COMMUNITY CALENDAR

June 17/18

Arts Pacific Gallery’s 25th Anniversary

Meet the artists, enjoy refreshments, and enter the gift certificate draw. 11to 4 pm at Artisan Square Fine out more about the event on Page 6.

Sunday, June 18

Coho Bon Voyage

The annual event at Terminal Creek Salmon Hatchery in Crippen Park Bring your kids and watch them release Salmon Fry into the creek, or give it a try yourself! 11 am to 2 pm Presented by Bowen Island Fish & Wildlife Club

Wednesday, June 21

Summer Reading Challenge at the Library

Bowen Library challenges you to a summer of great reading! Pick up your tracker at the Library and complete seven Reading Challenges and three Bonus Challenges Books can be hard copies, graphic novels, ebooks, audiobooks and braille On your tracker check off the challenges you complete, list the books you ’ ve read, and tell us which challenge was your favourite and why. Feel free to include any work you produced to meet the challenges. Submit the finished tracker to us (at the front desk or through the book drop), or email it to info@bowenlibrary ca by August 31, 2023 to enter the grand prize draw! Winners will be contacted

Thursday, June 22

Yoga with Diana

10 am at the Bowen Court Multi-Purpose Room

Saturday, June 24

Strawberry Tea

Come to the Little Red Church for the annual fruit-based tea Fancy hats welcome 10 am to 3 pm More on Page 3.

Saturday, June 24

Benefit Party at the Legion

Save the date! Come dressed as your favourite Bowen celebrity. Games, prizes and an auction too All proceeds go toward helping our local Bowen family with fire recovery. Starts at 4:30 pm and runs to late at night Tickets $25 online at Eventbrite.

Sunday, June 25

National Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration

Join us at the Cultural Corner stage outside the Hearth Gallery and the Bowen Library for a performance by the Eagle Song Dancers There will also be an unveiling and blessing of Simon Winadzi James’ artwork, “Eagle Descending,” which will grace the new outdoor stage Takes place from 2 to 4 pm, more info to the left on Page 8.

Tuesday, June 27

Carmina Bowena in Concert

Our program of songs from the serene to the saucy is mainly drawn from the Renaissance period, with some modern pieces as well. 7:30pm Tickets can be purchased at Cates Pharmacy or at the door for $25.

Saturday, July 8

Author Talk: Ingrid Hauss

Local author, artist, and art educator Ingrid Hauss speaks on her new book, Toward Renewal and Belonging: Art, Movement, and Community, which invites readers to engage in a creative process of self-discovery 2 pm start

TUESDAYS

Babytime at the Library

A free, 1/2 hr drop-in program of songs, books, and rhymes for babies 0-18 months and their caregivers! 11:30 am Runs to June 27.

WEDNESDAYS

Storytime at the Library

10:30 to 11 am. A free drop-in program of stories and songs for 2-4 year-olds and their caregivers! Runs to June 14.

Bowen Bridge

We meet from 1:30 to 4:30 pm at Bowen Court on Wednesdays Fee is $6 per person per session. Your place at the table must be arranged - by email - no later than 6 pm on the Monday before. To make your booking or to seek more information, please email bowcates04@gmail com We look forward to seeing you

THURSDAYS

SKY Writing Workshops on Zoom with Diana Jewel Attend as many as you wish but space is limited so RSVP to SKYonBowen@outlook.com Every Thursday from 1 to 2 pm, until June 8.

Thursday Art Group

The Thursday Art Group (TAG) meets every Thursday at Collins Hall from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm to create, paint, sketch and enjoy meeting like minded souls If you think this group might be for you, pop by and see what we are all about

WEEKENDS

Saturday Farmers Market at BICS

Annual market at Bowen Island Community School Browse food, crafts, snacks, and more! 10 am to Noon Yoga on the Pier

Saturday & Sunday from 10:15 to 11:15 am Join the Nectar Yoga team for a relaxing yoga session at the Snug Cove North Dock (left of the ferry ramp) Bring a yoga mat, water, and sunscreen Sessions are weather permitting Pre-registration is recommended, but dropping in can be accomodated if space allows Find more details and sign up at nectaryoga ca

SKY Walks

Friday, June 16 & Wednesday, June 21

Both at 10:30 am. June 16 walk from Golf Club parking lot, and June 21 walk from Killarney Lake picnic tables.