Welcome | Directory | Classifieds | Forums |Ferry Advertise in Classifieds for only $5 for a 2 week run. ($10 to include picture) 35 word limit for text ads. Include e-mail or www.link for instant connection with buyers. E-mail listing information to barbarawiltshire@shaw.ca then click buy for payment options. COMMERCIAL Spring Plant Sale FORESTBROOK FARMS Saturday, May 12, 2012, 09:00 AM - 2:00 PM On-site: 320 Forest Ridge Road, Bowen Island Plentiful but limited supply All plants are from West Coast Seeds Untreated, NON GMO! Seeds for Organic Growing Pre orders and Directions 604-947-9122 604-947-9122 May 7 Services Available: -Web & Graphic Design -Personal Tax Returns -General Administration -Computer Support for Mac and PC, including iPhone and iPad Personable service at fair rates.  Excellent references available.  I will come to you. Call Lynda at (778) 317 - 5740 / designbylyndamarie@gmail.com Business is expanding! Currently offering tutoring for young students as well as those who may require help in this digital, technical age. You are: Wanting to learn about email, Facebook, Twitter, Ipads, iPods, Clouds, Dropbox; Wetransfer; iPhones; Android phones, PVR's or digital cameras and how to get the pictures off of the camera onto the computer. I Can: Help you with all of the above in my office or at your home. I Can Also Assist With: transportation to appointments ( Bowen and Town); companionship: errands; light house-keeping; cooking healthy meals; sorting and organizing photos; paperwork; scrap-books. letter writing; laundry; dog walking; purging cupboards; preparing for guests or moving; sorting and depositing recycling. Make a list and I will help you check it all off. Call Lorraine @ 604-947-2061 or email lorraineashdown@gmail.com IT Specialist Available for HOUSECALLS 15+ Years of Experience Desktop or Laptop PC or MAC FREE Quotes Available CALL: 604-356-0726 ripsen@gmail.com Hoekstra Construction Framing, foundations, and roofing based on 20 years of experience. Affordable and reliable. Free estimates and references available. Call:  604-947-2805  PROFESSIONAL PRIVATE TEACHING IN LITERACY AND NUMERACY   Laurie Beesting (UK teaching degree-B. Ed. Hons.)   British primary school teacher for 20+ years. Specialising in literacy and numeracy - head of department in these subjects/deputy headteacher.   Very experienced in teaching all ages up to 12 and offer a fun, lively approach to learning.   Call 604 947 0520 for a chat, more information and rates.   Lyn Watson 604-765-7983 cell 604-984-9711 office 604-947-9214 home www.lynjwatson.com lyn.watson@shaw.ca Come get you or your child that piercing they have always wanted, from ear lobes to the more alternative. In The Flesh Tattoos is happy to welcome Justine for one day only May 5 , on hiatus from Adrenaline on Granville street for all your piercing desires. Email inkbybettyb@gmail.com or call 778-805-5054 to book an appointment. Beautiful light-filled studio space available for sub-lease in Artisan Square. Space appropriate for many different uses (art classes, fitness classes, yoga/movement classes, meditation, etc.). Please phone 778-918-6082 for more information We are looking for a part-time Esthetician to join our great team of 3 in beautiful Horseshoe Bay. Flexible days and hours to suit right person. Also looking for full time Nail Tech for the spring/summer Please send resume and salary expectations. We are a small new full service spa servicing the local area and ferry traffic and north shore. Looking for a long term employee to help grow with us, must be a team player easy going, reliable and willing. Job will involve some Reception and marketing online. info@horseshoebaylaser.com Spanish with Art: a creative learning combination!   Learn Spanish in a creative and fun way while improving your learning skills, concentration, self-esteem and expanding your potential!   Experienced and certified teacher from Spain. All levels. Private and Groups. Family oriented. Special price for Bowen. All lessons are tailor made.    For more details, please write to: lovesoulandmusic@gmail.com  EMPLOYMENT WANTED do you need pro d day childcare on Friday May 18? Sign up for Collins Hall Day Camp. Runs from 8-4. $25 includes two snacks anda homemade lunch. Contact Mary Ann Zakreski at mazakreski@gmail.com or call 0657 to register or get more information. EVENTS Tickets now on sale at the Phoenix for the May 26 Benefit Concert and Silent Auction for Spider Robinson's Daughter Terri Da Silva (see www.gracefulwomanwarrior.org). Tickets will not be available at the door, so buy yours today! FOR SALE 1963 Corvair.  Starts (with a boost) and runs.  Hasn't been on the road in about 5 years.  Needs some TLC and a good wash.  First $500 takes this beauty.  The car is on Bowen Island.  Please call Gord 604 781 2478 May 15 Ford ranger 2005 , km 72200 very clean  , price 17000$ Lecourtmichael@hotmail.com May 15 Pier 1 Imports real wood media cabinet. Dark stain. 2 upper doors (36”w x 40 1/2”h) with an adjustable shelf within. 1 lower CD drawer (37”w x 7 1/2”h). Overall dimensions are 46 3/4”w x 55 1/2”h x 25 1/4”d. Very nice condition. $200 stpurdy@shaw.ca May 11 Reclaimed wood top coffee table.Brushed steel base.Locally created.$980 Can be viewed at new studio on Bowen Island Marina Custom orders welcome 778 995 1902 May 10 LEKSVIK: 2 Tall natural wood bookshelves with one matching media stand w/glass doors. $75 for set or $25 ea. LEKSVIK: 4 wooden armchairs for dining table. $15 each or $40 for all 4. Retro cane/wood armchairs reupholstered with cowboy book print. $25 ea or $40 for both EKTORP 2 seater couch. - feature pillow w/2 covers (beige and red/white striped). $100 Recliners: The world's most comfortable chairs - new from Costco, hardly used - $100 ea or $150 for the pair. Four retro chrome/white vinyl kitchen chairs $5 ea. They'll probablyneed new vinyl. rvulliamy@shaw.ca HERITAGE TOMATO and vegetable plants for sale. Pick-up Victoria Day weekend. Contact Sandy 947-9295 or Kelly 947-9104 for information. Also find us at Ruth’s Plant Sale – May 26th. New strawberry pants $2; chive plants $2; blackcurrant plants $4 - phone 0321 May 5 Chair - $35 You pick up. 604-947-9148 Apr 30 Treadmill For Sale Excellent condition $450 call- 604-947-9515 1982 26' Commander in excellent condition.new,rebuilt twin 470 Mercruiser engines with Bravo 170 sterndrives. New: Starters,alternator,batteries,charging system, FULLY EQIUIPPED:Hot water tank,holding tanks,Espar diesel furnace,GPS at upper and lower stations,sounders,radar,shower,propane 4 burner stove,oven,2 way fridge,anchor windlass,trim tabs,full canvas,propane BBQ. 8" Livingston dinghy,Hull stringers, cabin sole, and fore and aft bulkheads replaced in 2004. This boat is priced to sell at $24,000 Can be see at Marina "Gimpy's Watch" Greg 604-831-2272 Excellent quality 3 in one HP Color Laser Jet 2840 and extra colour cartridge ($120 Value) scanner, printer & fax  recently replaced all cartridges  $200 obo call Monica 2318. NEW Ametco aluminum frame window 4' 7" x 3' 7" one side opens  new approx $450  asking $200.  call 947 2318 Like new chocolate leather Club chairs with matching Ottoman. Asking $1000.00 firm. 0481 pammatt@telus.net amazing deal 67inches big screen tv older style ,very good condition,must see!!Moving out of town in and must sell 500$.   abby lane   my number is 604 379 4252 Virtual garage/downsizing/things my son has outgrown sale! SEE HERE Lots of great outdoor toys, jewelry, furniture and more. Most of it is too big for an actual garage sale. It’s time to let go of the projects and things that I no longer have time or room for. Check back as I will add things as I come across them. For more info please email michelle@bowenrealestate.com or call 604-240-4561 Women's Mustang cruiser suit small, excellent condition $100. Large, mid century, solid teak executive desk on wheels, 3 inches thick, worth over a $1000 asking $200. Walnut, library table with 2 drawers $75. Very modern white sofa $50. Wicker cedar lined trunk, makes a great coffee table with storage $45. Large collection of Sailing/Sea books $20 a box Genoe sail in sailbag $375. White cast iron laundry sink with apron, very country $75. Small oak desk with 3 drawers $50. Call 604 349 2189 or email aemaclean@shaw.ca 2 x ColdPlay tickets Friday April 20th 7:00PM Rogers Arena Excellent Balcony Seats (Section 324 Row 2). Selling at cost price - $270 for the pair Contact Chris at mr.mcgoo@mac.com Heritage Windows, some stuff from our renovation and some outdoor kids toys. Please check out http://oldtreasures.blogspot.ca/ for information. ellencdawson@gmail.com 2006 Smart car fortwo cdi 3 cylinder diesel engine Mileage: 108,000km 6 Speed Sequential automated manual Transmission Exterior Colour: Black Very fuel efficient (consumption of about 3.3 litres of diesel per 100 kilometres) New tires, No accidents Serviced by Mercedes dealership Asking price 6200 $ Please call Jana or Mika at 0055 or 604 202 2133 I have 3 beautiful rugs I bought in Turkey about 20 years ago. I recently had them valued and identified the type of weaving as Soumak - The technique is related to that of kilims, but it is somewhat more complex. They are all med sized approximately 4 x 5 feet so would also make great wall art.  Prices range from $350 -$1000. Less than half of their retail appraisal values. For mote detail and photos see -  here For more info: michelle@bowenrealestate.com Professional drafting table (K+E Paragon Autoflow brand) 48 inches x 38 inches table size, floor mounted, spring loaded, tilts to any angle. Precision tracks and instruments - $300. This unit would costs thousand of dollars new. Call John at 604-947-0595 three 14 foot, fir 12 X 12 beams - $100 each or trade for 2 X 8, 2 X 10, or 2 X 12 planks. Call John at 604-947-0595 FREE MAKES A GOOD BOAT ANCHOR I have a free Fisher wood stove that I took out of my cabin and now sits near my woodshed. Someone once told me that these make great boat anchors. All one need do is put a bag of cement inside and drop them overboard. Anyway, I would like to get rid of it. Please call Matthew 2960 Free small stand up door style freezer. Great condition. Call Denise at 604 947 2587.   The best 1,000 square feet or so of treated decking recovered from redecking a 1700 square foot deck. Good used condition. Come and get it. Call 9189 100 1/2 l beer bottles for home-brewing to give away. Please contact ennasus@telus.net CARTRIDGES for CANON PIXMA MP160 (above) 5 black cartridges (PG-40) and 1 colour cartridge (CL-41) cost approx $150 yours for a $50 donation (cheque) to CAWES Please call 947-2333 or email susannablues@gmail.com Free Stove - still works I have an old 'Gibson' Harvest Gold stove that still works, free to anyone who might like it. branlan@hotmail.com 2 single box springs call Ily, 2503 GARAGE SALES/ MOVING SALE Sunday May 20th.  1311 (lower) OceanView Road.  10 am - 3 pm.  Kids and adult clothes.  toys.  some furniture and housewares.  jewelry.  Come on over! HELP WANTED  Home Farm Gardens Ltd.   Now hiring labourers and landscapers   Please call Noah @ 604-341-7244        May 9 WANT YOUR TEEN TO PAY FOR THEIR OWN IPAD? TUSCANY RESTAURANTis hiring DISHWASHERS Can easily lead to a position in our Pizza Kitchen Work in a friendly, professional and fun environment. Good wages. Pizza everyday!!!! email info@tuscanypizza.com Student wanted for weekend and summer garden work now! A diligent student is wanted for garden weeding, planting and light landscaping work on a Taylor Road property. Garden experience not required but good references are. You can bicycle to Taylor Road and work your own hours. Call 604 988 6006 LOST AND FOUND Gents Green/Black Canyon Creek Jacket found. 2 pairs of glasses in the pockets. Contact 7788473422 RENTALS Avail immediately, 1br ground level. wood stove, large yard, covered deck/patio, next to park, poss pet.  $750.00 incl.  604 947 9670 May 11 Ground Floor Suite - Brand New Custom House! Spectacular, bright, and spacious one bedroom suite in ground floor of brand new custom built home! - Specifically designed and built to be a rental suite with own entrance, landing, and patio! - Stainless steel appliances in kitchen, own washer/dryer in laundry room, and large storage room. - Very open concept and lots of windows! - Designer kitchen and bathroom along with very high-end finishings. - Large 0.25 acre lot and private parking space. - Scarborough area, on bus route and only 2 minutes from Snug Cove and the ferry terminal. Competitive price of $950 is firm and set to rent quickly! Non-smoker and no pets please (cats negotiable).  See ad on Craigslist.com Perfectbowenhome@gmail.com WANTED Professional woman with outdoor cat and small non-shedding dog looking for 2+ bdrm house to rent or lease for the end of August. Non smoker. Please call  Wendy @ 604 -764 -7596. May 16 Looking for house or suite with privacy, anywhere on the island. I would like a 2 bedroom or one bedroom and den. I like space or unique places, would like to get a pet eventually. I work full time and have excellent references.  I am also willing to trade light home renovations and or landscape/maintanace. I want a home, so no summer or temporary rentals. I plan to stay on Bowen indefinatly. Please call or email me if you have any information or a suite to view! -- Cheers   Bobbi Schneider Delightful.dame.home.renewal@gmail.com   778-232-5723 May 14 Young professional couple with 2 kids and 2 small pets seek Bowen 3+ bedroom home with space for office/studio. Dream tenants, excellent references and successful home business. Flexible move-in summer/fall 2012. E: annabonthoux@gmail.com M: 778-989-4102 FREE house care, FREE pet and plant care in exchange for accommodation. Caring mature Bowen couple with excellent references now looking for a house-sitting or rental situation for the months of June/July/August. Please call Mattthew or Deborah @ 947-2960 for more information. apr 25 25-yr old young professional, female (working on Bowen Island for the summer) is seeking furnished studio/1-bedroom/room, May 1st-Sept. 1st - preferably walking distance to Artisan Square/Snug Cove. Responsible and tidy, non-smoker, no pets. Contact jennadunsby@gmail.com if interested. Thanks! WANTED FURNISHED APT Retired professional seeking a small furnished apt (1-2 bedroom) from May 1st through the summer (end date negotiable). Shorter stay and housesitting are also possibilities. Preferably close to the Cove. Please call Gil at 778.668.3675. WANTED – CHILD’s TRICYCLE If you have a used tricycle that you no longer need, I’d like to buy it for my grandchildren. Please call Joyce at 2802 Juicer: Greenstar, Champion, Breville, Hurom slow juicer, or the like. Perhaps you have one tucked away that you know you'll never use? I would use it, and would be happy to settle on a reasonable price. Thank-you! Contact: leahserna@freshnutrition.ca (6947) House Wanted For Rent A family of four is looking for a house or part of house, 2 bedroom plus, close to the Cove for long term rental. Margo 604-780-6903 A family of four from Germany is looking for a place to stay on Bowen Island from Aug 01, 2012 - Aug 30, 2013. We are looking for a 3-4 bedroom apartment or house (CAD 2,000/month, including all extra costs). House exchange would also be an option if you are interested in spending a year in Freiburg, Germany. Please send offers and photos to braeuer@ph-freiburg.de LOOKING FOR MEDIUM SIZED DRESSER/CRIB/LOFT BED/LIVING ROOM FLOOR LAMPS/LIVING ROOM END TABLES AND A GOOD QUALITY BABY MONITOR. CONTACT JEN @604-418-5587 or @ unclemark@klindt.ca Welcome | News | Calendar | Directory | Classifieds | Forums Site Info | Advertising Rates |BowenOnline is brought to you by Wiltshire House Publishing