Fire Department Notice: Controlled Rock Blasting – Wednesday – August 5

Residents are advised that a controlled rock blasting operation will take place on Wednesday at Lot 342 (Old Hunter Campground) by a reputable, licensed blasting contractor.

The work has been coordinated with the Thetis Island Volunteer Fire Department, and the Thetis Island Improvement district is expected to be completed by 1:00 p.m.

Due to the current fire weather conditions, additional fire protection measures have been put in place. These include:

* 1,250 gallons of water on site

* A dedicated fire pump

* A TIVFD presence will be on site throughout the operation to monitor conditions and respond immediately if required

* Blasting Matts

These precautions have been implemented to help ensure the work is carried out safely.

Thank you for your understanding.

Thetis Island Volunteer Fire Department

Truck Topper/Cap for Sale

Fits any Ford-Ranger-sized truck. Navy blue, windows with screens, lockable.

Like new. On-Island for easy pickup.

Asking $50.

Email Dave at bevdavegreene@gmail.com.

Free Piano (offering $200 to have it taken)

Free, (and offering $200 to have it taken) on-island Upright MORRIS LISTOWEL piano, made in Ontario. Needs a tuning. Foster Point Road area.

Contact alixharvey@shaw.ca or text 250-889-5474. Photos available. Would need 3-4 strong people. One strong guy available on site to help depending on day.

Thanks so much

From Alex Harvey

Free Glass Tabletop

Heavy glass 42-inch diameter, ideal for tabletop. Call Peter or Anne at 250-246-1232

From Peter Barr

Free Mastercraft 10" Table Saw

Free Mastercraft 10" table saw. It has its fence & adjustable miter gauge. I bought it to use until my other table saw was running properly. Good for crafts or odd jobs. It's sitting at the end of 49A Harbour Road waiting for you. Message me if you need a hand to load it or run it to your house.

From Ralph Smith, rsmith1960 at gmail.com

Meet & Greet with Pastor Carson Cole - Friday, August 7, 3pm

We're excited to welcome Pastor Carson Cole from Edmonton to Thetis Island! Join us for a relaxed afternoon of live music, a few words from Carson, a casual jam session, and a barbecue. If you've met Carson before, we'd love to see you again. If we haven't met yet, or you're just curious, come on by--we'd love the chance to meet you.

Friday, August 7^th 3:00 pm - 71 Marina Drive, Thetis Island

Bring an instrument if you'd like to join in--or just bring yourself. Everyone is welcome!

Shelley & Dennis Harder

Youth Pickleball – Wednesday – August 5, 2025 - 9am @ Forbes Hall

Next Youth Pickleball will be Wednesday August 5 at 9:30 am at Forbes Hall.

All ages welcome for Drop-In (youth up to age 16).

No sign up required. Equipment provided. No experience necessary.

from The Happy Picklers

Yoga - Wednesday August 5, 2026 - 10am @ Forbes Hall

Join me for slow yoga flow, Wednesday at 10am. Listening to some tunes as we link full body movement with breath, creating space in your minds, bodies and hearts.

Bring a mat, maybe a cushion for extra padding, and your lovely energy.

from Karen <kareneroff@gmail.com>

778-688-4102

Doreen Lilley Memorial - Wednesday August 12, 2026

Friends and family,

Doreen Lilley, a long time Thetis Island resident passed away peacefully on July 18, 2026, at Lynne Valley Care Centre in North Vancouver after 25 years of coping with Parkinson's disease.

An open drop-in celebration of Doreen's life will be held at her home and garden at 209 Pilkey Point Road on Wednesday August 12th from 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Thank you,

The Lilleys & the Steens

Thanks to the Knowles Family Reunion Crew

It's a very special thing that strangers become neighbours, neighbours become friends and friends become dear, family like.

A HUGE shout out To the Knowles family reunion crew that graced us with their presence this Monday am. Our home will be very warm this winter. Xo ya al' Lea and Peter.

from the Theriaults

Thanks to Rodney Brownlee

To my husband Rodney for his hard work and perseverance to free up the Garry Oaks and Douglas Fir at the Ferry dock from their burden of invasive English Ivy. You are my hero!!

from Myrna Brownlee

Nature House Week 6: August 6-9

This week, Nature House steps out of its usual rhythm for something a little different. Wild Creatives makes way for Family Fun Day on Saturday, and in place of our regular S4 talk, we're closing the week with something truly magical - Music in the Forest on Sunday afternoon. In between, Dr. John Errington guides us through a hands-on apple grafting workshop - a couple of spots still available, so get in touch with Zoe at <zoe@thetisislandnatureconservancy.org> if you'd like to join! - while the SLC, PAG, and TIME Jr. keep the week grounded in the natural world we love.

Details about this week can be found on our blog:

https://www.thetisislandnatureconservancy.org/single-post/nature-house-week-6-august-6-9