PLENTY OF AXE-TION There was plenty for fans to keep their eyes on - including a flurry of flying axes - during the Bowen Island Lumberjack Show on Saturday. The local Logger Sports gathering celebrated its 8th year thanks to competitors, the crowd, and a highly dedicated group of volunteers. You can find more photos from the event just a page turn away over on Page 3. / Alex Kurial photo
The island’s seven water system local advisory committees will be dissolved later this year.
The municipality had expressed their plan to do away with the committees (LAC) last week, and followed through with the decision during a unanimous vote in council on Monday. “This process was initiated as a result of council indicating the desire to increase its level of oversight of these utility systems’ operation and administration. The utility systems are facing big financial decisions and spending large sums of money on capital projects,” said chief financial officer Kristen Watson during the meeting.
The existing system involved LAC meetings – consisting of neighbourhood representatives, staff, and a council liaison – where area water issues were discussed and proposalsorrecommendationssenttocouncilforconsideration. The process did not involve direct reporting from staff to council.
The 8th Annual Lumberjack Show on Bowen took place on July 6 at Veterans Park Competitors and fans from Bowen and the mainland showed up for a full day of action, which included a lineup of always
popular events such as axe throwing, pole climbing, choker races, cross saw, chair carving, and the highly anticipated hot saw. Saturday’s event also featured local vendors as well as food from Mr. Tube Steak.
Alex Kurial & James Pelletier photos
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Handling CommuterStress
On arecentearly morningtriptothe mainland for afullday of appointments Iwas remindedofthe impact of dealingwithlong commutes andferry rides.
For10years Ihad been commutingevery daytowork, fortunatelyIamnow working on-island as amental health counsellor and have been able to kiss those commutes goodbye, butthattripbroughthome some unpleasant memories.Commuting, especiallywhen it involves lengthytraveltimes, caninduce stress,fatigue,and asenseoflostpersonal time.Iwas feelingall thesethree senses along with ahealthydoseofanxiety
Long commutes often meanearly mornings and late evenings,leavinglesstime forrest and personal activities.The unpredictabilityof traffic or ferry schedules canadd to thestress. Over time,this routine canleadtoburnout, decreasedproductivity, and anegativeimpact on overall well-being. When Ileftmycityjob my blood pressurewas through theroof, the toll on my bodycould no longer be ignored. While not all of us canleave ourcityjobsand make alivingon-island, we canemploystrategiestomakeour commutingtimesmorejoyful andproductive.
If Iwas goingtogivemyself some tips knowing what Iknownow aboutmental wellnessIwould surely include some of these suggestions
1) Create apositivecommute environment andavoid last-minuterushes. Leaveabit early so you arenot constantlyworried about getting caughtinthe dreadedoverload. Having time to popintothe Snug is agreat waytostart theday offina morechilledout frame of mind.
2) While waitingfor the ferry,oron the ferry,takea minutetopractice adaily mindfulnessexercise. Even if it isjust5minutes, some relaxing breathingtechniques or afocus on ourinternal bodies canreallyhelp to settle ournerves. Thereare some greatideas you can find on YouTubeoronapps that will walk you through some techniques.
3) Turn your commute into aproductiveperiodbylistening to audiobooks,educational podcasts,orlearninganew language This canmake thetimefeelmorevaluableand lessmonotonous
4) InsteadofjumpingonBowen Island EverythingElsetocomplainabout thelatestdelays, meet regularfellowcommuters, use this time to buildrelationships and network.Engaginginlight conversations canmakethe journeymoreenjoyable.One of the thingsI miss most aboutmyearly commutes is catchingupwith themotorcycle crew everymorning.
5) If youcan’t avoid usingyourphone,use it to stay in touch with familyand friends.Aquick chat or messagingsession canlift yourspirits and provide asense of connection.
6) Ditch thecar,try biking to theferry,leave thebikeinthe bike
barn and jump on transit.You’llavoid all the overloads,saveaton of moneyand getyourexerciseroutine in.
7) Thinkofyourcommutingtime as your sacred personal time Useyourcommute to unwind and transition betweenworkand homelife.Listentomusic,readabook, or simply enjoythe scenerytohelpyou relax.
Iknownone of these suggestionsare rocket science butweso oftenfallintounhealthyingrainedpatterns that arejustnot helpingustobehappy and successfulinlife.Longcommutes and ferry rides, while challenging,can alsobeopportunitiesfor personalgrowthand relaxation if approached with the rightmindset and strategies.
-Rob Wynen
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Judi Gedye July Open House
JUDITH GEDYE
Bowen Island Municipality Councillor
First, for anyone who might be interested, there will be no Open House in August
Next, let me report on what happened this month. It was a tiny group – I forgot to get any advertising into the Undercurrent, it was a hot and sunny day and there was a wealth of choices, or possibly because there were few concerns that would draw people out.
The first question was whether the recent provincial law that requires short term rentals (STR) to have someone on site would have any effect on rentals this summer. Not this summer: the new legislation does not kick in until the fall. Finding rental space continues to be very difficult and renters need help from friends and neighbours to “match-make” any potential openings. If you can help, consider making suggestions to people who might consider sharing their spaces.
There was a question why Bowen does not allow trailers for housing. At the same time, changes to the provincial building code are making it very expensive to build anything affordable. This is definitely not my area of expertise, but as I understand it, the Building Code is changing for reasons linked mostly to the climate crisis. There was no mention in this discussion about legislated requirements for water conservation, but I was passed an article from The Guardian Weekly about efforts in Los Angeles to better control and save storm water for irrigation - under boulevards and
through “Eco parks”
Rather than paving over, which increases storm flooding damage, and ultimately wasting all that water during increased drought conditions, they are drilling “dry wells” and requiring permeable surfaces. I’m not doing justice to a two page article, but water conservation is becoming a “hot” topic – but not in our Building Code
Our housing discussion continued. In the 1980’s there was federal money that helped establish several co-operative and other affordable housing projects across Canada. That money stopped and has not been reinstated to anywhere near the previous levels. Similarly, there has not been provincial funding for housing and, until recently, no legislation to deal with what has become a crisis.
As an aside, I used to work with Austen Cullen, a Supreme Court Judge who recently headed up an inquiry into money laundering in BC, which I followed. He is an interesting and talented lawyer who would do a good job. One of the conclusions was that there was a massive, but incalculable, amount of money being laundered through real estate purchases which has had a major negative effect on Canada’s (and the international) housing market.
For example, freezing the assets of Russian oligarchs has shown NATO allies how much of their investments are in real estate While higher levels of government vacate the field, or download new regulations, local communities are finding it very hard to cope. Recent Trust Council meetings on Salt Spring Island provided examples of what happens when
Legion tackling homelessness among Veterans
BOWEN ISLAND LEGION
Veterans homelessness is an important issue and ending it has been identified as one of the Royal Canadian Legion’s main objectives.
In support of this initiative, The Legion Foundation BC/Yukon has recently launched the Veteran Homelessness Program. This program can provide support to low-income Veterans across BC and the Yukon, including:
• Rent supplements
• Utility payments
• Rental arrears
• Rental deposit assistance
• Wraparound support referrals
• Assistance with locating housing (whenever possible)
Rent supplements are approved for up to one year at a time and can cover up to 70 per cent of a Veteran’s rent, based on their location and monthly income Legion Foundation staff can help with completing the application and gathering the
a community needs to/chooses to ignore the rules with tents, shanties, trailers, liveaboard boats and tent camping with no toilets, water, or fire safety regulations able to keep up
Bowen is very fortunate to have an active Housing Advisory Committee which is forging ahead with an affordable housing project, and researching more uses for munic-
required documents.
How to Apply:
Step 1: Eligibility
Veterans may be eligible if they are a former member of the Canadian Armed Forces (Rangers or Reservists) or RCMP, and are currently homeless (including staying with friends, in a shelter or in a hotel) or at-risk of becoming homeless (their housing is going to end within one month).
Step 2: Complete an Application Form
Download the form online, contact Lynne Hartle at rcl150treasurer@gmail.com, or you can also call for a paper copy at 604-3125843
Step 3: You will need documents
A copy of the previous year’s tax return OR T4s/benefit statements, along with proof of service documentation.
Step 4: Submit the application
Email the application and supporting documents to vhp@legionbcyukonfoundation.ca. After submitting an application, a Legion Foundation staff member will get in contact for next steps
ipal land, plus Snug Cove House is getting some help from Vancouver Coastal Health
We have problems, but we are working on viable solutions
There remains an unanswered question about capacity. We have limits to water, sewage, ferry, school, roads, fire protection, and policing.
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Retiring Golfers –Full sets of Adams RightHanded Ladies Clubs and Left Handed Men’sClubs along with 2almost newBags.2 hard-sided Travel Bags with Wheels.Numerous Soft Spikes. 3new Gloves. Newand experienced Balls SkyCaddie SG5 and MUCH MORE.
Open House returns after Summer
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What happens, and how do we decide, when we cannot accommodate any more people, no matter how much they might want to live here. Hopefully, capacity will be front and centre in upcoming Official Community Plan discussions.
I asked if people had read about council’s proposed changes to local water districts All but myself were on private wells, and there was not much discussion. However, it did raise the question, again, about island wide servicing costs I had nothing to report about any proposed policies, and did not know if this topic had been on the agendas of the Mayor’s Task Force on Infrastructure
There was a recent letter to council about storm water inflow into the sewage treatment system and that person was to be invited to be a delegation to the Task Force, but again, I was unable to report if that had happened.
There was a comment about Ferry Advisory Committees and how ineffective they seemed to be with all the performance
issues our, and every, route is experiencing. My understanding is that BC Ferries has taken the position that it only needs to listen to concerns - but otherwise it is deaf to those concerns They only need to answer to the government.
Our best recourse is to the Minister of Transportation and, as there is an election this fall, perhaps provincial politicians may be more open to helping. One suggestion was to change the schedule to extend the time between runs to more realistically meet the conditions There are oodles of good suggestions, but to no avail, if the Corporation isn’t listening.
At the same time the province needs Federal help with transportation issues. Translink is also in trouble We ended on the happy note that the Greenline, passenger-only, electric ferry is progressing with their plans
Remember – NO OPEN HOUSE IN AUGUST Have a great summer Be careful with extreme weather and if there were a fire, have a plan!
Quinntin Beck spent part of his sunny Canada Day selling lemonade in Snug Cove. There were two different flavours available, along with a potential third explosive flavour if you combined the pair. Quinntin donated a quarter of the day’s profits to the Bowen Island Conservancy. / Erin Olson photo
Joel Hansen couldn’t resist taking a picture of the Union Steamship Marina, and its many inhabitants, on a beautiful July weekend.
Grandfriendsdelivers songs,cookies &smiles
SARAH HAXBY CommunitySchoolCoordinator/ BICS
TheBowen Island Community School Grade 4-5 students of Div 4concludedthis year’s series of Grandfriends Programeventsand activities with avisit to BowenCourt onJune 18.
Students delivered thoughtful notes and handmade cookies that theybaked the daybefore, (after abaking-relatedfractions math lesson!)
Thehand-delivered cookies and notes were accompaniedbya musicalperformance of asongthat the students wrote. Thesongwas abouttheir favouritesea creatures and wasalsofeaturedatthe BICS spring concert.
Thefriendlygreetings between the Grandfriends andthe students and sound of ukulelesand singing wastruly heartwarmingon the lovely summer morning, with BowenCourt
gardens in full bloom.
TheGrandfriends programis an inter-generational community-connections programfor students and Grandfriends who arecommunitymembers who are55+,and this year hashad poems,songs,board games, tea and multiple opportunities for seniorsand studentstomakeconnections and sharestories and time together
ManythankstoSusan Nelson for helpingtocoordinateall the visits to BowenCourt,as well as the teachersand parentvolunteerswho helped keep the programgoing. Thanksto fundingfromthe Community School Association, the Bowen Island Literacy Task Groupand other donors.
TheGrandfriends Programs have been atradition at BICS for over 30 years, andthis year’s activities continuedthe tradition of having eventsbothatBICS, andin thecommunity.
BALOO
Spotted around town:Deborah Brammsaw apair of Fawnsout fora stroll among the Foxgloves, while Haig Farriscaptured this Hummingbirdout forasnack.
LibrarySummer Reading Club in full programming swing End of WaterLocal AdvisoryCommittees
BOWEN ISLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY
Asummer of curiosities awaits young readersand learnersatthe Bowen Island Library!
This year’s BC Summer ReadingClub theme is “World of Curiosities”and our weeklyevents, ledbysome very special guests, will engage all curiousmindsaged 5-14.Registration is required for all programs,and space is limited.Folks can registeratbipl.ca/srcevents
Do you have youngspace enthusiasts in your family? Expertsfromthe TheH.R MacMillan Space Centre will offer afun and engagingpresentation aboutthe Moon’s unique environmentonTuesday, July 16. Participants aged 7-12 will gettolaunch their ownlunar mission and create challenges usingOzobotcodingrobots. This hands-on STEM basedactivitywillintroduce children to principlesofrobotics and coding.
Nature hasmanystories to tell, you justhavetofollowthe wildlife clues!On Tuesday, July 30, kids aged 5-14 can getcurious with MetroVancouver park interpreters and learn howtoreadanimal tracks,follow birdcalls,and identify other signsofBowen wildlife.Discoverwhat theseanimal signs reveal aboutthe mysterious creaturesof Crippen Regional Park
Ever wonder what it takes to deliver a stellar theatricalperformance? Kids aged 5-8 and 9-12 canjoinone of twosessions
with localthespian Calder Stewarton Tuesday, August 6. Learnsomeserious (and not-so-serious!) actingskills whilehavinga funtime with new friends
The deepsea hasthe mostcurious creatures!Craft connoisseur WendyHardingwill be leading twogroups (age 5-8 and 9-12) on Tuesday, August 13 in crafting adecorative windsock. Made to look like deep-seacreatures,participants canthen showthem off at this year’s Bowfest, wherethe themeis Under the Sea.
On Sunday,August18, specialguest Leif Davidthe Magician will be bringingaworld ofmystery to the libraryinhis 45-minute-longall-ageschildren’smagic show, packedwithamazingmagic and comedy. This showisbrimmingwith audience participation, and audience volunteers will join Leif Davidtohelp himperformthe magic foreveryone!
And of coursethoseparticipatingin the 50-Day ReadingChallenge should save Tuesday, August 27 in their calendars,sotheydon’t miss achance to celebrate their readingachievementsand receiveamedal from BowenIsland’s mayor AndrewLeonard.
Ourfirst twoSummer ReadingClub eventswerea hit, with ourLego Launch Partyand CuriousClayCreatures.Ifyou’re curiousabout allthe upcomingfun,make sureto registeryourspotinthe events of yourchoice! There’salsostilltimetoregisterfor a50-Day ReadingChallenge tracker booklet, wherekids cancollectstickers for
PlacesofWorship WelcomeYou
BOWEN ISLAND UNITED CHURCH
Sunday Worship10:30 am Rev. Lorraine Ashdown www.biuc.ca |1122 Miller Road 778-688-2061 OFFICE HOURS WEDNESDAY10-4ORBYAPPOINTMENT
Sunday Mass at 9.30 Contact AngelaPowell604-947-2515
CATES HILLCHAPEL www.cateshillchapel.com 604-947-4260 (661 Carter Rd.)
SHIRATHAYAM(Songofthe Sea)
BOWEN’SJEWISH COMMUNITY Shabbat Gatherings ~Holidays
Sunday Worship10:00 Rev. Phil Adkins Contact aryana.rayne@gmail.com •www.shirathayam.ca
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“This makesitdifficultfor council,who ultimatelyretain responsibility andstewardship for the utilitysystems,tomakerecommendationsregardingutility systemswithoutthe directreporting,”said Watson
Under the new model staff will assume responsibilityfor reportingtocouncil on island waterissues, and public engagement will switch to amix of Committeeofthe Whole(COW) meetings,and less formal CommunityInformation Meetings(CIM).
TheCOW meetingwill takeplace in the spring and include presentation and discussion ofutilityratebylawsand budgets, includingreservesand user rates. The CIM will be held in the falland involve conversations and ideas betweenstaff and the public.
Watson said therewas amix of positive and negativefeedbackfromLAC chairsduringarecentmeeting to explain the upcomingchanges
MayorAndrewLeonard said he looked forward to the new approach to dealing with watersystems.“We knowoverthe last year-and-a-half,and well beforethis term, that the managementand governance of ourLSA andthe infrastructurechallenges that ariseout of it in termsofthe waythat we’reengagingwith the communityand then howwe’re financingthesechanges is abig challenge.”
“Insteadofgoingbeforeacommittee that feels alittlebit once-removedfrom council, the opportunitywill existtohave the communityand interested parties come beforeall of us as acouncil... It gives councilthe opportunitytoreallygiveownership and accountabilityoverthe governance structureofour watersystems, and provides new and better and more constructivewaysfor the community to be engagedwithcouncil and the issues that affect themintheirlocal neighbourhoods,”saidthe mayor.
Thevotetoabolish the local advisorycommittees wasaunanimous 5-0, with Coun.Sue Ellen Fast and Alex Jurgensen away.
Whilethe LACwillbenomore, allofthe LocalService Areas(LSA) –along with their currentbudgetsand rates–will remain intact.CIM will be splitupintofourgroups amongthe sevenLSA –Tunstall Bay; Hood Point; Cove Bay andEagle Cliff;and the westside systemsofKingEdwardBay,Blue WaterPark, and BowenBay
each week of reading, aiming for 15 minutesaday
And did youknowwe have a magical shrinkingmouse in the library? Come each week to track it down,and submit your name for ourweeklyprize draw!Wehopeto seeyou at the BowenLibrary this summer,one of the best places to be for youngcurious minds!
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FASTPITCH
Under ascorchingTuesdayevening heat the Firemen battledbackagainst the Brewerstoearn an 8-4 victory.
It wasthe Brewersonthe board first in the tophalf of theopening inningwhen RandyPoulin smackeda double which broughthome leadoff-man Iishan Cruz. TheFiremen answeredbackinthe home half when JohnnyFranklin hit home Cole Jennings,and with the basesloaded and oneout looked poised to add severalmore to that mark.But some dialedinpitching from Milt on the Brewersmound resulted in back-to-backstrikeoutsand an end to the threat.
As fans and playerssoughtout thefew pockets of shade,therewerenomoreruns until the 3rdwhen the Brewersbatsgot goingagain. Once again theywere ledby Randywho hit another double whichscored apair this timearound.Randy waslater broughthome by aJames Strang doubleto givehis side a3-run lead.
From then on the Firemenslowly chipped away at the lead, addingarun in the3rd and 4th-the latter arareinsidethe park home runbyDallen Jennings -tocut theleadto 4-3. They were stymied by strong pitching from
their opponents, Milt finishingwith 4strikeouts in threeinnings before Pete Scottcame in andnotched 3strikeoutsofhis owninthe next twoinnings.But the Firemenpitchers were lockingthingsdownonthe moundtoo, CorbyBernardhad 2strikeoutsand 4runs allowedin5innings,while Kurt Stuart came in forthe final twoinnings and allowedjust two base runners and no earned runs.The pitchingpair gave up 0runsinthe final fourinnings.
Andthatmattered, becauseinthe 6ththe Firemen bats finally foundtheir form.They put up6hitsand scored 5runs, highlighted by a2-run homerun by Cole.Hewould add tothe runtotal himself on atriple by Johnny, andfinally aLiamZaharasingle gave his side 5and amax runtotal -2morerunsthan theFiremen hadall game to that point.
TheBrewers looked setfor a potential mini rallyinthe final inningafter Nic Lendvoy andRandymade it aboard to start theinning.But anycomeback wassnuffed outwhen shortstopAdamFranklin turned a double play duringthe nextatbat.With the winthe Firemen continue astrongyear as they defend their 2023 Championship -AlexKurial, Scorekeeper
Brothers Cole &Dallen Jenningseachhit home runs forthe Firemen in their 8-4win over the Brewers. Cole (#1) senthis into the trees beyond centrefield fora2-run blast in the 6th inning,while Dallen’s (#5) foundafavourablegap and he wasable to race allaroundthe bases foraninsidethe parkhome run. Overall Cole was3/4 with2 RBIand 3runs, &Dallen 1/2 with arun and 2RBI.
Notice of Open WaterSwimEvent
TunstallBay July 13th, 9:30am -11:30am
TO THE BOWEN ISLAND BOATING COMMUNITY:
SwimBowen’s annual Cancer Carefundraising event will host 75 open-water swimmersalong with acrewof water safetymarshals in kayaks, paddleboardsand zodiacs on Saturday,July13th between 9:30 and 11:30. To ensureeveryone’ssafety, we would be ever so grateful if boaters (and boatlaunchers) could avoidthe southend of Tunstall Bay duringthis time.Additionally,ifyou can relocate any boats moored in the area for that 2-hour window, we’d bedoubly appreciative, as that will help us provide aclear line-of-sight between course-marker buoys forswimmersand safety marshals. If you havequestions or concerns, please email us:swimbowensociety@gmail.com.
With OceansofGratitude!
The SwimBowenTeam
CALENDAR
Friday, July 12 (& other dates)
SKY Hangouts
Drop in at the Cottage on Cardena Drive: We will be offering a welcoming place to stop in for a coffee, tea and a treat while visiting with fellow seniors or friends. From 1 to 3 pm. Hangouts also July 13 & 14, same time and place July 12 hangout has Scrabble, July 13 has Mahjong. Please RSVP for a seat at the table by writing to info@skyonbowenisland.ca
Saturday, July 13
Art in the Garden
Bowen Island Garden Club presents Art In The Garden An evening featuring works for purchase by local artists with wine in a beautiful Bowen garden from 7 to 9 pm Proceeds benefit Snug Cove House Seniors Residence Tickets
$30, you can find them by visiting the BI Garden Club at www.bowenislandgardenclub.ca/events
Sunday, July 14
Swales Workshop with Lisa
Free garden workshop on from 8:30 to 10:30 am at Grafton Commons garden. Swales are a simple earthwork technique for harvesting water. It’s a natural way to direct water where it’s needed most, and it’s a method used in many locations across the world. To register please email bowenfoodresilience@gmail.com
Sunday, July 14
Songwriting Workshop at the Library
Free Songwriting Workshop w/ Bowen-raised Sarah Jane Scouten. Sarah Jane will share her long-honed knowledge of crafting songs, earning her 4 Canadian Folk Music Award nominations Runs 12 to 2 pm. All ages, levels, & genres of songwriter welcome, whether you’re new to songwriting or have written songs before. Please register at bipl.ca/song
Sunday, July 14
Live Jazz at the Pub
Come to the Bowen Island Pub to enjoy live jazz from the Fisk-Stiver guitar duo From 1 to 4 pm
Tuesday, July 16
Space Centre: Roving on the Moon at the Library
Join H.R MacMillan Space Centre experts to learn about the Moon’s unique environment, robotics and coding. 2 pm in the Library Annex Ages 7-12 – Drop off your child for this 1.5-hour event. Register your child at bipl.ca/SRCevents
Sunday, July 21
Growing Food Regeneratively
Join Phil Gregory for a free demo and hands-on workshop The third of three compost extract workshops Runs from 9:30 to 11:30 am at the Grafton Commons garden across from Grafton Lake. To register please email bowenfoodresilience@gmail.com
Monday, July 22
Regular Council Meeting
Meeting takes place at 1 pm at Municipal Hall. Come attend in-person or watch live on the Municipality’s YouTube channel. Last Regular Council Meeting until September 9.
To July 22
Eclectic Et Cetera Art Show at the Hearth Art Show with Stacy Beamer & Kathleen Ainscough runs through Monday, July 22 at the gallery.
Tuesday, July 23
Technology Through Time at the Library
Explore technology from the past and learn about how technology has developed from Telegrams to Instagram. 2 to 3:30 pm in the Library Annex Ages 5-12 – Guardians welcome to attend. Register your child at bipl.ca/SRCevents
Friday, July 26
Interactive Story Performance
“The Secret Story of Earth & How The Stars Got Their
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Names: Bowen Island” A highly interactive story ceremony that invites you to look at our times through a new lens, while exploring the role you are playing. Join storyteller, Leah Lamb and a special muscal guest for an evening that weaves story, music, community building, and song on a journey through one of the most mysterious stories of our time: the story of Earth’s Initiation. Evergreen Hall (464 Melmore Road) at 6:30 pm. Tickets online at Eventbrite.
Sunday, July 28
Quarry Park Salamander Quest
What do amphibians and frogs do in the heat of the summer? Join Nature Club naturalists as we lead a salamander quest at Quarry Park. Bring rubber boots or water shoes and clothing you don’t mind getting wet. Meet at the Quarry Park parking lot adjacent to Sunset Road at 1 pm. Led by Will Husby and Alan Whitehead. Please register by at least 2 days before the event by writing to bowennatureclub@gmail.com
Tuesday, July 30
Wildlife Clues with Metro Parks at the Library
Get curious with Metro Vancouver park interpreters and learn how to read animal tracks, follow bird calls and identify other wildlife clues! 2 pm in the Library Annex. Ages 5-14 – Drop off your child for this 2-hour event. Register all attendees at bipl.ca/SRCevents
TUESDAYS
Meditation Sessions
Meditation is run on Tuesday from 7 to 8 pm and Sundays from 9 to 10 am For more info people can contact Michelle by phone or text at 604-880-5609.
SATURDAYS
Farmers Market
The Bowen Island Farmers Market is back for the summer. Come say hi to all the vendors and check out all the food, crafts, clothes, & more at Bowen Island Community School. Market runs from 10 am to Noon.
