Bowen Island Undercurrent September 29 2023

NO SPACE FOR HATE: It may have been on short notice, but a peaceful protest supporting the LGBTQ2S+ community still drew a crowd at Bowen Island Community School on Sunday morning. This included (L-R) Jen Harvey, Sarah Yu Rutherford, Tara Forshaw, Leah Gregg (who also served as event emcee), and Todd Rutherford. To read more about the event, and why the organizers felt it was important to hold a public show of support, turn over to Page 6. / Alex Kurial photo

Bowen Health Centre announces new health team

ALEX KURIAL Editor

The Bowen Island Community Health Centre has revealed its initial roster of health care professionals who will be providing service at the new health care facility on Miller Road.

The Bowen Island Health Centre Foundation (BIHCF) announced the list in a press release on Wednesday, along with the news that operational funding and approvals were secured from both the BC Ministry of Health and Vancouver Coastal Health This allows the centre to make contracts with doctors, nurses, and other staff official.

“This is the final stamp of approval we needed to get on with the business of delivering primary care and other health care services on Bowen,” said Tim Rhodes, BIHCF chair, in the release “It is a momentous day for the community, for patients, for our volunteer board and everyone who has supported our vision of putting community health care in community hands.”

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Events

AllCouncilmeetingsareopen tothepublictoattendin personorelectronically,unless notedotherwise.

October 10, 2023

1:00 pm

RegularCouncilMeeting

Seeking Public Comment

DVP20220282

1104&1108FoxgloveLane

RegularCouncilMeeting

Tuesday,October10at1:00pm

BowenIslandMunicipalityhasreceivedanapplicationfora DevelopmentVariancePermittoallowforincreasedfloorareatothese twolotstobeconsolidatedandafourplextobebuiltonthesite

ThisapplicationwasoriginallyintroducedtoCouncilattheMay8,2023 RegularCouncilMeeting Theapplicanthasamendedtheirapplication toreducethescopeofthevariancerequested Thecurrentapplication wouldseekanincreaseintheFloorSpaceRatio(FSR)permittedinthe zonefromtheallowed085toamaximumof10FSR

Municipalstaffarepreparingtointroducetheamendedapplicationto CouncilattheOctober10th,2023meeting.AtthatmeetingCouncilwill decidetoeithersetadatetoformallyconsiderissuingthepermit or maychoosetonotproceedfurtherwiththeapplication.

We’re hiring: Facility Manager for the Community Centre

TheFacilityManagerisanet-newpositionatBowenIslandMunicipality, taskedwithoverseeingthesuccessfulopeningandoperationsofthe newBowenIslandCommunityCentrefacility.

Thesuccessfulincumbentwillbringahighlevelofprofessionalism, technicalexpertise,demonstratedleadershipandinterpersonalskills, andpracticalexperienceinsimilarorrelatedroles.

Basedonoperationalneedsandcapacity,thisrolemayexpandto provideadditionaloversighttoothermunicipallyownedandoperated facilitiesinthefuture

Theworkisvariedandinvolvesflexibleworkinghoursincluding weekendsandeveningsandtheManagerisrequiredtowork35hours perweek

Formoreinformationreadthefulljobdescription:

www.bowenislandmunicipality.ca/work-with-us

Snug Cove Terminal Project Ferry Cancellations

BCFerriesislookingforfeedbackonupcomingservicedisruptions duringtheSnugCoveberthandmarinestructuresupgrade Mostof theconstructionwillhappenatnight,however,someaspectsrequirea longertimelinebecauseofthecomplexityoftheconstructionandfor safety,andtherewillbeplannedferrycancellations

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PROJECTDESCRIPTION:

Asmentionedabove,thisapplicationistoincreasethemaximumfloor areaonthesitefromamaximumof465sq m toamaximumof547sq m (throughincreasingtheFloorSquareRatiofrom085to10)

MOREINFORMATIONATMUNICIPALHALL:

ContactDanielMartin,ManagerofPlanningandDevelopment,between 8:30AMand4:30PM,MondaythroughFriday(excludingstatutory holidays)byemailatdmartin@bimbccaorbycalling604-947-4255ext 230,orseeourwebsiteat wwwbowenislandmunicipalityca/planning

YOURCOMMENTSAREWELCOME:

WrittensubmissionsmaybedeliveredtoMunicipalHallby11:00 amonthemeetingdateinperson,bymail,byfax,orbyemailto mayorandcouncil@bimbc.ca.SubmissionsmayalsobemadetoMayor andCouncilatthemeeting:

1:00PMonTuesday,October10,2023

inCouncilChambers,MunicipalHall,OR

VirtuallyviaZoom–moreinformationhere: wwwbowenislandmunicipalityca/council-meetings

ShouldCouncilproceedwiththisapplication,therewillbefurther opportunitytoshareyourcommentsontheapplication,andwewould shareadditionalinformationonhowtoprovideyourcomments

Workwilltakeplaceatnight,NovembertoFebruary,exceptoverthe winterholidays,9:00pm-5:00am However,therewillbethreefull berthclosuresof1-2days,overdesignatedweekends

Therewillbewatertaxiserviceduringsailingcancellations,andparking accommodationinHorseshoeBay.

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Seeking Heritage Commission Members

ThereareexcitingthingshappeninginHeritageonBowenIsland!The DaviesOrchardrevitalization,100-yearanniversaryoftheOldGeneral Store,CounciladoptionoftheHeritageStrategicPlanwhichprovides aroadmapofactivitiesincludingbuildingontheCommunityHeritage Registry,planningthe2023HeritageWeekcelebration BowenIsland MunicipalHeritageCommissionisseekingvolunteerstoparticipatein theseactivities!

TheHeritiageCommissionmeetsaroundfourtimesayeartoplanand executeideas.Readmore:

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Council backs Conservancy-Metro park partnership at the Cape

ALEX KURIAL Editor

Bowen Island’s council has expressed their support for a collaborative approach between the Bowen Island Conservancy and Metro Vancouver in the pursuit of a proposed park at Cape Roger Curtis

Metro Vancouver’s current plan to build a regional park with 100 campsites on their 97-hectares of newly purchased space at the Cape has been met with local and regional opposition, including a Bowen-based No Camping petition with more than 1,650 signatures, and a recent decision from the Islands Trust Executive Committee that the proposal is contrary to 10 different parts of the Trust’s policy statement

The Bowen Island Conservancy has also shared trepidation over the plan, stating in a letter to Metro Van earlier this month that the group is “extremely concerned that the development of the Park, as currently proposed, will result in serious negative impacts to our Wild Coast Nature Refuge adjacent to the Park, and conservancy values in the area generally.”

The letter from Conservancy president Owen Plowman, dated Sept 12 and made public last week, went on to detail a proposal by the group in May offering $20 million to Metro Van in exchange for a series of conditions on the park. These included a transfer of one of Metro’s lots (approx 4 3-hectares) bordering the Conservancy’s Wild Coast Nature Refuge, several no-development or protective covenants aimed at conservation, and an agreement there would be no camping in the park

The Conservancy described the deal as a “win-win for Metro and the Conservancy. This proposal is of clear benefit to the Conservancy, both enhancing and protecting the Wild Coast Nature Refuge, as well as enhancing conservation in the area generally.”

“The proposal is also of significant benefit to Metro Vancouver, obtaining $20 million, with little impact on the overall market value of the Park land, restrictions fully within the Metro Parks mandate to promote conservation, and greater consistency regarding Bowen Island community values,” continued Plowman.

The letter continued with another proposal from the Conservancy, citing “Metro’s apparent lack of interest in our May proposal.” The Conservancy now says they have $30

Muni and Metro meet

ALEX KURIAL Editor

The municipality and Metro Vancouver met twice this month to discuss the latter’s Cape rezoning application.

million available to offer for the purchase of the entire space They’re willing to pursue either the full sale option, or partnership approach, according to the letter.

At Monday’s council meeting there was a wide consensus among councillors, who signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Conservancy earlier this month, in support of the collaborative approach “I really like their (Conservancy) proposal to Metro Van to share the responsibilities for the park,” said Coun. Judith Gedye.

“I find that the strength of Metro is in the ecologists who have gone out there and have been doing an inventory (of species)… If we can partner with them that would be, from my perspective, ideal in terms of what this community wants and can handle I hope they (Metro Van) take this seriously and consider it,” she added.

“I definitely think there’s a really unique opportunity here to create something that can address a lot of the concerns I would encourage Metro Van to pursue that further,” said Coun. Alex Jurgensen, with Coun. Tim Wake adding he agreed with both of his colleagues

Support continued around the table, Coun. John Saunders saying “This just seems like a win-win given the divisiveness of this issue and the serious concerns everyone has, and frankly the way they really haven’t been addressed yet,” while Coun. Sue Ellen Fast said many of the goals in Bowen’s Official Community Plan “ are all things I think that I’ve seen as being challenged by the current application (by Metro Van) that’s in front of us ”

Mayor Andrew Leonard said it was apparent there was council support for the partnership He also said he’d be searching for some clarity on how exactly the discussions between the Conservancy and Metro Van have progressed.

“What I am not clear on – and I will certainly be asking my Metro Van staff and colleagues – is how did a conversation about $20 million of community-based funding that could have been used to mitigate the impacts of this development proposal, how did that community funding get turned into a conversation about a sale of the land? Because that certainly did not have Metro Van board approval, nor did it have input from the Regional Parks Committee,” said the mayor

The next Metro Vancouver Regional Parks Committee meeting is Wednesday, Oct. 4. There’s also a Metro Van board meeting this Friday, Sept 29.

The first meeting on Sept. 6 was attended by Mayor Andrew Leonard, along with Coun. Tim Wake and chief administrative officer Liam Edwards, and board members from Metro Vancouver Leonard said the meeting was meant to assess how Metro Vancouver planned to address a list of additional conditions developed by BIM over the summer, the non-compliance of the application according to Islands Trust, and general feedback from the Bowen community.

In a summary of the meeting during council on Sept 25, manager of planning Daniel Martin explained that major changes to the application did not appear to be coming Metro Vancouver’s position was “that it was up to BIM Council to consider the re-zoning application that is before them as it stands unamended,” and that no signifcant amendments “were forthcoming or would be presently recommended by Metro Vancouver’s staff or political leadership,” according to Martin’s report

Leonard expressed surprise that no substantial amendments were being explored. “Phase 1 of engagement as stated by Metro Vancouver was intended to be a listen and learn – listen to our community, learn what’s happening, and that input was to feed forward into their overall park concept design that was unveiled in Phase 2. In the summer during the open houses when Phase 2 was unveiled, there was some dismay – shared by myself – that we didn’t see any sort of changes to the underlying proposal or the park concept,” said the mayor.

“Ultimately the question that we went into the meeting with Metro Vancouver was, as the applicant for a rezoning proposal what is it that you’d like to do? I think the challenge… was that there did not seem to be an appetite to bring forward amendments or bring forward changes that would deal with many of the substantial impacts that increasing tourism or visitation on the island would have,” continued Leonard.

The second meeting Sept 13 included Edwards, Martin, and manager of parks planning Carla Skuce. Metro Vancouver provided responses to BIM’s list of 21 conditions, reacting positively to some such as funding remaining portions of the Multi-Use Path and implementing various environmental measures. Proposals such as subsidizing a passenger ferry or reducing the number of vehicle-based campsites were not supported by Metro though The full list can be found in the Sept. 25 Council agenda.

Friday, September 29, 2023

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As astute readers, you ’ ve probably all realized by now that you’re reading this paper on a Friday (or later) instead of the usual Thursday It’s not a printing mistake, but rather this will be our new publication day going forward.

The new date (or possibly old date depending how you look at it - I’ve been told the Undercurrent used to run on Friday) is due to a change in printing presses from a Vancouver to Delta location. The further distance between us means logistically the paper won’t be here in time to make Thursday deliveries So, instead the paper will land in your mailboxes and on store shelves on Friday morning A great way to start the weekend!

The rest of the weekly production process is remaining the same, including the Wednesday layout and press deadline Given the quality and quantity of submissions we receive each week, that still means any stories will need to be in by Tuesday night! One area that will need some slight adjusting on the host’s part is Thursday and Friday calendar listings, which will now need to be in a week before for Thursday events, and should be in a week before for Friday events (especially if they take place Friday morning/afternoon).

I feel very fortunate to be able to play a part in bringing you the Undercurrent each week, be it Thursday, Friday, or whichever publication day the future may hold. I think, coincidentally, this week in particular the people, events, and island news featured in these pages show what a passionate and dedicated community this is, full of creative and inspiring people. I’m happy we have our own place to share these stories about all Bowen has to offer

See you on Friday!

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Terry Fox Run at BICS

Every year Bowen Island Community School students learn about the life and legacy of Terry Fox and then walk, roll and run in memory of Terry’s legacy.

Terry’s Marathon of Hope took place in 1980 with the simple objective of informing Canadians of the importance of finding a cure for cancer With fierce determination, he ran an average of 42 kilometres (26 miles) every day for 143 days!

The BICS Terry Fox Run today was a great success! Thank you to families who sent in toonies and loonies to support Terry’s vision of a cure for cancer If you did not get a chance to donate, you may still bring in your donation next week or visit https://schools terryfox.ca/33561/donate. BICS students have raised almost $500 so far

- Sarah Haxby

Last week our school ran the annual Terry Fox Run. The assembly was very exciting when we did our warm up and very calm when we did O Canada

The warm up was led by Henry, Rory, Colin and Isaac, with the song “Eye of the Tiger” pumping throughout the Gym They

did an amazing job - especially with making it not too difficult for the younger students.

On Sept 25 we gained another $34.60 in donations, added to what we had last week, $463.00, to a total of $497.60 so far If we achieve $500 in donations then the whole school will get double recess. If we get to $750 donations to the Terry Fox Foundation then the Grade 7s get to spray Principal Mrs Magrath and Vice Principal Mrs. Ohlhauser with water We will keep collecting this week!

Every Picture Tells a Story

I will be showing framed photos taken during several decades of traveling and working as a freelance photojournalist

The photos were originally part of a show called ‘One World, One family,’ exhibited at the Community Arts Gallery in Vancouver before I moved to Bowen Island. Many of my pictures were hung at Isadora’s Co-Op Restaurant on Granville Island, where I was currently working.

Sadly, they have been sitting in a trunk gathering dust, as there was not enough wall space in my small cottage As I will probably be moving to an even smaller space, they have come out of their long confinement to be seen and sit on walls where they may be appreciated. Every picture does tell a story and I will be there to offer stories. Please come to look and listen, rain or shine

They will be on show on the circular stage

and possibly in a covered tent, between the Library and The Hearth Gallery in the Cove, on Saturday, October 7, between 12 and 4 pm Prices set to sell Cash or cheques please.

- Kami Kanetsuka

- Arnaud L. BICS Grade 7 Student

BICS students warm up prior to the Terry Fox Run (above) Parent volunteer Rebecca Ander took part along with two of her kids (left). / Submitted photos

Community shows up for Solidarity Protest

ALEX KURIAL Editor

A peaceful gathering was held at Bowen Island Community School on Sunday in support of Bowen’s LGBTQ2S+ community

The event was organized in the wake of nation-wide protests held on Sept. 20, dubbed ‘Million March 4 Children’ , by participants opposing the teaching of sexual orientation and gender identity (known in B.C. as SOGI curriculum) in schools. The protestors were met by counter-protestors in many towns and cities

There was no anti-SOGI march on Bowen Island last week, but one of the organizers of Sunday’s event, Patricia Salib, said it’s still important to speak up and show up when widescale efforts are made “to potentially remove rights of 2SLGBTQI+ youth that could put them at harm. We’re here in support of making sure all youth have the ability to be safe and to learn in safe spaces, ” said Salib during the gathering.

Salib added that regardless of whether there was a local march or not, it can be difficult to see these displays, which took place as close as Vancouver “What hasn’t been talked about and hasn’t been acknowledged is the impact on com-

munity members watching these protests take place across the country It’s wonderful to acknowledge what is actually happening, why we ’ re here, how we can continue to create safe and positive spaces that show love and acknowledge the hurt and the re-traumatization that’s been happening ”

The Sunday morning protest was put together on short notice in reaction to the Sept. 20 marches, but still managed to draw dozens of participants to BICS Organizers included Renée Turner, Michelle Harrison, Fauve MacKenzie, Sheryl McKercy, Boris Nikic, and Salib Tell Your Friends Café provided coffee and pastries, while volunteers brought artwork and materials for friendship bracelets

The gathering also accepted donations for Qmunity, a Vancouver-based community centre supporting queer, trans, and two-spirited community members In total $732 was raised in just two hours.

Salib says it’s encouraging to see so many people rally behind the cause “Your presence makes all the difference. You being here matters, you showing up matters There are people walking by or on-island or members of the community that can feel the love and support Let’s continue to create more of this, take up more space, and keep showing up, ” she told the crowd.

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People gathered at Bowen Island Community School on Sunday morning to show support for Bowen’s LGBTQ2S+ community. / Alex Kurial photos

New and Familiar Faces coming to Health Centre

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Initial staff will include Dr. Susanne Schloegl and Dr. Matt Blackwood, both of whom BIHCF says were “instrumental in helping to advance the BICHC and develop the model for community health care delivery on Bowen ” Additionally, Dr Lindsay Downey has moved to Bowen from Ontario to work at the Health Centre. She’s worked as a family physician for the past 14 years

Laura Fitzgerald will be joining the health centre as a nurse practitioner, while Margit Brenner will take on the role of office manager and senior medical office assistant. Rita Dempsey will also be part of the medical office assistant team, having previously served in the role with Dr Schloegl. Colleen O’Neil will be the centre’s community health worker

The centre will also serve as the new home of the Bowen Island Dental Group, comprised of Dr Elysa Kliman, Dr Peter Kearney, and Dr Clive Jones The trio will provide a variety of dental services, with more information available at www.bowenislanddental.ca A lab collection space will also be on-site.

As for future clients, another family physician is scheduled to join the health centre in January 2024.

An opening date for the Health Centre is still to be finalized, and depends on both construction and operational plans being finished. Health Centre executive director Suzanne Saatchi, who was key in securing the final approvals, said these plans are now the focus thanks to the recent news

“Our vision has been to create an integrated and multi-disciplinary health centre on the Island, and we are poised to do just that,” said Saatchi.

Anyone wishing to become a patient at the Health Centre can do so through GP Link, run by the North Shore Division of Family Practice. The site can be found at https://ns searchdoctors ca/ Prospective patients, whether they already have a family doctor or nurse practitioner or not, can register themselves and family members by choosing Bowen Island as their preferred location. Patients cannot register through the BIHFC or at the Health Centre

The Health Centre will have some walk-in hours each day, but priority will be given to registered patients For emergencies people are still advised to call 911 for assistance

Overall the centre received more than $8 million in donations from more than 550 Bowen residents to help make it a reality, along with a $1 million grant from the provincial government.

Nurse Practitioner Laura Fitzgerald (left) and Dr. Lindsay Downey (right), both Bowen Island residents, will join Dr Susanne Schloegl and Dr Matt Blackwood as part of the expanded on-island primary care team at the Bowen Island Community Health Centre. / Submitted photos

Hearth Gallery’s Cultural Connector begins new Creative Chapter

KATHLEEN AINSCOUGH Program Coordinator / The Hearth Gallery

Mathilde Rohr joined the Hearth team as the Cultural Connector in May of 2022 and with her wealth of curatorial and cultural knowledge, quickly shone in her role of connecting the community with the arts council As of October, Mathilde will be heading to Gabriola Island for an artist residency.

Originally from France, she graduated from the Fine Arts department of Concordia University in Montreal in 2017. As an interdisciplinary artist and a cultural worker, her research gravitates around performance, movement-based practices, video, drawing, installation, printmaking and writing

She has been involved in many collaborative and community art projects in public spaces and contemporary art venues, living nomadically in various places between France and Canada and throughout B.C., until moving to Bowen Island a few years ago

A quote from her artist statement on her website en.mathilderohr.com gives you the essence of her lifelong research:

“Being part of a universe of interdependencies, I observe and question our relationships with the other - human, environment, nature, non-humantherefore with our relationship to ourselves I enjoy challenging our behaviors tinged with capitalism to see our authentic and genuine, sometimes vulnerable, attitudes/nature blossom”

“I create moments of ephemeral pauses, like chimerical bubbles in the real, where artistic experience arises from this encounter with the Other My practice embraces interdisciplinarity without restriction of medium; however, performance allows me to ground myself in my body and reach

states of embodied presence and consciousness in perpetual renewal.”

Fortunately for all, Mathilde was able to stay on with the Hearth beyond her original Summer contract with the help of funding from the Recovery and Resiliency Fund. During this time, Mathilde also conceived and curated two live painting events – Still Life in Motion. A dozen artists painted live for four hours from an inspirational installation of objects and then she installed the resulting exhibitions

A very popular community art workshop also took place during these shows Also memorable was the Diving In BC exhibition, and community workshop. During the Artist Party, Mathilde and Liz Nankin presented a performance art piece as undertakers for the ocean ’ s creatures

As the next chapter unfolds, Mathilde, selected from a large number of applicants, will be participating in a self-directed two-month artist retreat on Gabriola Island, with opportunity for research and professional development As part of the residency the artist is asked to present a gallery show, a performance piece, a reading, or an appropriate sharing of the body of work completed during the residency, to the Gabriola community.

In the new year, there will be an opportunity to study with Mathilde during the month of January when hers will be one of many creative and multi-disciplinary offerings when the Hearth becomes the Cultural Campus while the gallery is closed Our amazing team of Volunteers, Board and Staff will be following Mathilde on her journey and wish her the very best in her creative pursuits

“Mathilde has been a great asset to the Hearth Gallery bringing with her extensive curatorial experience, support for the operations of the Gallery, management of our volunteer hosts and so much more, ” says Hearth executive director

“Her bright and friendly disposition, eagerness to be creative and forward-thinking, ability to roll up her sleeves quickly and work effectively with the team. It has

been a great pleasure to work alongside of Mathilde. We were a great team and learned so much from each other - she will be missed. We wish her every success in her next creative chapter in her life.”

Jami Scheffer

Mathilde during ‘Still Life in Motion’. / Submitted photo

Hearth staff (L-R) Jami Scheffer, Executive Director; Mathilde Rohr, Cultural Connector; Kathleen Ainscough, Programming Coordinator / Submitted photo

Ec.o.tone: An Intimate Investigation of Organic Matter

MATHILDE ROHR

Cultural Connector / The Hearth Gallery

From September 27 to October 9, two artists, Julya Hajnoczky and Lydia Miller, are turning the Hearth into an ecotone! What’s an ecotone you might ask?

Located in between habitats, ecotones are areas of transition between two biological communities, where different plants gradiently meet and integrate They are often richer in species.

Julya Hajnoczky is a multidisciplinary artist who seeks to ask questions and inspire curiosity about the complex relationships between humans and the natural world. Julya practices ethical foraging. She collects material like plants, feathers, bones, fungi, and lichen, from which she composes intimate portraits of ecosystems

Using a high-resolution scanner, she photographs the collected and assembled organic matter on black backgrounds. The result of this process takes the shape of floating still life portraying ecosystems and beautifully opening the door to microcosmic kingdoms.

“My work is driven by a deep love of nature and a desire to do whatever I can to draw attention to all the incredible and fascinating life forms that are all, sadly, at risk of being

lost I’m drawn to places that are rich in biodiversity, and then within those places, to the tiniest little things that often go unnoticed - the unassuming mosses, fungi, and plants,” says Hajnoczky.

Lydia Miller is a fiber artist who examines our place and our conditioned ideas of hierarchy in the living world. Nature is her abundant muse, vast and ever changing, it teaches her the magic and knowledge of these ecosystems

Through her site-specific 3D weavings made of foraged natural fibers, she contributes to the reconstruction of how we think, interact, and exist with and within nature Moreover, she intends to instill a responsibility to the environments which sustain us by deepening both our physical and spiritual connection with the magnified organic matter

“In the end, I want to contribute to the mending of humans’ relationship to nature. To understand how minimal, yet still integral, our role as a species is We can no longer center ourselves and our needs as if we are superior to the fungis, the trees, and everything in between,” says Miller.

Ecotone is on at the Hearth until Oct 9. An Artist pARTy will be held Saturday, Sept 30 from 6 to 8pm with bar service and snacks.

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Artworks by Julya Hajnoczky (L) and Lydia Miller (R)

CALENDAR

Friday, September 29 Legion Dinner

Lauren and Dominic will be making an Octoberfest Dinner. $13 for members and $15 for non-members. 5:30 pm

Saturday, September 30

ReconciliACTION at the Library

Be a Hummingbird and Do What You Can, at the Bowen Island Library, co-presented by the Social Echoes Join us in the Annex for opening words by artist Simon Winadzi James

Stay to silkscreen your own little hummingbird flag to take home, and reflect on and commit to one of the 94 Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action. Find more resources, links, booklists, and event details at bipl.ca/ndtr

Saturday, September 30

Apple Harvest Festival at Meadowbrook Market

Hosted by Bowen Cider House and Meadowbrook Market

Featuring orchard tours, cider samples, lawn games, Bowen Makers Market, and a Long Table Dinner (6 pm) hosted by chefs Jody Peck and Erik Miller 10 am to 2 pm

Saturday, September 30

Bowen Island Garden Club Speaker

Del Brummet discusses water conservation and low-water gardening practices, sharing insights on growing plants that prefer drier conditions. Takes place at the Legion at 4 pm, doors 3:30. Garden Club members free, all others $5.

To September 30

September collection ‘Into the Woods’ at Catching Stars

Featuring works by Janet Esseiva, Joel Weise, John Topham, Jean, Bradbury, Kathleen Ainscough and Nicole Green. Learn more at www.catchingstarsgallery.com

Monday, October 2

SKY Events at Bowen Court

Strength & balance exercises with Catherine from 9 to 9:45 am, Button Music with Brian from 10 to 11 am, and Mix & Mingle with other islanders over coffee/tea and some goodies from 11 am to 12:30 pm. Everyone 55+ welcome, all events at Bowen Court

Wednesday, October 4

Investigating Your Family Tree with SKY

A series of 3 presentations by Danae Tilley who has been “collecting dead relatives” for over 30 years On Zoom, 7 to 8:30 pm SKY members free, or $5 per session (55+) Register to SKYonBowen@outlook.com by Noon on Wed. Oct. 4.

Thursday, October 5

Skincare Social at Sweat The Technique Studio

With Three Ships Beauty, the Canadian-based effective, transparent, and natural skincare brand that is gaining popularity for a reason! Join us for a fun evening of how to take care of your skin and what products work best for you! Runs 7 to 8 pm, tickets $26. Space is limited so register now! sweatthetechniquestudio.com

Wednesday, October 11

Finding Clarity in Changing Times Workshop

A Joyful Inspired Living Workshop and online class to guide participants to move from anxiety triggered by the uncertainty of the future to calm clarity. 9 am to Noon, $64. Learn more at https://joyfulinspiredliving.com/workshop

Monday, October 16

Rotary Speaker Series

The Rotary Club of Bowen Island is hosting Alexandra Morton on Zoom, at 7:30 pm Alex Morton is extremely well known for her research on dolphins and Orca, and more recently in her fight to close the farm salmon industry in the Broughton Archipelago in BC The title of her presentation is ‘Salmon are Talking – What Happens When We Listen’ All are welcome to this Zoom event.

TUESDAYS

Chair Yoga

Friday, September 29,

Starts Sept. 5 at Collins Hall. Drop-in from 1 to 2:15 pm. Classes are $20 or by donation. Contact Jackie Minns for more info, 604-220-9092, or jackie.minns@gmail.com

Bowen Bridge

1:30 to 4:30 pm at Bowen Court. Fee $5 per person per session. Your place must be arranged by email no later than 6 pm on Monday. To make your booking or to seek more information, please email bowcates04@gmail.com

THURSDAYS

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! Starts at 11:30 am Join us afterwards, at 12 pm, for a casual baby & caregiver social hour in the Annex. Runs through Oct. 19

Exploring Insight Meditation with SKY

With facilitator Laura Quilici. No charge for SKY members, non-members $5, 55+. 11 am to 12:30 pm, runs thruoughNov. 2. Register at SKYonBowen@outlook.com

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, 10:15 to 11:15 am. Join the Nectar Yoga team for a relaxing yoga session at Snug Cove North Dock (left of the ferry ramp). Bring a yoga mat, water, and sunscreen Sessions weather permitting Pre-registration recommended, drop-ins possible. Sign up at nectaryoga.ca

Run Bowen Training Clinic

Hey there Bowen Runners! Bowen Runs clinic will start meeting Saturdays at 8:30 am for a 12 week training clinic. The clinic is geared toward 10 km distance Concludes with a Fun Run in December Sign up with Bowen Rec

Adult/Teen Gymnastics

7 pm Friday nights, BI Gymnastics website to learn more.

Bowen Island Garden Club Presents:

DelBrummeton

Saturday,September30 @ 4:00 PM

(Doors open at 3:30)

Del Brummet is the head gardener at the Elisabeth Miller Botanical Garden in Seattle, Washington He has experience working in a seed research lab and holds a B.S. in Biology from the University of Washington Del will be discussing water conservation and low-water gardening practices, drawing on his experience at the Elisabeth Miller Botanical Garden and in his own garden He will share insights on growing plants that prefer drier conditions and how the Miller Garden incorporates climate-adapted plants to add interest year-round

Bowen Island Legion, 1265 Scarborough Road

Free to club members, $5 admission to all others

Membership info: bowenislandgardenclub.ca