Knitting and Craft Bee Today: Friday 2pm

Knitting and Craft Bee starts today Friday 2pm until 4pm community centre.

All welcome.
For info call Helen Bird 250 246 2469

Forbes Hall Fall Work Party: This Saturday, September 27 at 9:30 am

Come join us in tidying up the gardens and grounds at Forbes Hall readying them for the Autumn.

There may be an indoor job or two, as well.

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

Bring gloves, any necessary safety gear, a couple of extra wheelbarrows would be great, and any favourite tools!

Treats and coffee at the end, always with good conversation!

Thanks,
TICA Board

Coastal Fire Weather Weekend Forecast

It’s looking good (depending on your point of view) for significant rain this weekend. Depending on the timing and amount (stay tuned to ESPOKES) we may open up for campfires again.

We will post as soon as the data comes in from our fire weather stations.

Weather Forecast

SYNOPSIS: A series of frontal systems will impact B.C. over the next several days, delivering cooler temperatures, rain and strong winds. Friday brings the arrival of a strong Pacific storm off the coast. Moderate to heavy rain for the North and Central Coast, along with North and West Vancouver is expected, along with strong winds for coastal sections of Haida Gwaii, North and Central Coast. Wind gusts will be in the 30-60 km/h range. More rain will fall in the Central Coast and the northern portions of the South Coast Thursday.

OUTLOOK:
Saturday to Monday
A slow-moving front will likely to set up from South Coast into the Columbia Region on Saturday. Winds will take a step back with less gusting than Friday. Temperatures will continue to be seasonal or slightly below. Persistent light to moderate rain is forecast for the Northshore Mountains, Howe Sound and Sunshine Coast.

Sunday will see another storm hit the coast. There looks to be significant rainfall for central and northern zones. Winds will once again increase, gusting 30-50 km/h for most of the Coastal Fire Centre. On Monday, the back end of the system will linger, producing showers and light rain but lighter winds.

Fire Chief J. Caldbeck
Thetis Island Vol. Fire Dept.

Save the Date: Health Talk Series #2 - Climate Change & Respiratory Health

Wednesday October 15th, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Forbes Hall

Speaker: Angela Eykelbosh, PhD, Environmental Health Scientist, Island Health

As our climate becomes warmer and drier, the increased frequency of droughts and wildfires will have implications for air quality both inside and outside our homes. This session will provide an overview of recent climate projections for Thetis Island and Penelakut and will discuss the implications for respiratory health. We will discuss some practical options for reducing exposure to particulate matter, using tools such as low-cost sensors, air cleaners (including DIY air cleaners), and clean wood burning practices.

A presentation of the Forbes Hall Health Services Group. For more information please contact:

David Reay
778-899-3216 or davidreay@telus.net

No Yoga Saturday

Hi Guys,

Am away this Saturday, see you all the following week.

Have a lovely weekend,
Karen

Kayak for Sale

Single 15ft Necky Kayak
Kyook Model with paddle
$150.

Phone Rodney Brownlee @ 250.510. 8647 after 8am.

Piano Tuner Coming to Thetis

Allan Eskelson, piano tuner and technician will be coming to Thetis on October 15th.

You can call him for service and service costs at 250-416-0607

Liz LeGallais

Goosey Gander Shop Closed this Weekend Only

Unfortunately I have a cold and don’t want anyone else to catch it so the Shop will be closed this weekend.

But be sure to visit during in October as many of the Vendors will have reduced prices on their items for the final two weekends.

The Shop will be closing for the winter on October 13th.

As the days get cooler and shorter, put a sweater on, get lots of sleep, and drink your orange juice.

Thank you,

Nan Beals

Sea Life Centre

Come and see some of my friends at the Aquariums.

I will be opening the doors tomorrow and Sunday at the Sea Life Centre Friday from 10-1 pm and Sunday from 10-2pm at Telegraph Harbour Marina.

We'll be closing the centre soon! So, before we lock the doors drop on by.

Make it a great day and pick up your favourite beverage and treat at Rheta's Cafe.

Gloria

What's Fresh @ Jollity Farm

Open Saturday 10-1

Salad - sale again this week 2 bags for $10
Kale
Carrots
Squash - zucchini, delicata and pie pumpkins
Garlic & onions
Eggplant
Tomatoes
Peppers
Cabbage
Cabbage
Apples and pears
Beets
Corn
Strawberries
Herbs
Kombucha
Free range eggs

Jollity Farmers

Jollity Farm Blueberry Order Pick-up

Picking up Organic Blueberries

We are collecting the big order of local organic blueberries today!

We have already arranged pick up with some of you. If you just have a
box or two and are already coming to market on Saturday we have room in our freezer until then.

Jollity Farm

Back up to HIGH Danger Class

Sadly, none of us, including the TIVFD, has much influence on the weather and environmental conditions for the Fire Danger Class rating. All the reporting fire weather stations around us have moved back up to HIGH HAZARD and as of Wednesday morning we are back up to HIGH.

This means that until further notice (and some more rain!) we are going back to Early Shift for High Hazard Activities. Please shut down by 1 pm and post a 2-hour fire watch. Have water and tools at your job site.

We may get some rain by Sunday or Monday to drop us down to MODERATE again, but dry conditions continue until then. Thanks for being fire safe this summer (and Fall).
The solid fuel Campfire Ban is still in effect until the end of October. Propane campfire appliances are allowed and great for those cool evening marshmallow cook-outs as you watch the sun set.

Fire Chief J. Caldbeck
Thetis Island Vol. Fire Dept.