More Mosquito Larvae Tips from TIRRA ~

With recent rains and current warm temperatures, now is the time to start checking around your home and property for mosquito larval habitat.

• Look for standing water in old tires, buckets, tarps, boats, anything that can hold water. Empty or drain the water out.

• Refill your birdbath with fresh clean water.

• Cover or screen rain barrels.

• Check your gutters for blocked or partially blocked downspouts. Clean your gutters so there is no sludge or decomposing material that larvae feed on.

Mosquitoes can lay hundreds of eggs in less than an inch deep of water. It takes about a week for the larvae to hatch. Shallow water can warm up quickly in the sun and provide perfect habitat for mosquitoes to lay eggs over and over again in the same location, multiplying the nuisance. 

TIRRA Executive

Thetis Island Marina ~ Friday Night Dinner Special

APRIL 17, SERVED FROM 5-7 PM

BURGER NIGHT

All burgers come with fries and are served on a toasted Kaiser bun topped with lettuce, tomato, sweet onions and pickles.

Beef: $10.95 /Grilled Chicken $11.95

Salmon $12.95/ Veggie $10.95

Add: Cheddar or Mushrooms $1.00 /Bacon $1.50

Groups and Families Welcome

Reservations Recommended

250-246-3464

Federal Liberal Candidate looking for an Occasion / Event

Good morning!, my name is Maria Manna

I am also the Federal Liberal Candidate for Cowichan-Malahat-Langford including Thetis Island.

Eric Lamontagne, suggested I email you with my request. I am also a jazz, blues and gospel singer from Langford.

http://www.mariamanna.com

I would love to come meet the residents on Thetis Island and perhaps perform a couple of songs either for your church service or just a performance. 

I look forward to hearing from you!

Warmest Regards,

Maria Manna

Federal Liberal Candidate for Cowichan-Malahat-Langford including Thetis Island

jollity FARM

Sign up for the 4th Annual CSA Produce Box

CSA = community supported agriculture

Enjoy 20 weeks of fresh and delicious, organically grown produce right here on Thetis Island.

Small and large boxes available for pick up every Wednesday and Saturday between 10am and 1pm starting May 30.

Contact us for more info: website e-mail

phone - 250.416.6736

Noah & Elisabeth Bond

jollityFARM / 90 Pilkey Point Road

Sunday Market at Telegraph Harbour Marina

Are you an artisan, a crafty person, a culinary genius or a grower of amazing veggies?

The Sunday Market is back and looking for vendors to sell their wares.

The first Sunday Market starts on Sunday May 17th and the market continues throughout the summer until the end of September.

Time: 10AM to 1PM

If you would like to reserve a table or a space please contact Gloria (246-3091) or quackf@telus.net and or Helen Bird 246-2469 or sdrib@telus.net. All reserves must be in by May 16th.

Thank you

Gloria Taylor

April 26th ~ Meet Livia!

Sunday April 26th   2-5 PM

Come meet Livia Eugenia Taylor Black

This is an open house event not a Baby Shower :)

Everyone is invited to come and meet Michelle's baby girl.

Tom and Gloria are hosting at their home 162 Pilkey Point Rd

Coffee and Cake will be served.

Contact Gloria if you have any questions 250-246-3091

ThINC Walk Reminder

Just a reminder from ThINC that the walk for Earth Week is happening this Saturday, April 18, gathering at the Forbes Hall at 1:00PM. Rain or shine, join friends and neighbours to experience our trails and roadways during the height of spring. From Lawrence Trail (the community trail) to North Cove and back, visiting the cemetery on the return is about 7 km. Do as much as you can. Then circle up for refreshments at Forbes Hall.

Hope to see your smiling face. Earth Walk. See you there.

Maureen Loiselle

FAC ~ March 2015 Ferry Stats

Please view March ferry traffic stats and charts, with commentary by FACC Chair Brian Hollingshead.

Our route was positive for the month. Vehicle traffic was up 3.57% and finished the year at +0.38% higher than the last fiscal year for a total of 78,989 vehicles. Passenger traffic was up 1.92% for the month but ended the year at - 1.41% compared to last year for a total of 237,706 folks.

Regards, 

Keith Rush Route 20 FAC

keithrush17@gmail.com

Ph: 250-416-0013

Cell: 250-732-2766

Chemainus Secondary School ~ Grad Fundraiser

Are you looking for a fun evening that actually fits our ferry schedule – right in Chemainus?

Look no more - Chemainus Secondary Grads of 2015 invite you to attend a very fun Fund Raiser happening this weekend.

Burger and Beer Night

For only $20.00 a person, Saturday, April 18th, 6:00 to 8:00 pm

Horseshoe Bay Inn in Chemainus 

Fun, Fantastic prizes and an Auction await you this Saturday night.

This year’s Thetis Island Grads are Kyle Strachan and Jacob Frankel.   Questions?

Myla Frankel

250-246-2099

Furniture for Sale

I am moving in two weeks to Victoria and have a few items of furniture for sale:

Mid century solid teak dining room table with eight chairs; 44"x64", drop leaf; top needs light sanding and coat of stain; $700.00 

Ikea Hemnes Wardrobe; off white oak; excellent condition; $200.00

Stylish Pine single futon frame makes a nice bed or fits into a love seat position; no mattress; $100.00 

Large vintage coffee table with ceramic inlay, excellent condition; $75.00 

Large sold professional drafting table, excellent condition; $75.00

Solid maple kitchen dining set, current shabby chic!; needs painting or refinishing; $75.00 

There will be other odds and ends too and I may have a garage sale if time allows.

Thank you. Please call Karen McLaughlin: 250-246-9978

Final Soup's On of the Season! ~ Wednesday, April 15th ~ Forbes Hall

Special Guests will be Mel Dorey, our CVRD Director, who has been so helpful to our Island, especially concerning the Solid Waste Transfer Site. He is bringing along Brian Carruthers, the new CAO.

Soup service begins at 11:30AM and goes on until the soup runs out or 1:00PM. If there is extra soup, take-out will be on sale. It would be helpful if you bring your own container.

MENU

Corn Chowder

Whole Wheat Bread

Triple Chocolate Bead Pudding

Thanks to Nan Beals for the entire season of supplying Pot of Gold Coffee!  Tea is also available.

Here's to all volunteers, those dedicated people who believe in all work and no pay.  ~ Robert Orben

National Volunteer Week in Canada is April 12-18. Soup's On is a successful and delightful event all winter due to the wonderful Thetis volunteer cooks, bakers, dishwashers, set-up and clear up crews.

Additionally, we have had two great volunteers from Capernwray for the season....Tall and Strong Chay and Sweet Alanna! 

Bridge Club meets after Soup's On at 1:00PM. Everyone is welcome. You don't need to be an expert!

Community & Home Support Committee Meeting

The Thetis Island Community and Home Support Committee’s next meeting is Tuesday, April 21st at 11 am at Forbes Hall. 

If you have energy and would like to join this committee, we would be happy to have you attend. 

If you have questions and/or would like to attend, please email ckasting@telus.net  OR, you can check out the committee’s page on the Thetis Island blog.