Community Yard Sale & BBQ at Forbes Hall: Countdown!

Next weekend is the Community Yard Sale at Forbes Hall!

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

Buyers

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 for weird and wonderful treasures!

Food Pricing: $12, $5, $2 and $1. There’s great BBQ lunch menu, as well as baked treats and beverages!

Very limited parking on-site, with priority given to vendors, volunteers, young families and those with mobility issues. Lots of off-site parking on Mission Road and at the school.

Vendors

Set Up

There are more than a dozen vendors planning to sell, so far. We’ll be finalizing the set-up plan later this coming week, but currently it looks like it will be a sunny weekend. If the forecast holds true, 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. Set up will be on Friday afternoon. Vendors will be encouraged to set up Friday and, if needed, 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.

What will it cost to sell at the Community Yard Sale?

To sell at the yard sale a simple cash donation to TICA is requested, supporting Forbes Hall. A donation box will be provided.

Have you booked your space?

No worries about signing up this coming week, we’ll fit you in, just need to know by noon Friday, April 24th.

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).

Looking forward to a wonderful community event!

TICA Board

Sunday Church

The speaker this Sunday the 19th is David Banks.
Continuing the story of Jesus, John ch 8.

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

Notice of Thetis Island Residents and Ratepayers Association (TIRRA) Annual General Meeting

TIRRA’s AGM will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 2:30 pm at Forbes Hall Community Centre.

All current TIRRA members are invited to attend. For members who have not renewed their 2026 membership or those who wish to join TIRRA, membership forms are available online at https://thetisisland.net/tirra/tirra-office.html and will be available at the meeting.

TIRRA Board

Spring Fling Clothing Exchange - 2 May 11am-1pm - Forbes Hall

How are you doing with your closet clean out for the Spring Fling Clothing Exchange?

My closet seems to be needing a good clean out as I switch from Winter Woollies to Easy Breezy Summer wear.

The Spring Fling Clothing Exchange is a great opportunity to clean out your closet, totes or attic and share with others in our community. 

Volunteers will be needed to make this all happen. 8:30 - 9am - tables set up

Donations can be dropped off between 8:30 - 10:30am

9-11 sort donated items onto the tables

11am - 1pm - help keep tables organized

1pm - 1:30 pack up remaining items for donation to the Thrift Store

Please contact me if you can volunteer for any of these duties. Also if you have a clothing rack to share that would be great. Maybe some hangers.

Thank you to those that have already volunteered. Still looking for some more volunteers.

Lynne Smith   

slynne259@gmail.com

From the Library

A Friend of the Library is available:

Saturday 10-1, Sunday 1-4, Celine on duty, and Tuesday 12-1.

Celine

Forecasting the Summer Fire Season

Although many locations in BC have above average snowpacks as of April, the southern part of Vancouver Island was not so fortunate, and we are heading into wildfire season with only 45% of the normal winter snowpack. The BC Wildfire Service and Environment Canada are predicting a much drier and hotter wildfire season than last year. Expectations are high that this may be a very dangerous summer for fire starts.

The records are showing that there are fewer human-caused fires in BC than in the past but that the fires that do occur (human-caused or lightning) are larger, travel faster, and cause more losses than ever before. Fire behaviour has changed significantly, and wildland fire fighters have to contend with fires creating their own weather and wind and burning hotter.

There were two very significant fires on Vancouver Island last season, and this was extremely unusual. The Wildfire Service has boosted our local Cobble Hill Fire Base crews from three to four crews of four this year and one crew will always be available this season on stand-by rather than the Ministry sending every crew to the Interior when a big fire occurs.

As we head into the hotter and drier months, please keep in mind that the TIVFD posts the fire danger class and regulates campfires, yard waste burning, and high hazard activities on our forest intermix island for fire safety. Following the regulations is one of the few ways we all can lower the risk of a wildfire start on Thetis. Plan now to get your outside high hazard chores and jobs done before we go into HIGH and EXTREME hazard this summer.

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

Trees for Sale

(7) Rain tree $2

(1) Virginia Creeper $2

(4) Empress $5

(3) Cypress $5

(7) Black Locust $5

(2) Pyracantha $5

(2) Ginkgo $10

(4) Kentucky Coffee Tree $10

(10) Monkey Puzzle Tree $10

Quantities limited, FCFS.

Rod darsenau@gmail.com

Vehicle For Sale

2004 Ford Explorer Limited Edition

- ‎4.6 litre V8, automatic, 4x4

- PS, PB, P. Win., sunroof, heated seats, cruise, etc.

- 7 passenger seating option

- Trailer tow pkg. (factory OEM)

- Pearl white exterior, black leather interior, in great condition

-17" cast aluminum OEM wheels

- AM/FM, 6CD stereo and DVD player (factory OEM)

- 2 remote key fobs

- New battery installed (Mar. 05/2026)

- New sparkplugs & ignition coils (2yrs. ago)

- Hayes manual, Ford owners original guide & original dealer brochure 

- NO ACCIDENTS ... CARFAX report available- Local BC car

- ** Needs new tires ** - All other mechanicals "Good condition"

- $4000.00 Cdn.

For additional information, or enquiries please contact ve7ssr@gmail.com

For Sale

Frigidaire Kitchen Range

30"wide free standing

4 Top Elements ...2 x 8" 5 coil elements...2 x 6" 4 coil elements

Oven ...Broil & Bake

Price $100

email:  gnp.gall@gmail.com

Cool Girls Nature Club

Hello Brave Women,

I’m back again after several weeks of forgetting to post on Thursdays. For this Saturday, we’ll meet at Pilkey Point at 9:00 a.m.

Fun fact: Cold water has a way of changing how you feel almost immediately — from thinking to simply being.

A little note for the many women who have said “soon"… maybe this Saturday is your day, you won't regret it.

This is a low-pressure women's gathering, come sit on the beach, sip your tea, and take in the ocean…or dip, swim, paddle, or simply be. Wetsuit, bathing suit, or birthday suit, all welcome.

Come exactly as you are.

A little ocean time, a little connection, a little courage, that’s all this is.

Warmly,

Elite 250-533-9347

What's Fresh @ Jollity Farm?

Open Saturday 10am to 1pm

Lots of amazing fresh spring salads!
Baby cucumbers
Kale
Sprouting Broccoli
Cherry tomatoes
Cauliflower
Cabbage
Parsley
Cilantro
Sprouts
Beets
Braising Greens
Arugula
Free Range Eggs

Some extra breads available this week too.

With thanks,

Jollity Farmers

Just a Reminder...

Pickleball for Youth

All ages welcome for Drop In Youth up to age 16 -- Pickleball this Saturday April 18 at 10 am. No sign up required.

The Happy Picklers