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REMEMBERING COLIN
Bowen Island mourns the loss of talented young musician, Colin Ruloff
BEAUTIFUL BOWEN
A look at the island through the paintbrush of a Bowen Island nana
BIKING ON BOWEN
Tips to help you get pedalling around the rock this summer, even if it means walking your bike
Road work equals traffic delays in May CHANTAL EUSTACE EDITOR
The municipality says to prepare for up to 15-minute traffic delays on sections of Dorman Road and Bowen Island Trunk this month due to road work. Crews will be enhancing a new bike lane going up the hill from the Cove, and completing the temporary road repairs done after BC Hydro’s work last fall, says a municipality press release. This work will take between two or three weeks, “depending on contractor availability and weather,” it says, and will include grinding down the existing pavement, re-paving and painting lines. It’s schedule to take place Monday to Friday — 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. — with single lane traffic while crews are at work. They say exact dates will be announced once contractors for the work are confirmed. “We appreciate your patience while we complete this work before the busy summer season arrives,” they say. (In other words, remember to give yourself plenty of time to get to the ferry!)
For those who want to balance in life, slacklining is also an enjoyable form of exercise, as Baz Cardinal demonstrates. Feature page 3
Message to impaired drivers — stay off roads CHANTAL EUSTACE EDITOR
Plan ahead and don’t drink and drive, says Cpl. Paulo Arreaga of the Bowen RCMP, talking to us at the paper, about road safety and alcohol on the island. Here’s more of what he had to say on this. Undercurrent: Calls for causing a disturbance or being intoxicated in public were higher for 2017 with 27 calls, up by 10 from the year before. What do increases like this indicate? Arreaga: There could be several factors that would contribute to an increase in these types of calls. Some years might see several larger events being held during good
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weather that might even extend late into the season. Good weather tends to increase noise levels and in alcohol related activities. As the popularity of Bowen Island increases we might see an increase of all kinds of calls for service. Undercurrent: Anything else you’d like to say about drinking responsibly on the island? Arreaga: Yes. It never ceases to amaze me how much of a set back an evening of a little too much alcohol can bring to anyone’s life. I have experienced people losing their jobs, friends, family, licences, housing, and livelihood all due to one night that ended up being the last straw. Continued page 9
Plant sale is this Saturday JOHN LAWRENCE B.I. GARDEN CLUB
Attention all gardeners. The Garden Club’s annual Plant Sale and Raffle is this Saturday at BICS, from 11 a.m. until noon. The Plant Sale and Raffle is the club’s annual fundraiser. The funds raised support a num-
The Plant Sale is just one hour, so there’s a queue. John Lawrence
ber of programs that benefit the community. For example, the annual spring bulbs sale, the monthly program of Open Gardens and visiting speakers and funds for public garden spaces. The Plant Sale will open promptly at BICS at 11 a.m. — and will last for one hour only. Be sure to allow yourself plenty of time to get a place in the front of the queue. The better items sell out very quickly! The club’s members have been busy collecting a wide variety of plants and shrubs over the last six months to ensure that there will be generous choices available for your gardens. Prices will be competitive. Given the ravages of our resident deer population expect to find a large collection of “deer resistant” plants for the unfenced portions of your property. Continued page 9
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Meeting Calendar
Lot 1 Public Open Houses Lot 1 Community Lands Rezoning
Tuesday, May 8th 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm The Annex @ Cove Commons, parking lot entrance
May 4, 2018 3:00 pm Community Grants Advisory Committee Meeting
May 7, 2018 11:00 am
Committees seeking members
Community Centre Select Steering Committee Meeting
May 8, 2018 12:30 pm Communications Team Meeting
May 10, 2018 7:00 pm Heritage Commission Meeting All meetings are held in Council Chambers unless otherwise noted.
Bowen Island Municipal Council is requesting applications from residents interested in serving on the following committees:
Bowen Island Municipal Council is considering changes to the Official Community Plan (OCP) and the Land Use Bylaw (LUB) for the municipally owned property known as Lot 1 of the Community Lands (located on the Southwest side of Mt. Gardner Road, opposite the Bowen Island Recycling Depot). These changes would include: • Area 1 to allow light Industrial and artisanal uses, with secondary live/work and residential uses • Area 2 to allow up to 20 residential units • Area 3 to remain Rural Residential • Area 4 to allow for a single-family house
Cove Bay Water System Local Advisory Committee The CB WS LAC has advisory powers to Council regarding water system issues. Advisory Planning Commission The role of the APC is to advise Council on any matter referred by Bowen Island Municipal Council respecting land use, community planning or proposed bylaws and permits under the Local Government Act. Community Grants Advisory Committee The CGAC provides recommendations to Council on Community Grants, Grants-in-Aid and Permissive Tax Exemptions that will enhance quality of life to Bowen Island residents while delivering economic services. If you are interested in joining any of these committees, please contact Stef Shortt sshortt@bimbc.ca for more information. Background material may be viewed at Municipal Hall between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday (excluding statutory holidays) or on the Municipal website at www.bowenislandmunicipality.ca/lot-1 YOUR COMMENTS ARE WELCOME: Written submissions may be delivered to Municipal Hall (contact information below): • In person • By mail • By fax • By email to bim@bimbc.ca
Questions? Please contact Daniel Martin, Manager of Planning & Development, at 604-947-4255 or dmartin@bimbc.ca
Bowen Island Municipality is once again offering grants of up to $500 through it’s Innovation Grant Program. Residents, community groups and businesses can submit applications for small scale projects that will keep Bowen beautiful. The grants are intended to foster civic pride, environmental responsibility and beautification through community involvement. Submission deadline is May 25, 2018. www.bowenislandmunicipality.ca/innovation-grants
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For 2-3 weeks in May, depending on contractor availability and weather, crews will be working on resurfacing sections of Dorman Road and Bowen Island Trunk Road. Resurfacing includes grinding down the existing pavement, re-paving and then painting new lines. This work will complete the temporary repairs made to the roads following the BC Hydro construction work completed last fall, and will include the enhancement of a new bike lane going up the hill towards the school. Work will take place between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday. You can expect to see large machinery and vehicles on the work site. Traffic will be reduced to a single lane, alternating direction. Please expect delays of up to 10-15 minutes to drive through the work area. Flaggers will direct traffic. Exact start date will be announced once contractors are confirmed. Please check www. bowenislandmunicipality.ca/alerts for daily updates. We appreciate your patience while we complete this work before the busy summer season arrives.
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Walk the line, or at least give it a try CHANTAL EUSTACE EDITOR
In spite of its name, slacklining has nothing to do with slacking off. It’s challenging to balance on a
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dynamic line, suspended between two points. And it’s even more challenging to try the wobbly-legged experience without a good deal of laughing — especially if you’re new to it, like me.
If you want to make slacklining even more challenging, try doing it without laughter. Baz Cardinal works on arm strength as well as his balance. Photos supplied by Bowen Island Adventures
Kiley Redhead stays focused on the slackline.
That’s all part of the experience, says Kiley Redhead co-owner of Bowen Island Adventures, along with partner, Baz Cardinal. Their three-hour slacklining workshop, Line Up For Fun, aims to introduce the sport to people of all levels, says Redhead, right here on Bowen. “Under the canopy of majestic trees, try your hand — or should we say ‘feet’ — at this addictive sport. During this adventure, you will help rig up the line and learn the basics of getting on and taking your first
steps,” says the event’s description. Some people are intimidated by the sport, she says, until they try it. “People don’t realize that you can immediately have fun,” says Redhead. “The whole learning process is fun.” Cardinal describes his first attempt at the balancing sport quite vividly. “My leg was shaking and swinging as if it had a mind of its own, which induced a hearty laughing fit,” he says, in a blog post on their website. Redhead says all their events and
workshops aim to encourage people to get outside and try new things, from slacklining to rock climbing or foraging. “We want people to fall in love with being outside,” she says. “And we want people to realize that they’re capable of doing more than they thought.” Their next slacklining workshop will be held Saturday, May 5. You can learn more about their upcoming adventures on Bowen Island, and see a full calendar here at BowenIslandAdventures.com.
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Remembering Colin Ruloff The island mourns the death of 23-year-old Colin Scott Ruloff, who was killed in a dirt bike accident at Satellite Hill on Tuesday, April 24. Colin came to Bowen Island with his parents, Walt and Laura, when he was three months old. By the time he was six years old he had three younger brothers, Chad, Andrew and Charlie. Colin attended Bowen Island Community School and Island Pacific School. He played soccer, roller hockey, baseball, and Ultimate Frisbee. He took guitar lessons with Teun Schut, and drawing with Bill Hoops; two interests that he followed throughout his life. For his masterworks project at Island Pacific School, Colin created a hand-drawn animated short film. Colin went on to attend Dwight International School for Grade 10, and graduated from West Vancouver Secondary School before studying briefly at Emily Carr University. Colin developed an impressive art portfolio and strove to create emotive and reflective images. In the past year Colin worked to develop his artistic skills at GILT Studio under the guidance of David Graff, and created a series of paintings for an animal hospital in North Vancouver. Colin’s true dream and ambition was to become a country singer. He performed on Bowen Island and in the Vancouver area under the name Scottie Collins, playing guitar and singing in a country-blues style that was heavily influenced by
Mississippi John Hurt and Townes Van Zandt. Colin wrote much of his own music, some of which can be heard on SoundCloud (under Colin Ruloff, country singer.) Colin’s art and music reflect his desire to see the way other people live, and so, after getting a tattoo of Bowen Island on his right arm, he set off on a five-month trip to explore the American South, and New Orleans in particular. Colin lived in Montreal for a year, and ever determined to be self-reliant, hitch-hiked alone across Canada. After travelling to France with his brother Andrew this past summer he returned to live on Bowen. Colin enjoyed this first taste of adult life on Bowen, remarking about what a warm and welcoming place it was. He enjoyed connecting with old friends and meeting new ones including those he met as a member of the Blacksheep Morris dancers. Colin was looking forward to going tree planting for the summer with friends and was planning to go to Halifax in the fall to immerse himself in Acadian music and study at Dalhousie. Colin loved adventure and to see the rest of the world but also loved his island home. He was gentle, kind, and able to see good and admirable qualities in everyone he met. He leaves behind his parents, Walt and Laura, and his younger brothers, Chad, Andrew, and Charlie. He will be greatly missed.
Colin Ruloff aspired to be a country musician. In the top photo, Colin’s love of Bowen Island is evidenced by his tattoo. In photos from left: with his mother Laura; Colin on the IPS Ultimate Frisbee team; with the Black Sheep; Colin’s artwork from Stories of Compassion book, 2009.
Please Join us as we Celebrate the life of
Colin Ruloff
Saturday May 5th, 3:15 pm Bowen Island Lodge
“I’ll fly away... to a land where joys will never end.” In Lieu of flowers, donations in honor of Colin may be made to Smooth Stones Foundation for a community memorial bench or the Bowen Island Fire Department
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Spring is in the air for music lovers
Artist Louise Drescher’s painting, Snug Cove, will be on display at Cove Commons as part of her exhibit titled, Beautiful Bowen Island.
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Art from a Bowen Island nana
LOUISE DRESCHER CONTRIBUTOR
My granddaughter, Kalliope, took me by the hand to show me her island. Every time I visit Bowen we hike off for new adventures. Exploring with a small child allows you to see so much more, even in the back yard. “I will show you the secret trail to our reservoir, Nana, it’s where our water comes from.” As a grandmother I can slow right down to the way a child sees. I am not in a hurry anymore. So we take our time. Sometimes we bring our paints for a plein air excursion with a backpack and a picnic. The paintings I made for this show at The Gallery at Cove Commons are based on my ram-
blings with Kalliope. We hugged Arbutus trees at Cape Roger Curtis and looked into tide pools where limpets and tiny crabs were hiding. We found favourite sailboats at the marina and pretended to sail away as pirates. When we were tired we climbed up to Artisan Square for ice cream cones. At night, from her bed, we watched the Langdale ferry glide along Howe Sound in the moonlight. Bowen Island has magic and the families who live here are doing their best to preserve and protect it. It is driven by a strong sense of community and care. I feel this every time I come to visit. I hope that my paintings reflect the spirit of Bowen Island.
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Ah! Warm weather has finally arrived on Bowen Island. With the change of temperature, and the longer days of sunlight, comes the annual Bowen Island Community Choir Spring Concert. The island is blessed with many opportunities for individuals to join together and sing in a variety of choral groups. The most established of these groups, the Community Choir has sung a diverse repertoire of music for more than 25 years — music that has challenged and inspired all levels of singers and brought enjoyment to our large and appreciative audiences. Our program this spring continues this tradition. Our talented and dedicated choir director, Ellen McIntosh has selected songs that will at times move you and at other times have you humming and clapping along. The choir, working with Ellen and our accompanist, the amazing Sheilagh Sparks, is in the final stages of polishing these pieces that showcase the choir’s love of singing. Percussionist Brian Hoover, MC Graham Ritchie and the choir’s small ensemble, as well as several special guests will join us in this enjoyable program. There are two concerts on Saturday May 12, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at Cates Hill Chapel. Tickets are available at Cates Pharmacy and at the door.
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The team at The Snug are typically running around, making delicious foods and sharing smiles. We wrangled them up for a (very brief) moment on Tuesday to enjoy the sunshine and a photo.L to R: Milad Hedge, Ai Kanezaki (rear,) Chisato Iwasaki (front,) Paloma de la Vega and Kenichi Yamaguchi. Chantal Eustace
You’re as young as you feel right? That’s certainly how it seems when you pop into the Seniors Keeping Young yoga class, held Mondays at 11:15 a.m. at Bowen Court. “They are inspiring and I really love teaching them,” says teacher Diana Kaile. Joan Henley says, “It just keeps me going.”Henley and her fellow students — Kami Kanetsuka, Tanis Layzell, Susan Nelson, Kiiko Trende, Renate Williams and April Sear — showed us a few poses. Daniel O’Sullivan
Bowen Island Football Club coaches Joseph Cooke and Christine Hardie shared skills with Bowen’s U4 soccer team — or the under four-year-olds — at their weekly practice on Sunday.
My Mama always told me… We know Mother’s Day isn’t for awhile. But my mom always said: “The early bird gets the worm.”
What did your mom always say?
We want to celebrate our Bowen Island mothers with lot’s of photos and wise words in our May 11th issue --- and we need your help. Here goes: Tell us your mom’s wise words, and send us a photo of your mom by May 7, noon and we’ll do our best to include it our in our special Mother’s Day issue. So we’ll all remember not to cry over spilt milk, that money doesn’t grow on trees and yes, to waste not, want not. And more. (Excited? We can’t wait to hear from you!) E-mail editor@bowenislandundercurrent.com
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Ride on: biking on Bowen
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Bowen Island’s hills intimidated Chantal Eustace at first, even though she’d done the Whistler GranFondo three times. She offers tips on how to conquer those inclines and any apprehensions. Daniel O’Sullivan photo
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had tire grease crisscrossing my legs, grass matted in my cleats and felt emotionally and physically defeated. “Never again,” I told my husband. “This island is for e-bikes and scooters only!” Eventually though, I found people who ride locally and learned ways to move my wheels more successfully around “the rock.” Like how Mount Gardner Road past Killarney Lake is a nice ride full of rolling hills with minimal traffic and great views. Now I love a good island spin. Here’s some of what’s helped me get on the roads here. Hope it helps you to get out there and bike Bowen.
Tips:
— Park and ride. If you live a at the bottom of a bonkers hill — like me — put your bike in your car’s boot, park someplace central, like the Cove, or even at one of the Park n’ Rides. Then head out from there. It’s easier to ride mid-island, and the hills are less intense than some hillier routes that might discourage you from even trying. — Plan a mid-ride treat. It’s amazing what a chocolate croissant or a side of fries can encourage you to do. — Find a bike buddy, or three. Riding with a group is just more fun, even if you’re in the rear watching them scoot ahead of you. — Pack some nourishing snacks, plenty of water and dress in layers. Basically, plan for weather shifts. Bowen Island may be small, but there’s many weather systems, or microclimates here. I’ve left one side in the sun, to end up riding on wet roads, soaked on the other side. — Prepare! You never know when you’ll get a flat tire. I bike with a spare tire tube, pump and bike tools. Also, it means if you stumble upon a fellow rider in need of help, you’re ready to lend a hand. — Have fun and don’t be embarrassed to get off, push your bike up that hill. I do it all the time. Getting outside, rain or shine, and enjoying the island on your own steam, well, you won’t regret it! (It’s good for you too.)
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Online Booking: www.birchwellness.com
Dr. Alea Bell, ND Naturopathic Doctor
778-891-0370
Courtney Morris, R.Ac Registered Acupuncturist, Homeopath, Doula
604-338-5001
Mary Coleman, MSW, RSW Compassion minded counselling
778-233-4425
CATHERINE SHAW Dr. Traditional Chinese Medicine/Acupuncturist
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MARY MCDONAGH RMT, DCH Registered Massage Therapist
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SANDY LOGAN Registered Physiotherapist
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HEIDI MATHER
Julie Hughes, RPC
Registered Acupuncturist Registered Nutritionist
778-858-2669
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Counselling
Psychologist Dr. Carolyn Nesbitt PhD, R.Psych #1484
604-376-9801 www.CarolynNesbitt.com
Lifelabs Dr. Zandy’s Office Tues. - 6:45 - 8:45 a.m. Thurs. - 6:45 - 8:45 a.m. For routine lab tests. advertise Specialized tests & childrenTo may be referred to the mainland.
604-630-3300
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BOWEN HOME SERVICES love the life you live CNC ROUTER WORKSHOP en on Bow
Spring Cleanup - Garden Prep Deer Fencing - Garden Design Hardscape Mini Excavator
What do you need made?
Craig 604-366-2229 • seatoskycnc@gmail.com
We are a full service company providing rentals for parties & events. We also can plan & coordinate your special day.
Noah, Corrina, and Rosie An island family run business for over ten years.
Paul & Basia Lieske Phone: 604-947-0640 E: boweneventrentals@gmail.com W: boweneventrentals.com
rosie@homefarm.ca • 604-947-6995
Window Blinds 604.349.7402 info@bowenconcrete.ca
BOWEN ISLAND SPECIALISTS! QUALITY SERVICE GUARANTEED!
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CONCRETE NEEDS
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We Dig it, Form it, Mix it, Pump it
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wood works Paul & Basia Lieske 604-947-0640 Email: basialieske@gmail.com
Notary Public
Real Estate Purchase & Sale Documentation Mortgages - Refinances Wills and Powers of Attorney - Notarizations Serving Bowen since 2002 #27 Seabreeze Building P. O. Box 19 Bowen Island, BC V0N 1G0
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778-995-1902
Pernille Nielsen
AT SHED we:
~ Design & build furniture, home accessories, sheds and small cottages ~ Build custom cabinets & furniture pieces to suit ~ Cottage Style using reclaimed wood & pine ~ Available for small home renovations
On Bowen
Phone: 604-947-2210 Fax: 604-947-2008 Email: pnielsen@shawbiz.ca
AQUA TERRA EAVESTROUGHS Gutter systems installations and repairs -Manufacturing seamless 5” & 6” K gutter profile. -Supply & install of Half Round gutter systems, Debris Shields & Downspouts. -Supply & install of Snow Stoppers & Snow Bars.
We're hiring!
Christopher J. Zwanenburg (604) 947-2025
info@aquaterraeavestroughs.ca
www.aquaterraeavestroughs.ca
A BOWEN ISLAND FAMILY COMPANY
When in doubt, throw it out!
Depot Hours: Thursday - Monday 9:00am-2:20pm Closed Tuesday/Wednesday Closed on Statutory Holidays Have questions about recycling? Check out our website www.bowenislandrecyclingdepot.com
LANCE’S RECYCLING
I’ll pick up your recycling and deliver to BIRC for $25/load Kindling $20/box at Building Centre CALL 947-2430
live the life you love To reserve a spot on this page, contact us at 604-947-2442 or ads@bowenislandundercurrent.com
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On the Calendar Thursday May 3 - Sunday May 6 Bowen Children’s Centre Online Auction is up and running until Sunday, May 6 at 9 pm sharp! Please check their Facebook page to be part of this fun and unique fundraiser which includes over $11,000 worth of generously donated items that are added daily. Friday May 4 Library Storytime 10:30 am Friday May 4 Dinner at the Legion Doors open at 5:30 pm Dinner at 6:30 pm Members and guests welcome. Friday May 4 Jazz Night! at the Pub 7 - 10 pm Saturday May 5 and Sunday May 6 Youth mentors help kids make the best use of our new bike park! FREE skill development, safety and riding tips. 10 am – 2pm Saturday May 5 Live music featuring Bruce Coughlan Doc Morgan’s Pub from 7 - 9pm
Saturday May 5 Garden Club Annual Plant Sale! Vines, herbs, trees, shrubs, annuals, perennials, and vegetables. BICS 11 am - noon
Wednesday May 9 Strollers & Stories in Crippen Park start at the Library. 8:45 - 9:45 am Register at bowen communityrecreation.com or drop in $2.50
Sunday May 6 Parent & Tot gym time BICS 10 am
Wednesday May 9 Louise Drescher exhibit (show runs until June 3) Paintings of Bowen Island Gallery at Cove Commons
Sunday May 6 Youth mentors help kids make the best use of our new bike park! FREE skill development, safety and riding tips 10 am – 2pm Monday May 7 S.K.Y. Seniors Keeping Young Exercise at 9 am, coffee at 9:45 am, guest speaker at 10 am, yoga at 11:15 am. Bowen Court Tuesday May 8 S.K.Y. Tuesday Morning Workshop meets at 9 am at Bowen Court. New members are welcome to come and bring any art project they are working on. Decadent coffee break at 11 am Tuesday May 8 Bowen Island AA Collins Hall at 7:15 pm
Thursday May 10 Duplicate Bridge Bowen Court 6:45 - 10 pm Call Irene 604-947-2955 Friday May 11 Dinner at the Legion Doors open at 5:30 pm Dinner at 6:30 pm Members and guests welcome. Friday May 11 Michigan Rattlers with David Graff and his band Doc Morgan’s Patio 7:30 pm Tickets at Doc’s or Phoenix, with proceeds to Missy Foundation Friday May 11 New Orford String Quartet Cove Commons 7:30 - 9:30 pm Tickets kaymeek.com
Saturday, May 19th 2018 e on e y er m Ev elco W
3:00pm - 9 Hole Shotgun 4 person mixed scramble
Entry Fees:
$35 - Members, $65 - Non Members *Includes 9 holes of golf, dinner reception, and prizes*
*Dinner reception only (Limited number available) - $25
To enter, recruit a 4 person team from within your designated Bowen Island community. Your mixed team can be made up of any combination of Men and Women, but must have at least one of each. Each Community is encouraged to enter more than one team. Payment is required upon registration and no refunds will be issued for the food portion after the registration deadline.
Bowen Island Communities (10)
- Cowan Point/Fairweather - Valley/Sunset/Josephine - Tunstall/Sealeigh - Bowen Bay/Bluewater - Mt. Gardner/Woods Rd. - Cates Hill/Valhalla - Snug Cove/Miller’s Landing - Eaglecliff - Hood Pt. - Hood Pt. West On the line is annual bragging rights that your community is the best golfing community on the island. Come on out and show your community spirit!
Prizes will be awarded to the top scoring teams as well as to the community that has the most participants. Sign up in the Pro Shop before May 13th, by email to proshop@bowengolf.com, or by calling 604.947.(GOLF)4653
NEW ORFORD STRING QUARTET “These four string virtuosos animate every note with uncommon power and passion as well as elegance. Listen and weep.” – The Toronto Star
FRIDAY, MAY 11, 7:30 PM THE GALLERY @ COVE COMMONS 430 BOWEN ISLAND TRUNK RD. Four musicians with equally stellar pedigrees formed the New Orford String Quartet with the goal of developing a new model for a touring string quartet. Join us for this special Bowen Island presentation featuring works by Beethoven, Wolf, and Debussy.
Presented by THE HEARTH ARTS ON BOWEN In partnership with KAY MEEK CENTRE
ADULTS $35 STUDENTS/SENIORS $25
Call: 604.981.6335 or KAYMEEK.COM