Islands Trust Fund Releases New Eelgrass Mapping for Salish Sea

The Islands Trust Fund has just released results of the second year of a three year initiative to map eelgrass in the Islands Trust area. 

Click here to view the news release regarding the new mapping. 

Thank you for your interest in this, and other conservation projects of the Islands Trust Fund. 

Christine Rikley

Communications and Fundraising Specialist

Islands Trust Fund 

The Islands Trust Fund is the conservation land trust for Canada's islands in the Salish Sea. We empower property owners to protect private land with innovative programs. Islanders are confident entrusting the Islands Trust Fund with the protection of their land, knowing that we can deliver on our promise to protect in perpetuity.

Wheelchair Access Accommodation Needed ~

We are looking for accommodation that is wheelchair accessible for the last weekend of June 2014 (28th and 29th)
We are getting married at Overbury Resort and are looking for a place for my fiancé's uncle and his two helpers to stay. If you or anyone you know has a room/space available please let me know!

Kindly,

Caitlin Ryan

Beauvilain.ryan.wedding@gmail.com

Food for Thought

Food for thought for Thetis Islanders regarding; pipelines, coastal shipping, oil sands, Aboriginal treaty rights, environmental issues and last but not least big money American power interests. You be the judge. Please read these articles, the contents will surprise you.

Click here to view articles.

Peter Pardee
 

Soup's On ~ Wednesday February 5th

Forbes Hall 11:30AM ~ 1:00PM or 'til we run out!

Menu:

Creamy Roasted Carrot Soup (vegetarian)

Parmesan, Garlic & Black Pepper Biscuits

Texas Brownies & Cookies

Tea & Pot of Gold Coffee

.....

 $5 Minimum Donation

See you Wednesday.

For more information on Soup's On, click here.

Dehumidifier Recall

Click here for information on the Gree Dehumidifier Recall including GE Dehumidifiers.

Thetis Island Fire Dept.

Island Trust News Release ~ Trust Council Program

Click here to view the News Release re March Islands Trust Council Program Announcement.

Reminder: Meeting Tonight

Do you count if you're silent? Can you voice your choice? Or has Ottawa already dictated that tanker traffic and oil spill risk will increase dramatically in Thetis and Gulf Island waters? 

Take part in a public meeting tonight 7 to 9 at Forbes Hall. 

By the Raincoast Conservation Foundation and Gulf Islands Alliance

Supper's On ~ February 1st

Supper's On presents an informal Community Supper!

Saturday Feb 1st - Forbes Hall - 5:30 - 7:00PM

$12 per person, pay at the door

To reserve & help us with our planning, click here to e-mail or call 250-246-4079 by 6PM Wednesday.

Menu:

Roasted Pork Loin with Apple Cranberry Stuffing
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Seasonal Vegetable
Mixed Green Salad with Assorted Dressings

Vegetarian Lasagna:
Seasonal Vegetable
Mixed Green Salad with Assorted Dressings

Assorted Bread and Buns

Choice of:
Baked New York Style Cheesecake
       or
Pineapple Upside-down Cake

Coffee, Tea. Punch

For more information on Supper's On, please click here.

New to the Library

• Watching the Dark - Peter Robinson - mystery
• Doors Open - Ian Rankin - mystery
• Uncommon Cures for Everyday Ailments - health
• The Memory Cure - Majid Fotuhi - health
• What the Body Remembers - Shauna Singh Baldwin - fiction
• The Piano Man's Daughter - Timothy Findley - fiction
• The Janus Stone - Elly Griffiths - fiction
• The Broken Circle - Shirley Wells - fiction
• Mind Boosting Secrets - Ray Sahelian - health
• The Shoemaker's Wife - Adriana Trylan - fiction
• Power Aging - Gary Null - health
• Death of Kings - Bernard Cornwell - fiction

Your local librarian

Celine

Thetis Island Marina & Pub

Dinner Special - Friday, January 31, 2014

Fish Tacos, Music & Margaritas 

Friday night Dinner special served from 5-7pm:

Fish Tacos for $7.95

Drink Specials: Lime Margaritas for $ 5.95

Glass of White Wine or Pint of Bud Light for $3.95 

Featuring Live Music with Gordie and his New Piano

Call us at 250-246-3464 and reserved a table for your party, or just drop by. We look forward to seeing you!

SUPER BOWL SUNDAY ~ FEBRUARY 2, 2014

Join us for the Pre-game and Game! 

Special Super Bowl Menu 3pm until 7pm: 

Chicken Strips - $5.95 with fries $7.95

Hot Wings – 1 pound for $9.95    

Popcorn Shrimp - $6.95 with fries - $8.95

French Fries – ½ order - $3.95 full order $4.95

(add gravy for an extra $1.75)

Fish & Chips ~ 1 piece $7.95 ~ 2 piece $9.95

Drink Specials:

Sleeve of Bud Light - $3.95 Glass of White Wine - $3.95

Soup's On ~ Wednesday January 29th

Wednesday, January 29th

Forbes Hall 11:30AM ~ 1:00PM or 'til we run out!

Menu:

Chili (vegetarian version, too)

Homemade bread

Lemon Squares & Cookies

Tea & Pot of Gold Coffee

.....

$5 Minimum Donation

See you Wednesday.

For more information on Soup's On, click here.

Table Tennis Cancelled the Friday, January 31st

There will be no Ping-Pong this week due to the public meetings that are scheduled in Forbes Hall this Friday. 

We will be playing once again on Friday,  February 7th at 7pm.

All are welcome.

Matt Hess