jollity FARM ~ Open Wednesday, July 6th

What's fresh at jollityFARM?

Open Wednesday 10am to 1pm

Organically grown veggies:

Mixed kale bunches

Pre-washed mixed salad greens

Red skinned potatoes

Plums

Broccoli

Fresh Garlic

Kohlrabi

Did you know?

Kohlrabi is a fun looking member of the Brassica family. It's good for you and yummy too! High in Vitamin C and all the other phytochemicals like other members of the Brassica family.  If you haven't tried it before, pick up some kohlrabi at the farm this week and try one of these delicious recipes:

Kohlrabi & Herbed Yogurt Salad

Kohlrabi & Potato Pancakes

Kohlrabi & Leek Soup

Kids Items for Sale

Kids Wet Suits Message: 2 kids short sleeved/legged wetsuits. Lightly used and good condition. Size 8 and size 12. $20 each.

Boys bike – 5 gears. Ages 8-10 years. Lightly used – good condition.

Call Janice at 204 293 2557 before July 15.

Day One ~ ThINC's Ocean LearnFest Photos

Click on image to view gallery of today's event.

Today Oceans LearnFest got under way at the Community Dock.  Looks like many folks of all ages had a great time! 

Photos courtesy of Kelly Bannister & Ann Eriksson

Seal Pup ~ just doing what comes naturally...

This little guy was found on the beach under the dock on Thetis. He was breathing and making small movements. He didn't look injured, but there were worries that he was orphaned or abandoned so the Vancouver Marine Mammal Rescue Centre was called to get him some help. The lovely people at the rescue center examined the photos that were sent them and established that the little guy seemed stable. They explained that it's very common for seals to leave their babies on the beach for a few hours at a time while they went away looking for food. Everyone was so relieved to know that this cute little baby seal was not in trouble. 

Andy Lamb and Peter Luckham also told us that little pups like this one commonly get left in the sun while mom goes to feed...

Courtesy of Mary Forbes & Marjan Jackman

Ocean LearnFest ~ Tuesday July 5, 2016

Do you have eelgrass on your beach? Do you like to fish? Eat crab? The indomitable eelgrass expert Nikki Wright from Seachange Conservation will be on Thetis for two events on Tuesday to tell us why eelgrass is so important for all of us. 

Join her at North Cove beach at 11am for a beach session.  (Please park on North Cove Rd and walk in). $10/person. Beach shoes recommended. 

Then at 7:30 at Forbes Hall, Nikki will be giving a talk and slide presentation about eelgrass ecology. Come out and show her our famous Thetis Island hospitality!

TIVFD ~ Possible Smoke Notice

On July 9th, Telegrapgh Harbour Marina will have a fully self contained, inspected and safe BBQ appliance,owned by Smiity's Smokin Pig, operating at their facility for a private catering contract.  

The unit has no draft holes and has a screened chimney and a propane hot water tank inside the main tank.  There may be some smoke emanating from the chimney as the pig cooks.  The Fire Dept. will be checking on the unit that day, so if you see a bit of wispy smoke from that location, do not be alarmed.  

However, we welcome any reports of smoke from other locations that day, or on any other days.  As you know, bush fires are now almost a daily occurrence in the Cowichan Valley. We don't want to be included in the tv news for one here! 

TIVFD 

Busy Bee as Busy Does ~

Ann Dickie

What's on Monday at Ocean LearnFest

Curious about the marine animals that live under the ocean off Thetis Island? Come on down to the Community Dock on Monday at 9:15 a.m. and watch  Andy Lamb and Peter Luckham dive and bring up seastars, sea cucumbers, crabs, fish and other subtidal animals non-divers rarely see. Naturalists will be on hand to answer questions about the fascinating life histories of these Salish Sea inhabitants.

Then treat yourself to a fabulous feature length film at Forbes Hall at 7:30 pm. If you love the ocean, you won't want to miss Mission Blue: The Life of Sylvia Earle. See some exquisite underwater footage and learn about the pioneering work of the world's first female diver and oceanographer and her efforts to create Hope Spots, a global network of Marine Protected Areas. Then stay afterwards for a community discussion about how we Thetis Islanders can work to improve the health of the waters around our home.

Ocean LearnFest is brought to you by the Thetis Island Nature Conservancy with financial support from the Thetis Island Community Fund. For a full schedule of events go to 

www.thetisislandnatureconservancy.org Current Projects/Ocean LearnFest

Free: Large Working Fridge

Last chance for a large free working fridge.  If no one wants this fridge it is going to re-cycling off the island on Tuesday.  

Contact Genny or Ken Redman at 250-246-2465.

Part-time Summer Help Wanted at the Recycling Yard

Saturdays 8:30am-12:30pm

July-Labour Day weekend

$12/hr

Age 15+

TIRRA Solid Waste Management Committee seeks assistance during our busy summer months at the yard. Tasks will include helping community members sort recyclables and helping staff and volunteers at the yard as needed. Cheerful and resilient attitude required!

Please apply with your resume.

Attention: Ernie Hunter

Box 14-1

Paving Monday & Tuesday

Weather permitting, paving will be done on Monday, July 4th & Tuesday 5th. Please give yourself ample time, be prepared for delays on Pilkey Pt Road.

Watch for Road Signs, Flag People, Trucks and Equipment.

Drive safely, Thanks from MainRoad Contracting.

Thetis Island Marina & Pub ~ Summer Hours

Pub, Liquor Store & Convenience Store

9am to 10pm

Kitchen

11:30am to 8:00pm

Fuel Dock

9am to 6pm

We have added pizzas and nachos to our menu, which also includes burgers, fish & chips, appies, desserts and much more!!!

Enjoy the fresh air and amazing view on the sundeck while enjoying a yummy meal and refreshing beverages.

Lots of room inside as well.

Families and groups welcome.

Reservations for large groups

is recommended and appreciated.

Please call us at 250-246-3464