For Sale

Bathroom storage cabinet white melamine with glass door and 2 drawers  51h x 17w x 13d  $50

Pair of wheels for lawnmower, go kart or ?  Brand new  $10

Carol 250-246-3699

Cinnamon Bun Maker Wanted!

Wanted for this Saturday's Book and Bake sale.

Cinnamon Bun Maker.

Our usual cinnie makers are taking a break this year so if you love making cinnamon buns and would like to bring them to the book and bake sale Thetis Islanders would be ever so grateful.

Contact Gloria at 250-246-3091 or quackf@telus.net .

More for Sale!

Aluminum windows (used) -- double-paned, 1/4" air space

- 2 horizontal sliders (opening on left as viewed from inside)

  rough dimensions 48" wide x 40" high, sliding panels have lost their seal

- one fixed window, rough dimension 48" wide x 40" high (seal is intact)

- one casement window with opening panels on left & right sides,

  rough dimension 70" wide x 40" high (all seals intact)

$90 for all 4 windows, or make us an offer

Oak dresser 54" wide x 34" high x 20" deep,

2 columns of 3 drawers each

$70

Futon-frame convertible sofa double bed (just the metal frame with

wood armrests, no futon) -- folding mechanism works perfectly and is

very easy to operate

83" x 53" when folded flat into a bed frame,

83" x 38.5" when folded up into a couch.

$90

E-mail Virginia & Jonathan at vitzthum@indiana.edu , or phone 250-984-3033

(leave a message if we're not here) if interested.

Nature House Hours & Programs

Nature House Open Hours

Friday, August 4th: 9 – 11AM, 1 – 3PM

Saturday, August 5th: 11 – 4PM

Sunday, August 6th: 11 – 4 PM

August 2  Women’s Paddle: 4-5 PM

Meet at The Portal Beach with your boat (canoe, kayak, etc…) for a relaxing evening paddle. All skill levels welcome!

August 4  9-11 AM Viridian Energy Co-Operative Presentation

                1-3 PM Alternative Energy/Solar Power Activities and Experiments

Are you interested in solar energy? Curious about community solar projects? Tired of BC Hydro's escalating rates? Want to reduce your carbon footprint and take action on climate change? Viridian Energy Co-operative will be coming to present a community information session on solar energy, as well as providing home consultations by appointment. Viridian is a Cowichan Valley worker-owned co-operative whose driving purpose is the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and dependence on fossil fuels. Viridian specializes in the design and installation of renewable energy and energy recovery.

August 5   Fish Day: 1-3 PM

Join us for fish-themed crafts, games, and activities! Guided activities take place between 1-3 PM! 

August 6   Bird-Watching/Listening: 1-3 PM

·        Did you know that over 40 species of birds call Thetis Island home? Come and join us as we try to identify these species around The Portal! Learn the different calls that these birds make and how to identify them!

As with all of our summer programs, each are by donation, or available to our members at no cost. Memberships are still available! All ages are welcome, however, children 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult for the activities, and children over 8 must be signed in by an adult. If you have any questions regarding the Nature House programming, or would like to get involved, contact Danny at danny@cowichanlandtrust.ca

For Sale: List Follows

Window, approx. 45" x 28" - $20 Top pane opens.

Basic work table in used condition - $10

Linoleum - $20 - One roll of vintage 'Swedish Linoleum' flooring from the 1970s' approx. 6’ x 16’. Off-white. We still have this floor in our kitchen.

Images for the above at http://thetisisland.net/notices2006.htm#CONSTRUCTION

Wine crates - $10 each Four wooden wine crates. Each holds 15 bottles. Bottles included. Marked with previous owner’s name.

Image at http://thetisisland.net/notices2006.htm#HOUSEHOLD

Pitching horseshoes - $25

Set of 4 Top Ringer 2.5 lb pitching horseshoes - vintage collectible

Image at http://thetisisland.net/notices2006.htm#RECREATION

Peter Brock

(604) 727-0380 talk or text

Islands Trust ~ September Trust Council Program Announced

Click here to view News Release

More for Sale:

For Sale:

Very old 4ft step ladder painted white, maybe paint it different colours, use in bathroom to hang towels or place plants, ornaments, or whatever. (bought from antique store.) $30.00

Antique table, 20" round x 26" high, curved legs, secret drawer in it. Look nice with a bowl on it, lamp, plant or whatever. Make an offer.

Old Cedar slab 11"wide x 4" thick x 5' long approx, make a beautiful mantle. Come see mine. $30.00

Chris 250 246 9942

Saturday Market

Saturday market in the pavilion at the pub is still on from 10 am 'til 1pm ~ do the loop ~ hope to see everyone

Special Weather Alert: Heat, fire risk, more

A special weather alert has been issued by Environment Canada for this week for East Vancouver Island, Duncan to Nanaimo.

http://weather.gc.ca/warnings/report_e.html?bc46

TIVFD

Dumping of Excess Building Cement on the Side of the Road

Is there anything that can be done to stop the dumping of excess construction cement by the side of the road? Seems like an 'Un-neighbourly' practice..... Examples include at the parking area by the ferry dock and at the junction of Harbour Road and Foster Point Road.

Q Goodbody

July 2017 Rainfall Stats

courtesy of Keith Rush

Journey of Origin

These beautiful canoes are part of the Journey of Origin which many of the First Nation peoples participate in each year.  Photographed crossing Telegraph Harbour while leaving Penelakut Island.  

photo courtesy of Vivian Ryan