Gypsy Dancers of the Salish Sea ~ Finalists!

Three of the Gypsy Dancers of the Salish Sea danced a special dance at our Thetis Island Christmas Concert. I entered our Candy Cane Dance into a contest and we our one of the finalists. The number of votes between now and Jan 31 will determine the final winner. Please share and get all your friends and relatives to vote! We could win $$$! Please click on this link and vote for us....the videos are in the centre of the page.

http://www.visiontv.ca/zoomerzone-holiday/

When a box comes up saying "I am not a robot" just click on it and you will be able to carry on. You can vote once per day until the 31st. Thanks for your support!

Halaki (aka Char Aaberg)

Freebies ~ Forbes Road

For pick up on Forbes Road

1. Big green upholstered recliner chair – old, very comfortable for some, not for others.
2. Love seat – old, solid Swedish frame but needs work.

Phone Colleen at 250 920 5278 or 250 246 2178

Looking for a Ride to Departure Bay ~ Thurs. Jan 19th

Dylan Perdue has been helping Ernie Hunter at our Cabin, and will be be needing a lift to Nanaimo to catch the ferry back to Vancouver (Thursday January 19) .... if anyone can help him I would be appreciative -

Dylan is a recent graduate of UBC's Integrated Engineering Program where his Team's capstone project was to design and make a grey water recycling system that can be used at the household level.  I had the pleasure of being his instructor for the Engineering Ethic and Professional Practice course in his graduating year.  He would like to catch the 2:30 Ferry back to Vancouver, so I would anticipate that he needs to catch the 11 Ferry

Dylan's phone number is 604 366 8222, or drop by at 277 North Cove Road... thanks..

Dawn Mills 

Cord of Fir Firewood for Sale

1 cord of fir fire wood for sale.

$250.00 you pick up. 250-246-1991

Lawrence Nature Path ~ Volunteers Wanted!

Over the past couple of months, a team of Capernwray volunteers has been working on creating the trail on Lawrence Spring Farm. 

We are now inviting any islanders that would like to help out with this work, to come and volunteer on the next two Wednesdays, Jan 18 & Jan 25.

Please meet at the trailhead just past the fire hall on Mission Road, anytime between 9:30 and 11:00AM.  An hour or two of your time will contribute hugely to this project!

Remember to wear appropriate clothing for the weather, work gloves, and waterproof footwear. 

Looking forward to seeing you on Wednesday. 

For more information, please talk with either Bill Dickie or Vicki Walker.

Soup's On ~ Wednesday January 18th

Forbes Hall

11:30 AM to 1:00 PM, or until we run out of soup, whichever happens first

This Week's Menu:

Hungarian Chicken Paprikash Soup with Galushkas (Butter Dumplings)

Hungarian Vegan Mushroom Soup and Vegan Bread Rolls

Assorted Baked Goods

Pot of Gold Coffee, Tea, Hot Chocolate, Hot Apple Drink

Still just $5.00!

"Take Out" will be sold if left overs available

"Many a person who goes on a diet finds out in short order that they are poor losers."

The Bridge Group welcomes you to join them in the Library at 1:00 PM

Wide Impact: Highly Effective Gmail Phishing Technique Being Exploited

I was almost caught by this - they use your usual subject lines, and tailor the attachment to look legitimate. 

Be really careful about opening email attachments!

https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2017/01/gmail-phishing-data-uri/?utm_source=list&utm_campaign=011217&utm_medium=email

Veronica

CVRD & District of North Cowichan ~ New Online Tool for Input

North Cowichan and the Cowichan Valley Regional District have launched a new tool for collecting community input online – it’s called PlaceSpeak. PlaceSpeak provides a single stop for residents to engage with the issues that directly impact their communities. To engage on PlaceSpeak, you must first create a personalized account, which only takes a couple of minutes. All private information is protected by PlaceSpeak, which is a leader in digital privacy protection. Once you have signed up for PlaceSpeak, you will automatically be notified of new public consultations based on your chosen notification distance and interests.

To start familiarizing the community with this platform, an initial topic has been launched asking people to share favourite local highlights in the region. Share with us your favourite spot or hidden gem in the Cowichan region. Everyone is encouraged to participate by posting comments, photos or videos, or pinning your favourite locations on a map. Those who sign up by January 31 will be entered into a draw for a $100 gift certificate to the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre. 

North Cowichan and the CVRD invite you to create an account and take part in online conversations about our community. Get started at:

www.placespeak.com/Cowichan

Kelly Bannister

Wanted for Burn's Night ~ Cot

Wanted for Burn's Night: cot

Wanted for Burn's Night an army cot or something like it. (Don't Ask!)

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

Will Pick-up and return it.

Thanks

Thetis Island Marina & Pub ~ Renovations

Hello everyone - Due to kitchen renovations there is no food service available until further notice; however the Pub, Liquor Store, Convenience Store and Fuel Services are openas usual.

Our apologies for any inconvenience. 

Pub & Liquor Store & Convenience Store: 10am -6pm

Fuel Services: 10 am - Dusk

Robbie Burns Night

Deadline one week away ! Time and available seats are  running out!    NO TICKETS AFTER 15TH JANUARY.

$30.00 per person ~ To reserve a ticket, please make the cheque payable to: TIMA and send it to  Simone Luckham, Box 59, Thetis Island V0R 2Y0   

questions: simone@stonesculptor.ca     250 - 246- 4802    

If you would like to sit with a group of friends, let us know and we will do our best to reserve a table (or part of it)  for your group. Food sensitivity friendly meals can be requested only when buying your tickets.

What is it all about?

The traditional Burns Supper is expertly prepared by Nettie Hayter, Nancy, Rick and Don Sinclair. There will also be opportunity to purchase refreshments to complement your meal.  Elaine Vallis will entertain us with her Scottish Highland dancing and of course there will be a piper as well as the usual Burns toasts and speeches.  Char Aarberg will dance a tribal dance, Maureen and Wayne Loiselle will lend some musical entertainment and the  Scottish Country Dancers will also make an appearance. There will also be a Limmerick contest and a Sing-along for the audience.

When ?

Saturday  21st January   2017  at the Thetis Island Community Centre  5:30 pm. Sponsored by TIMA

Soup's On ~ Wednesday January 11th

11:30 AM to 1:00 PM ~~ Forbes Hall ~~ $5.00

Come early before we run out of this week's soup:

 Vegetarian Chili  Soup (Mild) & Corn Bread

Baked Goods; Pot of Gold Coffee, Tea, Hot Chocolate, Hot Apple Drink

Take out available if there are left overs

"As a child my family's menu consisted of two choices: take it or leave it." Buddy Hackett

The Bridge Group invites you to join them in the Library at 1:00 PM