Library Book & Bake Sale was a Great Success!

Very many thanks to the volunteers who set up the books, sold the books and baking, and packed the books away.

Thanks to those who donated books and the fabulous baking.

And of course those who bought the books and baking made it a good library fundraiser.

Thank you for the support fellow islanders.

Celine

Calling All True Liverpool Football Club Fans!

The season is about to get underway. The Marina has said that they may be able to let us view the early morning kick offs if a good number turn up!
Failing that, are there any fans on the island with a TV and like the idea of company for the games? Kick off ranges from 04.30 to 09.30 am Saturday or Sunday depending upon UK start times.
I'm new to the island, straight from Liverpool.
YNWA,
Dr Martin Randle

Dead Vehicle wanted for TIVFD

The fire department needs a towable dead vehicle to practice cutting up for a simulated rescue.  We are planning the drill for late summer/early autumn when it isn't so dry and hot.  We will have the vehicle towed to the wrecker after we have cut it up.  If you want to get rid of a dead car on your lot that you think would be suitable, please call the Duty Officer at 250-252-0228.  It must be towable (no flat tires).

Thetis Island Volunteer Fire Department

Islands Trust News Release ~ September Trust Council Program Announcement

Please click here to view the document.

Jas Chonk

Exec/TAS Secretary

Islands Trust

Reminder of Art & Easel Drop off Times for the Summer Soiree and Art Auction

It’s finally time to bring your donations of art & easels to Forbes Hall! 

Wednesday, August 6th 10 – 2

Thursday, August 7th     10 – 2

Friday, August 8th         10 – noon

These are also good times to bring any donations you may have for the goods & services auction.

Remember that Forbes Hall is closed to regular activities starting Wednesday, August 6th until Monday August 11th.

Wednesday Bridge Club One Time Location

Because all spaces are needed at Forbes Hall for set up for the Art Auction and Summer Soiree, the Thetis Bridge Club's regular Wednesday afternoon get-together will be at Mary Forbes' home at 272 Forbes Dr., from 1 to 4 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

Anaïs' Bread

Hello everyone,

I wanted to thank you all for showing such enthusiasm for my home baked sourdough bread – I am very happy to be able to share this passion of mine with my fellow islanders.

I am now baking to order three times a week: on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. 

Your choice of breads:

- French country loaf: $4.00 (white & rye flours)

- Cowichan red loaf: $4.50 (a red wheat grown in Duncan & rye flour)

- Poppy seed braid: $5.00 (white & rye flours, braided with poppy seed and rock salt) 

All breads are made using flours from organically grown grain.

To order, give me a call or send me an email: 250-246-1292 or anais.gerber@tarao.org. Pick up on Sunrise Point Rd. 

You can also find my bread at the Sunday market this summer (however quantities are limited there and I sell out very fast!).

See you soon,

Anaïs

Needed for the Firehall

We are looking for a 3/4" thick piece of good-one-side plywood, minimum 2' x 2', for a sign. 

If you have a scrap piece to give away, let the Duty Officer know at 250-252-0228.  Thanks!  TIVFD

Summer Soiree & Art Auction Menu / Sold Out

(The Soiree is SOLD OUT, wait list only, contact Ellen Rush, 250-416-0013 or Carolyn Askew if you want your name on the list ellenrush@gmail.com or 12askew@gmail.com)

The 2014 Summer Soiree & Art Auction Moroccan Inspired Menu:

Appetizers:

Chicken Kebabs

Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini

Persian Potato Cakes with Cucumber Yogurt Sauce & Dried Rose Petals

Baked Falafel with Cucumber Yogurt Sauce & Dried Rose Petals

Sweet & Spicy Almonds with Honey and Ras El Hanout

Flat Bread with Spicy Carrot Dip

Phyllo with Roasted Tomato & Ricotta Filling

Wine, Beer and Assorted refreshments chosen by Keith Rush

Dinner: Family Style

Glazed Harissa Spiced Ribs with Roasted Oranges

Potato Salad with Red Onion & Parsley Vinaigrette

Tabouleh

Oasis Salad with Chickpeas, Carrots & Raw Beet Garnish

Gingered Tomato & Watermelon Salad on Greens

Farmhouse Bread with Pistachios & Dried Apricots

Warmed Moroccan Olives

Dessert

Summer Berry  & Orange Slice with Pistachio Crumb 

This event is a joint fundraising effort organized by The Thetis Island Community Association and the Thetis Island Community Fund.

Proceeds benefit both organizations and all islanders!

ThINC ~ Lower Burchell Hill Nature Reserve Project

Thank you to everyone who came out on a hot sunny summer afternoon for our July 12 information meeting about the Lower Burchell Hill Nature Reserve Project.

We're very excited about the prospect of creating Thetis Island's first community nature reserve. We've worked hard over the last 2 years to negotiate a fair agreement for purchase and are already moving forward with our fundraising plans. We'll report regularly to the community on our progress through e-spokes, the Thetis Island Blog and the Quarterly.

For full information: Thetis Island Nature Conservancy

Look for information posted around the island. Pledge forms are available via our blog page, by emailing us at ThINC@thetisisland.net or by phoning Suzanne Sarioglu at 250.246.9965.

Sunday Market 9:30AM ~ 1PM

9:30AM to 1PM

This Sunday we have for you:

Fresh Pies, Homemade Cookies, Fresh Bread, Assorted Flavoured Salts, Paintings, Penelakut Carvings, Fresh Eggs, Pottery, Locally made Creams and Lotions & Wall Art

Come and join us for a fun time at the market!

Gloria

Quarterly Deadline Reminder ~ August 10th

Just a reminder that the deadline for articles, stories, ads, notices and everything else, for the Fall issue of the Quarterly, is Sunday, August 10th.  If there's something that needs to go in but you won't have all the details by the 10th, call me so I know what to expect. Thank you!

Veronica at 250 246 1509 or veronicashelford@gmail.com