School Orchard Africa Cabaret ~ April 9th

School Orchards Africa Society is holding its annual fundraiser - a Tapestry of the Arts- CABARET- to be held at Forbes Hall on Saturday April 9.

Special guest Eugene Smith (guitar/vocals R&B) will be joined by a variety of local performers.

Intimate setting, Finger Foods by Tee Maershall & MIshelle Roy, beverage sales, silent auction, balloon madness. Come as you are or dress like a star. Your support is changing lives in Tanzania.

Doors at 6:30PM, Program starts at 7:00PM. Tickets $20.00 adults, $10.00 students, under-12 free.

Tickets must be purchased in advance from Cecilia Inness(246-3013) or Maureen Loiselle(246-2184). Click here for full details.

Click here to view School Orchards Africa's Website

Telephone Books

A number of us have noticed that TELUS, or whatever company, is delivering the phone books for TELUS, have, in their own, unique, inimitable  "wisdom"; simply dropped the books off at driveways, regardless of whether the properties are vacant, part-time, or full time residents. They probably even deliver to bird houses!

We have been picking up these books on and off for the last two weeks from driveways on Pilkey Point Road..  We realize TELUS does not know who, or what, is on each property.

In short, if you noticed any of these soaked, books laying around, it would be great help if you get them to our Recycle Yard. it doth make for a wee bit of a mess on our roads, say what? 

We will be getting in touch with the company this week

Thank You for your assistance!

Steve Frankel

Lost: Dirt Biking Goggles on North Cover

I found out I had lost them on Easter Sunday at around 6:00 to 7:00PM. The goggles are bright yellow with a black strap that says Thor.

Goggles were dropped somewhere in between Kenwood road going south to camp Columbia on the left side of the road and when I went to look for them to see if I dropped them last night they were gone so if anyone picked them up please call Jacob Howard at 250-246-4420

Mel Dorey CVRD Rep ~ Visit March 30th

Mel Dorey, supportive our Cowichan Valley Regional District Area G - Saltair/Gulf Islands representative, will be at Soup's On this Wednesday.

He will spend some of the morning at the Recycle yard. He will be available to answer questions and receive comments. All are welcome!

Claire Hess, TIRRA secretary

Reminder: Soup's On Wednesday March 30th, 11:30AM to 1:00PM at Forbes Hall-$5

Chickpea (Garbanzo) Vegetarian Soup, Cornbread

Help Wanted ~ Mechanic

Looking for a mechanic to work on tractor, excavator, and other equipment and boats. Telegraph harbour Equestrian Centre.

Please call 250-246-2813 or e-mail telegraphharbourinn@telus.net and ask for Sue or Martin.

Fire Permits ~ Effective April 1st

Fire Permits for hand-piled yard waste fires, approved incinerators, and campfires are required from April 1st until November 1st.  

You may request a permit on-line after April 1st by going to thetisislandfire.ca and choosing the Fire Permit link on the left.  Because we do not have "operators standing by" at the computer for your request, please understand that it might take over 48 hours to process your on-line request so plan ahead accordingly.

Fire Permits are also available in person from Andy Lamb or Vicki Walker at our Solid Waste Recovery Site (the garbage dump) on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.  Andy and Vicki have graciously agreed to do this again under the direction of the TIVFD for your convenience.  Permits for April will be available at the site on this  Wednesday, March 30th.  

March has been marvellously wet, so we will be issuing the permits for the entire month of April.  The drying trend is starting this week, so we will be reconsidering length of permits at the end of that month.

Fire Chief J. Caldbeck

Thetis Island Vol. Fire Dept.

Box 14 - 6, Thetis Island, BC

V0R 2Y0

firechief@thetisislandfire.ca

Happy Easter

Soup's On ~ Wednesday, March 30th

Forbes Hall 11:30AM - 1:00PM

$5

Chickpea (Garbanzo) Vegetarian Soup

Cornbread

Tasty Baked Goods

Pot of Gold Coffee, Tea, Hot Chocolate, Hot Apple Cider.

Profits from "Soup's On" go towards kitchen equipment and maintenance. 

April is National Volunteer Appreciation Month.

We heartily thank all our Soup's On Teams - Great Volunteers !!!

After lunch the Bridge Group meets at 1:00 PM in the Library.

Wanted: Summer Delivery of Firewood

Firewood wanted for delivery this summer.

Henny Mook

250 246 4178

School Orchards Africa ~ Cabaret ~ April 9th

Please click on image to view full size. 

http://www.reverbnation.com/eugenesmith

http://www.schoolorchardsafrica.org

Reports from TIRRA AGM

Click to view reports & minutes. 

Everyone is urged to attend the Thetis Island Improvement District AGM, April 23, 2016 at 10 AM in Forbes Hall for important developments.

Claire Hess, TIRRA Secretary 

Many thanks to all of you that attended Thursday's TIRRA Annual General Meeting. We had a very good turnout. Your attendance was appreciated!

Your Thetis Island Resident's and Rate Payer's Association  Executive for 2016-2017 :

Steve Frankel, Past President

Stu Downey, President/Chair, by Acclamation

Rob Spencer, VP (Elected) Thanks Rob, for being in the right place....in the right time

Claire Hess, Recording Secretary, By Acclamation, Claire, many thanks for staying on!

Graeme Shelford Highways & Roads,By Acclamation,Thanks to Graeme, again and for continuing on!

Ernie Hunter, Treasurer, By acclamation. Thank you Ernie for your continued commitments

Vicki Walker, Solid Waste Committee,By Acclamation

Stephanie Cottell,Solid Waste Committee, By Acclamation

Thanks to Vicki and Stephanie for their continued great service to the community

Suzanne Sarioglu, Cemetery Committee, By Acclamation, Thank you Suzanne for staying, and all you do.

Andy Keir, Trails Committee, By Acclamation, Thanks Andy

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It has been a privilege for me to serve on our TIRRA Executive and to continue as a sitting member in the past presidents role. Thank you for your support.

Wishing you a Happy Easter Holiday

Steve Frankel, Past President

jollity FARM ~ Open Saturday 10AM ~ 1PM

New! Tracy's Famous Salad Dressing (or use as a braising sauce with your kale or cabbage shoots)

Mixed Salad Greens (washed + bagged)

Purple Cabbage Shoots

Mixed Kale Shoots

Brussel Sprouts