bowencouncilexpressed their supportfor theproject last year.The land will nowbeaddedtothe Canadian Protectedand ConservedAreas Database.
“The Municipal ProtectedAreas Program
offered BowenIsland Municipality an opportunitytorecognizeits protected areasand promotebiodiversity conservation. Ourlocal naturalareas arecritical to Bowen’sresilienceintoday’s unstable climate andanimportantcontribution to biodiversity on anational scale,” said mayor AndrewLeonard
“Wehopethe communityrecognizes theimportance of biodiversity conservation,feels encouragedtosteward ourshared municipal lands responsibly, and is inspired to protectbiodiversity on their ownlands,” addedthe mayor.
“BCNatureisdelightedtosee Bowen Island Municipalitycontributeto Canada’s 30x30 biodiversity conservationgoal,”said organization director StewartGuy.“This contribution, realized through ourMunicipal Protected AreasProgram,highlightsthe crucial role localgovernments play in safeguarding natural spaces.”
Nature Canada wasalsoencouraged by the news.“Protecting the places peoplelove is keytomeeting ourconservationgoals, and BIMisdemonstrating the kind of leadership we need acrossthe country .they’re ensuringthatresidentsand visitors cancontinuetoconnect with nautre forgenerations to come,” said organizing managerDylan Rawlyk.
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Squamish council approves two-year permit for Woodfibre LNG floatels
INDIGO LEMAY-CONWAY
Squamish Chief
A year can make a world of difference, as the District of Squamish councillors have proven, after voting in favour of issuing Woodfibre LNG a temporary use permit (TUP) for not one but two floatels
It was a roller coaster of a meeting on Tuesday night, which saw councillors request deferring their decision on the TUP until September to allow for a third-party assessment on Henriette Lake Dam, and even a suggestion to reduce the TUP length from three years to nine months.
But ultimately, councillors voted 5-2 in favour of supporting a two-year TUP for the WLNG floatels with some additional minor amendments.
A brief history
In 2024, Squamish council voted to reject a one-year temporary use permit for the first WLNG floatel
However, after a BC Environmental Assessment Office (BCEAO) order was issued on June 17, 2024, which required the company to address its worker housing issues, WLNG moved the ship into place.
Floatel 1 has been moored at the WLNG site and occupied since June 21, 2024, without a TUP in place.
According to a report to council, since the first floatel, MV Isabelle X, became operational over a year ago, the District’s bylaw department has not received any formal complaints related to its use or operations.
“Additionally, no compliance or enforcement issues directly related to the floatel have been posted on the BCEAO website,” reads the council report.
On May 1, WLNG announced it was seeking to place a second floating workers’ accommodation at its site, which would accommodate 900 more tradespeople.
On July 8, the call was made by councillors at their regular meeting to bring TUP for both floatels back to a future council meeting for a decision, without a public hearing.
The roller coaster
The motion included a $4 million security deposit from WLNG (increased from the $2 million originally proposed), and the daily charge amount for every day the floatel is in use after the permit has expired, increased from a total of $10,000 for both boats to $10,000 per vessel.
It would also see that WLNG could apply for one additional TUP extension for a length of three years.
Mayor Armand Hurford proposed an amendment to reduce the length of the original TUP from three years to two.
“I think that approving a three-year [TUP permit] now, would give four years of use… which I think is sort of rewarding the behaviour,” Hurford said.
He noted that shortening the TUP length to two years would see Floatel 1 in operation for a total of three years (including the one year it operated unpermitted), as well as two years for Floatel 2.
“[This] would align with the projected date and they would have the opportunity to apply for an extension, which would need to come back to the council of the day for consideration.”
The motion was carried unanimously. The last amendment proposed was by Coun. Stoner, who requested that a condition be added to the issuance of a TUP, that would require shore power to be sourced from BC Hydro for Floatel 2, a practice already ongoing for Floatel 1.
“That was a commitment that was made in order to
secure their extension of their environmental assessment certificate in 2020, and they have a shiny website that specifically speaks to their pathway to net zero and being the world’s first net zero LNG facility,” Stoner said.
“And I would suspect that if they can do it for Floatel 1, they can do it for Floatel 2.”
This was supported 5-2, with councillors French and Andersen voting against it.
Henriette Lake Dam
Henriette Lake Dam is upstream on Woodfibre Creek and there has been some concern the dam could not resist an earthquake and could possibly be breached and initiate a debris flow.
As part of the WLNG application for the TUP, the Henriette Lake Dam Breach and Consequence Classification Analysis was completed.
According to the report to council, “Henriette Lake Dam discharges into Howe Sound via Woodfibre Creek, near the southern boundary of the WLNG site.”
“In the event of a dam breach, questions have been raised regarding the potential risks to the floatels. Based on the information provided, Staff consider there to be minimal risk to the floatels in the event of a potential breach,” the report states.
While the report has been provided to District staff, it remains confidential from councillors and members of the public.
WLNG shared a memo to the District website, which revealed that “the maximum wave resulting from a breach of Henriette Lake Dam would not be significantly larger than the annual average wind-induced wave height (0.4 metres) and would be substantially smaller than the reported fiveyear wave height (2.6 m).”
“Model results indicate that the dam breach-induced wave within Howe Sound would be no larger than the annual average wave height at a location approximately 75 metres offshore from the mouth of Woodfibre Creek,” the memo reads
Councillors voted 5-2 in favour of issuing WLNG a TUP for both floatels, with councillors Pettingill and Greenlaw opposed.
According to District staff, the TUP will be issued from the date of approval, July 29, for two years, expiring on the same date in 2027.
For its part, My Sea to Sky, which has fought the Woodfibre project for more than a decade, criticised the decision in a news release following the meeting.
“Woodfibre LNG has been operating its first floating workcamp without a permit from the District of Squamish for over a year, and now it has circumvented being out of compliance by bundling two vessels into one permit,” said My Sea to Sky’s Tracey Saxby, who was at the meeting Tuesday night.
“A second floatel further increases the scope of this project for which Woodfibre LNG is offering a $300,000 community benefit. As the project grows, benefits to the community dwindle. Instead of building permanent housing for its workers, Woodfibre LNG has opted for a temporary solution, choosing to spend $200 million on cruise ships, which bypass investing into the community, and leave no lasting legacy for Squamish,” she added.
“LNG puts British Columbians, especially frontline communities, on the losing end.”
‘Floatel model is the right solution’
A spokesperson for Woodfibre LNG told The Squamish Chief that the company appreciates the time and effort
that council and District staff have dedicated to reviewing the application.
“We are currently reviewing the approved permit and its associated amendments to fully understand their implications for the project,” said spokesperson Andrew Stout.
“We continue to believe that the floatel model is the right solution for workforce accommodation one that was developed through meaningful engagement with the District, Squamish Nation, and other community partners,” he added. “Since arriving in Squamish, the MV Isabelle X has provided secure and well-managed accommodation for hundreds of workers while minimizing pressure on local housing and infrastructure.
We remain committed to respectful collaboration with all partners and stakeholders. This is an important project that will help bring Canada’s energy products to global markets as soon as possible. As we move forward, our focus remains on ensuring the Woodfibre LNG project delivers lasting benefits for the community including local job creation, business opportunities, and long-term tax revenues to support community services.”
~With files from Jennifer Thuncher/The Squamish Chief
The first floatel, MV Isabelle X, at the Woodfibre LNG site. / Woodfibre LNG photo
Dancing the Night away -32nd Annual Dock Dance
People of all ages can enjoyDockDance,asshownby(left, left to right) areveteran Dock Danceattendees Shannon Bentley,Keith Shapland,Doug&Karen McGregor,the highly-amusing Phil Carlington,StefShortt& Kevin Manning.In2009 the Undercurrent ranaphotoofanoted Islander,the late Jan Furst who, then 96, wasamong the first to getupanddanceatthe 16th Annual Dock Dance.Scott Stevenson of Bowen(right, far leftholding redcup of juice) enjoys The Pop Junkies as Dock Danceswirlsaround him. Theevent wasamassivesuccess,with Fire ChiefAaron Hanen saying he felt it wasthe “mostsuccessful” Dock Danceinalong line of successfulDockDances.All money raisedgoes back into the community and BowenIsland Fire Rescue. Municipalitystatistics forJuly showittohavebeen the“busiest ever with 35 calls totalling 296 incident hours,”228 of those hours formedical emergencies.Those calls cannot be metwithout resourcesand Dock Danceplays alarge role in helping to providethem./Marcus Hondrophotos
Meet Smokey and Ash, an adorable bonded pair of 3-month-old kittens, fosteredthrough C.A.W.E.S on Bowen Island, looking for their forever home together.Ash is agentlegrey kitten who loves snuggles and staying close, while Smokey is aconfident, playfulSiamesetabbyfull of curiosity.They’re inseparable,affectionate, and full of kitten energy—perfect companions who balanceeachother beautifully.Ifyou’re ready to welcome doublethe love into your home, Smokey and Ash are waitingtomeetyou! Contact 778-847-3624 foradoption enquiries
LNGhouses non-localworkers on a floatel, reducingpressureonlocalhousinginSquamish.
The band Pop Junkies played to an energetic sellout crowd at Dock Dance. / Marcus Hondro photos
Caring for Nature Photo of the Month
- Nursing Deer Twins
BOWEN ISLAND CONSERVANCY
PHOTO BY RICHARD RAWLINS
On a quiet trail on Bowen Island, photographer Richard Rawlins came upon a fleeting, intimate moment a mother deer nursing her twin fawns. Their sleek, wellgroomed coats are a sign of good health. But with fawns this size, one can only imagine the challenge the doe faces producing enough milk to keep up with their growing needs.
Black-tailed deer are a beloved part of life on Bowen but their role in the island’s ecology is more complex than it seems They are both dependent on the island’s rich biodiversity and capable of altering it in profound ways.
These deer are generalists, able to eat a wide variety of plants. In Alaska, over 70 plant species have been documented in their diet many of which grow here on Bowen. They thrive along forest edges and in natural clearings, where sun-loving plants like tree seedlings, berry bushes, herbs, and grasses flourish. They tend to avoid dense, mature forests that lack the leafy undergrowth they prefer. Large open spaces? Not ideal without cover, they’re exposed to weather and predators.
Spring is birthing season on Bowen. From late May into June, black-tailed does quietly slip into thick, tangled vegetation near streams, lakes, and wetlands riparian areas that offer both shelter and abundant food. Here, hidden from sight, they give birth to their fawns: sometimes one, often twins, and occasionally triplets.
For the first week of life, these tiny newborns carry no scent at all. This remarkable adaptation allows their mothers to leave them tucked safely in the
underbrush while they head out to forage, replenishing their bodies after the demands of birth. It’s why, during these early weeks, Islanders rarely see pregnant does out in the open. They’ve disappeared into the island’s secret green corners dense, biodiverse pockets where water is close, food is plentiful, and cover is thick enough to cradle new life unseen.
Later in the year come November and early December mating season brings a burst of chaos. Bucks chase does and challenge one another, often appearing suddenly on roads. They lose weight from the effort and retreat to thick cover afterward to heal. Their antlers fall between January and March and become a vital nutrient source for squirrels and mice, who nibble them for calcium and other nutrients. By mid-summer, bucks regain weight. The does, meanwhile, are now feeding their fast-growing young and losing weight again until fall brings relief.
But there’s a flipside in this story. In the absence of natural predators, blacktailed deer populations can double quickly. Females begin breeding at one year old and can live up to a decade bearing single or twin fawns every year And because they consume such a wide variety of native plants, their impact is visible: in some parts of Bowen, it’s difficult to find seedlings of bigleaf maple, Douglas-fir, or Sitka spruce. The deer eat them before they can grow Over time, this prevents new trees from taking root, and the forest undergrowth becomes dominated by the few plant species deer avoid.
Richard’s photo offers more than a moment of beauty it captures a quiet truth at the heart of Bowen’s forests. The black-tailed deer, tender and tenacious, live in constant exchange with this place: shaping it, and being shaped by it. Their
presence reminds us that caring for nature isn’t just about admiring the visible it’s about understanding the hidden connections, the delicate balances, and the choices we make that tip the scales. To care for these deer is to care for the island itself and to see the forest not just with our eyes, but with a deeper sense of responsibility and wonder.
This is a monthly series of photographs submitted for the Bowen Island
Conservancy’s 2024 Bowen Biodiversity Photo Contest. Check out the Bowen Island Conservancy’s 2025 Biodiversity Photo Contest at: https://bowenislandconservancy.org/biodiversity/photo-contest/
The Bowen Island Conservancy is a land trust and registered charity, that works to protect and preserve the natural environment of the island from endangered coastal bluffs, to inland lakes, to wetlands and fens.
Bringing betterhearing home: howamobile clinic is agame-changerinhearing health
What if betterhearing didn’t startin aclinic,but in your ownliving room?
Formany, hearing is morethan sound; it’s connection, independence and confidence. Yet, accessing care canbe frustrating or downrightimpossible forthose withmobilityissues,busy schedules or living in remote areas
That’s whereEarsToYou steps in, withits fully-equipped mobileclinic that’s changing theway peopleaccess hearing care by meeting youwhere you’remostcomfortable: at home.
Themobileserviceremovesthe stress of travel,waiting rooms and scheduling struggles,providing state-of-the-art diagnostictoolsand asound booth justlikeaclinic.Theybring everything needed forcomprehensivehearing assessments,hearing aid fittings, adjustments,counseling and follow-up care
“The beautyofmobilehearing care is that we’veremovedalmostevery barrier to getting help,” says Katie Daroogheh, lead audiologist, with Ears To You.
“Wecome to you, on your schedule, withthe same professional care you’d receiveinaclinic.It’sconvenient,it’s personalized and it canchange your life. And what surprises peoplethe mostis they don’t have to taketime offwork, find parking or travel far—especially beneficial forseniorsand busyfamilies.”
Benefits of amobileclinic
Ears To Youoffersacalmer,more privateand moreconvenient option, especiallyimportant forseniorsorifyou sufferfromanxiety, mobilitychallenges or justhaveabusyschedule. Italso allowsthe audiologisttoobserve your real-lifelistening environment,leading to betterrecommendations.
“Wealsoemphasizethat aftercare doesn’t end withthe first visit,” says Daroogheh. “Weprovide ongoing supportthrough follow-up appointments,remote adjustments when possibleand direct access to an audiologistfor anyconcerns This ensures youreceivethe same professional care,ifnot better,because it’s moreconvenient and personalized to your lifestyle.”
Unlikemanylarger traditional hearing clinics that areoften owned by hearing aid manufacturersand primarilysell their ownbrand of devices,EarsToYou
is proudlyindependent.This means ouraudiologists have access to every hearing aid on themarket and the freedom to recommend what’s truly bestfor you-notwhat’s bestfor the company. It’s personalized care,with your hearing needs at thecenter
What to expect from your mobile clinic experience
When theaudiologistsees youin your home, it gives them aunique perspectivetheycan’t get in aclinic setting. They’reabletoobserve your real-worldlistening situations,whether it’s background noise in thekitchen, softconversations in theliving room or difficultieshearing theTV.
This allows them to identifyspecific challenges that might notcome up in aquiet clinic environment.Theyalso fine-tune hearing aids on thespotfor theexact spaces whereyou spend themosttime and provide practical strategies and education to help youcommunicatebetterwithfamily membersin your dailyroutine.
“Ultimately, this approach ensures that care is highlypersonalized and truly effectiveinthe settings that matter most,”adds Daroogheh.
We canalsocompleteall hearing testing in our fullyequipped mobile
clinic,right in your driveway-perfect if you’dpreferthe convenienceorifthe home setting isn’t ideal fortesting. We provide flexibleoptions,alwayswith your hearing health as our toppriority.
Enhanceyour quality of life
Formanypeople, thehardestpartof hearing care isn’t accepting they need help,it’sfiguring out howtoget it Sometimes,all it takes is achange in setting to change everything.
Daroogheh recounts atime when one of their clients on BowenIsland had avoided getting hearing help for yearsbecause travelling to aclinic was stressful and time-consuming.
“When we brought our mobileservice to her home, she told us,‘Ican’t believe Ididn’t do this sooner.’ Afterfitting her withhearing aids and fine-tuning them in her living room, she wasable to hear her grandchildren clearlyfor thefirst time in years. She called it ‘life-changing,’” recallsDaroogheh. “Moments likethat remind us why mobilecarematters.”
Justone home visit ledtoanincrease in qualityoflifeand abreakthrough that brought afamilycloser together “We’re seeing growing awareness that hearing health is closelylinked
to cognitivefunction, emotional well-being and overall qualityof life,”saysDaroogheh. “Asthat understanding deepens,mobile audiologywill continue to expand because it removeskey barrierslike transportation and time constraints.”
With direct-to-door service, ahearing check-up has neverbeen easier;there’s no moresecond-guessing what you might be missing.
“Don’t wait,” Daroogheh advises “Untreated hearing loss doesn’t just affect your abilitytohear,itimpacts your relationships,your confidenceand evenyour brain health.The sooner you address it,the betteryour outcome.”
“If you’ve been putting offahearing check,now is thetime. Your futureself will thank you. ”
Actnow and receiveafreehearing test and 20% discount on hearing aids. Formoreinformation and to book your in-home hearing test, call 604-918-8499 or visit booking.earstoyou.ca.
Expertcarewithout travel or waiting rooms.Photo via Ears To You.
Hearth welcomes new Programming & Production Manager
HEARTH ARTS ON BOWEN
The Hearth Arts on Bowen is excited to welcome Samantha Brett as the new Programming & Production Manager for the Bowen Theatre Samantha was selected through a collab-
Scenes from around the Island to close out July included a scenic view looking from Tunstall Bay toward the Sunshine Coast, a colourful display of marineware at the USSC Marina (Ron Paley photos) and an impromptu family Deer crossing out at Cowan Point (Haig Farris photo)
orative hiring process and brings a wealth of expertise to this role. A seasoned consultant in program development, events and long-range planning for arts organizations, Samantha will work with our community to help shape the theatre’s future.
We’re thrilled to have her leadership as we launch this exciting new chapter!
Paper Mache Workshop at the Hearth Gallery!
FLEUR SINCLAIR Contributor
Let your creative juices flow at the outdoor Sp’akw’us Gathering Stage by the Hearth Gallery!
Join us for a day of imagination, hands-on art and community connection with our Paper Mache Workshop on Saturday
August 16 from 10 am to 2:30 pm. In this workshop you’ll get a chance to experiment and create your own project, by either following one of our project guidelines or create your own!
This is a free event for ages 5 and up. Please bring a lunch and be sure to wear clothes that can get messy. Contact us at Creative@ thehearthartsonbowen.ca to sign up today!
FASTPITCH TournamentWeekend!
The bigweekendishere! All six teams in theBowen Island Fastpitch League will take to SnugCove Field this weekend with dreams of addingtheir names to theprestigious trophy tobeawarded on Sunday night.
If the tournamentisanythinglikethe regularseasonfinale then fans will be in for atreat. TheFiremen andDiggersmet on August 1with the winner to be declaredregular season champion. Theteams were so evenlymatched at thetop of thestandings theyevenneededanextra inningtoseparate themselves,but finallyitwas theDiggers coming away with an 8-5 winin8innings.While theresult meantboth teams finishedtiedwith recordsof13-7, the Diggersleaguebestrun differential of +59 meantthe regularseasonspoils aretheirs.
It’s abig momentumboost forthe Diggersastheylookto defend their Championshipfromlastyear. An 11-7 winover the Shakersinthe final securedthe team’s6th Tournament winout of the past 9events, firmly cementingthem as the Island’s currentleaguedynasty.Knockingthem offthe top shelfwill be particularly tricky this year given theteam’s stingy pitchingand defensewhichsurrendedaleague-low inruns against.
If anyone canitmay be theFiremen,who split theirseasonseries againstthe Diggersand sharea fairly even stat line in termsofscoring. The2023 Championswill certainly be hopingfor asecond chanceatthe Diggers afterlettingthe season title slip away on the final dayofaction. TheCruisers and their topoffensecould also causesome troublefor the Diggers if theycan getrolling. Their bigbatswill need some help from the mound and field though if they want to be in
contention come Sunday evening
We can’t forgetthe Shakerseither, whowentonahuge runinlastyear’stourney to make thefinal. TheBrewers and Twins could also make noise, and indeed have been behind some dramatic upsets thisyear. It will take alot to challenge the DiggersorFiremen,but the natureofthe tournament means anything is possible!
Thetournamentkicksoff Friday nightand runs through to theChampionshipGame onSundaynight.Check out yourfavourite teamswith the schedule below, andenjoy thegames!
-AlexKurial, Scorekeeper Friday -Twins vs Cruisers,6:30 pm; Saturday -Firemen vsShakers, 9am; BrewersvsDiggers,10:45 am;Firemen vs Twins,12:30 pm,Shakers vs Diggers,2:15 pm;Cruisersvs Brewers,4pm; Twins vs Shakers,5:45 pm; Sunday -Diggers vsCruisers, 9am; BrewersvsFiremen, 10:45 am;Semifinal #1, 12:30 pm,Semifinal #2, 2:30 pm,Title Game,4:30 pm.
TheDiggers celebrate lastyear’schampionship (below).The Firemen, includingEwan, Sam, Kurt &Corby, willlook to upend them.Team super fansBuddy and Harvey(above)willbe in thecrowd cheering theirFiremen on.
From Plank to Pallette
FLEUR SINCLAIR Contributor
The Hearth Gallery offers a warm welcome to Tony Grove as he exhibits his newest show From Plank to Palette, running from August 6 to 25.
In his show, Grove combines both art and science in his work as he explores themes of history, memory and storytelling, using wooden boats not only as his subject but as vessels of narrative.
As a professional shipwright Grove brings a technical edge to his paintings. Each boat depicted follows the curve and architecture of a real vessel, grounding his work in reality with expert craftsmanship
While Grove uses his creativity and artis-
tic license to fill the world around it, with lines that blur, shift and expand in vivid technicolour creating scenes that speak of stories and the passage of time
Grove focuses on the boat both as a symbol and a subject, cutting human figures out of the narrative entirely to focus on the calm and contemplative stories that these boats tell on their own. Finding depth hidden in the stillness and presence of the vessels.
From Plank to Palette invites viewers to slow down, breathe and consider the quiet stories that rest in the objects we overlook.
Join us at the Hearth Gallery for the artist pARTy, Saturday, August 9 from 6 to 8 pm, for your chance to have a drink, meet the artist and experience history through the art of the vessel.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Thursday, August 7
Meet the SRC Illustrator at the Library
Meet the Illustrator! This year’s Summer Reading Club Artist, Lauren Achtem, will teach you about her process and help you create your own colourful creature! From 1 to 2 pm in the Library Annex for ages 5-12. Please register at: bipl.ca/SRCevents
Friday, August 8 to Sunday, August 10
Fastpitch Tournament
Come down to Snug Cove Field to see which of the Bowen Fastpitch League teams - Firemen, Diggers, Cruisers, Shakers, Brewers and Twins - will claim the championship! See Page 11 for a Tournament preview and game times.
Monday, August 11 (& other dates)
SKY Swimming
Seniors Keeping Young pool swimming at Tunstall Bay. At TBCA Clubhouse. Also August 13, & 16. Times vary, full details and RSVP by writing info@skyonbowenisland.ca
Wednesday, August 13 & Friday, August 15
SKY Walks
Seniors Keeping Young meeting on Mount Gardner Road at the gas station for this week’s walks. Both start at 9:30 am.
Thursday, August 14
More Wildlife Mysteries with Metro Parks at the Library
Nature has many stories to tell. Get curious with Metro Vancouver park interpreters and learn about the mysterious lives of island wildlife through fun activities, games and stories. For ages 5-12 from 1 to 2:30 pm in the Library Annex. Please register at: bipl.ca/SRCevents
Thursday, August 14
Writers Feedback Group at the Library
Whether you’re a seasoned writer or just starting out, all ages and types of writer are welcome to share and give constructive feedback on each other’s writing in this positive and supportive environment. From 5 to 6:30 pm Registration required – please register at bipl.ca/write
Friday, August 15
Movie Night with Bowen Film Society
The Bowen Island Film Society visits 1953 with Roman Holiday, starring Gregory Peck & Audrey Hepburn. Preview cartoon is Duck Amuck. Starts 6:30 pm at the Bowen Theatre, tickets available through Bowen Recreation.
Saturday, August 16
Bowen Nature Club Hike
This year we will go to the summit of Mt Apodaca, hiking almost entirely off trail. Pack a lunch and water. Dress for the weather and dense vegetation (long pants and sturdy footwear are recommended). No dogs please. The hike is open to all Nature Club members, registration required Day memberships available For safety, participation will be limited to 12 registrants (plus two leaders). Confirmation and meet-up details will be e-mailed to registered participants before the event. Please note new date, hike 10 am to 4 pm. To register, please contact bowennatureclub@gmail.com
Sunday, August 17
Leif David the Magician at the Library
Experience the wonder and excitement of a magical performance right in the Library Annex at 2 pm! This 45-minute-long children’s magic show is packed with amazing magic and comedy All Ages Parents and guardians must attend with children. Register all attendees at bipl.ca/SRCevents
Thursday, August 21
Medal Ceremony & Party at the Library
Celebrate your reading achievements this summer with a special Summer Reading Club medal ceremony and party! Mayor Andrew Leonard will be giving out medals! 1 to 3 pm at the Library Stage. All Ages - Guardians encouraged to attend. Register your child at bipl.ca/SRCevents
Thursday, August 23
Bowfest
Bowen’s summer festival! Visit the Bowfest website for more on the all-day party and sign up to volunteer!
SATURDAYS
Bowen Island Farmers Market
The Bowen Island Farmers Market season is underway! Come to Bowen Island Community School from 10 am to 12:30 pm to check out all of the vendors and special events.
SKY Mahjong
Come and play Mahjong at the Seniors Cottage on Cardena Drive. 1 to 3 pm, RSVP info@skyonbowenisland.ca
WEDNESDAYS
Family Storytime at the Library
Drop in for a free program of stories and songs. 10:3011am in the Library Annex. Ages 2-6 with caregivers. No registration required See all Summer Reading Club events at bipl.ca/SRCevents
DAILY
Beyond Braille at the Museum & Archives
Collaborative exhibition between Camp Bowen and VocalEye Descriptive Arts Society. Experience history through touch, sounds and inclusive design - where everyone belongs. Open daily through the end of August.
