Grail Dancer Cruise Experience SOLD OUT!

Wow! Thanks to the folks who quickly reserved their places on the Grail Dancer, 

for the cruise to Pirates Cove on April 29th with Wayne & Maureen Loiselle.

Thetis Island Improvement District ~ AGM April 28th

Thetis Island Improvement District

(Volunteer Fire Protection and Emergency Response Services)

Notice of Annual General Meeting

The Annual General Meeting of the Thetis Island

Improvement District will be held

• at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 28, 2018
• at Forbes Community Hall, Thetis Island, BC

This public meeting is to receive the audited financial statements for 2017, to report on the operations of the Fire Department, the Improvement District, and whatever other items of business may be raised.

There will be a nomination and an election to fill three (3) trustee positions. All three trustees whose term is up have agreed to stand for another term. They are; Tom Anderson, Andy Lamb and Keith Rush.

There will be a vote to borrow up to $800,000 over a 25-year term at current interest rates for  renovations and repairs of the Central Fire Hall.

Please plan on attending the Thetis Island Improvement District AGM. Light refreshments will be served.

Signed: Keith Rush

Chair, Thetis Island Improvement District

Employment for Cleaners

Telegraph Harbour Marina is hiring Cleaners for about 2 to 3 hours per day.

Wage is $25 – $30/hr. 

Please respond to sunny@telegraphharbour.com

Topsoil Orders Almost Maxed

We've had a great response to the premium organic topsoil fundraiser for Nanaimo Track Club.

Thanks to everyone who has supported this endeavor. We have space for about 30-40 more bags and then we will have reached our max capacity of 300 bags.

Probably best to get your order in by Friday if you are still wanting some. The cost is $6 for a 40 lb bag delivered to your door.

Delivery is first week of May. To order, please contact Kelly via email at kelly_bannister@telus.net

Fashion Show & Boutique Sale ~ May 5th

Just a reminder that we are still accepting gently used and new clothing for our upcoming Fashion Show and Boutique Sale on May 5th.

All donations can be dropped off at the library on Saturday or Sunday. Last day of donations is April 22nd.

We are looking for a couple of volunteers to work in the kitchen the afternoon of Saturday May 5th for a couple of hours prepping food.

Contact Gloria Taylor 246-3091 or Helen Bird 246-2469 if you have questions or want to help???

Thank you to all those who have generously donated so far.

The Fashion Divas

Saturday Ride to Nanaimo Needed

Kaz Bannister is looking for a ride to the Nanaimo High School track (beside VIU) on Saturday off the 8:05 ferry.

If you are able to help, please call 250-246-9753 or email bannister.kaz@gmail.com .

Thanks!

Pollinator Garden Talk

Are you curious about the Native Bees that are a part of the natural ecosystem on Thetis Island?

Would you like to learn about how you can do your part to protect our native bees by planting a pollinator garden plus other measures you can take to ensure their survival?

What about those Bee Hotels? Pretty, but are they really in the best interest of the bees?

Join us on Sunday April 22 at 1pm at the Nature House ~ The Portal when we will talk native bees and together plant a pollinator garden.

Bring your working gloves and a few tools. For more information call Suzanne Sarioglu 250-246-9965 or email sarioglu@telus.net .

For Sale: Composting Toilet

Sun Mar self contained composting toilet for sale. 

No septic field or water needed. This unit retails for 1750.00 American.

Asking 1000.00 obo. Call Kevin at 250 797 4468.

Details of unit can be found at  Sun-Mar.com . 

Wanted

Does anyone have a pair of clothesline pulleys that they don't need anymore?  I'd be interested in buying them.  Please call Veronica Shelford at 250 246 1509 or email veronicashelford@gmail.com.

Thanks

Free for the Taking

About twenty 8 foot fluorescent fixtures with tubes. Suitable for garage or shop.

Murray Fraser

250 951 5430

phurray@gmail.com

Sounds of Springtime Concert (Off Island)

Round out your Earth Day weekend celebrations for the Fairyslipper Forest Nature Reserve by enjoying the Sounds of Springtime concert by the Camerata String Orchestra. This is a fundraiser for the Cowichan Estuary Nature Centre, a project of the Cowichan Community Land Trust, our generous conservation partners for the nature reserve. 

When: Sunday, April 22nd at 7 pm

Where: Sylvan United Church, 985 Shawnigan Lake-Mill Bay Rd

Tickets: $15 advance/$20 at the door, kids under 12 Free

Available at the Cowichan Estuary Nature Center or on Eventbrite

Proceeds support nature education and stewardship at the Cowichan Estuary Nature Centre. 

The ThINC board

Thetis Island Marina ~ Friday Night Specials March 2nd

Thetis Island Marina & Pub

Fabulous Friday Night Dinner Specials

April 13, 2018...served from 5pm- 8pm 

8 oz. steak with brandy peppercorn sauce, potato and veggies $18.00

Salmon with shrimp and hollandaise sauce with rice and veggies. $17.00

Chicken topped with mushroom and mozzarella with rice and veggies $16.00

Creamy cheesy vegetable casserole over rice with garlic toast $13.00

Reservations highly recommended

Call us at 250-246-3464