FRESH TASTES BETTER The Bowen Island Farmers Market is back in action every Saturday morning at Bowen Island Community School.You’ll find local growers such as David & Jenni Griffiths there, plus arts, crafts, music and more. Turn over to Page 7 for a chat with Jenni and David on all the market has to offer, including a pair of special events taking place over the next two weeks. / Alex Kurial photo
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Bowen RCMP are hoping to curb a concerning motorist trend which has recently developed on island roads.
Over the past two months eight impaired driving charges have been laid leading to either licence suspensions or criminal charges. Adding to the alarm is the fact that five of these resulted in crashes, many of them severe and some causing injury to the occupants of the vehicle.
“I’ve been here three years and as a concentration of incidents this is by far the most that have taken place,” says Cst. Paul Towne with the Bowen Island RCMP. “We’ve been lucky that nobody has been seriously injured or worse at this point.”
Towne stresses that the dangers and consequences of drunk driving aren’t limited to those in the vehicle. The decision to get behind the wheel after drinking also puts pedestrians and other road users at risk, especially in well travelled areas where some of these incidents have taken place.
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Asourclimatechanges,BowenIslandisexperiencinglonger,hotter, anddriersummers.Inresponsetotheseconditionsandthethreatof drought,BowenIslandMunicipalityisimplementingStage2Water ConservationGuidelines,effectiveJune1,2025,forallmunicipal watersystems,island-wide,unlesstheyarealreadyonahigherstate ofrestriction.Residentsonprivatewatersystems,wells,andstreams arealsohighlyencouragedtoadheretotheguidelinesbecause regardlessofwhereourwatercomesfrom,onBowenweallhavea responsibilitytoprotecttheisland’swaterresources
TheProvinceofBritishColumbiaiswarningofpotentialdrought conditionsthisspringandsummer.TheApril1,2025,snowsurvey showstheprovincialsnowpackatjust79percentofnormal. Althoughthisisaslightimprovementoverlastyear,itremainswell belowaverage.Lowsnowpackisakeyindicatorofreduced precipitation,andwithEnvironmentCanadaforecastingahotter, driersummer,itiscrucialforcommunitiestobeginconservingwater now.
Stage2WaterConservationfocusesprimarilyonreducingoutdoor wateruse,particularlylawnwatering,whichisoneofthelargest contributorstosummerwaterdemand.
Whatthismeansforyou:
•Lawnwateringusingmunicipaldrinking(treated)wateris prohibiteduntilthecurrentWaterConservationGuidelinedrops belowStage2.
Ifeligible,youmustclaimyourHomeHownerGranteachyear.Even if:
•Youdeferyourtaxes.
•Yourmortgagecompanypaysyourtaxes.
YoustillmustapplybeforeJuly2,2025.
ComeandseeusatthenewCommunityCentreat580BowenIsland TrunkRoadforassistanceifrequired
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•Theuseofrainwater,greywater,orotherrecycledwatersourcesto waterlawnsisstillpermittedandencouraged.Wateringfromprivate wellorstreamsisalsopermittedwhereapplicable
•Flowerandvegetablegardensmaystillbewateredwithsprinklers between5:00amand9:00am.Handwatering,soakerhose,ordrip irrigationisstillallowedatanytime.
Usingdrinkingwaterforlawnirrigationduringatimeofpotential droughtputsunnecessarystrainonourlimitedsupply,whichshould beprioritizedforessentialneedslikedrinking,cooking,and sanitation.Prioritizingessentialusesandtakingconservationsteps earlyhelpsensurethateveryoneinourcommunityhasaccessto safe,reliablewaterandreducesthelikelihoodofmoresevere restrictionslaterintheseason
Additionalwaystoconservewater:
•Regularlyinspectyourirrigationsystemforleaksormalfunctions.
•Usespring-loadedshut-offnozzlesandneverleavehosesrunning unattended.
•Monitorforleaksonyourpropertybyturningoffallwaterand checkingwhetherthemeterisstillmoving.Ifitis,youmayhavea leak.
Thankyouforyourcooperationandcommitmenttowater conservationaswenavigatethechallengesofachangingclimate together.
Questions?ContactPublicWorkson604-947-4255ext.4or publicworks@bimbc.ca.
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On Monday May 12, BowenCouncil agreed to commence aprocess tocollaborate with alocal community group on aproposed project to be located near theexisting picnic table in the park above Sandy Beach.
The project team, led by the Bowen Island Museum &Archives,has received amodest grant from theProvincialgovernment through the Japanese-Canadian Legacies Society, as part of aprovince-wide grant program.
About half of the grant will be used for research, writing and production of interpretive materials at the Sandy Beach site and on theBowen Island Museum &Archives website. The other half will be used for construction of asmall installation at the site, along withinterpretive signage and landscaping using native species.
As part of the approval process, the project team will be engagingwith the Skwxwú7mesh First Nation,neighbouring properties, and the general public.
The Sandy Beach site, withits commanding view ofthe water and a short,pleasant walk from Snug Cove, holds deep historical significance for Nexwlélexwm (Bowen
Island). Overlooking theformerUnion Steamships Hotelsite –a placewheremany Japanese-Canadians once worked –this spotwas deliberately chosen to celebrate, notonly itsscenic beauty, but also its rich cultural past.
Nearby,the enduring remainsofUnion Steamships’foremanMr. Koga’slandmarks, such as the footings for the traditional Japanese footbridge, serve as asilent storytellers of abygone era.The adjacent former picnicgrounds, which once buzzed withlife during gatherings ofresidentsand visitors of Japanese ancestry, further emphasize the deep-rootedconnections andcommunal spirit that once flourished on theIsland.
Thegroup envisionsa place of contemplation and educationthat wouldbebeautifulyet compelling. Itspurpose wouldbeto:
-Celebrate Canadians of Japaneseancestry on Nexwlélexwm(Bowen Island) from 1889until theirforcible removalintoincarceration camps in1942.
-Provide educationabout racism and theracist policiesagainst 22,000 Canadians of Japaneseancestry on theWest Coast, including ethnic cleansing, propertytheft, andculturalgenocide.
-Understand theimpact andmeaning of theevents of 1942-49 on families, communities andsubsequent generations
-Provide acatalyst for healing for all people by understanding the contribution of CanadiansofJapanese ancestry and acknowledgingpast injustices.
-Provide hope for the futurebyencouragingindividual and collective action.
Constructed of highquality,low maintenance materials,the installationwillbea permanentand valued legacy,providing the community withanattractive, functional, and welcoming all-season place.Tofacilitate reflection, contemplation and education, theinstallation willincludesome form of seating and willbecovered, or partially covered, to provide weather protection.
Anyimpactonnativespecieswillbeminimized. The team hopes to start site preparation and planting thisFall, withconstruction happening in Spring/Summer 2026.
As the project team is working with very limitedfunding,the groupisreaching out to communitymembers to considerdonations of volunteer time and/or materials towardcompletionofthe structure,signage or landscaping.
If youcan assist, pleasecontactCathy,at (604)947-2655orbihistorians@telus.netat Bowen Island Museum and Archives, if you are interestedincontributing or wishfor more information.
Cub has been working as an apprentice carpenter on Bowen Island for the past six years. His favorite spots on island are September Morn beach and theBuilding Centre for cookies.
Hobbies include stick and screaming out the window of the car.
People say his best features are his ears and humor. Thank you for being agreat patient, Cub!
We aregettingintothatveryspecial time of yearwhen the days aregettinglongerand even at 10 pm (as seen below) you canstillcatch a beautiful glowoflight in the sky. Andthe sky on Bowenespeciallyistruly asight to behold, with very little lighttointerfere. Once the natural lightfinallydoesfade,it’sa clearviewto manyconstellations and other night wonders. It’s awonderful time to be outside andexplore. Ofcoursethereisalot goingonduringthe daytoo and as you’ll seeinthe calendar we reallyhit nextweekend runningwithabevyof communityevents. This includes BowenIsland Pridewhichisreturningfor asecondyear! Like last year therewill be aparade and picnic,plus new this year is anautical themedafter party at the Pub. Lastyear’sevent wasalovelyday of fun and expression, and June 7promises to be so again!
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For the SKY (Seniors Keeping Young) “REACH” project, there will be a series of 10 monthly knowledge mobilization topics. The project is designed to share research findings and help people learn new skills for promoting brain health and healthy aging.
The series started with hearing health as the topic in May. As part of Reach for SKY and to celebrate May is Hearing and Speech Month, a fair called “The Sounding Board” was held at the new Bowen Island Community Centre on Saturday, May 24.
The photos show one of the talks by hearing and speech experts in the conference room and technology demos in the flex room. Hearing checks were done in the meeting room. Refreshments were served in the ‘living room’. Best of all, about 50 people were able to experience and
learn about hearing and how to use technologies, change behaviours and modify environments to improve hearing and communication accessibility on Bowen.
The topic for June is cognitive aging and dementia. On June 2, a seminar to share and discuss knowledge on this topic will take place at the Bowen Island Community Centre from 10 am to Noon. The seminar will be accessible for those with hearing, vision and/or mobility needs.
Future topics to keep an eye out for will be: Vision Health and Social Engagement (July 7), Nutrition (August 11, to be confirmed), Cardiovascular Health (September 15, to be confirmed), Mobility, Falls and Balance (November 3), Dementia-inclusive Communities (December 1), Mental health: Reducing Stress and Depression (January 5), Physical Activity and Cognition (February 2), Sleep (March 2, to be confirmed).
For further information check the SKY website at https:// skyonbowenisland.ca/ or contact Kathy, SKY member organizing the program, at k.pichora.fuller@utoronto.ca
Children and everybody in the Bowen community are invited to help Bowen Island Fish & Wildlife Club volunteers release Coho Fry raised at the Hatchery into nearby Terminal Creek The event will take place at the Hatchery off of Mount Gardner Road (by the Knick Knack Nook and Recycling Depot) from 11 am to 2 pm on Sunday, June 8.
This is an opportunity to learn about creepy, crawly bugs in our creeks, the salmon life cycle, and the importance of protecting creeks and riparian habitat on Bowen Island Fun for all so please join in. See you there!
Thank you,
- Tim Pardee
Sage Dierkes taking part in the Coho Bon Voyage fish release in 2023. / Alex Kurial photo
Saturday, June Collins Hall, Miller Road
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“The first one was around 7pmand happened at ahigh trafficand pedestrian traffic area on Miller Road, right outside the detachment,” explains Towne. “Another onewas in themorning (7 am) when avehicle slid down abankon Miller Road. That particulararea is high traffic formorning walkers anddog walkers.”
“It was extremely lucky thatnobody was hurtgiventhe locationand the times of the day when these drivershave beenneglecting not only their own safety, butthe safetyof allthe people on the island,” says Towne.
Regarding the morning rollover –where an impaireddriving charge was laid –Townesays that people can mistakenly think they’re okay to drive the morning after anight of drinking. “If you feel like you’re still impaired thenext morning, then don’t get behind the wheel… Just because you’ve slept for two or three hours, it doesn’t mean that your body’s expelled all that alcohol.”
In response to these incidents Bowen RCMP havebeen adapting their roadblock strategy withregards to both frequencyand time of day. Over afew hoursduringthe May long weekend alone threeimpaired driving chargeswere laid duringone night and the following morning.
“Don’t thinkyou can predict when the roadblocks are going to be,” says Towne. He pointsout in thepast, “Some residentsonBowen quickly worked out when the police mightnot be working, and at those times when they know – or they think they know –thatthe police aren’t working they’remore inclined to take those risks. More recently we’ve been doing roadblocks or patrols at randomtimes, andwe’ve found that we have hadalot of success in taking impairedmotorists off the road that way.”
Towne reminds people that for several years now the provincial Motor Vehicle Act allowsofficers to request amandatory breath samplewithoutcause. Anyone who registers areading above 80 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood (commonly known as .08) on an approved screening deviceisdeemed tohave failed and
faces penalties including alicence suspension andvehicle impoundment. This level of impairment also results in a criminal code charge, as does refusingtoprovide abreath sample at all.
Alesser penalty exists for any driver registering abreath sample above 50 milligrams (.05) butbelow 80. This results in athree-day licence suspension,and possible seizingof the vehicle.
The financial cost of an impaired driving charge is steep, and includes paying to reinstate your licence, vehicle impound charges, and legal fees for criminal charges on readings above 08. Acondition of restoring your licence mayalso be installing anInterlockdevice on your vehicle –atyourexpense –which aperson must blow into before starting the vehicle to ensure they haven’t been drinking.
Towne adds thereare further serious financialburdens toconsider followingadrunk drivingconviction, including potentiallossofincome if you lose your jobbecause you can’t drive towork, along with the possibility of apassenger, pedestrian, or other victim of adrunk drivingaccidenttaking you to courtfor damages if thereare injuries resulting from acrash.
“Don’tget caught outand tryand plan ahead,” says Towne.“Iknowthat Bowen doesn’t haveaformal cab company, butthe great thing about acommunity is that people knoweach otherand peoplecan arrange for eitheradesignateddriveroranother way to get home.”
“There arealways otherwaystoget back rather than taking that riskofdriving your ownvehicle –such as staying put.Planahead is really the message on that.”
And as the weather getsnicer and the days getlonger, Townesays it’sespecially important nowtoquashthese incidents of drunkdriving. “We want to see areverse in this trend… We want Bowen residentswho are walking around the island to feel safe whilewalkingthe paths andtrailsthat areroadside, withoutthe risk of driverswho are makingsilly choicestoget behindthe wheel,”hesays.
In mid-Marchthisyear amotoristreceivedan impaired driving charge aftercrashing into a powerpole on Miller Road./AlexKurial photo
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The Bowen Island Farmers Market is set to enter its fourth weekend of the season, with a renewed focus on the importance of local, sustainable food production.
The gathering takes place each Saturday morning at Bowen Island Community School (BICS) from 10 am to 12:30 pm Visitors to the market will find many of the island’s small food producers selling a range of products, from dairy items to fruits and vegetables and teas and desserts. Each week the space also sees local artists and crafters set up shop, all while island musicians create a market-going ambience with their live music There’s often a selection of coffee and pastries available from local cafes too, such as Tell Your Friends or Artisan Eats
Jenni and David Griffiths help organize the weekly market, under the umbrella of the Bowen Agricultural Alliance. They have some core reasons why they wish for a bustling market each week.
“We’re really trying to get that connection between things grown and consumed here, or at least regionally,” says David. “We live on an island, and the pandemic and Donald Trump’s tariffs have shown us that we might not be able to always rely on food to be in the supermarket. So if we support local systems, they are there should something bad happen.”
Jenni adds that the benefits of local food systems are also evident without the presence of an emergency. “It’s also really amazing to have food sources that are local and we know how they’re grown and that they’re healthy,” she says. In addition to delicious food and creative crafts and tunes, over the next two weeks the market will host its two biggest special events of the year, starting with the Children’s Fair this Saturday, May 31. The event is organized by the Bowen
Children’s Centre and West Vancouver Schools and expects to see hundreds of participants.
“We’re going to have loads of vendors here at that time too, with lots of stuff for kids,” says Jenni. Children’s musician Katie Brock will be part of the festivities, which aim to connect young families on the island while also allowing kids who will be starting school at BICS to explore the space.
The following week, on Saturday, June 7, the market is home to the start of the Bowen Island Pride festival. There will be face painting, sign making, snacks and more before the parade down to the Bowfest field begins from the school shortly after 11 am.
The market has also put an emphasis on public information, and works on having a community-based space whenever possible. This included a table dedicated to the Official Community Plan (OCP) review earlier this month.
“We want the market to be a community event. We’re happy to have tourists walk through and partake as well, but the focus is a community event,” says Jenni.
The Farmers Market is currently working on setting up a website to reduce their reliance on social media posts, particularly Facebook. “We would like a website where we can have vendors email us if they want to be vendors, and tell us what they’re going to be selling. We want community members to sign up so we can tell them about special events Because Facebook doesn’t reach everybody,” says David.
Until it’s up and running, anyone interested in having a table at the market can reach the organizers by writing to bowenagalliance@gmail.com
The Farmers Market runs every Saturday through Thanksgiving weekend, aside from on Bowfest. Jenni says it’s best to bring cash, though some vendors have the ability to take cards. She also reminds people to bring their own bags for shopping. The market will have bags with their new logo – designed by Erin Sinclair of Seabird in Artisan Square – available to purchase soon.
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Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) is taking a strong stand against what it deems a “significant threat” to the constitutional rights and title of Indigenous Peoples of the provincial government’s Bill 15- Infrastructure Projects Act, which was due to pass on Wednesday, May 28.
In a letter addressed to Bowinn Ma, B.C.’s Minister for Infrastructure, Khelsilem, Nation council chairperson, appealed to the provincial government to immediately withdraw the legislation and to subsequently discuss amendments co-operatively.
The Bill 15-Infrastructure Projects Act was first introduced on April 10 last year.
It was drafted by the Ministry of Infrastructure with the aim of centralizing planning for major capital projects, such as schools and health care facilities
The bill would give the cabinet powers to fast-track such projects, which it deems significant to the province
The Nation’s May 13 letter of appeal lists “grave concerns” over the marginalization of Indigenous knowledge, centralized powers without accountability or transparency, and
an overall lack of Free, Prior and Informed Consent (or FPIC).
The Nation’s commitment to a “shared vision” with the province is also elaborated upon, as well as the province’s legal and moral obligations, and codecision making
Significantly, the Nation states that the bill is holistically “a step backward… [in] a self-governing Nation with deep responsibilities to our lands and waters,” and that it “is a clear violation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) and the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA).”
According to the Nation, it had not received a response to its letter as of May 28.
‘Walking backwards’
The Nation is not alone in its sentiments and disillusionment with the bill.
Many other Indigenous organizations and leaders have spoken out against it
For example, an open letter was also presented to the province this week by the First Nations Leadership Council (FNLC) on behalf of the First Nations Summit, the Union of BC Indian Chiefs, and the BC Assembly of First Nations, which said the province was “walking backwards with a
top-down, ‘economy first’ agenda,” which could have “irreparable” impacts on many First Nations’ relationships.
The letter described how the FNLC had convened with the province on May 15 at an All Chiefs Meeting where they communicated their yet to be acknowledged opposing stance, and that the wording within the proposition of Bill 15 was misleading and unclear, for example the definition of “core territories,” and who would determine the whereabouts of a project.
Furthermore, the FNLC suggested that the bill’s proposal purported to uphold Indigenous rights as an explicit provision, including consent as a prerequisite, and yet was not included in the ultimate legislative wording.
“The honour of the Crown is at stake when the Crown engages with First Nations,” the letter reads, “[it is] part of honourable dealing… more than just semantics.
“This is not a matter for the Crown to decide, and this proposed approach seriously risks prejudicing First Nations because of new or persisting boundary disputes caused by colonial policies and processes. It is a paternalistic and dismissive approach [to core territories] in this context.”
‘Our government remains committed to reconciliation’
For its part, the Ministry of Infrastructure told The Squamish Chief that whilst it is understandable Indigenous People want clarity, the province remains committed to its obligations under DRIPA.
In a statement, the ministry said that on March 26 it issued letters offering future, deeper consultations on the bill to all 204 Nations impacted
“We acknowledge that our engagement process was shorter than we would have liked,” the emailed statement reads, “but we want to be clear, the bill can’t be used to shortcut Indigenous participation… Our government remains committed to reconciliation.”
According to the Ministry, the obligation to consult with the First Nations is guaranteed by a section written directly into the bill, as well as the Interpretation Act,which is a separate piece of legislation ensuring that all legislation must be interpreted in a way that aligns with DRIPA.
“We are committed to working collaboratively with partners, and to ensuring projects uphold BC’s world-class environmental standards and consultation with First Nations,” the statement continues
TheDiggers dug themselves abig hole onMondaynightastheyfellbehind theTwins 5-0 halfwayintothe game. Butthe sceneshiftedinthe 4thinning as theDiggers saw6batters in arow allreach base,with2 outs the whole time. Shawn Ohler (#4)delivered one of the most clutch hits ofthatinning with a2-RBI single while facingan0-2 count. Next inning the Diggersadded some insurancebyscoring the maximum 5runs,capped by a3-runhome runfromDaveHillborn whichjust found the farright outfield corner by the flag pole.EricAnder (#12) helped the causebyreaching base twice, crossing home plate twice, and addinganRBI.Adam Woodwardpickedupthe win for hisworkonthe mound during the final3innings./ AlexKurial, Scorekeeper
TheHere’sBowen Arts Tour had another successful showing over the weekend,drawing manylocals and visitors to see worksbythe 135 artists whotook partinthe festival’s second edition. This includedthe artwork of Bonnie &Curtis Wright who were stationed at abustling Riley’s Cidery. Bonnie makescrochetworks while Curtis constructsguitars. We’ll have more photos from the artistic weekend in next week’s issue. /DarrylDeegan photo
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Dancing at Lughnasa Opening Night Theatre on the Isle presents Dancing at Lughnasa at the Bowen Theatre. Show starts at 7 pm, also May 31 and June 6 & 7. Tickets $25, available on Eventbrite.
Saturday, May 31
Conversational Italian at the Library
Come explore Parliamo Insieme: a Conversational Italian Group. Drop in and join us to practice your Italian, and get to know other Italian speakers on Bowen Island! All ages of adults and youth welcome! 11 am to Noon bipl.ca/Italian
Saturday, May 31
SK8 Day with Bowen Rec
No registration required! This free event features ramps, rails, boxes, and more at Fire Hall #2 Let the shred-fest begin! All ages but kids under 10 need an adult present. Helmets mandatory. Runs from Noon to 2 pm.
Saturday, May 31
TBCA Wine Tasting
Find a new patio favourite as Tunstall Bay Community Association presents another round of wine education, swirling, sniffing and socializing with value priced wines from the South of France Limited tickets available at www.tunstallbay.ca/schedules#events
Sunday, June 1
Compost Workshop
A free Compost Extract Workshop at Grafton Commons (across from Grafton Lake) Demo and Hands On Join Phil Gregory in bringing life to your garden soil! From 10:30 am to 12:30 pm, register at bowenfoodresilience@gmail.com
Saturday, June 7
Bowen Island Pride
The parade starts at Bowen Island Community School after the 11:15 am ferry leaves, followed by a picnic from Noon to 3 pm at the Bowfest Field, and an after-party at the Pub from 8 pm to late!
Saturday, June 7
Pride Family Storytime with the Library
At the Bowen Island Pride Picnic in the Bowfest Field, join us for a 30-minute program of songs, stories, and rhymes for children 0-6 years old and their caregivers. Find out more at bipl.ca/pfs. Presented by Bowen Island Library and Bowen Island Pride Society. Starts at 1:30 pm
Saturday, June 7
French Connections at the Library
Drop in and join us to practice your conversational French, and get to know other French language learners on Bowen Island! Runs 10:30 to 11:30 am. The focus is on French speakers with beginner and intermediate conversational skills. bipl.ca/French
Saturday, June 7
Garden Club AGM & Open Garden
This year’s AGM is generously being hosted by one of our board members Linda Carvajal and her husband John who live in the Cowan Point area. Free to members, $5 non-members Sign up to become a member at the event, $25 for the year At 923 Fairway Lane from 1 to 3 pm
Saturday, June 7
Judi Gedye Open House
Come join Bowen Councillor Judith Gedye for discussion about Island topics This open house will have a special focus on the Official Community Plan (OCP) review which
is underway. At Collins Hall starting at 3 pm
Sunday, June 8
Coho Bon Voyage
Come release coho fry raised at the Hatchery into nearby Terminal Creek from 11 am to 2 pm More on Page 5.
Sunday, June 8
TBCA Jazz Night
Join friends and neighbours for an awesome evening of jazz with local musicians The Jim Hopson Groove Triofeaturing Cindy Fairbank, Buff Allen & Jim Hopson - by the ocean at Tunstall Bay. Find full details and get your tickets at www.tunstallbay.ca/schedules#events
MONDAYS
Meditation Mondays
Happy Mondays! Buddhist teachings and meditations to awaken the heart. Your journey to inner peace begins here! From 7 to 8 pm at the Bowen Island Community Centre $12 drop-in, meditateinvancouver.org/bowen-island
WEDNESDAYS
Storytime at the Library
A free, drop-in program of stories and songs for 2-4 yearolds and their caregivers! 10:30 to 11 am. bipl.ca/storytime
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. This week’s activities include the seedling sale!
SKY Mahjong
Come and play Mahjong at the Seniors Cottage on Cardena Drive. 1 to 3 pm, RSVP info@skyonbowenisland.ca
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