Youbou Connector
May/June Youbou Connector 2024
Garage Sale Plans Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 25, for the annual Youbou Community Garage Sale. Let us know if you’re hosting a sale that day by emailing Julia@raedwulf.org....
May/June Youbou Connector 2024
Garage Sale Plans Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 25, for the annual Youbou Community Garage Sale. Let us know if you’re hosting a sale that day by emailing Julia@raedwulf.org....
March/April 2024
YCA 2024 Calendar At our recent board meeting, the Youbou Community Association finalized some of our 2024 dates. Make a note or post on the refrigerator: March 3: Euchre at...
March/April 2024
YCA 2024 Calendar At our recent board meeting, the Youbou Community Association finalized some of our 2024 dates. Make a note or post on the refrigerator: March 3: Euchre at...
Jan/Feb 2024
YCA Annual General Meeting The YCA held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Sunday, January 21, at Youbou Hall. The 2023 board presented its year-end report, which will be posted...
Jan/Feb 2024
YCA Annual General Meeting The YCA held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Sunday, January 21, at Youbou Hall. The 2023 board presented its year-end report, which will be posted...
December 2023
New Year’s Tickets on Sale Welcome 2024 by celebrating at the rockin’ New Year’s Eve party at Youbou Hall, hosted by the Youbou Community Association. The Joints (aka Eagle Eyes)...
December 2023
New Year’s Tickets on Sale Welcome 2024 by celebrating at the rockin’ New Year’s Eve party at Youbou Hall, hosted by the Youbou Community Association. The Joints (aka Eagle Eyes)...
November 2023 Connector
Mary Janes Last Dance The Youbou Community Music Fest is offering another dance at Youbou hall on Saturday, November 11. Doors open at 7:30 pm for Maryjane’s Last Dance, a...
November 2023 Connector
Mary Janes Last Dance The Youbou Community Music Fest is offering another dance at Youbou hall on Saturday, November 11. Doors open at 7:30 pm for Maryjane’s Last Dance, a...
Oct 2023 Connector
Halloween at Youbou HallFill Youbou Hall with fright on Halloween night! Come in your own ghoulish get-ups and Cowichan Lake Recreation will reward the most hair-raising and creative costume goers...
Oct 2023 Connector
Halloween at Youbou HallFill Youbou Hall with fright on Halloween night! Come in your own ghoulish get-ups and Cowichan Lake Recreation will reward the most hair-raising and creative costume goers...
Aug/Sep 2023 Youbou Connector
YOUBOU REGATTA - AUG 12 Loosen your belts and slip on your flip-flops because the Youbou Regatta is happening on Saturday, August 12. The regatta is a long-time Youbou tradition...
Aug/Sep 2023 Youbou Connector
YOUBOU REGATTA - AUG 12 Loosen your belts and slip on your flip-flops because the Youbou Regatta is happening on Saturday, August 12. The regatta is a long-time Youbou tradition...
July 2023 Youbou Connector
Canada Day at the Church Youbou Community Church Society and TOPS are hosting a July 1 celebration from 10 am to 2 pm at the Youbou Church. There will be...
July 2023 Youbou Connector
Canada Day at the Church Youbou Community Church Society and TOPS are hosting a July 1 celebration from 10 am to 2 pm at the Youbou Church. There will be...
June 2023 Youbou Connector
Second Annual Crabfest A limited number of Crabfest tickets are on sale at Cassy’s Coffee House and the Youbou General Store for $35 each and also through Youbou Community Association...
June 2023 Youbou Connector
Second Annual Crabfest A limited number of Crabfest tickets are on sale at Cassy’s Coffee House and the Youbou General Store for $35 each and also through Youbou Community Association...
May 2023 Youbou Connector
Garage Sale Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 6, for the annual Youbou Community Garage Sale. Let us know if you’re having a sale by emailing Julia@raedwulf.org. We’ll post a...
May 2023 Youbou Connector
Garage Sale Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 6, for the annual Youbou Community Garage Sale. Let us know if you’re having a sale by emailing Julia@raedwulf.org. We’ll post a...
April 2023 Youbou Connector
Trail Day at Christopher Rock If you’re a Christopher Rock fan, please help on Saturday, April 8, at 9:30 am, behind the hall in the upper parking lot. Cowichan Lake...
April 2023 Youbou Connector
Trail Day at Christopher Rock If you’re a Christopher Rock fan, please help on Saturday, April 8, at 9:30 am, behind the hall in the upper parking lot. Cowichan Lake...
February/March 2023 Youbou Connector
YCA Annual General Meeting The YCA will be hosting its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Sunday, February 12, at Youbou Hall. We’ll be electing board members for 2023, giving our...
February/March 2023 Youbou Connector
YCA Annual General Meeting The YCA will be hosting its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Sunday, February 12, at Youbou Hall. We’ll be electing board members for 2023, giving our...
January 2023 Youbou Connector
Meet and Greet Area I Director Karen Deck will be hosting a Meet and Greet on Thursday, January 12, at 7 pm at Youbou Hall. She plans to offer an...
January 2023 Youbou Connector
Meet and Greet Area I Director Karen Deck will be hosting a Meet and Greet on Thursday, January 12, at 7 pm at Youbou Hall. She plans to offer an...
December 2022 Youbou Connector
New Year’s Eve Party Welcome 2023 by celebrating at the grand New Year’s Eve party at Youbou Hall. The Joints aka Eagle Eyes is returning to play for the hometown...
December 2022 Youbou Connector
New Year’s Eve Party Welcome 2023 by celebrating at the grand New Year’s Eve party at Youbou Hall. The Joints aka Eagle Eyes is returning to play for the hometown...
November 2022 Youbou Connector
Halloween, Youbou-Style The spookiest, scariest, eeriest haunted house on the lake is back! On Halloween night, Youbou once again proved it knows how to make you shiver, shake, and shriek....
November 2022 Youbou Connector
Halloween, Youbou-Style The spookiest, scariest, eeriest haunted house on the lake is back! On Halloween night, Youbou once again proved it knows how to make you shiver, shake, and shriek....
October 2022 Youbou Connector
Fall Clean-Up Autumn is a great time to clean up a couple of public areas that we postponed due to Covid. Let’s pitch in to remove the boat debris by...
October 2022 Youbou Connector
Fall Clean-Up Autumn is a great time to clean up a couple of public areas that we postponed due to Covid. Let’s pitch in to remove the boat debris by...
September 2022 Youbou Connector
Youbou Regatta Fun Sunny spirits prevailed at our Youbou regatta on Saturday, August 13, despite a few clouds. The Youbou fire department kick-started the day by piling platefuls of pancakes,...
September 2022 Youbou Connector
Youbou Regatta Fun Sunny spirits prevailed at our Youbou regatta on Saturday, August 13, despite a few clouds. The Youbou fire department kick-started the day by piling platefuls of pancakes,...
August 2022 Youbou Connector
Youbou Regatta Returns After a two-year hiatus, our Youbou regatta returns on Saturday, August 13. The day kicks off at 8 am with a community breakfast at the Youbou Fire...
August 2022 Youbou Connector
Youbou Regatta Returns After a two-year hiatus, our Youbou regatta returns on Saturday, August 13. The day kicks off at 8 am with a community breakfast at the Youbou Fire...
May/June 2022 Youbou Connector
Broom Bust at Bald Mountain Grab your loppers and join the battle against broom on Bald Mountain on Saturday, May 7 at 9:15 am. For this rain-or-shine event, wear sturdy,...
May/June 2022 Youbou Connector
Broom Bust at Bald Mountain Grab your loppers and join the battle against broom on Bald Mountain on Saturday, May 7 at 9:15 am. For this rain-or-shine event, wear sturdy,...
April 2022 Youbou Connector
Christopher Rock Face-Lift If you’re interested in making the Christopher Rock trail a little more hike-friendly, please meet on Saturday, April 2 at 10 am in the upper parking lot...
April 2022 Youbou Connector
Christopher Rock Face-Lift If you’re interested in making the Christopher Rock trail a little more hike-friendly, please meet on Saturday, April 2 at 10 am in the upper parking lot...
March 2022 Youbou Connector
Spring DatesThis is an update from February as the planning process continues.Saturdays, April 2, 16, 30: Trail work days, Christopher Rock Saturday, May 7: Broom Bust at Bald Mountain TrailsSaturday,...
March 2022 Youbou Connector
Spring DatesThis is an update from February as the planning process continues.Saturdays, April 2, 16, 30: Trail work days, Christopher Rock Saturday, May 7: Broom Bust at Bald Mountain TrailsSaturday,...
February 2022 Youbou Connector
Spring DatesHopefully, we can move ahead with some community events this spring. To do some much-needed spring cleaning in the community, the YCA is proposing the following: Saturday, April 2:...
February 2022 Youbou Connector
Spring DatesHopefully, we can move ahead with some community events this spring. To do some much-needed spring cleaning in the community, the YCA is proposing the following: Saturday, April 2:...
January 2022 Youbou Connector
It’s a Date January 23: YCA AGM 2 pm on zoom YCA Annual General Meeting While we had hoped to return to an in-person Annual General Meeting (AGM) at Youbou...
January 2022 Youbou Connector
It’s a Date January 23: YCA AGM 2 pm on zoom YCA Annual General Meeting While we had hoped to return to an in-person Annual General Meeting (AGM) at Youbou...
December 2021 Youbou Connector
Christmas Village at Cassy’sIt’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Cassy’s Coffee House and Gift Shop! Our favourite friendly barista and her elves have been busy decking the...
December 2021 Youbou Connector
Christmas Village at Cassy’sIt’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Cassy’s Coffee House and Gift Shop! Our favourite friendly barista and her elves have been busy decking the...
November 2021 Youbou Connector
Haunted CastleHalloween returned to Youbou Hall in a little different format. Rather than the usual indoor haunted house, the exterior was transformed into a haunted castle. Little princesses and brave...
November 2021 Youbou Connector
Haunted CastleHalloween returned to Youbou Hall in a little different format. Rather than the usual indoor haunted house, the exterior was transformed into a haunted castle. Little princesses and brave...
October 2021 Youbou Connector
Halloween is Happening!Halloween is returning to haunted Youbou Hall, but a little scaled back from the usual indoor haunted house and costume contest. Instead, check out the decorations OUTSIDE the...
October 2021 Youbou Connector
Halloween is Happening!Halloween is returning to haunted Youbou Hall, but a little scaled back from the usual indoor haunted house and costume contest. Instead, check out the decorations OUTSIDE the...
September 2021 Youbou Connector
It’s a Date Sept 16: Ladies’ bowling league 7 pmSept 17: Free welcome-back bowling 6:30 pmSept. 17: Free open gym 6:30 pmSept. 18: Youbou Clean-Up 9:30 am Hall Fun and...
September 2021 Youbou Connector
It’s a Date Sept 16: Ladies’ bowling league 7 pmSept 17: Free welcome-back bowling 6:30 pmSept. 17: Free open gym 6:30 pmSept. 18: Youbou Clean-Up 9:30 am Hall Fun and...
Summer 2021 Youbou Connector
Thanks to Our Broom Busters! Several energetic community members took up the challenge to bust through some of the invasive broom on our highways and byways while it was in...
Summer 2021 Youbou Connector
Thanks to Our Broom Busters! Several energetic community members took up the challenge to bust through some of the invasive broom on our highways and byways while it was in...
May 2021 Youbou Connector
Cut Broom in Bloom While gathering for a community-wide broom-busting effort is also not possible this year, we do hope energetic Area I residents will tackle this highly invasive species...
May 2021 Youbou Connector
Cut Broom in Bloom While gathering for a community-wide broom-busting effort is also not possible this year, we do hope energetic Area I residents will tackle this highly invasive species...
April 2021 Youbou Connector
Youbou Spruce-Up It’s time to give Youbou and Area I a little spruce-up for Earth Week 2021. If you want to help the group effort, join us on Saturday, April...
April 2021 Youbou Connector
Youbou Spruce-Up It’s time to give Youbou and Area I a little spruce-up for Earth Week 2021. If you want to help the group effort, join us on Saturday, April...
March 2021 Youbou Connector
Sharing our History On January 26, Ken James alerted us all to an important anniversary: 20 years since the Youbou Sawmill closed, changing the course of our town forever. What...
March 2021 Youbou Connector
Sharing our History On January 26, Ken James alerted us all to an important anniversary: 20 years since the Youbou Sawmill closed, changing the course of our town forever. What...
February 2021 Youbou Connector
We love Youbou Volunteers! What better way to celebrate the month of hearts and chocolate than to give a sugary shout-out to our neighbours who contribute time and talent to...
February 2021 Youbou Connector
We love Youbou Volunteers! What better way to celebrate the month of hearts and chocolate than to give a sugary shout-out to our neighbours who contribute time and talent to...
January 2021 Youbou Connector
Happy New Year! Most of us cannot remember a new year’s celebration when we’ve been so glad to ring out the old and toast the new. Good-bye pandemic and hello...
January 2021 Youbou Connector
Happy New Year! Most of us cannot remember a new year’s celebration when we’ve been so glad to ring out the old and toast the new. Good-bye pandemic and hello...
December 2020 Youbou Connector
Read the PDF version – download here. Helping our Neighbours While the Youbou Community Association hasn’t been able hold events and raise funds this year, we’ve been carefully managing our...
December 2020 Youbou Connector
Read the PDF version – download here. Helping our Neighbours While the Youbou Community Association hasn’t been able hold events and raise funds this year, we’ve been carefully managing our...
November 2020 Youbou Connector
Christmas Craft Fair Youbou Hall will once again be hosting the annual Christmas Craft Fair on Saturday, November 28. The show will fill the upper and lower floors of the...
November 2020 Youbou Connector
Christmas Craft Fair Youbou Hall will once again be hosting the annual Christmas Craft Fair on Saturday, November 28. The show will fill the upper and lower floors of the...
October 2020 Youbou Connector
Halloween, Youbou Style Halloween has always been a big holiday for Youbou, celebrated with an elaborate haunted house, costume contest, and fireworks display. Unfortunately, Covid safety concerns prevent us from...
October 2020 Youbou Connector
Halloween, Youbou Style Halloween has always been a big holiday for Youbou, celebrated with an elaborate haunted house, costume contest, and fireworks display. Unfortunately, Covid safety concerns prevent us from...
September 2020 Youbou Connector
Bowling is Back! Great news! Youbou Lanes is now open for “Family Bubble” Bowling rental requests for groups of 9 or fewer people. Three days’ notice is recquired and the...
September 2020 Youbou Connector
Bowling is Back! Great news! Youbou Lanes is now open for “Family Bubble” Bowling rental requests for groups of 9 or fewer people. Three days’ notice is recquired and the...
August 2020 Youbou Connector
Canada Day Memories Fire Department Saves the Day: The Youbou Volunteer Fire Department brought a mile of smiles to Youbou for our stay-at-home Canada Day. The whole fleet of firetrucks,...
August 2020 Youbou Connector
Canada Day Memories Fire Department Saves the Day: The Youbou Volunteer Fire Department brought a mile of smiles to Youbou for our stay-at-home Canada Day. The whole fleet of firetrucks,...
July 2020 Youbou Connector
Canada Day: Youbou StyleThe Youbou Volunteer Fire Department is planning to brighten our stay-at-home Canada Day. Our patriotic first-responders will be rolling out a drive-by “maintenance run” around 10 am...
July 2020 Youbou Connector
Canada Day: Youbou StyleThe Youbou Volunteer Fire Department is planning to brighten our stay-at-home Canada Day. Our patriotic first-responders will be rolling out a drive-by “maintenance run” around 10 am...
June 2020 Youbou Connector
Canada Day: Fly the Flag!Canada Day will be a little different this year as Youbou gradually eases out of the Covid-19 protections. Social distancing will still be the norm, so...
June 2020 Youbou Connector
Canada Day: Fly the Flag!Canada Day will be a little different this year as Youbou gradually eases out of the Covid-19 protections. Social distancing will still be the norm, so...
May 2020 Youbou Connector
Supporting Youbou During these tough times, we understand that some in our community may have lost jobs and are struggling to make ends meet. The Youbou Community Association recently voted...
May 2020 Youbou Connector
Supporting Youbou During these tough times, we understand that some in our community may have lost jobs and are struggling to make ends meet. The Youbou Community Association recently voted...
April 2020 Youbou Connector
Keeping up with Cancellations This issue may be remembered as the “cancellation” newsletter due to all the closures in and around Youbou, occurring as a result of the Covid 19...
April 2020 Youbou Connector
Keeping up with Cancellations This issue may be remembered as the “cancellation” newsletter due to all the closures in and around Youbou, occurring as a result of the Covid 19...
March 2020 Youbou Connector
Survey 2020 ResultsThanks to everyone who expressed your thoughts on Youbou activities and priorities by filling out our Youbou Survey 2020. The response doubled from last year—a total of 114...
March 2020 Youbou Connector
Survey 2020 ResultsThanks to everyone who expressed your thoughts on Youbou activities and priorities by filling out our Youbou Survey 2020. The response doubled from last year—a total of 114...
February 2020 Youbou Connector
Your Voice CountsWe’d love to hear what you’d like the Youbou Community Association to do in 2020. Let us know your thoughts by filling out a 3-minute online interest survey...
February 2020 Youbou Connector
Your Voice CountsWe’d love to hear what you’d like the Youbou Community Association to do in 2020. Let us know your thoughts by filling out a 3-minute online interest survey...
January 2020 Youbou Connector
Countdown to the New Year! The clock’s ticking to 2020 and the best New Year’s Eve party on Vancouver Island, right here in Youbou. Back by popular demand, Littlehead will...
January 2020 Youbou Connector
Countdown to the New Year! The clock’s ticking to 2020 and the best New Year’s Eve party on Vancouver Island, right here in Youbou. Back by popular demand, Littlehead will...
December 2019 Youbou Connector
Party’s On for New Year’s Eve!We’re getting ready to sail into 2020 at the best New Year’s Eve blast on Vancouver Island, right here in Youbou at the Community Hall....
December 2019 Youbou Connector
Party’s On for New Year’s Eve!We’re getting ready to sail into 2020 at the best New Year’s Eve blast on Vancouver Island, right here in Youbou at the Community Hall....
November 2019 Youbou Connector
Holiday Shopping, Youbou StyleYoubou’s Annual Christmas Craft Fair is slated for Saturday, November 30, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Youbou Community Hall (doors at 8:30 a.m. for...
November 2019 Youbou Connector
Holiday Shopping, Youbou StyleYoubou’s Annual Christmas Craft Fair is slated for Saturday, November 30, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Youbou Community Hall (doors at 8:30 a.m. for...