Nature House - Today's Events

Here's what's on today!

9-11 Tides to Trails: Foraging Walk (all ages)
Location: Lawrence Valley Trail - meet in front of the Firehall

Thetis Island is home to a surprising abundance of wild edible plants, if you know where to look. Join us on the Lawrence Valley trail for a gentle foraging walk, learning to identify the edible plants growing right beneath our feet and all around us. From berries to leafy greens to roots and more - we'll explore how these plants have been used for food and medicine, and how to identify them safely. There may even be a little tasting along the way!

Central to our walk is the concept of the Honourable Harvest - the idea that we take only what we need, never more than half, give thanks for what we receive, and always give something back. A framework not just for foraging, but for how we might relate to the natural world more broadly.

1-3 SLC Drop-in: Extraordinary Eelgrass (all ages)
Location: Sea Life Centre at Telegraph Harbour Marina

Explore the extraordinary habitat that is an eelgrass meadow! Come learn about the species who call them home (some you can meet up close and personal in the touch tank!), the threats they face, and why they are so important.

The SLC is open Friday-Sunday whenever the seastar flag is flying - drop in anytime!

No Yoga on Saturday

No Yoga class on Saturday, the yummy book and bake sale is happening!

Will teach slow flow Yoga next Wednesday, 5th August at 10am instead, and post a reminder on e-spokes the day before,

Karen
kareneroff@gmail.com
778 688 4102

Sunday Church

There is an off-island speaker this Sunday the 2nd.
The topic is The Joy of The Lord.

Communion will be served.

10 AM at the Community Centre, all are welcome.
Further info---Ernie 250-252-0144.

Forbes Hall – Doors Left Unlocked, Yet Again!

Recently we’ve had a spate of doors being left unlocked or wide open.

· Tuesday the left Front door was found unlocked.

· Boardroom French doors wide open upon arrival Wednesday morning.

· Patio door out of Assembly Hall was found unlocked one day last week.

· Courtside door found unlocked two times in the past two weeks.

All activity leaders, meeting and event organizers are responsible for locking up the hall afterwards. It is their responsibility to orient others within their group of what needs to be done to access and exit the hall. This fall TICA will be holding orientations for all activity leaders / co-leaders, for those who organize meetings and events, and for those who are frequent users of the hall. Use of the hall will be contingent on these orientations.

If you need assistance on how to use the hall prior to the orientations in the fall, please contact info@forbeshall.ca.

Thanks

Ann Dickie

Facilities and Community Coordinator

Forbes Hall Community Centre / Thetis Island Community Association

Lost Earring

Someone lost one earring.
It is heart shaped.

Maybe at the hall or walk about.

Ernie can collect if found.
250-252-0144.

Bouquets

No bouquets at the Jollity market this Saturday as I’ll be away BUT I’m dropping a bunch off at the Cafe in Chemainus early this (Friday) morning!

Thanks for your support,

✿ Aimée ✿

Support Hope & Health with the Purchase of Maynard Johnny Jr T-shirts this Weekend

TICA will be contributing 25% of all Maynard Johnny Jr Artwork T-shirt sales this weekend to Hope & Health, in recognition of Spune’luxtth’ Sulxwe’en March for the Children on August 3^rd.

T-shirts will be available at the TICA Merchandise table outside on the entry deck at Forbes Hall at this Saturday’s Book & Bake Sale.

TICA is honoured to have Maynard Johnny’s artwork displayed on the exterior of Forbes Hall Community Centre. Through our work with Maynard, the TICA board learned about his mission with indigenous youth and have used a portion of sales of the Maynard Johnny Jr.’s t-shirts to support his chosen charity of Hope and Health. The contributions go directly to supporting the Penelakut youth with sports equipment and kit.

As Maynard says, “Be the Change.”

Learn more about Hope and Health here:

https://www.hopeandhealth.org

2025 Impact Report

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From the Library

Did you know the amount of funds from the baking pretty much equals the books. Wow!

The formal drop off for donated books is Thursday, yikes tomorrow, 10-1. If that does not work let me know. Boxes can be left outside the hall under the roof if needed.

Also, Carolyn Askew has volunteered to pick up books if needed.

Also, Gurk will be at the beverage station for something to go with your tasty baking treat!

Celine

Dangerous Goods

There is no Dangerous Goods Thursday 

Cheers,

Sharon

2027 Thetis Island Calendar: Photo Submission Information

Requirements, reminders and information for submitting your photos.

Meeting these four requirements will help to ensure your photo makes the first cut.

• High resolution minimum of 1.5 MB: if you take photos with your phone, email the photo from your photo app not through another app such as Facebook.
• Note that photos will be cropped to landscape orientation, edited as needed and enlarged to 8” x10” for printing.
• People: no identifiable people will be included. Images must be of, on or from Thetis – local images only.
• Focus: check that the image is clear and in focus – if using a phone, enlarge the image to check before sending.

Note: as the calendars are landscape oriented, it is important that when a portrait-oriented photo is submitted that the file is large enough to have high resolution once cropped and enlarged to 8½” x 11”.

E-mail submissions to info@forbeshall.ca
Subject line: calendar

Include the following in your email:

• Your first and last name (not all email addresses let us know who you are)
• Location or identifier: where the photo was taken from, what the photo is showing, etc.
• Month photo was taken in.

All submitted photos are given with your permission to be edited as needed, used in the calendar, displayed in Forbes Hall, used in the Quarterly, or in any other way that benefits Forbes Hall Community Centre. All photos will be used with photo credit.

All proceeds benefit TICA and the Forbes Hall Community Centre. Calendars will be available in November 2026. The 2027 Thetis Island Calendar will sell for $30.

Looking forward to seeing Thetis through your eyes!

TICA Board

Nature House - Today's Events

Here's what's on today!

2:00-3:30 TIME Jr: Protecting Endangered Species (youth 8-15)
Location: Nature House at The Portal - park at Heneage House (the wine-coloured building) or the Fairyslipper parking area

This week we will be learning about some special creatures that have become endangered, and what we can do to help them recover. Come create an informative sign about the species of your choice, that will be placed somewhere on the island to raise awareness about the importance of protecting it!

*** Free to a Good Home ***

An old farm gate, approximately 9 feet wide x 4 feet high, wood frame with 6" wire mesh and 2 steel hinge pins.

Come collect it -- it's lying flat by the roadside (East side) at 129 Pilkey Point Road (between Clam Bay Rd and Sunrise Point Rd).