Hornby Island Educational Society

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Join us for a BIRD WALK – July 3rd

The Natural History Centre is hosting a FOREST & SEABIRDS walk with two of Hornby Island’s local birders – Daniel Donneke and Neil Wilson! Learn the calls, behaviours & markings of our beautiful bird-life here on the island 🙂 Please…

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Early Literacy Story Time – July 17th!

HIES is excited to share our always popular Raise-A-Reader Program with a FREE event for Pre-Schoolers ages 2-5yrs: Join our Early Childhood Education program leader Jala Klone for Stories, Crafts & Songs… Our Summer Theme: ANIMALS Thursday, July 17th @…

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The Bruce Fairbairn Memorial Bursary

HICF and HIES are pleased to announce applications for this annual Bursary are now open.

The Bruce Fairbairn Memorial Bursary was established in 1999, in the memory of Bruce Fairbairn honoring the encouragement and support that Bruce gave to Hornby musicians.

Visit the blog to learn more and download the application form.

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Toddler Drop-in

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The Bruce Fairbairn Memorial Bursary

HICF and HIES are pleased to announce applications for this annual Bursary are now open.

The Bruce Fairbairn Memorial Bursary was established in 1999, in the memory of Bruce Fairbairn honoring the encouragement and support that Bruce gave to Hornby musicians.

Please see this post for details on eligibility and how to apply.

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Stand Up Comedy – March 29th

Join us for a fun night of comedy on Friday, March 29th at the Community Hall! Tickets are now available. This is a fundraising event for HIES.

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HIES was honoured to receive the Trophy of Excellence for “Enterprise of the Year 2023” on Hornby Island.  Pictured left to right:  Florette Maclean, Board Member; Barb Biagi, HIES Volunteer; Braea Walmsley, Board Member; Britt Hanson, Board Member; Daniel Arbour, CVRD Director for Electoral A.

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Upcoming 2023 AGM

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Autumn 2024 Auction

We are gratefully accepting donations for our 2024 fundraising auction. For pickup, call Braea Walmsley.

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