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Islanders come through to help locate missing cash near Legion
BOWEN BEAT
Everyone has a bit of Irish in them on St. Patrick’s Day — especially on Bowen
GOLDEN GRAFFS
Local artists’ stunning art installations have global appeal
BIM holds budget open house — and no one comes
Federal funding for abandoned boats gives hope to Mannion Bay
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MARIA SPITALE-LEISK
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No one showed up to the municipality’s second open house last Thursday to review its budget, including a 7.7 per cent property tax increase for 2018. “No, we didn’t have any attendance,” said Raj Hayre, chief financial officer for the Bowen Island Municipality. Two people did attend the first open house March 13, he said, adding they’ve also received a few emails from the public. All feedback will be reviewed by the finance advisory committee, said Hayre, with recommendations to council proposed for March 26. According to the proposed budget, property tax would increase by an estimated $359,000, he said. Why so much of an increase for 2018? “The increase is substantial because past years have had very small increases which have not kept up with the operating costs,” he said. Most of the proposed 7.7 per cent tax increase – or 6.2 per cent – would go towards the operating budget, said Hayre, to things like wages, utilities, supplies and so on. Continued page 3
Mannion Bay is on its way to being in shipshape order again. Bowen Island Municipality has applied for $10,000, under a federal abandoned boats program, to remove and dispose of two derelict vessels from Mannion Bay. The problematic boats in question have been in the Bay for more than two years, says Bowen manager of parks and environment, Bonny Brokenshire. She is optimistic the federal funding will come through. The money would add to the abandoned boats education work and cleanup efforts already underway in Mannion Bay. “It may be a positive sign that all the money and time invested over the last five years is actually working …,” Brokenshire said last week. “That’s a testament to the direction of council that it has deemed the issue important enough to deal with out of municipal funds.” The federal government announced last week the first funding recipients under its abandoned boats program, but Bowen is still waiting to hear where it stands. Continued page 3
Rhiannon, 13, and Taliesin, 16, Van Lidth de Juede Roemer co-created this vending machine, which offered such gems as pet rocks and compliments. PHOTO SUPPLIED EMILY VAN LIDTH DE JEUDE
Budding entrepreneurs don’t feel boxed in CHANTAL EUSTACE EDITOR
It’s not easy to surprise people nowadays, especially in a good way. But two Bowen Island youth did just that on the weekend, with a mysterious, cardboard vending machine, parked on the sidewalk in the Cove. Fifty or so people stopped to investigate, said Rhiannon Van
Lidth de Jeude Roemer, 13, who cocreated the machine with her older brother, Taliesin, 16. “We didn’t really do it to make money,” said Rhiannon, adding it was a lot of fun. How did it all come about? “We had the box. We started cutting holes in it,” said Taliesin, laughing. “It was to have fun and make people smile.” The vending machine itself took
a few hours to make, he said, with cutaways for inserting coins and a menu bar with selections. People could choose from a pretty diverse range of items, like 25-cent jokes, $1 oranges, $600 “genuine Bowen Spring Water,” a $1 pet rock, or more obscure options – like $3 for nothing. A dog or a seal puppet was on hand to help with the order. Continued page 3
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Where else can you find love for five cents?
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“We took turns being inside it,” said Taliesin, adding on Sunday some of their friends joined in too, manning the puppets and the machine. And did anyone actually buy nothing for $3? “My uncle got it,” said Rhiannon, laughing. He wanted to see what would happen, she said. And? “Nothing happened.” For five cents people selected “love,” and Rhiannon said, people got customer-specific compliments written on a note. The vending machine had a peephole so whoever was manning the machine could see the actual customer, she said: “We complimented people’s bags and glasses and clothing.” Sometimes the puppets would spit coins back at people. That happened when the machine was out of something, like potato chips or pet rocks. “I was really surprised by the amount of people who chose pet rocks,” Rhiannon said. “We ran out of pet rocks every day and we had made over 10 every day.” She laughed, adding: “A lot of people gave them back after.” Their mom, Emily, said it was fun to watch people approach the box and interact with the puppets. She watched from across the street. “It was basically a comedy show,” she said. “It was just so entertaining.” And that was the whole point, said Taliesin. “It was really fun,” said Taliesin. “It made people happy.” You can see more photos, as well as a video of the vending machine, at bowenislandundercurrent.com.
BIM’s operating budget is $5.8M from page 1
The remaining 1.5 per cent increase would go towards asset renewal, such as replacing an old snow plow. The proposed $5.8-million operating budget was developed to maintain and improve municipal services, according to BIM’s 32-page outline of the draft financial plan. It is available in full on the municipality’s website, bowenislandmunicipality.ca, under their news section.
Bowen Island Municipality has applied for a $10,000 grant under the federal government’s new abandoned boats program.
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Process to solve Mannion Bay’s problems will take time from page 1
“As soon as we hear back we could then start to deal with the vessels in question,” said Brokenshire. The District of Sechelt, meanwhile, is getting $70,000 to assess 14 boats in its jurisdiction. The money is part of a $1.3-million package of funding to assist with the removal of boats abandoned in small craft harbours announced March 12 by federal Transportation Minister Marc Garneau. Garneau tabled legislation last fall to deal with derelict and abandoned vessels. Bill C-64, the Wrecked, Abandoned or Hazardous Vessels Act, would proactively deal with the problem by giving the Nairobi International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks the force of law in Canada. The bill would also: prohibit vessel abandonment; strengthen owner responsibility and liability for hazardous vessels and wrecks, including costs for cleanup and removal; and empower the federal government to take proactive action on hazardous vessels. Containments leaked into the water from abandoned boats, including fuel, can pose a serious environmental hazard and threaten marine life. Longtime Mannion Bay resident Bruce Russell welcomed the news that the municipality has applied for the funding. “… Believe you me, (as) somebody who has
endured the problem for over 10 years, I can tell you there are some boats there that just do nothing that are a blight on the community,” Russell told the Undercurrent. Bowen obtained a Licence of Occupation for Mannion Bay, effectively giving the municipality jurisdiction over those waters so it can move forward with a plan to restore environmental and community well-being to the area. “I fully support Bonny and the municipality in saying, the day after we got the Licence of Occupation, they weren’t going put the sledgehammer down and say: ‘OK, the way it was isn’t the way it’s going to be,’” said Russell. “There’s got to be a transition period. And while some people would like to see them move quicker, I realize that Rome wasn’t built in a day.” That said, Russell added that as the summer season approaches “we don’t want to see more of the problematical or unacceptable boats coming back into the Bay.” “Boats just get parked there,” said Russell. But strides to deal with abandoned boats have been made, he acknowledged. After more than two decades, the 28-metre steel hull sailboat Black Eyes made a permanent departure from Mannion Bay last spring. This was a long-awaited event for Russell, a waterfront property owner and founder of the Friends of Mannion Bay, who had been watching the boat deteriorate for years.
Black Eyes would fall over on its side and paint would scrape off into the Bay and contaminate the waters, Russell said. If Black Eyes had sunk it would have cost $100,000 to salvage and bring it to the surface, according to information from Russell’s friends in the marine salvage business. Friends of Mannion Bay put some money up, along with BIM, to help with the $2,000 cost to tow Black Eyes off the island. But other abandoned boats remain in the area, including, said Russell, one mostly sunken vessel with its mast sticking out of the water by about two metres. “I think it’s a navigational hazard,” said Russell. “The abuse and misuse of the Bay by the people who don’t follow common sense rules for the benefit of everybody is most disappointing.” The area is looking more shipshape these days and shedding its “junk bay” moniker, added Russell, thanks to the efforts of residents and the municipality. He said residents took a stand to clean up the iconic bay, which was once a hub for family activities and is steeped in Bowen history dating back to the Union Steamship era. “And so we finally said, ‘Let’s get back to the way that it was as best we can,’” said Russell. – with files from Sean Eckford, Coast Reporter
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Missing cash mystery solved by island daughter CHANTAL EUSTACE EDITOR
Just over a week ago local resident Caitlyn Gregg said she realized she’d accidentally dropped about $140 in cash near her home. “I ran down our driveway and started looking around our car and I found a few twenties all scattered all over the ground. Some had blown into the bushes nearby,” Gregg said. With the help of her neighbours she located $80 of it, but said, about $60 remained missing. Just in case, and at the prompting of her fellow islanders, Gregg posted her story on the Bowen Island Everything Else that she’d lost “several $20 bills in the street just in front of The Legion.” “If anyone stumbled upon them and would
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return them – I’m the dummy who dropped them,” Gregg wrote. That was March 12 at 6:20 p.m., and included a photo of a $20. The next morning, she woke up to a message on the local Facebook group from someone saying his daughter had found $60 outside the Legion and wanted to return it, writing: “Only on Bowen, baby!” “I was so touched,” Gregg said, adding this week marks her one-year anniversary since moving to Bowen from Hawaii. “It made me feel really proud to part of a cute and really sweet community.” Not a bad welcome! If you have a feel-good story to share, email us here at the Undercurrent. Send it to editor@theundercurrent.com, attention Feel Good Story.
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Artist set to be ousted from orchard studio needs help
Snug Cove House board chair Graham Ritchie oversees progress at the site on Miller Road in early March. PHOTO MIKE WAKEFIELD
Dear Editor, William (Bob) Bates has lived on Bowen Island for more than 40 years and for the last 10 has rented one of the old Union Steamship cottages for his studio space. A somewhat private person, few people have seen his wonderful ceramic creations which include large bowls, busts, and the surrealistic. Bob is one of Bowen’s hidden treasures. Sadly, his cottage studio will be demolished by Metro Parks within about a month. Bob is scrambling to find a new affordable studio suitable for his three kilns and two layout tables. Heat and running water plus stor-
age space for works in progress is also needed. With Bowen Island claiming to highly value its many accomplished artists (painters, musicians, writers, etc.) we need to help Bob find a new studio space quickly. Because Bob has no phone nor email, I am acting as a link between the Bowen community and him to help solve his dilemma. Finding a new studio space for Bob would be a nice 85th birthday present from Bowen Island to Bob Bates. Please call or email me if you have any ideas or suggestions. Thank you. Bob McGilvray rmcgil@shaw.ca, 604-266-4606
Kudos to Snug Cove House directors Dear Editor, Congratulations and a sigh of relief are in order for the Snug House non-profit society (formerly Abbeyfield) on their recent success with the creative marketing and sales of their 12 surplus lots on Miller Road. The current board of directors as well as their dedicated former directors, some of whom unfortunately have passed away, deserve a great deal of credit for hanging in
there for a long and often challenging time proving the old adage “patience is a virtue.” They soldiered on when many others had lost hope. With the long-awaited connection to the municipal sewer and water system let’s hope all 12 lot sales, for the attractive Village by the Cove “complete,” which will provide the capital to proceed with the adjacent Snug House assisted-care facility. Bruce and Dorene Russell
Quality of Bowen water questioned Dear Editor, I have some concerns about Bowen Island’s limited water supply and the current frenzy of development projects that are being discussed before council. When I first arrived on the island 25 years ago, whenever there was a discussion about development projects front and centre was the issue of our limited water resources. It seems this has taken a back seat to other issues. Discussion of water seems to be limited to the quality of water that is drawn from Grafton Lake and not the level of the overall island water table which individual and community wells draw from.
Trees contribute a significant amount of water to the water table. Already there has been some notable deforestation on the island such as at Cowen Point and in other areas for the sake of development. And there is more discussion of the deforestation of lands such as on Mt. Gardner Road, where we have large tracts of tall and mature trees. Included in the plans for this area is light industrial which may have significant water needs. I am hoping we can once again put the challenge of our island’s limited water supply and water table level in any development discussions. Louis Klein
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Grafton Lake lands discussion draws opposition Proposed plans includes a mix of market and affordable housing and 227 acres of land set aside as a nature preserve CHANTAL EUSTACE
In addition to Kerr’s comments, council received six letters from Bowen residents. Some of them were in support of the development. Others voiced questions and concerns, primarily about water supply and environmental impacts. “This development will certainly put more strain on the water levels and will likely increase pollution,” wrote resident, Angie Clark. Diane and Mike Meal wrote: “I feel that any development on the north side of Grafton Road will be destructive to the balance of nature and will threaten the water source of much of the island.” And residents John Kerr and Mieke Mitchell wrote about water levels in Grafton Lake and Terminal Creek, saying in recent summers the creek has almost dried up, with “water levels held at an absolute minimum, threatening our well supply.” They added: “In addition, young fish are forced to try and survive here and there where small pools of water exist.” Bill Granger wrote in favour of the application, saying, “The benefits to the Bowen Island Community will be great, in my opinion.” And Murray Atherton wrote: “It is a great proposal and I truly hope council will give its blessing so work can commence very soon.” All six letters, as well as the full 11-minute meeting, are available online at: bowenisland. civicweb.net/document/154516.
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A plan to develop lands around Grafton Lake – including 120 housing units – met with some opposition on Monday night, in the form of letters sent to council on the matter. The 11-minute public hearing addressed changes to a number of listed bylaws for the proposed Grafton Lake Lands development. This proposed development includes 120 market dwelling units, 45 units of affordable housing in a mixture of rental and ownership, a Recovery Care Housing on the site of the Orchard Recovery Centre to allow for up to 18 clients on their site – as well as 227 acres of land as a nature preserve. It also includes land for a municipal water treatment plant to serve the Cove Bay Water System. “This is your opportunity to speak for or against it, or raise concerns, or whatever,” Bowen Mayor Murray Skeels told resident, Michael Kerr, who asked council about potential impact to his nearby property’s water supply, and how septic would be addressed. Skeels responded that Daniel Martin, Bowen manager of planning and development, would address this further in a report. Martin told The Undercurrent on Wednesday that this report will likely be presented to council either on April 9 or April 23.
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BOWENBEAT Green scene for St. Paddy’s Bowen Island looked especially green and sunny on Saturday, the perfect backdrop for celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. To be clear, I’m a little biased. Like many people, I consider myself Irish-Canadian and March 17 is an annual occasion to remind people of this fact. On that day, I don’t walk, I jig. So for this week’s Bowen Beat, I headed out in search of some festivities and found Doc Morgan’s well into the spirit, with green (and plenty of non-green) beers, Irish music playing, a special Irish-themed dinner and many of their staff dressed in green for the occasion. Over a pint, this reporter caught up with some friendly
and well-attired locals to discuss the day. We may have gone on a few tangents – like discussing the ins and outs of walking around Killarney Lake: “Do you go clockwise or counter clockwise,” and later, “Will only going one direction shorten your leg?” – but that’s part of what we Irish call, having the “gift of the gab. “ Eventually, discussion landed back on St. Paddy’s, and what makes the day so great. My favourite answer? “It celebrates the Irish,” said local, Pat McCready, sipping a pint and smiling – Words and photos by Chantal Eustace
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Gallery at Artisan Square a Gilt-y pleasure for the Graffs STEVEN SCHELLING CONTRIBUTOR
David and Holly Graff are something of a Renaissance couple. Not only do they create abstract gilded panels, glass pieces and coveted metallic sculptures reminiscent of 15th century Venetian masterworks using contemporary techniques, their Gilt Studio Gallery is only one of their creative outlets. The two came together purely by chance fifteen years ago when Vancouver-based songwriter and architectural faux-finisher David met American ghostwriter Holly at a mutual friend’s Bowen Island birthday party. By the time they met, David had already begun the transition from decorative interiors to fine artist with his first commission: two gilded gold leaf panels for Holt Renfrew’s former location in Vancouver’s Pacific Centre. Eventually setting up shop where they met, David refined his gilding and resin techniques. Holly, for her part, put her fine arts degree from New York’s Houghton College to work by completely reversing the David’s process for his large wood (later aluminum) panels and applying it to glass housewares for more affordable, entry-level acquisitions. Each day they drew inspiration from their 550-square-foot Artisan Square workshop, along with galleries of Howe Sound to the east, UBC to
the south and the Sunshine Coast to the west. The couple’s personal and artistic partnership has seen Gilt Studio Gallery grow from craftshow mainstay to securing representation by Yaletown’s Artworks Gallery and, finally, building an impressive international reputation thanks to installations such as the lobby of the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Los Angeles, Whistler’s Listel Hotel elevator bays and, most recently, collaborating on the copper underside finish to Haida artist Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas’ colossal SEI public sculpture at the Vancouver International Airport’s McArthurGlen outdoor mall. Success has allowed the pair to keep the views they love on Bowen Island while many other artists are being priced out of their studios by the relentless forces of real estate appreciation. So the future, at least for Gilt, looks golden. Q&A with David and Holly Graff Q: Your desert island item? A: David - as a songwriter and former professional musician, I’d have to have a guitar. A: Holly - a shipwreck load of good books. Oh, and my glasses! Q: Your fave weekend getaway around Vancouver? A: David - Vancouver Folk Festival or Pemberton Music Festival A: Holly - anywhere with David
Q: What’s your go-to weekend activity on Bowen? A: David - going to the beach with my wife A: Holly - spending the day at a Bowen beach with a picnic and bottle of bubbly Q: Where do you go to celebrate a special occasion on Bowen? A: Both David and Holly - Rustique Bistro Q: Where do you go for inspiration/to think on Bowen? A: David - Killarney Lake
A: Holly - Tunstall Bay Q: Where do you go to get caffeinated on Bowen? A: Both: Definitely Artisan Eats Q: The book you’re recommending to friends right now? A: David - Making Rumours by Ken Cailett A: Holly - The Sparrow by Mary Doria Russell This article originally appeared in the Undercurrent’s sister publication, Vancouver Luxury Living.
ANGLICANS INTERESTED IN WORSHIPPING ON BOWEN ISLAND I would like to find out whether a viable number of Anglicans would like to use a church facility on Bowen Island instead of commuting to other parishes on the lower mainland. I believe Bowen Island is part of the diocese of New Westminster and as such might have the Bishop’s interest in cost sharing with an existing church on Bowen Island. We need relevant numbers in order to proceed with such an idea. I would be prepared to collect number of individuals, families, including children to check this out. Please communicate with me the “old fashioned way” i.e. by mail to my address in Vancouver including your phone number. I will keep the information private and give you feedback by phone. My address is Dr. Brian Harris, #211 - 3540 West 41st street, Vancouver BC V6N 3E6. As the number of residents swell on island during the summer months, I would also request these numbers as well. Thank you for your interest.
Employment Opportunity Summer Parks & Environment Maintenance Crewperson (2) Bowen Island Municipality seeks two full-time temporary Summer Parks and Environment Maintenance Crewpersons for employment for the period of May 1st – August 31st, 2018. Crewpersons will primarily be responsible for maintaining the Municipality’s parks, trails and public beaches. The positions also require that the crewpersons interact in a courteous manner with the public. The applicants will have a strong landscaping and maintenance background, be comfortable working outside under varying weather conditions, work under supervision on a task-oriented basis, and hold a valid driver’s license. This position is based on 35 hours per week. A complete posting and job description is available on the Municipal website (www.bowenislandmunicipality.ca/jobs), or from the Municipal Hall. Please submit your cover letter, resume, and references via mail, facsimile, or email by Friday, April 6th, 2018 at 4:00 pm to: Shayle Duffield, Human Resources Coordinator 981 Artisan Lane, Bowen Island, BC V0N 1G2 Email: hr@bimbc.ca Fax: 604-947-0193 Web: www.bowenislandmunicipality.ca/jobs
For more information, please call 604-947-4255
Bowen artist couple David and Holly Graff create abstract gilded panels, glass pieces and metallic sculptures reminiscent of 15th century Venetian masterworks using contemporary techniques. PHOTOS SUPPLIED
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Colombian bags bring splash of colour to Bowen Friends import Indigenous art to support charitable works back home RICA TALAY CONTRIBUTOR
Two Colombian business partners have brought colourful and wearable Indigenous art from their country onto Bowen. Colombian Indiarts, founded by Valentina Pinzón and Paola Perdomo in 2015, specializes in authentic handcrafted artwork from Indigenous Colombian communities which they sew on leather bags and accessories. Pinzón and Perdomo work with the Wayuu and Kuna communities as well as five independent Colombian artisans. At the start of 2018 Pinzón and Perdomo partnered with Munai, a Colombian-based organization that helps local children. Indiarts donates two per cent of their proceeds in support of Munai’s mission to combat child malnutrition in Colombia. “At this point we’re not really making any money and that’s the main reason why we’re doing this, it’s my motivation,” Pinzón said. Struggling to find a reputable charity organization in
Colombia, Pinzón called out to her Facebook friends asking if they knew any reliable charities. To her surprise she found out from her brother that her childhood friend was running a charity, Munai. Pinzón is set to fly to Colombia in a couple of weeks to start her mission with the organization by helping out children in the Wayuu community. Munai uses leaves from the moringa oleifera tree, found in most tropical regions, which is ground into a powder and put into healthy cookies and granola bars for malnourished children in Colombia. In order to increase support to Munai, Indiarts will start selling their moringa products later in the year. “At this point we are just finalizing all the logistics, research to be able to import it,” Pinzón said. Originally from the capital of Colombia, Bogotá, Pinzón immigrated to Canada for school but fell in love with the country and is now a permanent resident. Pinzón completed her bachelor in tourism management and a diploma in marketing
at Capilano University where she met Perdomo who is from Neiva, in central Colombia. From the beginning they knew they wanted to do something related to the country they’re from. Pinzón says some locals are very disrespectful to the Indigenous people in their country and “laugh at them.” “The truth is that there is a big constant problem, and that is one of the ones we want to tackle, which is we are very embarrassed of our native people,” she said. She hopes through Indiarts they can empower the Indigenous communities they work with and educate others about them. Pinzón and Perdomo, who are based in North Vancouver, fly home every year to find more artists but their families in Colombia have been a great help to them, collecting the art and shipping it out. Since Pinzón’s family is in the leather business, they have connections within the industry to help source materials for the bags. Perdomo’s family, meanwhile, helps out with the jewelry. Pinzon says although
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Purses (above) decorated with a mola, handmade embroidery designed by women in Indigenous Colombian communities. Colombian Indiarts founder Valentina Pinzón (right) models some jewelry from the company’s collection made from natural sources including the tagua nut, seeds and wool. PHOTOS MIKE WAKEFIELD
Vancouverites have responded well with their products, she and Perdomo are still struggling to make a profit and they both have had to keep up with their marketing jobs on top of the business, just to make a living. “During the summer it’s a hit, in the summer it goes very well because the native culture they use a lot of colour,
because the one thing (the Indigenous communities) have in common is they’re inspired by their surroundings and the nature. It goes well with warmer weather, however we do struggle for the rest of the year,” she said. Indiarts products are sold through their online store and at Connie Wright Original Knits on Bowen.
“I already know what I like to do, and I’ve found a place where I get to do it.” To learn about Pat’s story and life at Tapestry, visit DiscoverTapestry.com or call 604.225.5000 to schedule a complimentary lunch and tour.
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On the calendar THURSDAY, MARCH 22 Duplicate Bridge Bowen Court 6:45-10 p.m. For info call Irene 604-947-2955
Mona, full of fun PARC resident
FRIDAY, MARCH 23 Library Storytime 10:30 a.m. FRIDAY, MARCH 23 Dinner at the Legion Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Dinner starts at 6:30 p.m., featuring seafood chowder, green salad, garlic toast and dessert. All welcome FRIDAY, MARCH 23 SwampWolf at Bowen Island Pub, 7-9 p.m. Islander and acoustic multi-instrumentalist Ilya Krivosheiko pushes the limits of conventional storytelling through his poetic lyricism and complex rhythms to create a freak-folk and dark bluegrass feel. SATURDAY, MARCH 24 A Remarkable Year in Sri Lanka Hear Kate Coffey’s story and enjoy a Sri Lankan meal in The Annex at Cove Commons, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tickets: $20 available at the Gallery @ Cove Commons The event is a fundraiser for a hostel in Kathmandu, where children with a spinal cord injury can continue to attend school.
Life’s better here
MONDAY MARCH 26 S.K.Y. Seniors Keeping Young Bowen Court Schedule: Exercise at 9 a.m., coffee at 9:15 a.m., “Being creative with pottery,” a talk with Jeannie at 10 a.m. Yoga at 11:15 a.m. TUESDAY, MARCH 27 Bowen Island Community Lunch $5 includes homemade soup, bread, dessert, tea or coffee. Bowen Island Legion 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Adults only. Please join us! TUESDAY, MARCH 27 Bowen Island AA Collins Hall at 7:15 p.m. THURSDAY, MARCH 29 Duplicate Bridge Bowen Court 6:45-10 p.m. For info call Irene 604-947-2955 FRIDAY, MARCH 30 Fauré’s Requiem A free, meditative concert of beautiful music sung by The Ladies Madrigal Singers and some of Bowen’s finest male singers. Cates Hill Chapel at 3 p.m.
SUNDAY, MARCH 25 Parent & Tot Gym Time BICS gym at 10 a.m. $3 per child
SATURDAY, MARCH 31 Easter Egg Hunt 10:30 a.m. sharp (while supplies last) Hop over to BICS Playground for this fun, annual Easter Egg Hunt. Enjoy games and a visit from the Easter Bunny! Don’t forget your Easter basket for the egg hunt. Register online at bowencommunityrecreation.com.
SUNDAY, MARCH 25 Community Meditation Circle 7:15 p.m. in the Seabreeze building above the barber shop.
SUNDAY, APRIL 1 Easter Sunrise Service All Bowen churches invited Sandy Beach at 7:30 a.m.
To Mona, life is one big party – from enjoying afternoon cocktails in the Westerleigh’s front garden to taking ukulele lessons, because “why not?”, Mona is thoroughly enjoying herself. That’s how it is at Westerleigh PARC: it’s easy to enjoy the amenities and just have fun. And with PARC Retirement Living’s focus on maintaining a healthy body and mind through our Independent Living+ program, it’s easy to see how life’s just better here.
You can read Mona’s full story online at parcliving.ca/ilivehere
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This Friday night catch local musician, SwampWolf, a.k.a., Ilya Krivosheiko, an acoustic, multiinstrumentalist who pushes the boundaries of folk and bluegrass music. “At the core of his sound SwampWolf is a storyteller,” states a press release for the show. “His poetic
lyricism, complex rhythms, and vocal range has him likened as ‘the love child of Tom Waits and Bob Dylan of the new millennium.’ ” He’ll be joined by Spencer Swarts on percussion for an intimate evening of original music at the Bowen Island Pub from 7 to 9 p.m. PHOTO SUPPLIED