Ping Pong Cancelled

Ping-pong cancelled this Friday evening September 19th due to a special hall booking.

Free Washer (Leaky)

Free leaky Samsung front loader washing machine about 24w x 22d x 34h.  Works very well, barring the slow leak. Stacking kit installed on top.

Call Claire 250-246-9445

Library Meeting

On Saturday, September 20 at 10:00 there will be an informal meeting for Friends of the Library and Library Committee members at the library.  Bring your questions, suggestions etc.  I can't believe I have been the librarian for over a year!  

Celine  246-4349

TICA Bulb & Plant Sale

Coming to a Community Hall near you!!

The First Annual Bulb and Plant Sale

Brought to you by TICA

Starring Spring Bulbs like Mrs. Daffodil, Mr. Iris, and the Tulip Sisters.

Also staring The Narcissus Family, Perennials, Shrubs and Trees and last but not least The Collected Seeds!

This BIG Event happens Saturday Oct 4th from 1pm to 4pm.

And if that isn't enough to tempt you we will be serving Tea, coffee and numerous desserts.

Mark your calendars so you don't miss this exciting day! 

Thanks

The TICA Team

Family Thinking of Moving to Thetis

My family and I are contemplating buying on Thetis Island. We are a young 30's professional couple (I am and RN and my husband is a business manager).

We have a toddler and another child on the way. We currently live on Vancouver Island in Langford but are unhappy with the city life. We want to raise our children in a close community where people and nature are important. We want to leave behind the consumer driven society we currently live in where not having the latest toy, video game etc is an issue for some people.

We are earth friendly, hardworking, peaceful people looking to get back to the earth and teach our kids accordingly. That being said I would like to hear from local people about Thetis island and what it is like to raise young children on it, commute on the ferry to work everyday, etc. Are there daycares, feed stores,  community center, libraries etc.

What sorts of things are there to do for kids in the summer? We would be wanting to have a small hobby farm with a few animals to provide for our family. Is this lifestyle embraced or are chickens and bees and a pig, goat not allowed?  I have looked at many websites on Thetis island but would really like to hear first hand from people the good and bad about this island as it would be a big move for us. Thank you so much for reading this and for responding to those who do!

Kristy

Kristy-Sivorot@hotmail.com

BC Certified Teacher Available for Tutoring & Special Projects

Hello Islanders!

I'm a BC-certified teacher with tons of experience and cool ideas. I can tutor children K to 8 in all subjects but French, and 9 to 12 English. Experienced with all abilities and special needs (autistic, learning differences, gifted, ESL). Individual or small groups. Your home. 250-246-8176 or 250-858-2498 zaffigreen@hotmail.com

I'm also looking to starting a drama club on Saturdays and/or Sundays. Interested parents and residents, please contact me for details.

:-)   Zaffi

Note from Zandra

Dear Thetis,

Some places come into your life for a reason. I didn't know who I was or where my place was in this world when I landed on Hollyberry lane. The people I met there gave me the strength to move on and move forward and as tempting as it was to return....I have much to do over here right now. I wish you all a bountiful harvest season and smooth ferry rides. I will miss singing among your trees.

Zandra Burns

First Day of Classes at Our Most Unusual School !

A brilliant first day of classes at our Most Unusual School! Thanks to our wonderful kids and their equally wonderful parents for this great learning adventure! Special thanks to Leah Howard, our Grade 9 teaching assistant.

A fun little interim remedy to our kids' wonderful desire to be in school when there is no school to be in :)

This week's topic is LEAVES! We talked about every angle we could think of - what are leaves, why are they important to trees/plants, why are they important to other creatures....

We plan to meet a couple times per week until school resumes just to give the kids some structure and learning opportunities in the mean time. All kids are welcome. People can contact me for more info kelly_bannister@telus.net

Kelly Bannister

Islands Trust Fund ~ News Release

Gabriola Nature Preserve ~ Protecting Elder Cedar 

View News Release here.

Rob Gratton
Communications & Fundraising Specialist, Islands Trust Fund
250-405-5171, rgratton@islandstrust.bc.ca

FAC ~ Articles re UBCM Study on BC Ferries

Les Leyne: UBCM wants Ferries to change course

Les Leyne: New money needed to curb ferry fare hikes

Editorial: Regard ferries as part of highway system

Jack Knox: On Saturna Island, dreams come with coffee

Keith Rush

Gypsy Dancers of the Salish Sea ~ Nanaimo Fundraiser for Haven Society

Water Tank Wanted

Wanted: 500 gallon (plus or minus) water storage tank for rain water collection to water garden and plants.

Please call Dave at 250-246-3895