Domaine Jasmin Opens for the Season

Domaine Jasmin Tasting Room will be open every Saturday and Sunday from 11AM-4PM. starting this weekend until Thanksgiving. Wines sales are available anytime by calling 250-246-9494 or submitting the form on our website.

We have two new releases, the 2015 Pinot Gris and the 2015 Noir Blanc, for you to try. Both wines are made from grapes grown on our property with the Noir Blanc being a blend of Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir grapes.

Did you know that almonds and peaches are closely related. They both belong to the genus Prunus, subgenus Amygdalus, and are more similar to each other than they are to many other fruit trees of the same genus, such as cherries and plums. The tasting notes on our 2015 Pinot Gris has subtle hints of peach stone. Now, why peach is found in a grape wine is an interesting discussion!

J. Denis Gagnon,

Proprietor & Winemaker

Domaine Jasmin Vineyard & Winery

domainejasmin.com

May 20 Wildfire Bulletin & Quiz

Click here for Bulletin.

Click here for Quiz.

TIVFD

Saturday Fair at Howling Wolf Farm Market

Come join us at the Saturday Fair taking place at Howling Wolf Farm Market (#70 Pilkey Point Road).

Every Saturday from 10-1 from June 4th until September 3rd.

Arts, crafts, popcorn, home baking, coffee and much more.

Come and watch the artists at work, have a treat, chat with your neighbours.

Anyone interested in joining us and would like a spot you can contact Helen Bird or Gloria Taylor for more information.

Thetis Island Marina ~ This Week's News

1. POST OFFICE HOLIDAY HOURS VICTORIA DAY LONG WEEKEND

Friday May 20th 12:30pm to 2pm only.

Please be sure to arrive before 2pm for postal services and parcel pick up.

Saturday, Sunday & Monday - Closed

Regular hours resume Tuesday May 24th.

Many thanks and have a great weekend everyone!

2. THETIS ISLAND MARINA & PUB VICTORIA DAY LONG WEEKEND

Pub, Store & Liquor Store 9AM to 8PM

Gas dock 9AM to 6PM

Our Kitchen is now Open for the season!!!

Serving burgers, fish n chips, appies and more

11:30AM to 6:30PM every day

3. THETIS ISLAND MARINA - COMMUNITY MARKET

Thetis Island Marina is hosting a Community Market, every Saturday from 10AM until 2PM, in Dunfield Park beginning this Saturday -  May 21st.  Everyone welcome!

• Any and all vendors welcome.

• Table space free - first come/first served.

Found! ~ Needed Cabin to Rent

Friends of ours are looking for a cabin to rent August 10th-18th, or August 18th-30th. They are a family of two adults and two children. If you have a cabin available at that time, please contact us at: 250-246-2099

Thanks,

Steve Frankel

Islands Trust: Local Trust Committee Meeting Reminder

Reminder of Local Trust Committee meeting at 9:30AM  Tuesday, May 24, 2016  at the Thetis Island Community Centre (Forbes Hall), North Cove Road, Thetis Island, BC.

Video ~ Car Engine Fires & Encountering Downed Power Lines

Merry Gooding

Missing Library Book

The third book in the Dan Kalla series, Nightfall over Shanghai, has been missing for weeks and was not signed out by whoever has it at the moment. In case you have forgotten to return it, could you please do so soon as possible? There are many people waiting to read it.

Thank you.

Don Sinclair for the Community Centre Library

Free for Pick Up: 1950's Belmont Enterprise Cook Stove

We have a nice looking +/- 1950's Belmont Enterprise cook stove to give away. It was converted from wood-burning to oil burning over its life time, and was used until about 8 years ago. Since then it has been in storage in our basement in Saltair.

If you would like pictures, please email: ruthgoodbody@yahoo.ca

Kind regards,

Q and Ruth Goodbody

Thetis Island: (250) 416-0550

Islands Trust ~ News Release

Please click here to view a news release re: Organizations Team Up to Address Water Issues on Salt Spring Island online on the Islands Trust website.

Wanted: Hummingbird Feeders

Is there anyone here on the island who has hummingbird feeders that they aren't using (specifically, the tall, almost-a-litre bottles with the 6 "flowers")? 

The hummer population seems to have exploded at our feeding stations and we are obviously going to need to increase the number of feeders or we'll never get any peace.  I can get new ones if necessary but it occurred to me that our population may have suddenly grown because someone who used to feed them isn't doing it any more?  So you have feeders packed away somewhere??? 

If so, please give me a call -

Veronica at 250 246 1509.  Thanks!

Dog Found ~ small grey & white female

Grey and white female dog found near Klahowya road

Very matted, sweet little dog.. has a collar but no tags.

Anyone missing this little girl please call Leanne at 250-245-1002