Islands Trust Meeting ~ May 24

The Islands Trust meeting May 24 at 9:30am in part deals with Second and Third reading of Bylaw 96 and 97, rezoning the north side of The Cut to Water (W5) from Water (W4), opening this area to mariculture. 

Meeting is at 9:30AM, it will be interesting to hear what they have to say.

Arthur Gooding

Island Bikes or Kayaks for Rent?

I periodically get requests from our B&B guests to know if anyone on the island rents out either bicycles or kayaks.  If you do, would you let me know, and I can let our guests know?  Thanks.

Veronica at 250 246 1509

Donna Kaiser ~ Cookbook Signing at Pot of Gold

Donna will be here to sign her new Cookbook on Saturday

Donna Kaiser has written a cookbook of her most scrumptious recipes!

She will be here Saturday May 21st for sale and signing at Pot of Gold Coffee from 1AM to 4PM.  Feel free to pop in!

Donna, now retired, was a long time (and greatly missed) Thetis resident who owned Clam Bay Bed & Breakfast and also the Power Lunch in Duncan.

Nan Beals

jollity FARM ~ Open Saturday May 21 ~ 10AM ~ 1PM

New stock of beautiful flowers this week!

Bright, flowering annuals, hardy perennials,

ground cover, succulents, herbs and more...

Delicious, organically grown, pre-washed mixed greens

+ fresh snap peas

(call or email ahead - info@jollityfarm.ca -  to reserve, as salads sell out early) 

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