Hornby Island Clinic

The new Medical Clinic for Hornby Island is well under construction.  This project has been completely funded through many generous contributions both financially and services.

The new clinic will have many great features including:
-more space - 2052 sqft compared to 1000 sqft in the present location
-better privacy and security for physicians and patients

-an amulance entrance

-more waiting room capacity

-green design

-earthquake resistant

-space for dental bus

Today was an "open house" to show the community how the construction has been progressing.  Here we have Bonita & Doris Savoie.

Fiddlers in the Ringside

Once again, it was the grand finale of the annual fiddle camp, and the students, accomopanied by their instructers, took the stage of the ringside market to busk for icecream.  Islanders, and tourists alike crammed in to the market side, trying to glimpse the many fiddle players this years camp had to offer.

Fiddles and Fun is a summer camp open to children aged 8-13 who have been playing the fiddle for at least one year. The camp combines music, dancing, and outdoor activities at the Tribune Bay Outdoor Education Center situated along beautiful Tribune Bay.

Jeffery Rubinoff Sculpture Park & Concert

This afternoon a beautiful concert by the string quartet, Borealis was provided to the community by Jeffery Rubinoff in his magnificent sculpture park on Hornby's west side. 

The 50 hectare Jeffrey Rubinoff Sculpture Park is home to over 95 of Jeffrey Rubinoff's sculptures.

Next opening to the Public is on August 8, 2010.  The Sculpture Park will be open for viewing 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Park admittance is free of charge. Throughout the summer, artist led sculpture tours can be pre-arranged. Call 250-335-2124 to book.

Walk Around Hornby

Come and have fun with the Hornby Island Recreation Committee by joining in the "Walk around Hornby" series.  Here is your chance to be active and learn more about life past and present on Hornby.  Everyone is welcome!  To find out more about other walks or to pick up your walk around Hornby card from Bonita Wexler, the Hornby's Recreation Coordinator call 250 335-0540.

Here we have John Tayless, a noted Marine Biologist that met the group at the leg that started at Phipps Point to talk about life in the inter-tidal zone.  This walk started at Phipps Point and ended at Savoie Road (Fossil Beach).

The next schedule walk is on Sunday, June 27th at 12:30 starting at the end  of Savoie Road (Fossil Beach).  One of Hornby's fossil specialists, Kurt Morrison will meet the group at the beach to talk about fossil finds.  This is a great opportunity to Discover Hornby's Beaches.

Hornby Island Co-op Gas Bar Opening

Hornby
Co-op's beautiful new gas bar is
finished and
officially open for business.  

The gas bar opened with a celebration of music played by the Hornby Youth Marimba Band, a delicious chocolate cake created by Helene of the Cardboard House Bakery and helium balloons for the kids from Coast Realty.

Happy 1st of May

Hornby Island, another amazing day in paradise.  I love having my office located in the Ringside Market.  Here we have Marc Atchinson preforming some of his magic on the guitar.

Summer is in the air!

Friends and families enjoying time on LIX's deck.

And best of all kids playing in and around "the tree"

Our very own "Peter Cottontail"

The Hornby Island Annual Easter Egg Hunt hosted by the Hornby Island Resident's and Ratepayers Association was held again this year at "the Copse" (farmer's market) .  The kids all wait behind the ribbon and with the help of Ron Sitter, HIRRA Chair and Chief Marshaller they start calling for Peter Cottontail.

Hearing his name being called by the many children, Hornby's own Peter Cottontail   came bounding from the forest to assist in the distribution of the goodies.

Good fun was had by all.  A big thank you to the many volunteers that make this happen!