SOAS Soiree Thanks ~

On behalf of School Orchards Africa I would like to thank everyone for their generous support on Jan.10.The event raised $1,200.00 which will plant and water about 100 fruit trees. Special thanks to Virginia for a lovely dinner, to Will for lighting up the stage, Nan for coffee, Gary for his piano,and to all those who so generously loaned us chairs. Our community is making a huge difference in the lives of 2,000 children!

THANK YOU !

Maureen and Wayne

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“School Orchards Africa” wish to extend our warmest thanks to all those who attended the Musical Soiree last Saturday evening.  

Thanks to your generous support we raised just about $1,100 and almost every penny of that money goes directly to planting fruit trees and providing  water cisterns for more schools in Tanzania.  

We could not have done this without the very generous help of Virginia Lamb who provided a memorable and delicious meal.  Ever supportive, Denis and Colleen of Domaine Jasmin Vineyard & Winery brought wine glasses and helping hands. Special thanks again to the ever gracious and generous Nan for providing coffee plus the loan of a coffee maker.  We are also most grateful to those who lent chairs for the occasion...about 50 people, big & small, attended and we were all able to enjoy our meal sitting down.  

Your support means the world to us....and to the kids in Tanzania.

Thank you from the SOAS Directors

Wanted : a Good Home

Male, neutered, all black, very friendly, 2 year old cat available to a good Thetian home.

'Ceder' sustained a fractured hock joint in early December which I set using orthopaedic wire. He is making excellent progress whilst being housed at the Salt Spring SPCA.

He will be ready for adoption at the beginning of February and is expected to regain full, unimpeded use of his leg again.

Dr Martin E. Randle

Islands Trust News Release ~ September Trust Council Program Announcement

Click here to view the News Release regarding the proposed 2105-2016 Islands Trust Budget.

Jas Chonk

Exec/TAS Secretary

Islands Trust

250-405-5164

jchonk@islandstrust.bc.ca

Thetis Island Marina Dinner Special

Friday, January 16 ~ 5 to 7 pm

Fried Chicken with Mashed Potatoes, Gravy & Coleslaw….$10.95 

Ask about our Vegetarian Option

Also offering a great selection of Appetizers and Desserts

Families & groups welcome

Reservations recommended

Please call us at 250 246 3464

FAC ~ December 2014 Stats

Here are the December 2014 ferry traffic graphs and stats.

Route 20 was up .68% for the month (I think it was our relatives who came over for a family party on the 27th...they brought 7 vehicles on to the ferry!). It was not enough to off-set the YTD loss of -.94%.  Passengers were down again -2.35% for the month which puts the YTD loss at -3.20% or over 5000 passengers compared to this time last year.

To view the commentary by Brian Hollingshead click here.

Regards

Keith Rush RPF Route 20 FAC

keithrush17@gmail.com

Ph: 250-416-0013

Cell: 250-732-2766

Quarterly Deadline ~ Feb. 5th

Time is flying by again. 

The deadline for the Spring Quarterly is February 5th.  Veronica is editor this issue, so please send the articles, images, notices etc. to her at veronica@thetisisland.net, and send the ads to Carol at sowerby@seaside.net.  Thanks!

Soup's On ~ January 14th

Soup's On Wednesday January 14th at Forbes Hall

$5.00

11:30 AM until the soup runs out or 1:00 PM whichever comes first. If there is enough soup, take out will be available.

Vegetarian Butternut Squash & Apple Soup,

Mexican Chicken Soup (not real spicy!)

Focaccia Bread,

Assorted Dessert goodies

Pot of Gold Coffee and Tea

Exchange of stories, chatter and laughing!

The weekly Drop-In Bridge Group meets at 1:00 PM in the Hunter Room.

Thetis Island January Friday Night Specials

Jan. 16   Fried Chicken with Mashed Potatoes, Gravy & Coleslaw….$10.95

Jan. 23   Fish & Chips  1pc $ 8.95; 2 pc $10.95

Jan. 30   Curry Night – TBA - $10.95

**Also offering a selection of Appetizers and Desserts**

Families & Groups Welcome, Reservations Recommended 250 246 3464

Globe & Mail Subscription

Interested in Globe & Mail Subscription?

Call Vicki Walker 246-9126

Folding Chairs needed for tonight's SOAS concert ~

Would anyone have folding chairs that they'd loan us for Saturday evening (Jan.10) ? We can pick up and return them. It would be very much appreciated. Call 246-2184.

Thanks, Maureen

Folding Chairs needed for tonight's SOAS concert ~

Would anyone have folding chairs that they'd loan us for Saturday evening (Jan.10) ? We can pick up and return them. It would be very much appreciated. Call 246-2184.

Thanks, Maureen

Robbie Burns Pianist Needed ~

We are looking for a pianist willing to play 3 or 4 Scottish songs while others sing along at the Robbie Burns supper event on Saturday, January 17th at Forbes Hall.  We're not needing a virtuoso performance......just someone to accompany enthusiastic singers. 

If you can fill the bill, please call Donna Stadt at 250-246-3141 or email donnastadt@gmail.com and we will be very grateful.