Found, thanks! Cement Mixer Wanted

Hello looking to buy or rent a small cement mixer to make a small concrete pad.  Prefer electric, but gas powered ok

Peter Luckham 250-246-4802

Furniture Transport to Victoria Wanted

Looking for someone going to VICTORIA with a truck to take a dresser and sofa bed, down to Mike's new apartment, I'll pay for gas, ferry and extra for lunch... Any time from now till the 6th of May...

Mary Forbes

maryforbes@telus.net

SOAS ~ Looking to Borrow Tables

SOAS would like to borrow small tables/card tables for our speakeasy on May 6.

Please phone Wayne or Maureen at 246-2184 if you can help.

We can pick up and return. 

Thanks

TICA AGM ~ Reminder

Just a reminder about the Thetis Island Community Association Annual General Meeting, which will be held at Forbes Hall, 7:00 PM on Tuesday, April 25th.

Thursday 08:05 Ferry Concerns ~ Through May 11

Many residents have recently found the Thursday 8:05 am sailing to be almost full when it arrives from Penelakut and only able to take a few cars from Thetis. The reason is that Penelakut school has 2 buses and 110 people commuting on that ferry for swim lessons through May 11th. Unfortunately, our little Thetis school also has swim lessons booked for the same time so we have 4 cars with about 18 passengers needing to get on the 8:05 am thursdays. Our school has barely all made it on each week so far, even though we are in the line up early.

This email is to let the community know of the situation and to also humbly and respectfully ask that if it is possible for you to plan to take another ferry and enable all the school kids to get on the 8:05 and attend their lessons, it would be tremendously appreciated. Thank you so much for your thoughtfulness and grace in helping our little school through this unforeseen challenge. 

Kelly Bannister and Susy Fordham, on behalf of Thetis Elementary School

TIVFD ~ BBQ Brush Warning

Last year's CBC news item that bears repeating before you get your BBQ out for the season:

"Canadian surgeons are urging people to throw out their wire-bristled BBQ brushes, because none of them have figured out a sure-fire way of removing the wires when they get stuck in people's throats. "

TIVFD

Earth Day Broadcast

Checkout my collaboration with a 24 hour soundscape recording on Saturna Island for earth day today.   Recorded with Schoeps on my Nagra VI, 192k 24bit, without interruption Earth Day 2016 

Website link: http://wetlandproject.com/ra-feat.php 

Also, it's being broadcast on coop radio Vancouver at 100.5th or online at http://www.coopradio.org/content/listen

Thank you

Eric Lamontagne

TVFD ~ Thinking Ahead...

Hard to believe with all this spring rain that the TIVFD is planning on another hot, dry summer with probable fire bans in place. 

We recommend that if you enjoy summer campfires, invest in a CSA approved Propane Campfire appliance. 

They are safe, economical, long lasting, produce no smoke, sparks or embers, and can be quickly shut off, leaving no problematic ash or hot charcoal.  You can even char your marshmallows over them! They are allowed during Provincial fire bans.

Be fire smart this summer.

TIVFD

From the Library ~

Missing from the library: 

The Couple Next Door book (there is no name on the borrower's card)

Game of Thrones season 1 and 2

Call the Midwife season 4

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Borrowers cards:

A gentle reminder that adult dvds have borrower's cards.

Adult fiction books have borrower's cards.

Please sign the card, write the date of borrowing, and place the card by title in the box.

Many dvds have been out for a long time.  If you have finished watching, please return it so others can enjoy.

Thanks for your continued support of our great little library.

Celine

SOAS Speakeasy ~ May 6th

Tickets are now available for the School Orchards Africa Speakeasy Fundraiser happening May 6 at Forbes Hall. 

There are three dinner options; pulled pork on a bun, coconut chicken (also on a bun), or oven-roasted vegetables.  Side options of rice or coleslaw will be offered, as well as appies and dessert.  Please state your meal preference when purchasing your tickets.

Ticket prices are $20 for adults, $15 for students and children 12 and under are free. 

Tickets can be purchased via Cecilia @ 250-246-3013 or Donna @ 250-246-3141.

Doors open at 6 and events begin at 6:30.

Come in costume, be prepared to dance the Charleston and enjoy a fun night out for a great cause!

Woolgathering ~ Open House April 23rd

The Woolgathering is a retreat for rug braiders and hookers and wool related crafts, first started 10 years ago by Beth Bolster. 

This year's gathering will have an open house at the Pavilion at Overbury (3-4pm on Sunday) for islanders to come and see some absolutely beautiful work.  Come and browse and say hello!

For Sale & Free Items

16 ft California redwood strip canoe.  Fresh back from the chandler, ready for water. $2500

15 hp Honda o/b motor, 4 stroke, long leg, electric start.  $1750

Rod Collingridge 250-246-0217