One local business has been here since 1904 and is still going strong. I am talking about the Post Office, where you can mail stuff like live bees or chicks or just get some cool stamps for the letter you know you should write. Post Master Chris is one of eight working there and you can rent a post box, buy a money order, or even pay your taxes in their shop. Hours are Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
In the former woodworking school space is Bear Heart Wellness and Creative Arts. Biyaals heads an umbrella of seven practitioners and offers local jewellery, clothes and art in this beautiful location. Hours are: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday and Friday. The weekends are for event rentals!
Tucked in behind Bear Heart is King Tide Tattoo, with Piotr at the ready to drop some ink into your dermis. Check out the work at instagram.com/piotrbarkertattoos and call 604-330-5111 for an appointment.
Rob and Lesley have been in the building behind the café since 2015, but have been in business for 26 years! Eco Freako sells a diverse collection of eco-friendly products, local art, and fair-trade goods, and publishes the Roberts Creek Directory of Everything. It’s where I go to renew my Roberts Creek Community Association membership too. Check out ecofreako.ca. Open Monday to Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
April 1 marks 16 years that Yoga by the Sea has been in the Heart of the Creek, on the second floor above Eco Freako. This year’s winner of Peoples Choice in the Yoga/Pilates Studio and Online Fitness categories, Yoga by the Sea has 15 practitioners, offering Yoga Therapy and Group Classes, Tai Chi, Massage, Meditation, Chanting and Sound Journey healing. Web: yogabythesea.ca, Tel: 604-989-2382, email: [email protected].
Reiki master/energy healer Sophie shares space next to Infinity with Dr. Alex and his Tree of Life chiropractic practice. When one is there, the other is out and vice versa. Sophie works on the physical body and the chakra system (that holds our energetic well-being) to support the health of the emotional, physical and spiritual body. Dr. Alex’s gentle, hands-on approach has helped hundreds to thrive and experience vitality. On the web: sophieshealingspirit.com and treeoflifechiropractic.ca.
In the Creek since 2018, Fade N Dye is home to four hair professionals. A year ago, Blair pulled up his chair to make it five, as the Acme Barber. By appointment only, call 604-885-0400 for Fade N Dye and 778-899-3211 for Acme Barber Co. BREAKING NEWS! This Sunday, March 13 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., Bx and the salon crew will be fundraising to support the people of Ukraine. Check the Facebook event page: Show Up for Ukraine Fundraiser. Get a haircut by donation from the best stylists! Win from your favourite local spots! Eat Snacks! 100 per cent of donations go to CARE Canada to provide emergency essentials to Ukraine’s most vulnerable. Learn more: care.ca/projects/ukraine-crisis-response
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