Open House ~ to meet baby Livia

Please join us in welcoming Livia Eugenia Black to Thetis Island. When and Where : Sunday April 26th, 162 Pilkey Point  Road, 1pm to 5pm.

This is not a baby shower but a Thetis Island get to know Livia event. Everyone is welcome.

Coffee/Tea and cake will be served.

Hope you can make it.

Tom and Gloria

Burgers, Ballads and Beer

Burgers, Ballads and Beer (a.k.a Nautical Tunes and Tales) is a soirée of music and stories on May 30, sponsored by TIMA (Thetis Island Marine Association), which also brings you the Robbie Burns Banquet. We thought a more summery (and summary) event would be fun, so here it is along with your chance to participate.

If you'd like to share a boat story that's packed with drama and/or humour that can be told in 5 minutes, why not sign up now? Or, if you are musical and would like to treat us to sea shanties or tunes with some reference to boats and oceans, please plan to join us for the evening. It promises to be a lot of fun, especially if the confessional mode dominates and those many navigational mistakes we've all made are polished into five-minute gems.

Location tba, though quite likely at the pub.

You can phone or email me using the information below.

Gary Geddes

Box 13-3

Thetis Island, BC

Canada V0R 2Y0

250-246-8176

gedworks@islandnet.com

Japanese Book-Binding Workshop

The library and arts council are pleased to present a Japanese book-binding workshop.  Jane Lebaron will lead us in this creative endeavor on June 18, from 11:00 to about 3:00. Please bring a bag lunch.

Jane will provide the materials for the $25 fee.  The maximum number of participants will be 12.  A few people have shown interest since the first e-spokes so please let me know if you would like to be part of this fun afternoon.

Celine

250-246-4349

Cowichan Community Policing & Crime Prevention Programs

Learn to lessen the likelihood of becoming a victim. Learn tips and techniques to keep you safe, in your home and on the streets. Learn with other seniors and have fun too. Share your concerns and have your questions answered.

*FREE - NO CHARGE*

Learn About:

-Internet and CyberCrime -May 13th

-Road Safety (pedestrians, vehicles and scooters) - May 20

-Frauds and Scams - May 27th

-Home & Personal Safety -May 6th

-Protecting our Seniors (Elder abuse, Community Response, Public Guardian, options) - June 3rd

- Financial Awareness - June 10

Sign up for one or all six sessions

(there’s a special incentive)

Ask about becoming a volunteer mentor on these topics.

Cowichan Community Policing And Crime Prevention Programs

#3-149 Canada Avenue

Duncan, BC V9L1T4

250 701 9145  email: warmlandcops@shaw.ca

More Mosquito Larvae Tips from TIRRA ~

With recent rains and current warm temperatures, now is the time to start checking around your home and property for mosquito larval habitat.

• Look for standing water in old tires, buckets, tarps, boats, anything that can hold water. Empty or drain the water out.

• Refill your birdbath with fresh clean water.

• Cover or screen rain barrels.

• Check your gutters for blocked or partially blocked downspouts. Clean your gutters so there is no sludge or decomposing material that larvae feed on.

Mosquitoes can lay hundreds of eggs in less than an inch deep of water. It takes about a week for the larvae to hatch. Shallow water can warm up quickly in the sun and provide perfect habitat for mosquitoes to lay eggs over and over again in the same location, multiplying the nuisance. 

TIRRA Executive

Thetis Island Marina ~ Friday Night Dinner Special

APRIL 17, SERVED FROM 5-7 PM

BURGER NIGHT

All burgers come with fries and are served on a toasted Kaiser bun topped with lettuce, tomato, sweet onions and pickles.

Beef: $10.95 /Grilled Chicken $11.95

Salmon $12.95/ Veggie $10.95

Add: Cheddar or Mushrooms $1.00 /Bacon $1.50

Groups and Families Welcome

Reservations Recommended

250-246-3464

Federal Liberal Candidate looking for an Occasion / Event

Good morning!, my name is Maria Manna

I am also the Federal Liberal Candidate for Cowichan-Malahat-Langford including Thetis Island.

Eric Lamontagne, suggested I email you with my request. I am also a jazz, blues and gospel singer from Langford.

http://www.mariamanna.com

I would love to come meet the residents on Thetis Island and perhaps perform a couple of songs either for your church service or just a performance. 

I look forward to hearing from you!

Warmest Regards,

Maria Manna

Federal Liberal Candidate for Cowichan-Malahat-Langford including Thetis Island

jollity FARM

Sign up for the 4th Annual CSA Produce Box

CSA = community supported agriculture

Enjoy 20 weeks of fresh and delicious, organically grown produce right here on Thetis Island.

Small and large boxes available for pick up every Wednesday and Saturday between 10am and 1pm starting May 30.

Contact us for more info: website e-mail

phone - 250.416.6736

Noah & Elisabeth Bond

jollityFARM / 90 Pilkey Point Road

Sunday Market at Telegraph Harbour Marina

Are you an artisan, a crafty person, a culinary genius or a grower of amazing veggies?

The Sunday Market is back and looking for vendors to sell their wares.

The first Sunday Market starts on Sunday May 17th and the market continues throughout the summer until the end of September.

Time: 10AM to 1PM

If you would like to reserve a table or a space please contact Gloria (246-3091) or quackf@telus.net and or Helen Bird 246-2469 or sdrib@telus.net. All reserves must be in by May 16th.

Thank you

Gloria Taylor

April 26th ~ Meet Livia!

Sunday April 26th   2-5 PM

Come meet Livia Eugenia Taylor Black

This is an open house event not a Baby Shower :)

Everyone is invited to come and meet Michelle's baby girl.

Tom and Gloria are hosting at their home 162 Pilkey Point Rd

Coffee and Cake will be served.

Contact Gloria if you have any questions 250-246-3091

ThINC Walk Reminder

Just a reminder from ThINC that the walk for Earth Week is happening this Saturday, April 18, gathering at the Forbes Hall at 1:00PM. Rain or shine, join friends and neighbours to experience our trails and roadways during the height of spring. From Lawrence Trail (the community trail) to North Cove and back, visiting the cemetery on the return is about 7 km. Do as much as you can. Then circle up for refreshments at Forbes Hall.

Hope to see your smiling face. Earth Walk. See you there.

Maureen Loiselle

FAC ~ March 2015 Ferry Stats

Please view March ferry traffic stats and charts, with commentary by FACC Chair Brian Hollingshead.

Our route was positive for the month. Vehicle traffic was up 3.57% and finished the year at +0.38% higher than the last fiscal year for a total of 78,989 vehicles. Passenger traffic was up 1.92% for the month but ended the year at - 1.41% compared to last year for a total of 237,706 folks.

Regards, 

Keith Rush Route 20 FAC

keithrush17@gmail.com

Ph: 250-416-0013

Cell: 250-732-2766