danceXchange ~ March 17th

This event will be a "Vinyl Potluck" meaning our dance music will be created the old-fashioned way from vinyl records played on turntables (which is becoming a new trend!). And we will co-create the music menu together in "potluck" style, with our designated DJs hosting our menu and the guests bringing one or more records with favourite dance songs to share. We will explore reconnecting with special music from the past and sharing it with others, just like we might delight in sharing a dish made from a favorite recipe with friends. As with all danceXchanges, we will open and close with a brief circle to support our collective intentions for this event and share ideas for ones to come. The event is free of charge, free of drugs and alcohol, and open to everyone who wants to come together and share healthful movement in fun ways. Please remember to bring your water bottles and a favourite record! If you don't have any records, no problem, we will have extras for you to browse and pick songs from! And if you are able to bring a light snack to share (finger food that doesn't require kitchen use), that will be welcome. Most importantly, just bring YOU. For any questions, please contact Kelly at kelly_bannister@telus.net

More about danceXchange (a community collaborative that fosters positive change through dance and intentional movement):

danceXchange is a new community-based dance initiative on Thetis. The group holds regular (approx. monthly) educational dance and movement events for people of all ages and genders with goals of fostering inclusion, connection, healthful movement and fun!

We take turns teaching or facilitating with a cooperative approach to sharing, learning, and co-creating together in a welcoming drug-free and alcohol-free space. Our intention is to exchange with each other to foster positive change through dance and intentional movement. The name "danceXchange" evokes the idea of both "dance exchanges" and being "changed by dance." Everyone who likes our shared goals is welcome. danceXchange is currently energy-boosted by Kelly Bannister kelly_bannister@telus.net

Get to the Point ~ Reservations & Registration

Hello all,

Get to the Point is but a short two weeks away.  

Click on the link to access the Reservations & Registration Form.  It can either be printed, or simply write the pertinent information in an email.  Send in with a cheque, or pay at the event.  Please honour your reservations & registrations, as this is a Fundraising Event for the Forbes Hall Expansion.  

Get to the Point Reservation & Registration Form

Get to the Point has been held a few times before, and we are going back to its roots with a two-day event of meeting up with friends & family, and joining in the rare opportunity of walking the whole of the Thetis Island loop.  

First off is a Lasagne Buffet (meat,veg & gluten free options), with Caesar Salad & Garlic Bread, finishing off with a wonderful Ice Cream Sundae Dessert Bar, custom made just the way you want it! Beverages will be available. Following the dinner will be a special social evening, with more information to follow.

Pioneer Pacific has generously offered skippered whaling boats to ferry us all from Alex & Pauline’s dock at the end of Pilkey Point, to the North Cove Jetty, where we’ll make a beach landing and continue our walk back to Forbes Hall.  

T-shirts are being made, we’re getting ready to celebrate spring, and the Expansion of Forbes Hall!

Looking forward to seeing you at Get to the Point,

Ann Dickie

Co-chair, Forbes Hall Expansion Committee

Thetis Island Marina ~ Specials

jollity FARM & Elementary School: Seed & Bulb Fundraiser

Another partnership between the Thetis Island Elementary School and Jollity Farm ~ We are in the process of getting organized for our next fundraiser and wanted to get the word out early! 

You can check out the online version of the catalogue at the link below to see what we will be selling.  Stay tuned for more information about how to place your order.

https://www.veseys.com/media/contentmanager/content/2018-SPR-FUNDRAISING-CAN-web.pdf 

Thanks in advance for your support!

Thetis Island Elementary School Parent Association

Welcome Spring ~ Help Restore Local Fish Habitat!

These fun community activities in Askew Creek Park will help to improve the fish habitat along the creek as well as the health and well-being of the surrounding ecosystem in general. You can get involved by joining in one (or more!) of our planting parties and/or participating in a Bioengineering workshop with globally-recognized specialist David  Polster.

Here are the details:

Community Planting Parties

Saturday, March 17th 9:30am-4pm

Sunday, March 18th    9:30am-4pm

Saturday, March 24th 9:30am-4pm

Sunday, March 25th    9:30am-4pm

Meet up at the Oak street entrance.

Coffee/tea/hot cocoa/snacks provided! Please bring a bagged lunch if you plan to stay all day.

A selection of gloves, planting tools, and wheelbarrows will be available but you are welcome to bring your own.

For more information:

info@cowichanlandtrust.ca

Phone: 250-210-1337

(project coordinator Steph Cottell)

Bioengineering Workshop with specialist David Polster: $75 includes optional manual

Friday, March 30  9am-4pm

Classroom day at Chemainus Neighbourhood House; Lunch provided.

Saturday, March 31  9am-4pm

Field day collecting materials and live-staking at Askew Creek Park; please bring a bagged lunch.

If you have already attended one of Dave Polster’s workshops, you are invited to join us on Saturday to practice your skills!

Tickets available at:

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/bioengineering-with-dave-polster-tickets-43573075241

Hope to see you in the park!

Steph Cottell

Denman Island Quilters Show & Share

The Denman Island Quilters are having a Show & Share at the Capernwray Harbour Lecture Hall this Wednesday Night at 8pm!

This is a free event.

Come on out, meet the Quilters and see their works of art and labours of love!

Capernwray

Free Fridge

Jennair side by side fridge and freezer, white. Dimensions: W 33” / H 67” / D 29 1/2”.

Call if interested (604)787-0464, Peter or Beatriz

Free BBQ

Works, four new burners 2 seasons ago, side burner kaput 250 246 2469

Student Summer Jobs at the Nature House

ThINC has applied to the Canada Summer Jobs programs for funding to hire a Nature Educator and an Assistant Nature Educator for our 2018 summer programs at the Nature House at The Portal.

Applicants must be between 15 and 30 years of age and be enrolled in high school or university and be returning to school in the fall.

For more information, see the job ad on the home page at www.thetisislandnatureconservancy.org  or email ThINC@thetisisland.net .

Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume by April 9, 2018

Come and enjoy a fun and educational summer at the Nature House with the ThINC board.

Firewood for Sale

I am going to be clearing the trees we fell last year and I'm planning to have a surplus of wood.

I am looking to take reservations on up to 10 cords to be delivered in the fall.

$100 deposit and $150 on delivery will guarantee you a full cord of split, seasoned wood.

First come, first serve. We may have more available in the fall but no guarantees.

Call Travis at 250 416 0674 or email clayton.ts@gmail.com

TIMA Reminder

The Western Canada Marine Response Corporation will be giving a presentation at Forbes Hall on Wednesday March 14th at 7pm.  If you have questions about spill mitigation, this is your opportunity to ask.

TIMA

Notice of TIRRA AGM

Thursday, 22nd March, 2018, 7:00pm, Forbes Hall

Agenda Highlights

TIRRA elections 2018/2019

Adoption of updated Bylaws

Please have a look at the TIRRA Bylaws page

http://thetisisland.net/tica-tirra/tirra-documents.htm

http://www.thetisisland.net/tica-tirra/tirra%20documents/TIRRA%20Bylaws%20Final%20dr%20oct%2026,17.pdf

Committee Reports will be posted online prior to AGM

Thank you,

TIRRA Executive