CALENDAR

July 13,14 15

Ocean Roaring

Live dance and violin performances on the shore of the ocean at Alder Cove Beach Tickets at eventbrite.ca

Friday, July 14

SarahJaneScoutenandSuzieUngerleider

These two West Coast collaborators will be performing songs from their upcoming albums and new songwriting project, Lady Mountaineer Between the two of them, they have a Juno award, a Genie award, three Juno nominations and eight Canadian Folk Music Award nominations. Doors open at 7:30 and the concert starts at 8 at Tir-naNOg. Tickets are $30/$35 and are available at sarahjanescouten.com.

Saturday, July 15

Swim Bowen

Come to watch this annual fundraiser for the Cancer Care Fund. Course lengths are 750m and 1500m The action starts at 10:30 a.m at Tunstall Bay.

Sunday, July 16

Write on Bowen early bird deadline

Get 20 per cent off tickets to this year ’ s festival on Sept 16 and 17 Workshop presentations feature Wade Davis, Cristy Watson, Kevin Chong, Julie Burtinshaw, Taslim Jaffer, Sara Leach, Tanya Boteju, K A Wiggins and Michael Nankin. Go to writeonbowen.com for details

Monday, July 17

Vancouver Canucks Junior Golf Week

Bowen Golf hosts the week’s last single-day camp for children and youth aged five and older Participants will have fun learning the game from certified PGA of BC Golf professionals All skill levels are encouraged to register – no previous golf experience, or equipment, is necessary to participate Class times are 4, 5 and 6 p.m All spots during the day have been sold out

Monday, July 17

Colleen Elizabeth Celebration of Life

In remembrance of Colleen Elizabeth Bergin, a celebration of life will be held at 3 pm at 681 Buchanan Road. Please join our family as we celebrate this extraordinary person. Reception to follow. Questions or concerns please contact Larry Morse 604209-7609 or Nichole Ma 778-989-8563

Wednesday July 19

Bowen Coffee Date

Meet with with BC Greens MLA candidate, West Vancouver - Sea to Sky, Jeremy Valourite, and BC Greens leader, Sonia Furstenau from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm at Tell your Friends Café, 400 Bowen Trunk Road. Everyone welcome

Thursday, July 20

The Three Muskateers preview

The Lakeside Players bring their irreverent adaptation of Alexandre Dumas’ classic, TheThreeMusketeers, to Bowen Island! The performance previews at The Hearth on July 20 at 6:30p.m Tickets are $10 plus fees; children younger than six are free

Future performances include July 25 (7 p.m only), July 26 and 27 (4 and 7 p.m.) at Cates Hill Neighbourhood Park and August 1 at 4 and 7 p.m at Tir-na-NOg Theatre Go to bowenthreemuskateers.bpt.me for tickets

Saturday, July 22

Snug Cove Musicfest

Union Steamship Marina from 10 a.m to midnight Tickets at eventbrite.ca

Saturday, July 22

Art in the Garden

A festive evening featuring original work by Bowen Island artists, music and wine tasting in a beautiful three-acre garden. 7 to 9 p.m Tickets $20 at bowenislandgardenclub@gmail.com

Thursday, July 27

Sip, Dip and Spin a Painting Poolside fundraiser for Here’s Bowen Arts! Tour 2024. Your $55 ticket includes a can of Rileys Cider, appetizers, an afternoon by the pool at Liz Nankin’s house and a chance to create a painting using a spin art technique Drop in with ticket purchase any time between 2 and 6 p.m Purchase ticket online at bowenartstour com or etransfer $55 to bowenartstour@gmail.com

To August 31

Summer Reading Challenge @ 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 Submit the finished tracker to us (at the front desk or through the book drop), or email it to info@bowenlibrary ca to enter the grand prize draw!

WEDNESDAYS

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.

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

Swimming at Sandy Beach isn’t safe: Coastal Health

Please be reminded that there is still no swimming recommended at Sandy Beach in Snug Cove

Vancouver Coastal Health says “When the level of bacteria is high there is an increased risk of illness to swimmers The public is advised not to swim or wade in the water until the advisory is removed. Seniors, infants and children, and people with weakened immunity are the most susceptible”