Strong Support for the Community Centre ~

In June, the TICA president wrote a letter to islanders asking for contributions to help us in continuing our work in maintaining and improving the Community Centre. 

We are grateful to report that, to date, TICA has received approximately $7,500 in donations in response to that letter. 

This response is truly heartwarming and a testament to the importance of the Community Centre to all of us.

many thanks,

Matt Hess, 

TICA Treasurer

Septic Pump Out

Coast Environmental is booking for more septic tank pump outs before the rainy season and require one more (we currently have two for Hollyberry Lane) for them to make the trip to Thetis to share in costs.

Please contact them directly at 250 246 3216 (Mary or Tina) .

Any questions, call Sarah Fleming 250-642-1313 or 250-360-7875

Community Open House ~ The "Formerly Camp Columbia" Project

When: Sunday October 9, 1-3:30
You are warmly invited to participate in an upcoming open house at the former Camp Columbia location! We will be sharing our excitement and energizing this beautiful place that has such meaning to our community, and offering community members a chance to explore the lovely grounds and historic Heneage House.
The purpose of this event is to:

• Provide the community with some background as to what's going on and where the project is at now
• Create a space and time to hear your visions and ideas for the property as well as answer your questions
• Launch our friendly community competition for a new name! 
• Inspire and motivate folks who may want to get involved

You are welcome to come any time between 1-3:30 and stay for as long as you are able.
We look forward to seeing you there!

~ The "Formerly Camp Columbia" Project Steering Committee

Dr. Randle's Veterinary Visit ~ Thursday, September 22nd

Please note, owing to a hospital appointment that we will switch next Wednesday's visit to Thursday, September 22nd.
Dr Martin Randle erskine2814@outlook.com 250 436 0045

How was the largest Arbutus Tree Measured?

Someone has just asked how BC's Largest Arbutus tree (located just north of the Community Hall on Thetis) was measured, to prove its size.  For more information on registering & measuring trees, Click here.

Thanks, J Kerr, for your question! 

For Sale ~ Welder

For sale - Lincoln 225 Amp arc welder, in good working order, complete with cables, ground clamp, rod holder, manual, 1 pound of 6013 rods, $150.  One owner, purchased 2000, 20% duty cycle.  A new one at Home Depot is $309.
Arthur Gooding, ArthurGooding@gmail.com, or 250-416-0200

Say What? Soup's On is Back? Yahoo!

We invite you to the first event of the season  on Wednesday, September 21

11:30 AM to 1:00 PM,  or until the soup runs out, whichever happens first!

If there are enough menu items after guests are served, you can purchase take-out.

Menu:

Borscht Soup (vegetarian)

Biscuits

Baked goodies

Pot of Gold Coffee & Tea

Delightful conversations

All for just $5.00 

Mark your calendars for "Soup's On" on Wednesdays from Sept 21 to Dec 14 then in 2017 from Jan 4 to Apr 12.

We are looking for cooking teams to prepare for the following 2016 dates: November 19; December 7 & 14......contact donella123@aol.com. There are also opportunities in 2017

Soup Trivia: Historians believe soup served as the foundation for the first public restaurants in 18th century Paris. Soups such as broth, bouillion and consommé made their debut in these “restoratifs,” the word from which we derive “restaurant.”

At 1:00 PM The Bridge Group invites you into the Library to join them. You need not be an expert! 

What's Fresh at jollity FARM?

Open every Saturday in Sept. from 10am - 1pm

New crop of lettuce! Pre-washed mixed greens.

Kale

Chard

Tomatoes

Eggplant

Non sulphur sprayed apples and pears!

1 & 2 lb bags of Red Russian Garlic

Squash

Handmade sourdough bread

Perennial Plants

*please email info@jollityfarm.ca to pre-order lettuce if possible.

Lost ~ Maui Jim Sunglasses

If found, pleas call:

Myrna at 250-246-4303

Babysitter needed ~ Wedding at Overbury

Babysitting during wedding at Overbuy
Two couples attending the wedding at Overbury this Saturday, September 17th would like to hire a babysitter.
Each couple has a 4 year old and one couple also has a 15 month old.
They would like a babysitter to watch the children during the ceremony and during speeches.
As well, the babysitter would look after the children in the cottage once the children are asleep until the end of the reception at 12:30 am
If you are interested and would like more information please email  Paula: etherealbirth.dula@gmail.com
Thanks
Arlene Kasting

Help Needed in Moving

Looking for assistance with packing and moving off island at the end of this month.  

Please call Dianne at 250-246-1076 for details.

Yoga Cancelled ~ Thursday, September 15th

Hello all yogi's and yogini's! So sorry yoga will be cancelled this Thursday, September 15. Yoga will be back next week. See you then!
Namaste'
Sonya