Pickleball

Play once, play twice or play three times a week. Due to popular demand pickleball has been scheduled for Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 9:30am each week.

Everyone is welcome to come to the tennis court at the community centre to learn and play this fun game.

Any questions? Call Bev Greene at 250-246-3895

Sofa Bed for Free

Free for the taking, sofa bed in good condition other than a cat scratching on the front of the arm. Suitable for a cabin not big but quite heavy.

Click here to view.

Shirley 250-246-1816

Multi-Tool Found

Last week, a students spotted a multi tool in the parking lot of the school and turned it in. Have you lost yours ? Please call the school 250-246-9632 to identify.

Or after hours, call Simone Luckham 250-246-4802

SOLD! Boat for Sale

17' Fiberglass Boat with 50HP 2 Stroke motor with control. New steering cable and helm. New floor and foam. Will not sink.

Will throw in free trailer. It's steel but still works great. $3,500 

Please email lovemyislandlife@gmail.com  for more information or pictures.

Bats & Rabies

Cats, Dogs, Bats and Rabies 

Our cat decided to kill a small bat the other day. Here is some very important information and guidelines, regarding what to do, if you experience a similar event. 

*This information comes straight from the "Horses Mouth":

1. Call your Vet, Vet hospital, or, BC Centre for Disease Control

2. With a pair of gloves, place the dead bat in a secure container

3. If possible, take the bat container to the nearest Vet. They will send it for testing immediately

4. If you can not get off Island right away, place the container in your freezer until the day you can go. In udder words the victim, "is on ice", until you can get it to the Vet.

5. If you have more than one pet, you must ensure they have up-to-date rabies vaccines.

6. Depending on test results, your pets may need a booster shot.

7. Thoroughly clean all pet water, food dishes, especially, if, like our dog and cat, they share drinking water and lick each other.

8. Stay clear of injured and or bats displaying "unusual" behavior

9. "Rabies is a potentially life threatening disease to humans and pets"

10. If you find a dead bat, ask your Vet or the Vet hospital what to do

*Note: There is no cost for the bat rabies testing. This information was provided by our animals’ veterinarian in Chemainus, and VA or Vet by the CDC.

We hope this information helps,

Steve & Myla (PH# 250-246-2099)

Free Fridge

Free fridge, just needs a good clean.

Please call 250-714-9876 or 250-816-3474

Watercolour Workshop

Interested in a 1 day Workshop in Watercolours?

Last winter I drove to Victoria to take watercolour classes.  I enjoyed it so much that I asked the instructor Richard Wong if he would consider doing a workshop on Thetis Island for us.  He is a marvellous step-by-step instructor in using the Chinese brush and Masa paper. At this point I am just taking names of those interested.  If there is enough interest we will give more info on cost and date. Potential one day dates are Sept. 1, Nov. 4,5,12, Dec. 9 or 10

Please email Rita Springer if you are interested at: rita@shaw.ca

Wildfire Drill

The TIVFD will be operating on North Cove Road between the school and Hunters' Pond on Saturday from 10 am to about 1 pm for a wildfire drill.  Please obey the Traffic Control personnel on the road.  Delays will be minimal but we need to operate safely.  Thank you for your patience.

TIVFD

Boat for Sale

12 foot aluminium riveted McCulloch boat. No leaks.  $300

pics available

Email telwestconsulting@gmail.com

709-769-5194

Art Kit found at Forbes Hall

Mostaix Mosaic Art Kit. Contact donella123@aol.com .

Family Fun Day ~ August 12th

Save the date... Aug 12th 2017

4-8 pm at the Community Centre and Grounds

The Thetis Island Family Fun Day is going to be an afternoon and early evening of games and activities for all ages

There will be a BBQ with hamburgers & hotdogs, non-alcoholic beverages and ice cream bars!

There will be a balloon sale raffle and a silent pie auction!  Maybe a dunk tank (?)

Guests are also asked to bring a non-perishable food item for the Chemainus Food Bank.

This event is jointly hosted by the Thetis Island Community Association and Thetis Island Community Fund.

The monies raised at the Family Fun Day will support these two community based organizations so they may continue their valuable contributions to the island. 

Can hardly wait to see you there!!

Nature House Grand Opening Reminder

July 1 & 2

At The Portal (former Camp Columbia) -- Watch for sign on North Cove Road

July 1

11am - 4pm: Open House

Come visit the nature house, do plenty of nature-themed activities and crafts, and view some of the local marine wildlife in our new Seaquarium! 

July 2

1pm - 5pm: Open House

1pm: Potluck Picnic Lunch

Help us celebrate the opening of the Nature House by bringing your favourite dish to share! Be sure to bring your own plates, utensils, and something to sit on!

2:30pm: Scuba Diving Demonstration by Andy Lamb and Peter Luckham

Andy and Peter will be diving into the waters off of Thetis Island and getting creatures to inhabit our new Seaquarium! 

2:30pm: Snorkeling -- $10 donation

Come and see what is lurking off the waters off of Thetis Island by doing a guided snorkeling tour from the beaches of The Portal. Limited snorkeling equipment is available. Please bring your own if possible. 

Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

If you would like to join our volunteer team for this summer, be sure to stop by the Nature House on June 30th at 1:30 for orientation. For more information, or if you have any questions, feel free to contact Danny at danny@cowichanlandtrust.ca or any of our volunteers!

Hope to see you at our grand opening!