The Strawberry Tea: Celebrating Tradition and Community
REV. LORRAINE ASHDOWN
Bowen Island United Church
Bowen Island United Church warmly invites you to save the date for our annual Strawberry Tea on Saturday, June 13 from 10 am to 3 pm
This year, in addition to the traditional Strawberry Tea delights - strawberry shortcake, tea, sandwiches, BBQ burgers and hot dogs, pies for sale, raffle baskets, a silent auction, and more - we will be celebrating the completion of our Collins Hall Upgrade
Please join us for this joyful community event. And please read on for a bit of background about the upgrade project.
Collins Hall (the building beside the Little Red Church on Miller Road) has been a community asset since it was constructed in the 1960s on land donated by the Collins family. Over six decades, the building gradually became rundown and less comfortable for the groups gathering in its space
The old furnace was noisy and the space was often too cold or too hot Single-paned windows leaked heat to the outdoors The front entry ramp was deteriorating badly.
An engineer’s report revealed that the building did not meet seismic standards and that a corner of the foundation was in urgent need of repair In addition, the community Food Bank operated by Bowen Island United Church needed more space for storing supplies
Thanks to a generous Community Prosperity Fund grant of $115,000 from the Government of BC, administered by the Bowen Island Community Foundation, the United Church has been able to not only spruce up the aging Hall but also carry out much-needed structural improvements
Our Collins Hall Upgrade includes: a new Food Bank storage extension with two freezers, seismic structural reinforcement, a safer and more secure rear entrance, and the installation of an energy-saving heat pump for year-round comfort.
We have repaired the kitchen foundation, renovated the women’s washroom, replaced the front entry ramp and handrail, and added new double-glazed windows in the main hall, kitchen, and washrooms Alongside these major projects, a number of additional enhancements have also been completed.
This work has been made possible through the dedication of local workers both volunteer and professional and we extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who contributed to this remarkable community achievement.
Collins Hall is now ready to hold and host events for the next 60 years! Please join us at the tea as we celebrate tradition, community and the completion of our upgrade and all of the amazing people who contributed to it
Dressing up is highly encouraged for the annual Strawberry Tea at Bowen Island United Church. / Submitted photo
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Mark your June calendars
June is alwaysa very busy monthon Bowenwith majoreventsincluding Strawberry Tea, the Round BowenRace, and the UndercurrentGradIssue (coming outJune 19, pleasemakeyoursubmissions byJune 15!) to name afew. RecentlyBowen Pride hasalsobecome aJunestaple,and it’s fastapproachingnextweekend. Featuring an alwayscolourful Pride Parade,and following it up with acommunityparty -this year at Snug Cove Pier -you won’twant to missthe festivities of this spirited and upliftingday.See you there!
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JUDITH
GEDYE
BowenIslandMunicipalityCouncillor
My nextOpenHouse,Iinvited amemberofthe Official CommunityPlan(OCP) Steering Committeetojoin me andhelp explain details and answerquestions aboutthe draft OCPrevision that hasjust been released.
Bowenisawell-educated andwell-read communitysothereisahigherthanaveragelikelihood of communityinvolvement in responses to the draft plan, andthat means ahigher than averagereflection of what will work best for ourbeautiful, wonderful, unique and precious place aswe liveand prosperfor the next10to20years
Please takethe time to read thedraft plan, available on the BowenMunicipality website, and join acasual, comfortable conversation aboutany questions or suggestions youmay have on Saturday,June6 at 3pmatCollins Hall. Everyone welcome.
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United Service
REV. LORRAINE ASHDOWN
Bowen Island United Church
Sometime around this time, last year, Bowen Island United Church and Cates Hill Chapel had a first annual Gospel Service It was lively and fun and spirited and we decided that since it was well received and made people happy, we’d do it again this year.
Please join us on Sunday, June 7 at 10 am at Cates Hill Chapel, 661 Carter Rd, as The Chillbillies offer up some traditional gospel tunes and we all sing along. Who are The Chillbillies you may ask? Liz Watson on bass and vocals; Susan Munro on fiddle and vocals; Dyan Spear on mandolin and vocals and Lorraine Ashdown on guitar and vocals Suzanne Allan will be our worship leader
This year it will be lovely to have our three congregations, Bowen Island United, Cates Hill Chapel and St Gerard’s Mission join together to make a joyful noise. Please plan on being with us and help to raise the roof - although it’s quite high just as it is - let’s make it higher!
After the service, we will all enjoy a meal together A blessed time will be had by all.
Thanks to the Community Foundation
BILL GRANGER
Letter Writer
For 24 years a small group of dedicated folks have been providing Community Impact Grants, the Neighbourhood Small Grants program, Scholarships and Bursaries for students and trainees, and also funds that help those in the community that need crisis assistance
This past Friday evening the hard working volunteer Board of the Bowen Island Community Foundation hosted their Annual General Meeting in a pleasant indoor/ outdoor function at Cates Hill Chapel.
Kate Thomas-Peter, current Chair, recognized the past Chairs present, especially Bruce Greyell, Founding Chair of the Board and Murray Atherton, second Chair who along with Anna-Marie Atherton, both consummate community supporters, are retiring off Bowen Island after many decades of community volunteer contributions
The work of the Community Foundation touches virtually every person on Bowen Island in some way, with $134,180 provided in community grants and $74,500 in scholarships in 2025 alone!
This work is only possible because Bowen Islanders contribute generously when asked. Please consider your own contribution to this great opportunity to care and share within the Bowen community.
ED WEISMILLER
MAY27, 1945 –APRIL 1, 2026
Having calledBowen Island home since1968, Ed was awell-respectedand longtime member of the community.Overnearlysix decadesonthe island,Ed builta strong reputation throughhis excavation business, andthe well-known“Eddies Pit”.Edhelped countlesspeopleoverthe yearsand was instrumental in creating Bowen’sbaseballfield and helpingbring thelocal baseball league to life, a legacy that continues today.
Ed worked hard andlived alifefilledwithmany passions.Hewas alogger, boxer, stockcar racer, motorcyclist,fisherman, hunter,and aproud baseball manfor most of hislife. Hispassion forcarsand racing wasanother defining part of whohewas Through hishardwork, generosity,and dedication to hiscommunity,Edaccomplished agreat deal and touchedmanylives.Hewillbegreatly missed by all whoknewand lovedhim.Tomany, Ed wasa true BowenIslandlegendwho leaves behind alasting legacy.
Please join us for Ed’s CelebrationofLife on Saturday, June 13,2026, at theBowen Island Royal Canadian Legion from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.Everyone whoknewEddie is welcometocome, sharestories, andraise atoast in hishonour.
You can’t love something if you don’t understand it, and you won’t protect it if you don’t love it, ocean scientist Dr. Holland Elder tells Duncan Glave, a first-time documentary filmmaker, at the AIMS National Sea Simulator on Australia’s East Coast
Then 19-year-old Glave, a Studio Arts university student, travelled 7,500 miles to meet the scientists at the research centre and on Heron Island to learn about the unprecedented bleaching and decimation of the Great Barrier Reef, a direct result of climate change, the world’s science community confirms
The just-released, full-length documentary, “Moonflower,” is Glave’s passion project and ocean love story. His aim is to inspire other youth, and in particular artists, to rally others around climate solutions
Storytelling remains one of the most powerful, yet under-utilized, tools in climate action, communications experts say. And despite repeated calls from the global scientific community, climate solution narratives that shape public understanding and catalyze change have remained large-
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ly ineffective: fragmented, overly technical and far removed from the lives of the average citizen. While technical solutions exist, the challenge lies in communicating them clearly and credibly to investors, policymakers and the public.
“I want to start a wave of optimism,” Glave says. “I want to tell this story in a way anyone can understand. People in my generation feel hopeless, angry, anxious and frustrated at the lack of action from our leaders. We want to see policies and legislation protecting our environment, combatting pollution, cutting carbon emissions and supporting renewable energy and we want to see it now.”
Glave worked construction gigs for several summers to self-fund his film. The project started with a coral bleaching experiment in his dorm room, progressed to interviews with leading global ocean scientists and culminated in a 33-hour flight to Australia to meet the experts in-person and document their research
In “Moonflower,” Glave details in relatable narrative how coral works, using his hand-drawn animation to illustrate the sophisticated animal’s biology and lifecycle, its crucial role in the world’s oceans, the cause of widespread bleaching which
leads to coral reef death, and why it matters. Ultimately, it’s a story of hope and how every person can do their part to make a positive difference.
The beginnings of the project started with a 10th grade, year-long, self-directed project. Glave experimented with growing coral from “frags” in a home tank and interviewed climate scientist Dr. Simon Donner, a University of British Columbia professor, about the outlook of the world’s coral reefs. “Moonflower” includes a cameo from that high school project. Glave’s objective now is to spread the word and get his documentary
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screened, spur action and start a new genre of climate storytelling that resonates with the average person.
As Dr. Elder puts it: “We can’t overstate the need for good science communication because if people don’t love something, they’re not going to care enough to save it.”
Moonflower will screen at the Bowen Theatre on Monday, June 8 - World Oceans Day - at 6 pm Duncan will be available for a Q&A with the audience following the film Tickets, available by donation to Ocean Wise, can be found on the Bowen Recreation website.
NOTICE OF ANNUALGENERAL MEETING of theEagle CliffCommunity Association (ECCA)
Saturday,May 30, 2026 at CollinsHall, 1120 MillerRoad
10:45 a.m. Doorsopenfor membership sign-upand renewal 11:00 a.m. Annual General Meetingincluding electionofBoard members Refreshments will be provided ECCA welcomes everyone wholives in EagleCliff, includinglong-term renters, to join.Pleasecometoour Annual General Meetingifyou wouldliketolearnmore aboutECCA,what we do,and what is going on in our neighbourhood.
Questions?Contact us at eccabowenisland@gmail.com
All smiles on the Bowen Arts Tour
Hub 11 on the Arts Tour at the Bowen Cider House featured music from The Howe Sounds, Matthew Harrison and Peter Parkin. The hub showed the work of artists Paul and Basia Lieske, Mumtaz
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Bandali, Bean Benson, Bogdan Gheorghe and Russell Hackney.
Marcus Hondro photo
Participants in the Bowen Arts Tour, artists and spectators alike, included (above, L-R) Heather Doherty, Jean Bradbury, Marie Neys, (below, L-R) Jeanette Langmann & Benjamin Johnstone (and Pasquale), Kami Kanetsuka & Judi Gedye, and Valentina Gabinyetova. / Darryl Deegan photos
Jackie Minns & David Cameron taking a bit out of the Arts Tour. / Darryl Deegan photo
Do you want the house tour?
MARCUS HONDRO
Contributor
‘The Open House’ is coming to Bowen Island and no, it’s not a real estate kind of an open house but a play titled ‘The Open House.’ Winner of a host of prestigious theatre awards, Will Eno’s play is about a house, the less-than-functional family inside of it and a bevy of self-serving interlopers.
Directed by island theatre veteran Heather Hodson and produced by Theatre on the Isle, a year shy of their 50th anniversary, the play features a cast of experienced local thespians and will be mounted at the shiny new (ish) Bowen Theatre on June 5, 6 and 7.
At once mordantly funny and painfully tragic, there is rather a good chance we will see a dose of ourselves and our families in Eno’s play. The size of the dose will vary of course but suffice to say that theatre-goers who see a massive dose will surely be hesitant to make that public knowledge
Replete with awkward pauses and lines and actions that may cause you to wince, all of that interspersed with a darkly delicious humour, that connection to us, to how we behave, played a big role in Hodson wanting to direct ‘The Open House.’
“I think Eno is saying, yeah, let’s laugh at the outrageous actions we see up on stage,” Hodson said in a recent email interview with the Undercurrent. “But we would be foolish, and smug, to think of these lunatics as so very different from ourselves.”
No stranger to awards, an early play of Eno’s, ‘Thom Pain (based on nothing)’ was a 2005 finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama (edged out by a John Patrick Shanley play), while ‘The Open House’ won the 2014 Drama Desk Award, and other awards.
A former competitive cyclist, Eno’s work inclines toward showing life as a difficult journey that suffers from a lack of meaningful connections He’s been compared to both Beckett and Ionesco and like Beckett, he is drawn to monologues. In ‘Thom Pain’ a man, Thom Pain, talks about a bee sting, a boy’s dead dog, a woman and the futility of existence. The play was cited by some critics as among the best monologues written, ever
The playwright, who has lived for decades in New York where his work is celebrated off-Broadway, says his attraction to the monologue form relates to his childhood in Massachusetts.
“I’m probably drawn to the monologue because I was a pretty quiet kid as there wasn’t a lot of emphasis on talking in the house I grew up in,” Eno told The Guardian. “So a lot of the conversations I had were in my head, or to rocks and dogs.”
There is a dog in ‘The Open House,’ or there may be, you’ll have to see the show to find out the details There is also more than one character, five in fact – or no, actually more – and they’re a family… but that changes so, again, you’ll have to see the show to find out the details.
Collectively Hodson’s cast has appeared in dozens of plays, on Bowen and elsewhere. Doing non-professional theatre does not provide the amount of rehearsal time an Equity show affords but that hasn’t stopped Trevor Campbell, Annabelle Coon, Tina Overbury, John Parker and Calder Stewart from seeking to mine all that their characters, and the play, has to offer
The cast’s willingness to work, and play, has been a highlight for Hodson.
“I’m thrilled the cast has really dug in and are committed to The Open House,” she said. “All of us are continually amazed by the complexity of Eno’s writing, at
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Amonthly open house sponsoredbyJudi Gedye, BIM councillor and Islands Trustee.
every rehearsal we keep finding new stuff! Eno has given us a map and it’s our job to find the buried treasures – and they are everywhere.”
Tickets are available at eventbrite.ca and the door and to help you decide whether to go we end with an Eno quote from an interview in the magazine Believer. The quote (slightly abridged) isn’t really germane to this play (or maybe anything?) but does provide an introduction to the mind you will encounter should you be seated in the new (ish) Bowen Theatre as the curtain opens on ‘The Open House.’
“My first dog had the name Bobby. Bobby, or sometimes Bob, got hit by cars and attacked porcupines and skunks. He
was wild, he was really great, a real prince. Roberto. He just threw himself into every situation Yelping or growling or sound asleep, whatever the circumstance dictated. Ears back or teeth bared, he always knew how to be Sometimes he’d just lie there. That was understandable I remember he was always eating something dead; a weird squirrel or something you couldn’t even tell used to be an animal. After, he’d quiet down and have this great kind of look of – if you can believe it – remorse Sick as a dog is the only way to describe it Sick as a human could also work. He needed so many shots, all the time Fleas, heartworm, different kinds of ticks.
“He just ate life up.”
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The Open House cast is made up of (back, L-R) Annabelle Coon, Calder Stewart, John Parker, (front, L-R) Tina Overbury & Trevor Campbell.
Hello,MyNameis...
ART EXHIBIT CENTRES QUEER VOICES
MADY BONIFACE Hearth Gallery
Artisfreedom.Anexternalization of internal coloursand patterns.Itisboth individual and deeplycommunal.
BowenIsland’s ownHearthGalleryisspotlightingqueer voices this June with their inauguralQueerArtsShow, ‘Hello,MyName is…’ Ashowplatforming2SLGBTQIA+ voices from June 3till June 15. TheArtistpArty will take place Saturday, June 6from6to8pm.
In tandem with Bowen’sother Pride festivities, theArt Gallerywill have chalk artoutside allday on June 6. We inviteyou to express yourself with thecommunity.Chalk is provided, just bringyou and be you!
Theexhibit title,Hello,MyNameis…,functionsas an open-endedintroductiontoprovoke criticalquestions aboutthe relationshipamong identity, art, and community:
Howdoyou feel when self-identifyingorlabeling? What arethe comforts and challengesoflabeling and identitycategories?
Theexhibit alsofocuses the conversationonissues of gender and naming. This enables thepublictoconsider whyweshould have conversations aboutgender expression andsexual identityinCanada; howwecan givevoice and offer space as aformof activism during precarioustimes
for marginalized genderand sexual identities;and most pertinently, what canqueer-identifingartists tell us about ourworld.
All theart work in this eventcentres queervoices and bodies.The showservesasnot onlya celebration of queer joy, butanexploration of gender, love and diverse identities. TheHearthencouragesyou to reflectinternallyand externallyabout howwehumans self identifyand howwe identifyothers.
To explorethis,the Hearth Galleryisfeaturing 10 artists, both from Bowenand off-island, to lead this visual dialogue: Hannah Michelle,JasperBerehulke,Joshand Jeremy Keyzer (Ladies WhoBranch), LillaMihalik,Lynne Hulbert, Mads Woodfield, NicPeerson, Shel Stefan, Willy-Oand Winter Woodfield.
In times of hardship we turn to theArts, to reflect, to react,to celebrate and to illuminatethe ever changingworld aroundus.
TheHearthinvites you to enterthis space with an open mind and heart. Whileinthe space,bemindful of yourself and others.Question emotionsthat mayarise and how you feel in relation to thedialogueofidentityand labels in yourlife
Ourhopeisthatyou walk away from this show with a deeper awarenessofthe spectrum that genderand sexuality encompasses and maybesomeart as well.Comeand join us to celebrateour diverse identities and expressions!
DELA &LOLA
Thisweek we are thrilled to feature Dela and her adorable dogLola as our Patients of the Week! Dela has been making a big differenceinour community byrunning alemonade stand to raise money forourLinus Fund, afoundation dedicated to helpingfamilies facing unexpected veterinary bills. Herkindness, generosity, and lovefor animals truly embody the spirit of compassion we value so deeply.Thank you, Dela and Lola, forsupporting pets and theirpeople in such a meaningful way!
‘Double Incision’byartistJasper Berehulke,from his‘Held in Colour Series’.
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PlacesofWorship WelcomeYou
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Friday, May 29
Hemlock Hill Village Groundbreaking Ceremony
We invite the public on Bowen Island to attend this celebration of a new affordable housing development from BIRCH and Lookout Society. At the Hemlock Hill site (1033 Miller Road) from 2 to 3 pm, remarks at 2:05.
Saturday, May 30
French Connections at the Library
Drop in and join us to practice your conversational French, and get to know other French language learners on Bowen Island! Free, 10:30 to 11:30 am bipl.ca/French
Saturday, May 30
Youth Pride Party at the Library
For teens and pre-teens age 11+ Get ready for Pride with crafts, pizza, snacks, and more! Hosted by the Library and Bowen Pride, begins at 1 pm Register at bipl.ca/ypp
Saturday, May 30
Garden Club AGM & Open Garden
Bowen Island Garden Club welcomes you to their Annual General Meeting, held in tandem with an Open Garden. Taking place at 331 Josephine Drive from 2 to 4 pm
Saturday, May 30
Bowen Nature Club Evening
Owl Walk, led by local naturalist & wildlife photographer/ bird watcher Charlotte Gruneau. Email bowennatureclub@ gmail.com for membership options & registration. 7 pm.
Sunday, May 31
Community Sailing Day
People are welcome to come for snacks and conversation on land, investigate boats on the beach, or even try heading out on the water. Tunstall Bay Beach from 10 am to 2 pm.
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Thursday, June 4
Climate Café at the Library
Drop in for a hot beverage and to connect with other locals concerned about the climate crisis. We are stronger together Starts 7 pm, free Library-sponsored program, hosted by Concerned Citizens Bowen. Website: ccbowen.ca
Saturday, June 6
Bowen Pride Celebration
The annual Pride celebration begins at 11 am with the Pride Parade, starting at the Bowen Island Community School field and making its way down the hill into Snug Cove. Followed by an all-ages Pier Party at Snug Cove Pier (Dock Dance) from Noon to 3 pm
Saturday, June 6
Men’s Shed Meetup
Bowen Island Men’s Shed gathering at Island Pacific School (behind the school) from 10:30 am to Noon. All ages of men welcome. Complimentary coffee/tea/cookies and great company
Saturday, June 6
MLA Meet & Greet at the Library
Meet & Greet with Jeremy Valeriote. Jeremy is our member of the BC Legislative Assembly for West Vancouver - Sea to Sky. Bring your questions and comments No need to register in advance, open to all ages From 1:30 to 3 pm Learn more at bipl.ca/meet
Saturday, June 6
Judi Gedye Open House
Come chat about Island issues with Bowen Councillor Judith Gedye. All welcome, Collins Hall from 3 to 4 pm
Tuesday, June 9
Speak the Spark Storytelling
Members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community will share 10-minute true stories from their own lives Theme: Out of the Blue. Admission by donation. 7 pm at the Library Annex.
Saturday, June 13
Strawberry Tea
Silent auction, BBQ, sandwiches & strawberry shortcake. Cash/debit at the door United Church from 10 am to 3 pm
SATURDAYS
Farmers Market
The annual Farmers Market returns with a new home at Davies Orchard. Come see all your favourite food, arts & craft vendors. From 10 am to Noon
MONDAYS
Happy Mondays!
Meditations & Buddhist teachings on “Inspiring Solutions for Difficulties”. $12/class, everyone welcome. Community Centre from 7 to 8 pm. Runs thru June 22.
WEDNESDAYS
Family Storytime at the Library
A free 30-minute drop-in program of stories, rhymes, and songs for children age 0-6 and their caregivers! From 10:30 to 11 am, families are welcome to stay after until 11:30 and socialize in the cozy Annex, read books, and hang out!
OCP Engagement Opportunities
Learn more about the Official Community Plan Review and how you can contribute at the following events: May 30 - OCP Steering Committee & Mayor Andrew Leonard talk w/ Don Shafer (CFRO 100.5 FM at 9 am), Farmers Market; June 6 - Bowen Pride (at the Library), Jeremy Valeriote Meet & Greet, Judi Gedye Open House
