Household Sale Reminder ~ 161 Pilkey Point Rd

at the Quack Farm greenhouse (previously), Wednesday, July 20th and Thursday, July 21st from 5:30 to 8:30 pm. 

Chef’s books from around the world and an assortment of other interesting books including health and lifestyle. Dishes, pots & pans and other cooking tools. · Crafts, drawing set · Some electronics (fax machine, speakers, phone), DVD’s · Picture frames · Wet suit – adult size 11-12 · Ankle weights · Antique items · Exclusive vintage dining set from the 50’s

Cash or cheques please. Natasha Gousseva - cell 250-210-3713

Missing Licence Decal

The Insurance deal for 2017, has been scraped of our Blazer!

This could only have happened on Friday June 15, after leaving the vehicle parked at the side of the road at the Thetis Island Ferry!

Have filed a police incident, and a new one will cost $18! Great.

Steve Bird

Gypsy Dancers of the Salish Sea Performance

The Gypsy Dancers of the Salish Sea had a special performance July 18 at the Chemainus Hospital. We even involved the staff and seniors!  It was so great so see all the JOY in the room! Our most rewarding performance yet!

Charlotte Aaberg

Farewell to Camp Columbia ~ July 30th

To be held at St. Michael and All Angels Church, Chemainus. Church service at 10:30AM and lunch in the Church Hall followed by “Campfire” stories and reminiscing, finishing at 4:30PM

RSVP for lunch to Barb Coleman 250-748-9830. 

Lucy Hayward

Free Couch

In excellent shape. We will deliver on Thetis Island.

Call Ken or Genny at 250-246-2465

Free Futon

In good shape. 

Call Bill or Jane 250-246-3752

Household Items Sale

Kitchen and household items, an assortment of books & recipe books

Where: 161 Pilkey Point Road at the Quack Farm greenhouse 

When: Wednesday, July 20th & Thursday, July 21st from 5:30 to 8:30 pm.

Cash or cheques please. Natasha Gousseva - cell 250-210-3713

Seals & Birds

Both dead birds and lonely baby seals need to be left alone on the beaches.

Seal mothers will return if the baby is not approached.

Dead birds should not be touched but reported to the Bird Studies Canada hotline at 1-866-431-2473 or by email

Cllick here for more about dead birds.

Claire Hess

June TIRRA Meeting Minutes

Click here to view the June 2016 TIRRA minutes and reports.

The meeting included descriptions of proposals for an expanded community trail and for more safety at the ferry terminal.

Book & Bake Sale ~ July 30th

Welcome Event ~ Syrian Refugees

Book & Bake Sale ~ Saturday, July 30th

Wow, it is only 2 weeks until the annual Book and Bake Sale at Forbes Hall! This sale raises the funds to purchase library materials throughout the year. Volunteers donate baking, set up the sale, sell, and make signs for the sale. Thank you to Steve Frankel and Anaiis. Each year I am so grateful for the help I am given at the sale and for the support the community and Friends of the Library give to me personally and to the continued running of our great little library. Many patrons give me suggestions for purchases which makes my job easier. This year the sale will be followed by an afternoon of games and food. It sounds like a great day for Islanders and friends.

If you would like to donate baking, Gloria the organizer, is happy to receive it the morning of the sale. If you would like to help setting up or taking down the book tables that would be great. Set up Friday July 29 at 1:00. Sale Sat. July 10 - 1. Take down Sat. 1:00 

Celine, your local librarian. 250-246-4349 valestrands@gmail.com