Soiree ~ thanks...

A big thank you to all who worked so hard to make the Soiree an organized and happy success around weather and all.

Thank-you ~ Successful Book & Bake Sale

Thanks to the generosity of islanders and visitors, the library has had another successful book and bake sale with over $1200 being raised for library materials.It could not happen without volunteers. 

I had a large dedicated group this year of helpers this year; Bing, Myla, Ken Redman, Vicky, Sage, Curt, Shirley Burr and friend, Jonathan and Virginia, Helen Bird, Bev Stuart, Ruth Goodbody, Veronica, Pauline, Isabel and Alison, Vicky and Ryan, and Peggy Thompson. I think we made a good team. 

It also could not happen without the many donations of books and delicious baking and Nan's coffee. I really appreciate the support of my island community.

Your local librarian,

Celine

Found: a set of family DVD's

A set of DVDs of the Reid/Cameron Families were discovered during our annual Library Book Sale. We are attempting to contact the families or someone who might know them to advise them of our discovery.

Please contact me at 250-246-2099 or e-mail frankel@island.net if you have any information.

Thanks,

Myla Frankel

Rain or Shine, the Party is ON!

The Summer Soiree & Art Auction is ON rain or shine, start time 5:30pm

We are excited and ready to celebrate community, visit with friends, raise a glass, dine, buy new art and bid on a myriad of generously donated packages, including a discovery flight, hotel stays, theater, massages, gourmet dining, tree falling, machine work, house cleaning, chimney cleaning and MORE. Put on your party clothes, we'll see you there!

The Entire Soiree Team!

Q Deadline Reminder

Just a reminder that the deadline for the September issue of the Quarterly, is August 10th, Monday.  If you can't make the deadline but have something you want to have in this issue, let me know what it is that is coming, the length, and when to expect it, and we'll do our best to accommodate you.

Veronica at veronica@thetisisland.net or 250-246-1509

Live Auction Dinner for 12 at Lawrence Spring Farm

Here are some additional details about the fantabulous dinner that will be auctioned on Saturday at the Summer Soiree! 

Dinner for 12 at Lawrence Spring Farm: Elegant seven course al fresco dinner for 12 with a flight of wines, at Dickies’ Lawrence Spring Farm ~ sure to be “an evening to remember”. Dinner prepared by Ann Dickie with Don Sinclair & Kathleen Thompson, with wines curated by Barbara Jane Mills of BC Wine Shop. This evening is provided by the Thompson - Dickie family, and Barbara Jane Mills.

Opening Bid is $1,200

All proceeds benefit the Thetis Island Community Fund and the Thetis Island Community Association.

submitted by Ellen Rush

fantabulous is a 'new word' created to describe this dinner.

Summer Soiree Menu & More, More, More...

To whet your taste buds, here is the menu created by Ann Dickie for Saturday night at the Summer Soiree & Art Auction. This beautiful menu will be prepared by capable & dedicated volunteers, and the food costs for the entire dinner have been donated by Capernwray Harbour Bible Center. Our servers for the evening are the summer staff from Pioneer Pacific Camp, who will also do all the evening dishes at Pioneer Camp. A big thank you, in advance, to everyone involved in the food preparation, serving and clean up.

Menu

Summer Soirée

August 2015

Appetizer Plate (served from the appetizer tent)

Polenta Triangles topped with Feta-Radish Spread

Olive & Cheese Skewers

Fragrant Roasted Chickpeas

Avocado Bisque

Dinner ~ served family style

Grilled Chicken with fresh herb, lime & honey marinade, served with Fresh Peach Salsa

Orecchiette & Shrimp Salad with peas & buttermilk dressing

Tomato & Bocconcini Salad

Chiffonade of Romaine Salad with roasted corn & peppers and lime-cumin dressin

Pickled Cucumber Salad

Summer Bean Salad with sundried tomatoes & sieved egg

Rolls

Dessert

Peach & Blueberry Crisp with ice cream

submitted by Ellen Rush

Yoga ~ Thursday August 6th

Hi everyone,

Just a little reminder that yoga is cancelled on Thursday due to the Art Soiree setup, however we are running classes all summer, $10 each class. Tuesdays with Dawn 9:30-10:45 and Thursdays with Sonya 9:30- 10:45, let your guests know, we have had lots of drop in visitors.

Have a great week, see some of you at the Art Soiree on Saturday.

Blessings, Dawn

Voter Registration Notes ~ Federal Election

You may not be registered to vote in the upcoming federal election despite having voted here on Thetis Island before. Under the new Fair Elections Act, Elections Canada can no longer promote voting.  To make sure you are registered for the October 19th voting date, you can now register on-line at www.elections.ca/register. 

When filling out the online form, choose "civic address" and they will list the Thetis Island roads.  When you fill in your mailing address as different, you will be directed to a new form and fill in your post box address.  Your phone and email info is optional but you do have to fill in a "move date" to get the form to send.  Make a best guess at when you moved here.

You can also register at the Cowichan-Malahat-Langford (our new riding) Electoral Office or by mail.

Advance polls are October 9,10,11 and 12 and you will most likely have to travel off island to advance vote, with your voter registration ID. Mail in ballots (Special Ballots) will also be available for registered voters but must be requested before 3 pm October 11th and the completed mail in ballot must reach Elections Canada by 3 pm October 19th or your vote will not be counted.

Please try to make sure you are registered before polling day and tell your friends too.

Jeannine

Last Days for the Thetis Art Show

Last opportunity to come and discover the many talents on our island!

Exhibition is held at the "White House", 62 North Cove Road.

Remaining open days: Thursday, Aug. 6th & Friday 7th 10AM-4PM, Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th 12noon-4PM.

See you there!

List of Silent Auction Items for the Summer Soiree

Silent Auction: listed below are the 17 amazing auction packages to review before the Summer Soiree & Art Auction this Saturday, August 8th at 5:30 PM. 

All proceeds benefit the Thetis Island Community Association & the Thetis Island Community Fund.

A Chemainus Day:

Coffee and treat at the Book Nook, massage at the Flowering Tree, lunch for 2 at the Willow Street Café, Value $12

Beautiful You:

Beauty Products, Wash, Cut and Blow Dry with Helen Bird, Value $100

Bobcat Work on Thetis Island:

2 hours bobcat work on Thetis Island, donated by Sjoe & Nicole of Thetis Island Property Services, value $200

Breakfast Basket:

1 pound of Pot of Gold Coffee, assorted teas from Twisted Sister, 2 beautiful mugs from Freya, two other mugs, gift certificate for 2 dozen assorted muffins from Gloria Taylor, gift certificate for one coffee cake from Gloria Taylor, value $100

Clean House and Chimney package:

One chimney clean from Black Jack Chimney Sweep, two hours house cleaning by Nettie Hayter, value $170.

Dig That Hole:

Two hours excavating by Dave Knowles, child’s digging toy, value $170

For Someone You Love:

Canvas & Leather Tote bag from the Dickie family, art cards from Liz Legallis, Tree ornament from The Christmas Store, Chemainus, Bottle of Wine, One hour massage from Dawn Gordon, donated by Bill Sharp, value $225

Gardener’s Delight:

Two gift certificates from Dinter’s Nursery for $50 each, value $100

Interior Design:

2 hour interior design consultation with Nanaimo Interior Designer, Tracy Higgins, value $250

Mount Brenton Golf Package:

Golf for two with golf cart from Mount Brenton Golf Course, CIBC Sport Bag & Baseball Cap, 2 pairs of Vancouver Police Department Aviator Sunglasses, value $120

Movie Night Basket:

2 bottles of wine, popcorn & treats, 2 movies, $50 Thrifty’s gift card for snacks, value $100 

Nanwakolas Corporate Golf Challenge:

Entry for a team of 4 into the Nanwakolas Golf Challenge  at Crown Island Golf Course, Sept 2nd 2015, includes power cards, dinner for four and one nights accommodation for 4 at Crown Island Resort in Courtney, donated by Chris Pegg, value $900

Pest Control Package:

One gallon of Mosquito Barrier, an organic garlic-based mosquito spray, two nights at the Hunter’s campsite, personal mosquito tent and door screen, two pairs of Vancouver Police Department Aviator Sunglasses, value $150

Pity Party Package:

Bottle of wine, one hour massage from Dawn Gordon (donated by Bill Sharp), two hours house cleaning by Connie Schermerhorn, Octopus t-shirt, silk screened and donated by the Roger’s family, gift certificate for pizza from Cedar Beach, bar of caramel chocolate with sea salt, value $175

Theater Day in Chemainus:

2 tickets to Chemainus Theatre in September for Jeeves Intervenes, $25 gift certificate to Odika Café, value $125

Tree work on Thetis Island:

2 hours of tree falling or tree removal, donated by Ian Shaw, Crosscut Tree Works, Value $300

Wine Taster’s Dream Night:

16 bottles of wine (no kidding!), Mango chutney from Howling Wolf Farm, Glass Cheese Tray from Frog Pond, $100 gift certificate from the 49th Parallel Grocery, Value $350 

Ellen Rush

250-416-0013,

ellenrush@gmail.com

Thetis Island Community Hall (Forbes Hall) Closures ~ Update

The Thetis Island Community hall and grounds will be closed for use during the following dates and times in preparation for the Art Auction and Summer Soiree.  Thanks!

Main Hall        Wednesday, August 5th at 10 AM through Sunday, August 9th at 3PM

Library           Wednesday, August 5th at 4PM through Sunday, August 9th at noon 

Kitchen          Wednesday, August 5th early PM through Sunday, August 9th at noon

Entire Facility  Friday, August 7th through Sunday August 9th at noon 

Grounds          Friday afternoon through Sunday noon

Anne-Marie Koeppen

Hall Manager

Thetis Island Community Association