Wanted: Free Asphalt Shingles

If you have left over asphalt shingles that are just taking up space in your storage. Let us know, we would love to have them! Ed and Susan Jones.

thetisisland1@gmail.com

Wanted: Bathroom Counter & Sink

WANTED: Bathroom counter top and sink

Please email Kim at lovemyislandlife@gmail.com

Book & Bake Sale ~ Saturday August 5th

Anyone wishing to add their home baking to the Bake Sale ~

please contact Gloria Taylor @ 246-3091 or email quackf@telus.net .

Watercolour Workshop with Richard Wong

Date:  Sat. Sept. 2, Labour Day weekend – 10 am to 4 pm

Workshop Location:  Forbes Hall

Fee:  $55.00/person for the whole day covers tuition, workshop reference material and Masa paper.

Supply Kits:  Watercolour supply kits along with brushes available for loan at an extra $5.00/person.

Art supplies will be available for purchase that day (Chinese brushes, porcelain mixing dishes, Masa paper, spray bottles, as well as greeting cards).

This workshop does not teach traditional Sumi-e techniques.  It is a mix of Chinese brush and western techniques.  You will have fun and learn how to create pleasing imagery on Japanese art paper.

Registration: Pre-registration is required.  Please mail fee and your name to Rita at the following address. Cut off date is August 15th.

Please mail to Rita Springer at PO box 610, Thetis Island, BC

Look forward to you all coming Sept 2 for this exciting workshop.

jollity FARM ~ Hours this Weekend

Saturday 10am-1pm | Sunday CLOSED

Plants | Salad| Smiles | hOMe Grown Sprouted, Raw, Organic Specialty foods from the Cowichan Valley

What to do if your Car is on Fire...

Some interesting and useful information posted at http://www.thetisislandfire.ca/public%20service%20announcements/Car_Fire_Safety.pdf

Also, with the dry grass on the roadsides right now, watch for fires!

TIVFD

Tablesaw Etc. for Sale

We have finished building on the cabin and need to get rid of some tools.

SOLD Rockwall 10" contractors saw with layout table, extra blades, guides, and rolling stand for $650

Trojan aluminum sawhorses 4' tall will support 300 lbs. pair for $45.

Contact Jim or Sue Hill 806-535-3539 or 806 535-1099

Email: jnshill2@gmail.com for info

Upper Body Workout ~ on hold

Upper Body exercise classes will be on hold until later in the summer. Watch e-spokes for date and day.
Have a good summer everyone.

Thank you
Gloria

Ride Found :)

Ride found ! Thetis islanders are awesome. Thank you for all the offers, much appreciated.

Simone Luckham

Nature House Schedule and Open Hours July 12th-16th

Friday, July 7th: 11 – 4PM

Saturday, July 8th: 11 – 4PM

Sunday, July 9th 11 – 4PM

July 12 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!

July 14 Sea Star Day: 11-4 PM

Come to the Nature House for a day of mollusk-themed crafts, games, and view the variety of species of clams, snails, and chitons in our Seaquarium.

July 15 Thetis Island Junior Ecologist Day: 1-4 PM

Learn what it’s like to be a real ecologist by performing some experiments that ecologists do every day in the field!

July 16 Nature Tie-Dye/Plant Walk: 1-3PM

It’s time for one of the most quintessential parts of summer camp! Today we will be tie-dying using some of the local plant species we can collect around The Portal. Bring in your favourite t-shirt, apron, pillowcase, seat cover, dishcloth, or pair of socks to tie dye!

As with all of our summer programs, each are by donation, or available to our members at no cost. Memberships are still available! 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 .

Anglican Communion Service

Rev. Michael Wimmer is planning to be on Thetis Island this Wednesday, July 12 to celebrate an Anglican Communion service with all who would like to attend.

We plan to gather at Doreen Lilley's home, Lot 209 Pilkey Point Road at 3 pm.

Please call Lucy Hayward, 250-246-2059, on Wednesday morning (to confirm arrangements) before heading to Doreen's.

Scottish Country Dancing

4PM Wednesdays at the Community Hall, newcomers, beginners and visitors are welcome.

Shirley