Ping-Pong Cancelled this Week

Our regular Thursday evening ping-pong session is cancelled this week. We are looking forward to next week.

Matt Hess

Bouquets for the Weekend

Bouquets this week feature fresh dahlias, echinacea, rudbeckia, yarrow and more... 

To order for this Friday or Saturday please email aimee.vand@gmail.com or text 2508899723 by 4pm Thursday.

Sizes: Regular $20, Large $35, XL $50

Pick up @ Jollity Farm, driveway kiosk or market

Thanks for your support! 

✾ ✿ ❀ Aimée ❁ ❃ ❊ 

Lawrence Road Sale Saturday July 12, 10:00-12:30

Are you ready for the Lawrence Road Sale on Saturday, July 12 from 10:00-12:30? 

There will be lots of bargains and some free stuff to give away. If you wish to sell or give away items that you don't need any more, you may drive down Lawrence Road to unload and set up. Please do this before 9:45am as the road will become a pedestrian zone for the event.

If you’re looking for some great deals, you’re sure to find them: household, garden, shop/tools, sports, recreation and more. Bargains galore!

For more information email bevdavegreene@gmail.com

What's Fresh @ Jollity Farm?

Open Saturday as usual.

Plan your menu around fresh local veggies... here it all comes!

Salad greens
Kale
Herbs - cilantro, parsley and basil
Cauliflower
Cabbage
Carrots
Jalapeno
Tomatoes
Strawberries are a maybe this week
(more strawberries and raspberries coming next week)
Zucchini
Free Range Eggs

On the kombucha tap this week: Nettles and Petals or Citrus Ginger

2% Jazz Coffee - we are starting to carry bags of the same delicious coffee beans we serve up at our cafe. If there are requests or standing orders, we can order fresh every week. Just let us know. 

Currently available - 

Hudson (dark roast), 

Medium is Organic Columbian and 

Decaf is "Night Grooves" (Swiss water method)

With thanks, 

Jollity Farmers

12-Year Old Boy Available to Work

Hi,

I’m 12 years old and I want to do some work around the island so I can save up some money. I have experience doing farm work, and I am strong for my age.

Things I can do include:
Water plants
Walk dogs/check in on them while you’re away, etc
Cut kindling
Stack wood
Rake leaves/tidy yard
Gather branches
Lawn mowing
Weeding (please show me which plants though!)
Feed farm animals
And other stuff too if you teach me!
I can work for up to two hours at a time, and my rates are very reasonable.

If this sounds like something you’d need, please contact our family email at
hollyberryhollow@gmail.com

Thank you for your consideration

Alder

Free For Pickup

Ikea standard double bed frame, solid pine, partially disassembled, in good shape.

Call or text: Peter 250.216.0326

June Rain

June 2025: 13.3 mm

June 2024: 41.3 mm

Average June: 31.1 mm

 June 2025 YTD: 435.9 mm

June 2024 YTD: 582.0 mm

Average Year to Date: 497.2 mm

Lowest June: 6 mm in 2015

Highest June: 62 mm in 2012

Keith Rush 

Fire Danger Class Moves to High

In British Columbia, a "High" fire danger class means forest fuels are very dry, and the risk of fire is serious. New fires may start easily, burn vigorously, and challenge fire suppression efforts. Extreme caution is needed during any forest activities. 

High Risk Activities: If the fire danger rating remains “HIGH” for three consecutive days, high risk activities near the forest are restricted at 1 pm and a 2-hour fire watch posted.

The Fire Danger Class rating has now moved up to HIGH for Thetis Island. Starting on THURSDAY, JULY 3rd, all High-Risk Activities (mowing, milling, etc.) must cease by 1 pm .

Solid fuel evening campfires with permits are still allowed at this time. Have water at the campfire and watch the wind conditions.

Thetis Island Vol. Fire Dept.

Changes For Electric Vehicles Onboard BC Ferries

From CHEK News;

BC Ferries says that due to changes by Transport Canada, electric, hybrid and alternative energy vehicles are prohibited from charging up onboard vessels and on its properties.

Vehicles with minor or cosmetic damage that isn’t affecting wiring or the battery will be allowed at the discretion of the vessel master, so long as they are driven under their own power.

Vehicles with major damage including exposed batteries, fluid leaks or wiring issues won’t be allowed on board. That also includes vehicles that are placed on flat-bed trucks such as tow trucks.

BC Ferries does say full-sized commercial car carriers transporting operable and undamaged used or new vehicles to dealerships will be permitted.

SUMMARY

• Electric, hybrid & alternative energy vehicles prohibited
from charging at BC Ferries properties and on vessels 

• Vehicles with minor or cosmetic damage that clearly doesn't affect the battery or wiring are allowed, at the discretion of the vessel Master, provided they are
being driven under their own power Vehicles with major damage - including exposed batteries, fluid leaks, or wiring issues - are not able to be transported 

• Electric vehicles that aren't being driven - like those on tow trucks - aren't allowed on board

Thetis Island Vol. Fire Dept.

Ride Needed

My 2 daughters are looking for a ride to Nanaimo Tues July 1.
Departure Bay ferry area

Call or text Michel 250 246-0246
Thank you
Michel Poirier

For Sale: Air Fryer/Microwave

Frigidaire Air Fryer
Model EAF 300 B
Used only 3 or 4 times
$40

Sanyo Microwave
Model EM S 8600S
Good working order $ 35

250-510-8647
Rodney Brownlee

Thetis Island Merchandise at the Pancake Breakfast

Thetis Island Merchandise will be available for sale at the Canada Day Pancake Breakfast on Tuesday, July 1^st from 9 – 11

It is the perfect time to get a new Thetis Island t-shirt or ball cap.

This summer we have focused on providing sun-safe t-shirts, and have different styles and colors available with long sleeves.

The newly available, hooded sweatshirts with a Thetis Island tree logo can be pre-ordered in a variety of different colors. Samples for viewing.

Also, for sale, will be the ever-popular short-sleeve t-shirts in a variety of colors and Thetis Island logos for all ages and sizes.

Copies of the Thetis Island Map will be available in all three sizes. Many of you are familiar with the large map hanging inside at Forbes Hall, created by local artists, Bill Dickie and Mary Forbes, for the 2005 Salish Sea Mapping Project.

For information or to arrange the purchase of any merchandise, please contact

Ellen Rush ellenrush@gmail.com