Sunday Church

The speaker this Sunday the 12th is David Banks.
The story of Jesus from John ch 7.

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

Community Yard Sale at Forbes Hall: Countdown!

Only two weeks to go until the Community Yard Sale at Forbes Hall!

Saturday, April 25th, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Each week as we countdown to the event, we’ll post more information. Watch for next week’s overview.

Buyers

Absolutely no early birds – there’s a ton of stuff to get ready and please be patient until the proverbial gate is opened! 

Remember to bring your pockets full! Not only for weird and wonderful treasures, but for lunch, beverages and snacks.

Food Pricing: $12, $5, $2 and $1. We have a great lunch BBQ menu on offer!

Vendors

Set Up

There are more than a dozen vendors selling so far, and we’re still two weeks out. The more the merrier and the bigger the draw! We’ll be finalizing the set-up plan closer to the event, mostly due to weather. If it’s a sunny day, set up will be in the sports court and pavilion, with some tables under cover and inside. There will be designated parking for those selling from their vehicles. All vendors will be contacted a couple of days prior to the event. For now, we’re planning to get some tables and set out on Friday afternoon. Vendors will be encouraged to set up Friday and early Saturday. We will lock off the Sports Court Friday night (if we’re going with a sunny day plan). This will allow for vendors to set their wares up and tarp them for the night if desired.

A couple of reminders: bring a float! Cash is the usual payment at yard sales. If you’re okay with accepting e-transfers, make little slips of paper with your email address on them to hand out.

Have you booked your space?

Reminder: to book your space, please contact info@forbeshall.ca with your name, texting phone number or email, how you’ll be selling (car, table, tent) and where you would prefer to set up, we’ll try our best to accommodate.

Looking forward to a wonderful community event!

TICA Board

Calling All Moms of Thetis Island!

We're hosting a FREE Brunch for all the amazing moms of Thetis Island at Capernwray Harbour.

Date: Saturday, May 9th
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: 298 Foster Point Road

Join us for a relaxing morning with delicious food, great company, and a chance to connect with fellow moms in the community. It's our way of saying thank you for everything you do!

Please RSVP here (limited spots available) - https://capernwrayharbour.formstack.com/forms/mothersday

Mark your calendars, and we can't wait to see you here!

Capernwray Harbour

250-246-9440

Seeking Summer Childcare

Hello, 

We are looking for some childcare starting as early as May. If you or someone you know likes kids, lives on Thetis in the summer and is looking for a fun gig with lots of flexibility, this could be right for you! Coming home from university? A high schooler looking for a summer job? Keep reading! 

We’re looking for someone who wants to hang with our 2 little guys, ages 3 and 6 (just 1 until school is done). We have lots of flexibility to accommodate your schedule and some summer camps planned so this is ideal for someone who is hoping to work 20-30 hours per week with some time off. Ideal availability is from May to end of August but could begin later. 

If you are interested, please get in touch with Brianna at 250-686-0266 (text or call).

Seeking Old Bathtubs for Outside Project

If you have an old tub you don't want, I'm happy to take it off your hands.

Am open to negotiating price, delivery & details.

Please email <vjvclue@gmail.com>

Thanks,

Virginia

Near New Doors for Sale

Near new 36-inch left hand white metal door with 1/2 window and muntins (bars). Used 3 yrs, no dings. With the frame (and intact seals) used to install it. 

Priced at Rona for $808.  Selling for $450

3 yr old 36-inch metal storm/screen door, glass top and bottom with screen. No dings or scuffs. Rh opening.

$549 at Home Depot.  Selling at $225.

Can deliver on Thetis

Call 250-246-0566

Richard and Tess

SPU News

Keen watchers of eSPOKES Thursday morning may have noticed the absence of Mike Skene from the list of current members. This was to create space to acknowledge his recent promotion to Deputy Lead.

Please reach out to congratulate him or inquire about SPU operations for those contemplating joining us.

Thanks
Jim Moloney

Yoga Saturday 10am @ Forbes Hall

Last class for a little while, will post on e-spokes when classes begin again -
Teaching slow Vinyasa flow this Saturday at 10am

We’ll be linking full body movement with breath, creating a moving meditation, brightening your mind, body and heart

kareneroff@gmail.com
778 688 4102

Looking forward to seeing you on your mats
Karen

House Concert - VINTA

We're excited to host a cozy house concert here on Thetis Island with VINTA, an award-winning chamber-folk group passing through on their West Coast tour.

Thursday, April 16

Doors at 7pm

Music 7:30 to 9:30pm

It'll be a relaxed, living room-style evening of music. This one's a bit special. It’s a window into White family history with longtime friends, and some incredible musicians. We’re really glad to have them here.

Sliding scale:

Adults $20 to 30
Youth $5 to 15

To reserve a spot:
Fill out the Google Form here: https://forms.gle/rBV4MagzfnXRBqcA8

For e-transfer, please include "Thetis Island" in the note and please send the appropriate amount to emilynstam@gmail.com

Memorial - Michael Philip

“It’s not Mike… it’s Michael.”

We can still hear his voice—half serious, half laughing—whenever someone forgot to say his name in full. That was Michael. Full of character, always smiling, and never without a story to share.

He loved football. He loved his family deeply. And we all knew that if he wasn’t at the pub, he was with his dad or his sister in Nanaimo. In recent years, he made his home on his sailboat at the marina—a place he truly loved. Thetis Island wasn’t just where he lived, it was where he belonged.

Michael was a constant presence, a true friend, and part of the heart of the marina. His absence leaves a space that cannot be filled. Seeing his boat now, and feeling his absence, is something we carry together.

Please join us

Thetis Island Marina & Pub

April 16

2:00 – 5:00 PM

As we gather to remember our friend, share stories, and raise a glass—just as he would have done for all of us.

Rest in Paradise

Michael James Philip

June 24, 1958 – March 30, 2026

Water On and Dishes in the Sink…

On Thursday at 2:00 pm we received a notification that the emergency water shut off had been employed at Forbes Hall.

It was discovered that the dish sink in the main kitchen had been left “on”, and there were dirty dishes in the sink. The faucet has a main tap and individual hot and cold taps.
 

The Main Kitchen is for large group cooking and commercial uses, with all dishes going through the sanitizer during prep and service, while the Beverage Station is intended for casual use with the sanitizer being used as the dish trays fill during the week,

A volunteer was called out to remedy the situation, and then another volunteer will be needed to move the dishes to the Beverage Station, hand wash them, readying them for sanitizing.

As there was no scheduled use of the hall at that time, so no way for us to contact the users directly.

Forbes Hall runs beautifully by users caring for it with respect.

If you need an orientation, for use of the kitchens and hall, please contact info@forbeshall.ca to arrange a time.

TICA Board

What's Fresh @ Jollity Farm?

Open Saturday 10 to 1

Salad greens
Pea and sunflower shoots
Beets
Rutabaga
Cabbage
Radish
Parsley & Cilantro
Sprouting broccoli
Spinach
Eggs
Sausages
Dumplings
Kombucha

Coming soon...arugula and rhubarb.

With thanks, 

Jollity Farmers