Reminder: Family Fun Day at Forbes Hall ~ August 11th

A joint fundraiser hosted annually by the Thetis Island Community Fund and the Thetis Island Community Association.

Schedule of Activities:

2:30 - 4:00 Games for all ages (on the school grounds)

4:00 – 6:30 Fish Pond, Balloon Raffle, Dunk Bucket, BBQ

6:30 – 7:15 Live Pie Auction

7:30 – 8:45 Thetis Memories Slideshow

Come out and enjoy a fun afternoon and evening with family and friends!  Featuring competitive games for all ages, fish pond for young children, BBQ, balloon raffle, an island made dunk bucket and live pie auction.  Back by popular demand, the event will wrap up with the Thetis Memories Slideshow.

Mark your calendars for THIS SATURDAY August 11th.  This will be a fun-packed day you won’t want to miss!

Motor Boats Welcome for the Boating & Beach Walk at Blackberry Point

August 11th ~ meet at Pilkey Point at 9:00AM

Can't see yourself paddling the whole way across Trincomali?  Those in engine powered boats are allowed to join in, just remember to be fully respectful and aware of paddlers.  Also, remember that Saturday is going to be an extreme low tide.

See you Saturday morning!

Saturday ~ August 11th at the Nature House

Boating & Beach Walk at Blackberry Point with Andy Lamb!

Please RSVP to caitlyn.skelton@gmail.com

Don't miss this opportunity to explore the low-tide at Blackberry Point on Valdes Island! Meet at Pilkey Point at 9 AM. Please bring your own boat (canoe or kayak), a lunch and beach shoes. OR meet us at Blackberry Point at 10:30 AM. If it's too windy, we will have the beach walk at Pilkey Point at 10:30 AM. 

By donation of $5 per individual, $10 per family or free for Friends of the Nature House.

UPDATE: The Nature House will be closed this Saturday for our boating and beach walk adventure! There will be no drop-in hours.  

Pies Needed! The More the Merrier!

Pies needed for the Pie Auction at Family Fun Day this Saturday.

Legend has it that in the past a pie was auction off for $350!

How much will yours fetch? Find out this Saturday at Family Fun Day!

Contact Tatiana at tatiana@wingwalker.ca or 250-246-9175 to arrange for delivery.

Nugget Closed ~ this Saturday Only

The Pot of Gold Nugget roadside stand will be Closed Saturday August 11th.

Nan will be away in Victoria for Maria's Birthday 96 : )  

There are a few extra pounds available in the meantime, and some orders waiting for pick up today or tomorrow too.

from the Library ~

Wow!  What a successful Book and Bake Sale this year! The total money raised for the library is $2201.00.  That is a record.

$935 from the baking and $1266 from the books.  That is a lot of yummy donated baking and a lot of $1 books.

The bake sale was expertly organized and run by Gloria and Helen.

The book sale volunteers were Jonathan and Virginia, Anne Barr, Myla and Steve, Liz and Dave Forseth, Jan Phelps, Paul and Ann McMillen, Heather Ney, Liz Kroeker, Carolyn Askew, Bev Greene, Lynne Smith, Teresa Moore and Doug Darling. Thanks volunteers for you continued support for the sale. I couldn't do it without you.

Speaking of volunteer support, I must also thank my roster of weekend librarians for opening the library on Saturdays and Sundays through the year.  Myla was the scheduling guru.  She will be missed.  Laurel March is the new volunteer scheduler.  Where would the island be without volunteers?

Please continue to enjoy our island library.  As always, you are invited to request an item you think would be enjoyed by other islanders.

Celine

Your local librarian

WASP ~ Sprinkler Kits

The TIVFD has sold its case of ten WASP Sprinkler protection kits.

However, if I can get preorders for another ten, I will reorder.

$155 each, taxes in and shipped to the firehall.

This is a photo from earlier this month in Peachland with a home protected by the Sprinkler kit.

chief11@telus.net to get your name on the list.  

I need to fill the order for ten first.  Or you can buy the kit on Amazon.cayourself for $456.11 plus taxes!

Items for Sale

2004 Yamaha BWS scooter 12,417 Thetis km, owned by elderly mechanic, red, nice shape $1500

Power It! pressure washer, used once (3000 psi, 2.25 gpm, 6.5 hp Kohler gas engine) $300

AirPlus compressor, electric, large tank, with hoses $175

Kohler generator (2.5 kw, 120 volt) noisy, heavy, suitable for strong deaf person $125

Homelite XL12 chainsaw $95

Poulan 295 Pro chainsaw $75

Cement mixer with electric motor $75

Craftsman 4 hp lawnmower, 22” mulcher $50

Little Chief electric smoker and chips $40

Ryobi 8 1/2 inch sliding compound mitre saw $30

Wisconsin Robin EY27W standalone 7.5 hp gas engine with drive shaft, made in Japan $50

Wooden wine cases, 15-bottle capacity, includes bottles $15 each or $30 for 3

Large wood/mesh soil sifter $10

Peter Brock (604) 727-0380 - talk or text

Owner Builder Information

Hi:

We are interested in finding out about a Thetis Island Owner Builder’s experience – before we engage with an application.  If you have gone through the process would you be able to chat with us about it!

Yours

Dawn Mills and David Botta – 277 North Cover Road

Cell: 604 790 9721 or 604 314 3012

Ride Needed to Victoria ~ August 16th

Lucy Hayward is in need of a ride to Victoria (Royal Oak area) anytime on Thursday, August 16 for a medical appointment the following day.

If you can be of help please call her at 250 246-2059.  

She would be MOST grateful!   Thanks

Phone Books ~ Pick Up Needed

The phone books are scheduled to be ready for pick-up from Island Blue on Fort Street in Victoria, sometime Wednesday afternoon, the 8th (today).  Is there anyone who will be in that vicinity sometime in the latter part of this week, who would be able to pick them up? There will be probably 6 cartons, roughly 9 by 12 by 14 inches, if memory serves.  

If you can manage this, please let me know.  Thanks!

Veronica Shelford

at 250 246 1509 or email veronica@thetisisland.net

Scottish Country Dancing

We are back! No experience needed, give it a try! We think you'll love it.

Doctor recommended: improves mind, body and spirits....

COME ONE COME ALL... Beginners welcome! Wednesday afternoons at 4:00 at the Community Hall...

Don & Mary