Name: Clothing Swap Bowen Island
Start: 2025-11-14T18:00:00-08:00
End: 2025-11-14T20:00:00-08:00
Location: Evergreen Hall Bed and Breakfast

Hi Bowen Island Community, I'm so EXCITED to host a CLOTHING SWAP here for you at the beautiful Evergreen Hall ❤ 😃 ❤ on Friday NOVEMBER 14th.
~ I've been attending and running clothing swaps for well over 20 years ... I work to have them be organized, high vibe & quality, giving lots of value with a fun boutique style "shopping" experience with lots of lovely supportive social connection time baked in ❤
These swaps become more than just an opportunity to pass along things you don't want / that no longer serve you or spark joy and find things that do… although that's so fun too… they become a place where transformation and energy alchemy occurs … you can see beloved treasured pieces (that remind you of special occasions, special persons no longer with you, or times when life was different) transform into new excitement as they find a new home to be cherished & loved again, making new memories to carry forward.
We also collectively cultivate an inclusive supportive environment while trying things on, receiving compliments and encouragement, suggestions, and support for how to style & what kinds of other pieces / colours and styles to look out for to complement your figure and bring an article of clothing to life in your unique style!
Be a cheerleader: share and receive encouragement to step outside comfort zones, try new things, grow and expand your sense of self and style… you never know… you may be surprised what you find!!
To participate in this gathering we ask for your support in the form of a $20 donation (suggestion, per person) ~ no one will be turned away for lack of funds ❤
💲 Donations 🙏 go to the running the of event 🙏 😃 🙏 and making it possible and fun to host more 😃 Also towards the venue + cleaning of the venue and transportation and finding good homes for the leftovers 🙏 😃 🙏

Ways to donate 💲:
- Cash at the door
- E-transfer to [email protected] (no fees)
- or on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/clothing-swap-bowen-island-bc-tickets-1962568678749

- Please also consider supporting by joining as a SetUp VOLUNTEER from 4-6pm (you get first looks) and or for clean up from 8-9pm - text Kristall 778-840-2015

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EVENT DETAILS
🕕 TIMING - 6:00 - 8PM - Clothing Swap
- 🍲 Please feel free to bring your favourite Potluck dish, snack, or beverage to share ❤ 😃 🙏
♻️ Be GREEN and bring your own dishes, glasses & cutler 🙏
🧸 Children welcome

📆 DATE - FRIDAY NOVEMBER 14th, 2025
📍 LOCATION: Evergreen Hall 464 Melmore Rd. Bowen Island
🚗 PARKING: Park in the cove or on the road
♻️ SUSTAINABILITY: All leftover items will be donated to local organizations – help us find great homes for them. Message or text Kristall (778-840-2015) with Clothing donation drop off ideas.
Event is supported by Donations : suggested $20 per person - no one turned away -
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CLOTHING SWAP EXPERIENCE
Bring what you don't want, take what you do. No Limits to how much you may bring or how much you may take, and no trading needed.
📣 SWAP OPTIONS
#1. DROP NOW, SHOP LATER (Preferred!)
- Drop off clean clothing & items on Kristall's porch (near point Cowan) + possibility of pick up - text Kristall 778 - 840-2015 for address or to arrange pick up.
- Setup volunteers will then have time to organize everything beautifully before you arrive.
- You just arrive and shop stress-free / no need to sort.
#2. BRING & SHOP
- Bring items with you to the event
- Quick quality check and sorting upon arrival
- Then enjoy browsing through everyone's contributions
#3. TAKE AWAY ONLY
Don't have items to contribute? No problem!
There's always plenty to go around - come anyway! 🙏
WHAT TO BRING: 👒🩱🧥👙🧣🧤🌂
- Clothing (all genders & sizes, adult & teen) 🎩 🧢🎒
- Shoes, accessories, jewelry, purses 🥾👡👞👢👟
- Makeup, cosmetics & toiletries 💍👜👛👒🕶
- Small household & decorative items, books & art!
❤ Everything in great reusable condition!! ❤
Golden Rule 📣: If you wouldn't pay money for it now, don't bring it to swap!
…if you bring UNWASHED or ripped/stained items you will be asked to take them back*
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I also want to encourage men / Male type clothing wearers - to do more swapping, so please feel free to bring them along or their clean, in good condition clothing 😃 Please encourage the dudes and dude type characters in your life to come and bring their things 😃
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ABOUT OUR HOST
Evergreen Hall is a beautiful heritage spot in the heart of Bowen Island that holds a special spot in the hearts and memories of so many young & old, including so many long time residents! She is honoured and appreciated for the beautiful safe and inclusive environment that she and her caretakers hold and cultivate for this community and welcome gatherings that uplift and inspire and carry on the beautiful legacy and traditions of this land and community!
We honour this space while we use it for our gathering, by being mindful of the four altars that are held inside this space 🙏 they will be pointed out to you upon arrival.
Together we will tread softly ❤
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Join us for an evening where conscious consumption meets community connection, where sustainable style meets fun fashion, and where Bowen Islanders come together to share and uplift and create an evening of connection ✨

❤ THANK YOU SO MUCH ❤ for joining in the fun and helping this be a super easy and successful event for everyone! 😃
LOVE ❤ Kristall
❤ ❤ ❤ LEFTOVERS - will be donated - please let me know if you have a great place / organization you would like to see these go to! Better yet, help me get them there 😃 ❤
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>>>If you love SWAPS but can't join this one... join the new Bowen Island clothing swap group to stay in the loop 🙂
www.facebook.com/groups/clothingswapbowen