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

Move Glass Yard Art Out of the Sun

If you haven't already done so, please bring in any glass or prism yard ornaments you may have...glass bird baths, wind chimes, vases, etc etc.  People often overlook this and under the wrong conditions, curved glass could potentially act as a concentrator for the sun's rays and start a fire.  Also remove your reading glasses from sunny windowsills...there have been several instances of scorched wood from these.

Carol Swann

Lost Sweater

My aunt's favourite navy blue cardigan was accidentally left behind at Saturday market day at Marylyn's.

If anyone accidentally ended up with it please call Glenda (250)416-0638

Speeding Sea-doo

To the individual who has been racing their Sea-doo at full throttle, into and out of Cufra Inlet, would you please refrain from doing this.

Cufra Inlet is a sensitive marine ecosystem. The Inlet is also used for swimming, and recreation by families.

In addition the wake created by your speed impacts the shoreline banks, adding to erosion. So, you sea (see) there are a litany of good reasons to not speed; safety, environmental, courtesy and being a responsible marine vehicle operator. If you need to explore Cufra Inlet in your Sea-doo, please adhere to a no-wake, slow speed, preferably five knots or less. The alternative, if you must speed, use the open ocean....with courtesy and common sense. Thanks! OBO, the residents of Cufra Inlet PH#250-246-2099

NOTE: At the speed you were going, if someone were in the water, in your vicinity, it would have been quite difficult to see them, which would have been very unfortunate for the swimmer and you.