Details about Open Burning Prohibitions

From the Coastal Fire Centre, here are some timely reminders about open burning prohibitions, details about what is allowed and what isn't, and the consequences.

http://www.thetisislandfire.ca/newsletters/2017_Reminder_Open_Fire_Proh.pdf

And don't forget - if you spot a wildfire or open burning violation, call 1 800 663-5555 toll-free or *5555 on most cellphones, or 911.  

Everyone's ongoing vigilance is what will keep us safe!

Notice to Islanders: Interruption of Gasoline Sales

Due to an unforeseen cancellation of this weeks Dangerous Cargo run Thetis Island Marina will NOT have gasoline available until a truck is barged in late Friday afternoon.

Thetis Island Marina

Editor's note: the cancellation was posted on June 21st, please note that there will also be another DG cancellation on August 17th.  All Dangerous Goods customers where notified of these two summer cancellations in advance. 

Don't Forget the Saturday Fair ~ 10AM - 1Pm Saturday!

This week we have new additions to Pat's Boutique with very cute jewelery/ travel pouches.

There will be some Perogies this Saturday  but our Perogie Queen is away so first come first get.

Have you tried Gloria's Quackers? Homemade with real ingredients.

Stop in and see Helen's one of a kind birdbaths.

Marylyn continues to bake up a storm. Have you had her Spring Rolls?

And for those that love the sea....pick up a seaweed picture from Dee of Frog Pond Glass.

Gordie Unrau has handmade wooden coffee grinders this year. Think of all those power outages and all you have is beans!!

We have Solar Bud and his Solar Music and last week we had Stephanie serenading us with sounds of the old world.

See you there

Helen and Gloria

Looking for a New Home for my Cat ~

My Siamese cat needs a new home. I can not take her with me.

She is a good mouser, but fairly shy. I have a dog door, and she comes and goes as she pleases. Her food is upstairs and she comes in for that and a pet a few times a day. I hope there is some one who can take her.

Please call Freya @ 416-0488

FOUND!!! Lost Dog

Abbey was delivered home. Thanks so much!

Our 10 year old golden retriever "Abbey" has gone missing from lot 192 Porlier Road.

Please contact Kelly/Jim Kerr at 250-246-2197 if you have seen her or know where she is.

Wanted to Borrow: Paddleboard (s)

We are visiting my parents on Thetis Island (Forbes Rd) next week (July 25/26/27) and we are hoping to borrow a paddle(s) board for my 11-year-old daughter and her girlfriend.  Something she can play around with for a few days so not needing anything in great condition! 

Email cmitchell@inventaworld.com or call 604 353-3806. 

Thanks!

Carolyn

No Dangerous Cargo on Thursday

A reminder to folks that there will not be a Dangerous Cargo run this week.

The 8:40 AM departure from Chemainus and the 2:40 PM departure from Thetis on Thursday July 20th will take passengers and vehicles.

Keith Rush, Route 20 FAC

Outdoor Ping Pong Table

Needs some repair gardenthetis@comcast.net

Found: Stuffed Monkey Toy

A stuffed monkey has been found on the road by the recycle and waste yard.

He's a bit lost. If he could be yours call 250.246.2564 (leave a message)

Lost Monkey :(

Nature House ~ a Gallery of Photos

Please click on the image to view some of the activities that have taken place at the Nature House.

photos courtesy of Kelly Bannister

Thetis Island Family Fun Day ~ August 12th

4-8 pm at the Community Centre and Grounds

A Day to Appreciate Our Friends & Family in the Community

The Thetis Island Family Fun Day is going to be an afternoon and early evening of games and activities for all ages!

A DJ in the tennis courts playing all sorts of music.  Activities and games. Face painting.

BBQ with hamburgers & hotdogs, non-alcoholic beverages and ice cream bars.

There will be a balloon sale and a silent pie auction!  And oh my....a dunk tank!!

Guests are also asked to bring a non-perishable food item for the Chemainus Food Bank.

This event is jointly hosted by the Thetis Island Community Association and the Thetis Island Community Fund.

The monies raised at the Family Fun Day will support these two community based organizations so they may continue their valuable contributions to the island. 

Can hardly wait to see you there!!

Nature House Schedule ~ Open Hours July 19th-23rd

Nature House Open Hours

Friday, July 21th: 11 – 4PM

Saturday, July 22th: 11 – 4PM

Sunday, July 23th: 10:30 – 3:30PM

July 19 Women’s Paddle: 4-5 PM

Meet at The Portal Beach with your boat (canoe, kayak, etc…) for a relaxing evening paddle. All skill levels welcome!

July 21 Jelly (fish) Day: 11-4 PM

Stop by the Nature House for a day of jelly-themed crafts, games, and activities!

July 22 Orienteering and Geocaching Day: 1-3PM

Meet at the Community Trail trailhead by the fire hall on Mission Road to tour the trail and find some geocaches. We’ll be getting acquainted with orienteering with a compass, as well as hiding our own Nature House geocache too! Trail walk starts at 1PM—don’t be late!

July 23 Low Tide Beach Walk with Special Guest Andy Lamb! Meet at the Portal Beach at 10:30AM!

Join Andy Lamb and the Nature House’s staff for this summer’s lowest tide! Explore the creatures of the intertidal, be mesmerized by the biodiversity within the eelgrass beds, and learn a thing or two about our beaches! Make sure to bring boots!

As with all of our summer programs, each are by donation, or available to our members at no cost. Memberships are still available! All ages are welcome, however, children 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult for the activities, and children over 8 must be signed in by an adult.

If you have any questions regarding the Nature House programming, or would like to get involved, contact Danny at danny@cowichanlandtrust.ca