Volunteers Welcome: Community Celebration June 14th

Planning is well underway for the Thetis Island Community Celebration

The next meeting is tomorrow, Tuesday, May 20th @ 10 am in the library.

Volunteers are wanted for Set-up and Take-Down, Decorating, Children’s Activities, Tidying Up, and Welcoming Guests.

If you would like to join in the fun of planning and organizing this community event, come to Tuesday’s meeting or contact

Ellen Rush @ ellenrush@gmail.com
or Ann Dickie @ dickie.ann@gmail.com

Thank you

Spring Clean Up at Forbes Hall: Saturday, May 24th 9:30 am

This coming weekend!

Come and join a happy, energetic group of islanders to clean up the hall and grounds ready to celebrate summer on Thetis!

There’s something for all capabilities, just need your willingness to help.

A light lunch will be included as a thank you for helping out.

More information closer to the clean-up day.

Thanks,

TICA Board

Chimney Cleaning

Take advantage of Blackjack's reliable and friendly service and
keep your chimney safe!

Blackjack chimney cleaning will be coming to Thetis island on
Friday, June 27^th
Monday, July 7^th
Monday, July 28^th
Wednesday, July 30^th

If you need your chimney cleaned, please email:
blackjacksweep@hotmail.com
Or call 250-748-4011

Thank you,

Michele West

Pub/Store Hours/Closing

A reminder from Thetis Island Marina that the Pub is OPEN TODAY for the holiday Monday.
The Post Office is CLOSED TODAY for the holiday Monday.

And tomorrow, Tuesday, the entire property will be closed due to a BC Hydro outage. There will be no store, post office, or fuel dock on Tuesday.

As of Wednesday, we'll be back to our regular schedule.

Thanks!
Kelsey and the Thetis Island Marina Team

Post Office Closure

The Post Office will be closed for Monday, May 19 holiday and on Tuesday, May 20, due to BC Hydro working on the Marina's Power lines.

Regular hours Wednesday 21 forward.

Fred

Post Office Hours & information

Hours of Operation
Monday to Friday: 1000 AM to 0500 PM (closed from 1200 to 1230 for lunch)
Saturday: 1030 AM to 0500 PM
Closed holidays
TDG Thursdays: Some TDG Thursdays we may be gone for about 20 minutes around 1100 to get the mail at the ferry to help the deliverer get back on the ferry.

Services
All regular postal services except bill payments and any type of money transfer. We do not have the resources to offer this service.

Red Drop Box and Post Office Boxes
Mail is sorted into the Post Office boxes between 0900 and 1000 AM each morning

If you want your mail to go out on a given day, have it in the red box before 0900 or bring it down to the Post Office before 1100 AM

EXCEPTION: Mail is picked up at 0900 AM on Friday therefore it you wish your mail to go out Friday get it into the Post Office (NOT the red box) before 0500 PM Thursday

Mail and Parcels
According to regulations we are only supposed to keep mail and parcels for 2 weeks then we are to send it back. Obviously, we have not been doing that. If you are going to be away longer than 2 weeks, please let us know length of time so we can hold your mail. Depending on the length of time there could be a fee charged for parcels.

Please bring parcel tags to facilitate retrieving your parcels

If you choose to put your on-island letters in the drop box, please advise the people you are leaving them for that they are there. If you want the post office to distribute your on-island letters, put them in the red mailbox. The Post office will NOT be checking the drop box. We take no responsibility for the use of the drop box.

Community Celebration Menu (June 14th)

Enjoy a great dinner at the upcoming Celebration!

Main Menu:

Coastal Burger: 

Beef burger with Coastal cheese, sautéed mushrooms & onions, lettuce, tomato and pesto-mayo – served with roasted potato wedges and garlic aioli

Pulled Pork Sandwich: 

Pulled pork with BBQ sauce, mayo and coleslaw served with Summer Crunch salad / house vinaigrette

Black Bean Veggie Burger (V): 

Black Bean – chipotle burger, with roasted red pepper, grilled sweet onion, lettuce, tomato and pesto-mayo (V) – served with Summer Crunch salad / house vinaigrette

Children’s Menu:

Hot Dog with choices of ketchup, relish and mustard.
Veggie sticks with Ranch dressing

Macaroni and Cheese with optional ketchup
Veggie sticks with Ranch dressing

Included: Soft Drinks and Dessert Treats will be available at the SOFT BAR.

Most diets can be accommodated.

Tickets are available: online through forbeshall.ca or contact Ellen Rush at ellenrush@gmail.com

General Admission: $12, Child’s Menu Ticket (ages 5 – 10): $6, Kids under 5: free

Admission includes Children’s Activities, BBQ Dinner, Soft Bar, Dessert and the Headlong Hearts Concert.

No-host Bar

Hope to see you there!

TICA Board

Family Fun Day (TICF) August 9th

In this third week of May, when all is dreary, and we are getting some much-needed rain, it is hard to imagine the hot days of summer.

Mark your calendar for August 9th: a day to celebrate the generosity of our Community.

Bring your friends and family, enjoy some food, music and games.

Be a volunteer! Everyone welcome! This event is not possible without volunteers!

SAVE THE DATE.

Watch e-Spokes re volunteer information or contact us at communityfund@thetisisland.net.

Thanks For Raising $966.60 :)

Thanks to the generous Thetis Islanders and visitors, the plant sale at Forbes Hall raised $966.60 for the library.

Special thanks to Myrna , Ann ( from Ladysmith) and Marlene (from Nanaimo) for all the plant donations. Also, thanks to Ann Dickie for the signs and Virginia for e-Spokes.

Rodney

From the Library

A Friend of the Library is available Saturday 10-1, Sunday 1-4,
Monday 10-1 and Tuesday 12-1.

Enjoy the cozy space.
Celine

Sunday Church

The speaker this Sunday the 18th is David Banks.
“Making room for the Holy Spirit”

10 AM at the Community Centre, all are welcome.

Further info---Ernie 250-252-0144

TIRRA Membership

The TIRRA AGM is only a week away.
Send your membership form and e-transfer to: tirra@thetisisland.net

Thanks, Ernie the treasurer.