November Snow

Even though they talk about us being in a rain shadow (less rain than mainland or Vancouver Island), Hornby also had a few days of this very early snowfall. Our small island is such a wonderful place to be even on wintery days like this. 

Hornby Island Community Hall

I couldn't resist putting in a picture of a couple of our horses happily munching away.

Hornby Fall Faire 2010 at Olsen's Farm

If you have not ever been to the Hornby Fall Faire, you are missing the event of the year.On the third Sunday in September, we gather to enjoy an old fashioned fall faire.  Local music, auctions, and skits on the stage for entertainment.  Kids races and games plus more.  This year's theme was "Bees". 

The  Faire begins with a wonderful parade.

Many groups set up displays and tents as well as the farmer's market vendors also sell and display their wares.  Fabulous pies, corn on the cob, soups and more are available from some of the non profit groups.

Of course we have also have local animals on display, chickens, goats, sheep, horses, donkey (see Dovie below) and there is the friendly competition to see who has the nicest tomatoes, jams, flowers etc...

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.