Cowichan Emergency Preparedness Expo

Saturday May 3rd, 2025. 10 am to 2 pm Transfer Beach - Ladysmith

*Make a family emergency plan*  win a FREE generator*

Meet Emergency Responders

Free Fun Family Event

Fire Chief J. Caldbeck
Thetis Island Vol. Fire Dept

This Week at the Pub

It is with a heavy heart that we let you know that this week will be our LAST PRIME RIB and LAST BREAKFAST on Sunday. With the weather warming up and the patio awaiting, we're turning our eyes towards our summer menu.

So make sure you come out on Sunday!

In other news, our lunch special this week is a KOREAN BBQ PULLED RIB BUN with kewpie mayo, cilantro, and daikon pickle.

And for our Friday, Saturday specials we still have 3 courses available with an Easter theme.

Appetizer: WHITE BORSCHTClassic polish easter soup w/ creamy parsnip and smoked sausage

Entree: SLOW ROASTED PORCHETTA Stuffed and rolled pork loin served over roasted root vegetables with pork jus

Dessert: MINI DESSERT WAFFLE STACK Lemon curd and grand marnier strawberries bruleed with chocolate sauce

And, our last Sunday breakfast feature is a HAM, WILD MUSHROOM AND GOAT CHEESE OMELETTE

Followed at 4:30 by our FINAL PRIME RIB DINNER, as always, served in a giant yorkie bowl with mashed potatoes, vegetables, and smothered in gravy.

Hope to see you all!

Kelsey, Chef Murray, and the Pub Team

Repair Fair Profiles

The repair fair is less than three weeks away. There will be many participants with a wide range of skills. 

In building/renovating advice we will have Ernie Hunter and Tess & Richard DeMarco.

Ernie is the true 'Ask me anything' guy. Have a question he probably has the answer, or he can point you in the right direction.

Tess & Richard DeMarco have been operating RITE Renovations since 2004. Their expertise is in building on a budget, having renovated 3 homes from Nickel Bros. that otherwise were destined for the landfill.

Ask them about:

• Sourcing materials
• When do you need special trades
• Resources and basic tools for DIY
• When do you need a permit
• Recycling and repurposing building material 

Come to the Repair Fair, Neighbours helping Neighbours

May 3, 10-2 Forbes hall

An initiative of Community Climate Resilience

David Reay/Vicki Walker

Post Office Holiday Hours

We will be open on Friday and closed on Saturday and Monday. No mail will be coming in on Friday or Monday. 

Have a great weekend.

Fred

Post Office General Information

Hours of operation

Monday to Friday

· 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (closed from 1200 to 1230 for lunch)

Saturday

· 10"30 AM to 5:00 PM

Closed holidays

TDG Thursdays: Some TDG Thursdays we may be gone for about 20 minutes around 1100 to get the mail at the ferry to help the delivery person get back on the ferry. 

Services 

All regular postal services except bill payments and any type of money transfer. We do not have the resources to offer this service. 

Red Drop Box and Post Office Boxes

· Mail is sorted into the Post Office boxes between 0900 and 1000 AM each morning

· If you want your mail to go out on a given day, have it in the red box before 0900 or bring it down to the Post Office before 11:00 AM

· EXCEPTION: Mail is picked up at 9:00 AM on Friday therefore if you wish your mail to go out Friday get it into the Post Office (NOT the red box) before 5:00 PM Thursday

Mail and Parcels

· According to regulations we are only supposed to keep mail and parcels for 2 weeks then we are to send it back. Obviously, we have not been doing that. If you are going to be away longer than 2 weeks, please let us know length of time so we can hold your mail. Depending on the length of time there could be a fee charged for parcels.

· Please bring parcel tags to facilitate retrieving your parcels

If you choose to put your on-island letters in the drop box, please advise the people you are leaving them for that they are there. If you want the post office to distribute your on-island letters, put them in the red mailbox. The Post office will NOT be checking the drop box. We take no responsibility for the use of the drop box.

Free to Good Home

Kefir Grains! 

They ferment milk to make a tasty, healthful, yogurt-like drink called kefir. Kefir can also be used as a starter culture in natural artisan cheesemaking. 

Email leahwinders@protonmail.com if you'd like some

Summer Quarterly Deadline

It's that time again... The summer issue of the Thetis Island Quarterly will be worked on in May, coming out at the beginning of June.   

Please send your articles, stories, notes, notices, letters, ads - whatever! - to quarterly@thetisisland.net by May 10th. 

If you need a day or two's grace, at least let us know a.s.a.p. what is coming and what to plan for.  

Thank you!

The Q Team

Reminder: Thetis Community Assembly - April 14th

7:00 - 9:00 pm at Forbes Hall Community Centre

The Thetis Community Assembly will meet to receive updates and information from most of the various Thetis Island organizations, societies, associations and others.

Link to agenda: https://static1.1.sqspcdn.com/static/f/1330286/28687496/1744421661660/2025+04+14+TCA+Agenda.pdf?token=bK8iviJQ7huGhTWQXWpBDFZZpt0%3D

Additional agenda items from the public in attendance will be received at the assembly. 

Ann Dickie and Keith Rush

Co-facilitators, TCA

Marlene Fordham

Dear Island Friends

For those of you familiar with Capernwray Harbour and the Fordham family, it is with sadness mixed with rejoicing, we share the news of Marlene Fordham’s passing yesterday evening after recent and significant health issues and complications.

Charlie, Chris, Susanne and family want to pass along their sincere gratitude for the love and support they have received from the Thetis Community and Island neighbours. Information on Marlene's Celebration of Life will be shared as things develop and details become available.

Please keep the Fordham family in your prayers as they navigate through this difficult time.

“I have set the Lord continually before me; because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken. Therefore my heart is glad and my glory rejoices; my flesh also will dwell securely. For You will not abandon my soul to Sheol; you will not allow your Holy One to undergo decay. You will make known to me the way of life; in Your Presence is fullness of joy: In your right hand there are pleasures forever.” Ps 16: 8-11

- Elizabeth Joslin on behalf of the Fordham Family

Easter at Telegraph Harbour Marina

It's time again for our Easter Celebration!!! The countdown is on!

We invite our communities to come together this Saturday, April 19th, to have some fun and celebrate Easter with some crafts, old fashioned games and yes... an egg hunt! 

Grandkids and boaters are also welcome. Bring your Grandparents!

Snacks and drinks will be served. (You are also welcome to bring chips or other snacks community style)

Crafts and games start at 1:30pm

Egg hunt at 3:00pm

If you'd like to help out let us know or just come join in the fun!

Telegraph Harbour Marina Crew

ThINC Event Reminders

Hello everyone,

Just a friendly reminder about two upcoming activities happening today and tomorrow:

Sunday, April 13 – Work Party at the People's Apothecary Garden
Join us starting at 2 PM for an afternoon of community gardening! Please bring gloves and, if you have them, any gardening tools you'd like to use or share.

Monday, April 14 – Chipping at Fairyslipper Forest Nature Reserve
You can drop off woody materials between 10 AM and 12 PM (noon) on Monday only. The cost is based on volume—$80 for a long box pickup load.

Thanks so much for your participation and support!

Warmly,

Charlotte, ThINC Education and Stewardship Coordinator

Save the Date! Community Celebration June 14th at Forbes Hall