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Author Talk: Pauline Le Bel • Becoming The Harvest • Book Launch
Author Talk: Pauline Le Bel • Becoming The Harvest • Book Launch
Come to the launch of Pauline Le Bel's most recent book of poetry, Becoming the Harvest, published by Caitlin Press. With playful wit and lyrical style, Pauline meditates on the gifts of ageing, moving through loss, and the process of finding joy and acceptance at the end of life. These are poems that view the […]
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Storytime
Storytime
Storytime is a free 30-minute drop-in program of stories, rhymes, and songs for 2-4 year-olds and their caregivers! Wednesdays at 10:30 am Bowen Library Annex September 25-December 11, 2024 Afterwards, from 11:00-11:30 am, families are welcome to stay and socialize in the cozy Annex, read books, and hang out! Free • Drop in
Embracing the Expected: A Discussion on Death and Dying
Embracing the Expected: A Discussion on Death and Dying
Come for this drop-in, free information session with Dr. Katie Longworth, family physician working at Bowen Island Community Health Centre. This talk will be about how to think about, talk about, and plan for death. Who should attend? Everyone of all ages! Death is a natural part of life and the earlier you start planning, […]
Carve up the Cove
Carve up the Cove
Carve Up the Cove is a fun, family-friendly Halloween event hosted by Bowen Island Integrated Health, designed to bring the community together in the festive spirit. In partnership with Bowen Island Community School, kids will have the opportunity to carve or decorate pumpkins at school, which they’ll proudly walk to the clinic for a special […]
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Artisan Square Trick or Treat
Artisan Square Trick or Treat
Family Place's annual event for families/caregivers with children 5 years of age and younger. Meet in the centre of Artisan Square at 10:45 am to receive a list of participating businesses.
Babytime
Babytime
Babytime is a free, 30-minute drop-in program of songs, books, and rhymes for babies 0-24 months and their caregivers! Starts at 11:30 am. Drop in and join us when you can. Join us afterwards, at 12 pm, for a casual baby & caregiver social hour in the Annex. Free • Drop in Come for one […]
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Let’s Chat in English!
Let’s Chat in English!
A Drop-In Conversation Club for English Learners Saturdays, October 19, November 2, 16, and 30, 2024 10:30 am Bowen Island Library Come meet with other English language learners at the Library, and practice your conversational English in this friendly space. All levels of learners welcome. This one-hour session is led by a volunteer with experience […]
Author Talk: Sheila Harrington • Voices for the Salish Sea
Author Talk: Sheila Harrington • Voices for the Salish Sea
Join Sheila Harrington as she shares some of the stories found in Voices for the Islands: Thirty Years of Nature Conservation on the Salish Sea, published by Heritage House—a new book chronicling the three-decade legacy of passionate Salish Sea island residents who have dedicated much of their lives to protecting nature in determined, creative ways. Taste […]
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Food’s Future: Nature or Technology? • Dr. Philip Gregory • Food Matters Series
Food’s Future: Nature or Technology? • Dr. Philip Gregory • Food Matters Series
Dr. Philip Gregory on Food’s Future: Nature or Technology? Sunday, November 3, 2024, 1:30 pm, at the Bowen Island Public Library This event is part of the Food Matters series, featuring four Bowen Island presenters. This series is presented in partnership by Bowen Island Food Resilience Society & Bowen Island Public Library. About this Talk […]
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Storytime
Storytime
Storytime is a free 30-minute drop-in program of stories, rhymes, and songs for 2-4 year-olds and their caregivers! Wednesdays at 10:30 am Bowen Library Annex September 25-December 11, 2024 Afterwards, from 11:00-11:30 am, families are welcome to stay and socialize in the cozy Annex, read books, and hang out! Free • Drop in
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Babytime
Babytime
Babytime is a free, 30-minute drop-in program of songs, books, and rhymes for babies 0-24 months and their caregivers! Starts at 11:30 am. Drop in and join us when you can. Join us afterwards, at 12 pm, for a casual baby & caregiver social hour in the Annex. Free • Drop in Come for one […]
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French Connections: French Conversation Club
French Connections: French Conversation Club
Drop in and join us to practice your French for an hour, and get to know other French language learners on Bowen Island! For beginner and intermediate speakers. All ages of adults and youth/teens welcome! Free • Drop In Fall 2024 dates (Saturdays): September 28 October 12 October 26 November 2 November 23 December 7 […]
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BC Libraries Present — Jessica Johns: Bad Cree (Online)
BC Libraries Present — Jessica Johns: Bad Cree (Online)
REGISTER HERE to attend this online, live-streamed event (watch from home on your own device only — this event does not take place at Bowen Island Library) Jessica Johns’s debut novel, Bad Cree, is a gripping story about intergenerational trauma that follows a Cree millennial who has haunting dreams about her dead sister and Kokum. […]
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Storytime
Storytime
Storytime is a free 30-minute drop-in program of stories, rhymes, and songs for 2-4 year-olds and their caregivers! Wednesdays at 10:30 am Bowen Library Annex September 25-December 11, 2024 Afterwards, from 11:00-11:30 am, families are welcome to stay and socialize in the cozy Annex, read books, and hang out! Free • Drop in
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Men’s Shed meeting
Men’s Shed meeting
Men's Shed will be having a short gathering on Saturday, November 16 at 10 am at the SKY Seniors Cottage on 432 Cardena Drive (behind Tourism, next to the Library). Men's Shed is a global movement and there are over 30 groups in BC and growing! Please RSVP to bowenislandmensshed@yahoo.com Coffee and goodies available. All […]
Let’s Chat in English!
Let’s Chat in English!
A Drop-In Conversation Club for English Learners Saturdays, October 19, November 2, 16, and 30, 2024 10:30 am Bowen Island Library Come meet with other English language learners at the Library, and practice your conversational English in this friendly space. All levels of learners welcome. This one-hour session is led by a volunteer with experience […]
Fix It Fair
Fix It Fair
Bring us your broken things! For anything that is not working as well as it could be, we've got a team of talented volunteers who are going to try and fix it. A big thank you to the fixers and menders who will be on site with their tools, lubricants, knitting needles and sewing machines […]
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Bring Your Own Book Club
Bring Your Own Book Club
Join us on for a casual book club with a twist! Come discuss books you’ve read—old and new, loved or hated. Get recommendations and meet other book-lovers! All ages of adults and youth/teens welcome to drop in on these fall 2024 Sundays, from 12-1 pm: September 22 October 20 November 17 December 15
Making the Canada Food Guide: Behind the Scenes • Dr. Hasan Hutchinson • Food Matters Series
Making the Canada Food Guide: Behind the Scenes • Dr. Hasan Hutchinson • Food Matters Series
Dr. Hasan Hutchinson on Making the Canada Food Guide: Behind the Scenes Sunday, November 17, 2024, 1:30 pm, at the Bowen Island Public Library This event is part of the Food Matters series, featuring four Bowen Island presenters. This series is presented in partnership by Bowen Island Food Resilience Society & Bowen Island Public Library. […]
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Storytime
Storytime
Storytime is a free 30-minute drop-in program of stories, rhymes, and songs for 2-4 year-olds and their caregivers! Wednesdays at 10:30 am Bowen Library Annex September 25-December 11, 2024 Afterwards, from 11:00-11:30 am, families are welcome to stay and socialize in the cozy Annex, read books, and hang out! Free • Drop in
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End of Life Conversation Group
End of Life Conversation Group
All Bowen Islanders who are 85+ and/or living with a life-limiting diagnosis are invited to join a conversation about life, death, and dying. We will listen respectfully to each other, as we share our thoughts and feelings in a safe space amongst peers, knowing that whatever we’ve heard or spoken remains in the room after […]
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CDART & ESS – Intro to Pet Services Volunteer Training
CDART & ESS – Intro to Pet Services Volunteer Training
Join a team of passionate animal lovers to form a trained animal disaster response team for Bowen Island's Emergency Support Services. This training course (offered to volunteers at no charge) will be held on Saturday, November 23, 9 am-4 pm. Lunch will be provided. Email ESSresponder1@bimbc.ca for more information and/or to register. New Pet Services […]
French Connections: French Conversation Club
French Connections: French Conversation Club
Drop in and join us to practice your French for an hour, and get to know other French language learners on Bowen Island! For beginner and intermediate speakers. All ages of adults and youth/teens welcome! Free • Drop In Fall 2024 dates (Saturdays): September 28 October 12 October 26 November 2 November 23 December 7 […]
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Canceled Community Integration Services Drop-In
Canceled Community Integration Services Drop-In
Community Integration Specialists help people at risk of or experiencing homelessness: Access government programs Get connected to services and supports, such as cultural, health, and community supports Work with governments, community partners and agencies Provide support during critical transition points, such as leaving a medical or corrections facility Community Integration Specialists help people access financial […]
WorkBC Career Advisor
WorkBC Career Advisor
Drop in for a WorkBC Career Advisor session at the Bowen Island Library! Come get one-on-one help with resumes, cover letters, interviewing, job searches, insights on the job market, career and education advice, and more from the friendly WorkBC Career Advisor. This free drop-in service is in the Library Flex Room from 11 am-2 pm […]
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Storytime
Storytime
Storytime is a free 30-minute drop-in program of stories, rhymes, and songs for 2-4 year-olds and their caregivers! Wednesdays at 10:30 am Bowen Library Annex September 25-December 11, 2024 Afterwards, from 11:00-11:30 am, families are welcome to stay and socialize in the cozy Annex, read books, and hang out! Free • Drop in
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Movie Night: Limbo
Movie Night: Limbo
Join us for a screening of the movie Limbo (2023). Runs 1 hour, 48 minutes. Not rated. This film is in monochrome/black and white. Directed by Ivan Sen. Drop in, no registration required. Come a little early and grab a comfy chair—film starts promptly at 6 pm. Simon Baker stars as Travis Hurley, a detective who […]
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Let’s Chat in English!
Let’s Chat in English!
A Drop-In Conversation Club for English Learners Saturdays, October 19, November 2, 16, and 30, 2024 10:30 am Bowen Island Library Come meet with other English language learners at the Library, and practice your conversational English in this friendly space. All levels of learners welcome. This one-hour session is led by a volunteer with experience […]
Bowen Nature Club Outing: A Visit to Bowen’s Wild Coast Nature Refuge
Bowen Nature Club Outing: A Visit to Bowen’s Wild Coast Nature Refuge
Saturday, November 30, 1–2:30 pm. The Wild Coast Nature Refuge on the south coast of Bowen Island was, until recently, the Bowen Island Conservancy’s largest conservation land holding. It protects rare coastal bluff ecosystems and a variety of forest types ranging from dry coastal Douglas fir forest, to damp mixed wood forest. Join naturalist Will […]
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