Big Brothers / Sisters Fundraising Opportunity

Dear Thetis Island friends,

(I am one of Dennis and Eleanor Culver’s daughters.)

On Sunday, June 23rd, I will be part of a 10-member team participating in a relay: “The Run – 100K for 100 Years” in order to raise money for Big Brothers Big Sisters. The run will take place at Thetis Lake Park over a 5K course, starting at 7:00 am and finishing 12 to 14 hours later.

My goal is to raise $5,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters. You can help by going to this site (DONATE HERE) and making a tax-deductible donation.  Whatever you give will help make June 23rd a special day for BBBS of Victoria and will be an investment in the life of a child, and in our future. 

Thank you in advance for your support. It means a lot to me!

Sincerely,

Diana Alfred

(250) 327-8993 dianaalfred@gmail.com 

Stove Wanted ~

Looking for working electric stove, willing to pay fair price. 

Carol Swann 250 246 3699 or seaspray@island.net

Invasive & Insidious

Bill Dickie

Calling all Cooks ~

The Seniors' Dinner Committee is inviting all island cooks who are interested in cooking at our monthly dinners for the next season beginning in September 2013.  Successful applicants must have their Foodsafe II certificate as well as experience preparing food for a group of 25-45 eager and appreciative diners.

Please send all inquiries and applications to Donna Stadt at: donnastadt@gmail.com or call her at 250-246-3141.  Applications accepted until June 7, 2013.  More details given when we hear from you.

4 Yr Old Computer ~ Free

New home found!

Click here for particulars.

Overflow Accommodation for Overbury Weddings ~

Accommodation is required for two weddings that Overbury Resort is hosting in July.

The couples have booked all B&Bs that are listed so I am inquiring to see if there are any other possible options.

On July 6th accommodation is needed for one couple.

For the July 13th wedding,  accommodation is needed for:

• one couple and their mother for 2 nights
• one couple for 1 night
• one couple and their baby for 1 night

If you have any space to accommodate these guests we would very much appreciate your assistance.

This is the first time in many, many years that we do not have sufficient accommodation.

We hired a water taxi in years past but the cost has increased so significantly that it is no longer a reasonable choice.

Thanks in advance for any assistance you can provide.

Arlene and Norm Kasting

Bike to Work Week

Next week is Bike to Work Week throughout BC and we can enter a team (or teams) from Thetis.

The good news is you don't have to bike or work to take part. But, at the least, you have to walk where you might otherwise drive. For example, bridge club members or people who attend community church could walk to their respective gatherings. My friend Jan Slakov, a dedicated year-round cyclist, is helping coordinate this special week on the Gulf Islands. Here's how to register. Go to the www.biketowork.ca website. Click on the “Browse my community” button at the top of the page and then on “Salt Spring and other Gulf Islands”. Then follow the simple directions for registering. If you have any problems, please get in touch with Jan at 1-250 537-5251 – janslakov@shaw.ca .Then, from May 27 – June 2, keep track of about how many km you walk or cycle and log it in on the website (or send your data in to Jan).

Thanks

Dave Steen

And then there was a party...

Gloria Taylor

Community Church Greetings & Update

Click here for upcoming services.

Robin Robber

in Jeannine's garden today ~Barred Owl

Jeannine Caldbeck

Free Couch

If anyone would like a free couch call Chad kerr or Stephanie Cottell at 250-246-5269. It works well with a blanket over it. Blanket included. :)

Discovering Midshipman at the Beach

Gloria Taylor