Sunday Church

The speaker this Sunday the 13th is Wayne Nelson.
Pastor of Eagle Mountain Church Nanaimo.
Moses and the Burning Bush, Exodus 3:1-10

10 AM at the Community Centre, all are welcome.
Further info---Ernie 250-252-0144

Dinner at Telegraph Harbour plus more!

Join us tonight and Saturday April 11th and 12th for Dinner with Chef Patrick!!! 

We are just getting warmed up for summer! $49.95/person and Islanders pricing. 

As we create these offerings give us your feedback on our price point. – Seated long table, connect and share together!5pm and 6:30 Seatings available.
April 13th: Sunday $29.95 (look for our Brunch Menu next!)

Reserve a spot: 11:00am-2:00pm
https://forms.gle/aisSCJAPZnyrQgno6

STARTERS CREAM OF CARROT SOUP Velvety carrot purée, finished with a tarragon grape seed oil drizzle & a hint of Frangelico 

TRADITIONAL CAESAR SALAD Crisp romaine tossed in classic Caesar dressing with aged Parmesan & house-made croutons 

STUFFED MUSHROOM CAPS Oven-roasted mushroom caps filled with garden vegetables & herbs de Provence 

MAIN CHICKEN NEPTUNE Tender chicken breast crowned with baby shrimp, served with seasonal vegetables & fragrant rice pilaf 

STEAK MADAGASCAR Grilled steak with a peppercorn demi-glace, kissed with Cognac, accompanied by root vegetables & a twice-baked potato 

TICA: Looking to Add Two New Directors at its AGM on April 26th

While TICA must continue to fulfil its mandate to oversee and manage Forbes Hall, the board would now like to re-evaluate its operations through an environmental lens. To this end, TICA will be adding a board position with a dedicated Environmental portfolio. The new board member will be someone with a strong interest (and perhaps experience) in exploring and promoting environmental issues and solutions and will work with other board members and volunteers to develop operational plans and projects for the future.

The Board has noticed the growing number of babies, toddlers, children and youth living, playing and learning on Thetis Island. There is room for programs and activities at Forbes Hall that are specifically designed for, and directed to, these children and youth. In acknowledgment of this, TICA will be adding a board position with a Child & Youth Initiatives portfolio. This director will liaise with parents and youth to accommodate new initiatives and events, bringing the ideas to the Board for discussion and implementation.

If you are interested in either of these two positions, please contact a Board member:

Ron Bannister ron_bannister@telus.net

Ann Dickie dickie.ann@gmail.com

Ellen Rush ellenrush@gmail.com

Don Sinclair sinry@telus.net

Teresa Moore teresamoore386@gmail.com

Marjan Jackman thetismarjan@gmail.com

Fire Trucks on Road on Saturday

The TIVFD Fire Engine and Water Tender will be operating on Pilkey Point Road and North Cove Road this Saturday as our new Emergency Vehicle Drivers take their driving tests. Please be aware these are big trucks and do not crowd them. We will be on the roads from 9 am to 4 pm. 

Thank you for your support. 

TIVFD

Bring Your Wood Waste For Chipping

On Monday, April14th Thetis Island Nature Conservancy will be chipping the waste material gathered in Fairy Slipper's parking lot. 

If you have wood that needs to be chipped you are welcome to join. This provides a great opportunity for households who have a small pile of wood that doesn't make a Chippy visit viable. 

Chipping will start at 1 pm, and people are asked to bring their wood waste to the parking lot between 10am and noon on Monday (absolutely no drop offs before this time)

We are basing the cost on volume - $80 for a long box pickup load (approximately half an hour of chipping using ThINC volunteers). 

For smaller quantities the cost will be adjusted accordingly.

The goal is to reduce the fuel in our woods in a way that does not put the deadly toxins that come from wood burning into the atmosphere. A win win.

If you have any questions, please contact:

David Reay, Ann Eriksson or Jim Moloney

Ride to Victoria Needed

We have a friend at the marina that is looking for a ride to Victoria Wednesday or Thursday. She just needs one way. If this is a fit for anyone, could you drop by the cafe or call Jen at 250-784-1624?
Thank you!

This Week at the Pub

Another sunny weekend is upon us. Come join us for some delicious eats!

For lunch this week we have a GRILLED ROAST BEEF AND BLUE CHEESE SANDWICH.

And Friday and Saturday we have three amazing courses waiting for you.

Appetizer:

SALMON, FENNEL, AND BLOOD ORANGE SALAD, wild pacific salmon, shave fennel, pickled red onion, blood orange vinaigrette

Entree:

AFRICAN BRAISED LAMB SHANKS slow braised in warm African spices, yam mash, braised kale. roasted carrots

Dessert:

MANGO LIME AND SPICED GINGERBREAD PARFAIT mango lime compote, gingerbread crumble

Finally, on Sunday we have breakfast from 11:30-1:30 featuring our LOADED HASH with bacon, sausage, capicola ham, a fried egg, hollandaise, and toast. 

And starting at 4:30 we have our ever-popular PRIME RIB DINNER served in a giant yorkie bowl with veggies, mashed potatoes, and gravy.

Hope to see you there! 

Kelsey, Chef Murray, and the Thetis Island Pub Team

Dinner at Telegraph Harbour Marina

Join us this Friday and Saturday April 11th and 12th for Dinner with Chef Patrick!!! 

We are just getting warmed up for summer! $49.95/person or Islanders pricing available – Seated long table, connect and share together!  5pm and 6:30 Seatings available.

April 13th: Sunday Brunch

$29.95/person or Islanders pricing available (look for our Brunch Menu next!)

Reserve a spot: 11:00am-2:00pm

https://forms.gle/aisSCJAPZnyrQgno6

STARTERS

• CREAM OF CARROT SOUP Velvety carrot purée, finished with a tarragon grape seed oil drizzle & a hint of Frangelico
• TRADITIONAL CAESAR SALAD Crisp romaine tossed in classic Caesar dressing with aged Parmesan & house-made croutons
• STUFFED MUSHROOM CAPS Oven-roasted mushroom caps filled with garden vegetables & herbs de Provence

MAIN

• CHICKEN NEPTUNE Tender chicken breast crowned with baby shrimp, served with seasonal vegetables & fragrant rice pilaf
• STEAK MADAGASCAR Grilled steak with a peppercorn demi-glace, kissed with Cognac, accompanied by root vegetables & a twice-baked potato

DESSERT

• STRAWBERRY ROMANOFF Fresh strawberries macerated in hand-squeezed orange juice with a delicate touch of Grand Marnie

Soup’s On: Wednesday, April 9th

11:30 am until 1:00 pm

Gather at Forbes Hall for a very Thetis Island lunch...

Menu:

• Clam Chowder
• Hearty Veggie Soup
• Baguettes
• Baked Goodies
• Teas & Coffee

Suggested donation of $7 for soup, bread, treats and teas & coffee.

For those who find large groups challenging, enjoy your lunch in our designated quiet room, the Library.

Everyone is welcome to join us, seniors, seniors who don’t think they’re seniors, workers, families, and everyone who just wants a mid-day meal!

Menu remainders for take-out when available. Soup’s On also supports the Thetis Island Food Pantry.

Coupon Booklets of 10 for your convenience, $70.00

The Soup’s On Team

Lost Scarf

I lost a favourite scarf yesterday morning - possibly getting into our truck for the busy 7:45 am sailing. It is blue and green with a fringed edge.  If you have found it, please let me know 

Thank you!

Ellen Rush    ellenrush@gmail.com. 

Recreational Prawning

Hello, all Island prawn fishers. 

Just a heads up, there have been numerous reports that traps have been raided early this season. Ours included.

Either this is a poor season, or there is truth to be told. One vessel in particular, a 24-28 white SEASWIRL STRIPER, cuddy cabin, hard top, was witnessed hauling gear, on an electric puller, that was not theirs. Last seen docked in Chemainus. There are, hopefully, plenty for all.
The DFO have been notified. 

Thanks for reading.

Peter Theriault,

Thetis Island

Capernwray Harbour Heavy Ferry Traffic

Dear Island Friends,

It is coming to that time of year where the Capernwray Harbour students will be departing after their year of study. We wanted to make sure you were all informed ahead of time as to which sailings will have extra traffic volume, both cars and walk on.

Wednesday, April 16, 2025:

approximately 140 guests Chemainus to Thetis - 12:35pm (possibly some on the 2:15pm)

Thetis to Chemainus - 8:05pm or 10:35pm

Thursday, April 17, 2025:

90 students (primarily walk on) - Thetis to Chemainus - sailings scattered between 5:45am*, 7:45am or 9:00am *higher volume

Please let us know if you have any questions, and we do apologize if this causes any inconvenience.

Capernwray Harbour