Free Sliding Door Panels

We have 2 wood frame sliding door panels about 6 ft by 3.5 ft available free for taking away.

Andy or Virginia at 250-246-9770

Happy Birthday, Edith!

Edith was joined by many friends and family members who came out to celebrate her 95th.

photo courtesy of Kelly Bannister

Edith Hyatt ~ Birthday Tea ~ August 5th

Edith Hyatt's 95th Birthday Tea at Forbes Hall on Sunday.  Drop in between 1:00 and 3:30 for light refreshments and well-wishes. No gifts, birthday cards only. 

Jeannine Caldbeck

The Lotus Eaters

The Lotus Eaters has finally been released to youtube thanks to the Canadian Media Fund, this being its 25^thanniversary.  

Enjoy this wonderful Gulf Island film written & produced by Peggy Thompson back in 1993, her second Genie award winning film.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2rc16Hm1L4

Professional Arborist Coming to Thetis

A professional arborist ("expert on tree health and safety") will be

coming to Thetis early on Thursday, August 9, to advise us regarding

trees on our property. If you'd like professional expertise regarding

your trees (and would like to save on ferry fees), he's available for

hire for private consultations starting about 11:30am that day.

He is Jens Barsballe of Beechwood Consultancy, email

jens@beechwoodconsultancy.com  or website  http://beechwoodconsultancy.com/

Coastal Fire Centre Wildfire News Issue 7

This issue of the Wildfire News focuses on aviation. In addition to the newsletter, we’ve added a brochure with further information on fire retardants and suppressants if you’d like to learn more.  

These are linked at http://www.thetisislandfire.ca/wildfire-news-archive.html

Have a safe and enjoyable B.C. Day weekend,

Coastal Fire Centre Information Team

Wanted to Buy

One 2,500 gallon (optional 2,000-3,000) vertical above ground rain water storage tank.

Jamie Hayward

jamie.hayward@shaw.ca

250-210-2701

Thetis Island Merchandise for Sale

Thetis Island T-shirts, ball caps and mugs for sale at the Summer Market this Saturday.

Bookmarks and postcards available too!

Farmteam concert tickets $20.

Proceeds to the Forbes Hall Expansion - thank you for your support!

Necklaces Found

SolarBud found two necklaces on the side of the road in front of Marylyn's today.

ID them and they are yours.

solarbud@telus.net

Drop Off Time for Bake Sale Items

All baking for the Book and Bake sale is to be dropped off Saturday August 4th at the Community Hall before 9:30 am.

Thank you

Gloria and Helen

Book & Bake Sale

It is almost here!!

The famous Book and Bake sale is Saturday from 10 - 1.  

Last year there was a frenzy of buying at 10!!  

Books, dvds, and puzzles only $1 each .  Bring your loonies, bags, boxes!!!

Celine

Book & Bake Sale

Drop by the book and bake sale this Saturday and check out all the baking.

Helen and Gloria are there to serve you fresh baking and coffee.