Fairyslipper Forest Update

Only 4 more days to meet our June 30 deadline to raise the $40,000 in matching funds for Fairyslipper Forest. Through the generosity of islanders and others we've already raised $26,000, and we still need to raise $14,000 by June 30.  This will get us to the halfway mark in our campaign, an exciting milestone for all of us. A huge thank you to all of you who have already supported this community initiative!

One lovely boost to the campaign has come from Margaret Hantiuk, a Victoria artist and long time visitor to Thetis who has donated two of her Thetis Island- inspired watercolors to help with the purchase of Fairyslipper Forest. Both were painted while she was camping at Hunter's campground. We are selling them for her suggested price of $275 each. Both of these beautiful paintings can be viewed on the home page of our website www.thetisislandnatureconservancy.org. They will also be on display at Forbes Hall the week of Ocean LearnFest July 4-8 during the four free evening sessions (Mon-Thurs) starting at 7:30 p.m.. Thank you, Margaret!

To contact us about the Fairyslipper Forest matching campaign, make a donation to help us meet our deadline, or the paintings please email us at ThINC@thetisisland.net.

Flea Market ~ July 1st

July 1st at Forbes Hall in the tennis court Thetis Island Community Association Flea Market. Starting at 10 and closing up around 2. Many tables with a wide assortment of great bargain basement prices. So bring your truck, wheelbarrows or hay wagons and load up on some great STUFF!

Call Gloria if you have any questions. 250-246-3091.

Summer Soiree & Auction ~ August 4, 5 & 6

Summer Soiree & Auction Thursday, Friday & Saturday, August 4, 5 & 6th 

Tickets for the Summer Soiree & Auction Dinner are still available but selling fast! To buy yours, contact Ellen Rush or Don Sinclair. Tickets $30, Kids 5 – 12, $15 and Under 5 Free

Dinner will be served in the tennis court under the big blue summer sky. Menu created by Ann Dickie and skilfully prepared by a team of volunteers. Guitar and vocals by Bob Pickell.

The 2016 Art Auction is a two day event beginning, Thursday, August 4th and ending Friday August 5th at Forbes Hall. Hours are: 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM, no ticket required, it’s free!

Opening night Wine & Nibbles Thursday from 5 - 7

Art donations accepted at Forbes Hall on Tuesday August 2nd or Wednesday, August 3rd from 2 PM to 5 PM To make it even easier, you can drop your art on Mon and Fridays at 10 AM (using the office and Library). By appointment contact Dee Smith or Donna Stadt

All proceeds benefit the Thetis Island Community Fund and the Community Association and all islanders!

Ellen Rush & Don Sinclair Co-Chairs 2016 Summer Soiree & Art Auction

Thetis Island Marina & Pub

Our Kitchen is now OPEN 11:30am to 8:00pm every day, serving burgers, fish & chips, appies and much more. Enjoy the fresh air and amazing view on the sundeck while enjoying a yummy meal and refreshing beverage. 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.

Happy summer!

Quilt Show ~ Sunday, June 26th

We have a group of Island Quilters with us this weekend and they will be putting on a Quilt Show tonight at 8:30pm in the Capernwray Harbour Lecture Hall. We invite you to join in and see the colourful, creative quilts they have to show us.

Rachel Sing

Fire Extinguisher Clinic ~ Sunday, June 26th

Extinguisher Clinic...can you handle yours? Free inspection. Live fire training.

This Sunday only at the Firehall on Mission Road. 2PM

Extinguishers for sale. Reflective Lot Number signs. Wildfire Sprinkler Protection Kits. Campfire appliance demo. General information.

TIVFD

Ocean LearnFest Reminder

Registration extension and new opportunities for adults

To ensure that folks who are interested have time to finalize their plans, ThINC has decided to extend the registration deadline for day time sessions to Friday, July 1.

AND the Monday morning 'Kids Only' session with Andy Lamb and Peter Luckham is now open to folks over the age of 13

Andy and Peter will be diving and pulling up species from the sub-tidal zone. If you are curious about local marine creatures, come to the community dock at 9am to check them out and learn about their lives in the Salish Sea! (If you'd like to participate in the art project that day, payment and preregistration is required to help cover the cost of materials). You are also welcome to join the Orienteering session on Friday morning and the funky art project if you are so inclined! Of course that means you'd have to decide between that or the Joy Of Bird Song walk with ornithologist James Clowater....

PLUS Don't forget about the four FREE evening sessions at the hall

Click here to view a detailed schedule on our website, and there are posters, well, everywhere!  To register: Phone: 250-246-9126 Email: ThINC@thetisisland.net

DeLong-Spencer BBQ

Alana DeLong and Rob Spencer are having a BBQ and you are all invited!

As many of you know, Alana is seeking the nomination to run as the BC Liberal candidate for our riding in the next provincial election. Come to the BBQ and sign her nomination papers or tell her about issues you would like to see the government pursue in our riding.

There will be beef and vegetarian burgers, salads, and beverages for both adults and the younger set. So come enjoy our view, good food, good company, and good conversation

Sunday July 3rd starting at 4pm. We are located at 220 Pilkey Point Road!

Please RSVP to spincat007@gmail.com or call 250-436-0337

Retractable Screens

I am going to call the company that installs 'Mirage Retractable Screen Systems'. Anyone who is interested in this please let me know and we can share the travel costs for the installations ....

I am willing to organize 250-246-2276

Take care, Mary Forbes

Seeking Pet Friendly Accommodation

I'm coming to the island for a wedding weekend of September 17th. I need accommodation for 3-4 nights that is pet friendly, and ideally in walking distance to wedding venue at overbury. Can you please offer any suggestions?

Warm regards,

Sarah Rusk

345.525.2131

Propane Dryer for sale

Anyone interested in a propane clothes Dryer? requires 110 power, white front loader, good working condition

$100 or best offer

250 246 2469 Steve

TIRRA: Map of the Proposed Lawrence Nature Walk/Path/Trail

Any questions, please contact Andy Keir or Ann & Bill Dickie

click on map for full view