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

Repair Fair May 3rd

Get Ready - Repair Fair is back!

Saturday May 3rd, 10 - 2

Don't discard your broken and damaged goods, repair or repurpose them. We have arranged for a wide group of experts (MacGyvers) to come and help you with your repair and maintenance questions. Bring your repair items or bring your questions.

• Computers
• Small engines
• Small electrical appliances
• Bikes
• Chain saws
• Knife sharpening
• Tool sharpening
• Jewelry repairs
• Knitting repairs and solutions
• Zippers
• Sock darning
• Repurposing ideas and displays
• Renovation on a budget ideas
• Ask me anything (Ernie, of course)

Wait! That's not all! Forbes Hall Food Services Committee will be providing lunch choices.

See you there!

Organized by Community Climate Resilience

Contact Vicki Walker: phone 250-246-9126 or 

David Reay: email davidreay@telus.net

Easter Celebration at Telegraph Harbour Marina

It's time again for our Easter Celebration!!! 

Mark your calendar!

We invite our communities to come together Saturday, April 19th, to have some fun and celebrate Easter with some crafts, old fashioned games and yes... an egg hunt! Grandkids and boaters are also welcome. Bring your Grandparents!

Snacks and drinks will be served. (You are also welcome to bring chips or other snacks community style)

Crafts and games start at 1:30pm.   Egg hunt at 3:00pm

If you'd like to help out let us know or just come join in the fun!

Telegraph Harbour Marina Crew

Let’s get our hands dirty and get the People’s Apothecary Garden ready for another season!

Hello Thetis Islanders,

The Pollinator Garden is gearing up for its new life as an outdoor classroom, and as part of this shift, we’re turning up the focus on the People’s Apothecary Garden (PAG)! This space is all about celebrating medicinal plants, gardening tips and tricks, and, of course, supporting our buzzing pollinator friends.

To kick off the season, we need your help to give the PAG a little TLC and prep it for another flourishing year.

Join us this Sunday, April 13th at 2:00 pm (Lot 62 - please park along the road or at Forbes Hall) as we roll up our sleeves, pull a few weeds (goodbye, grasses, buttercup, daphne laurel, and blackberry!), and nourish our beloved plants with a fresh layer of compost.

Bring along: Gardening gloves, trowels, weeders, hand rakes, hori-horis, and/or any other tools you think might come in handy!

After this Sunday, I’ll be hosting regular drop-ins once or twice a week to continue preparing the garden for the season, and I’d be thrilled to have you join as a co-gardener anytime!
Hope to see you in the dirt!

Warmly,
Charlotte - ThINC Education and Stewardship Coordinator

TICA: Looking for a New Board Member

As the Thetis Island Community Association is now debt free, the board is very much looking towards the future. There is a vacancy on the Board for Vice President to be filled as TICA moves forward with ideas and new focus.

The current board members are a very committed group of individuals with varying backgrounds, that work well as a team by listening to all points of view and vigorously discuss issues that relate to TICA’s work. The board would like to have someone join the team who is eager to explore and help direct TICA’s focus over the next few years.

We commonly have one or more board members joining us in a virtual meeting, so part-time residents are welcome, as are those who live on Thetis full time.

Please give TICA and its Forbes Hall Community Centre consideration for both your interest and time.

If you are interested in joining the TICA Board, please contact a Board member: 

Ron Bannister ron_bannister@telus.net

Ann Dickie dickie.ann@gmail.com

Marjan Jackman thetismarjan@gmail.com

Teresa Moore teresamoore386@gmail.com

Ellen Rush ellenrush@gmail.com

Don Sinclair sinry@telus.net

Knitting and Craft Bee

The Knitting Craft Bee will finish for the season the last Friday of the month April the 26th. 

Thank you all for coming, it has been great to see all the wonderful projects. Look forward to seeing everyone again in the fall. 

A big thank you to Gloria for all the scrumptious treats. 

Have a wonderful summer. 

Thanks,

Helen

From the Library

A Friend of the Library is available Monday 10-1 and Tuesday 12-1.

New materials

One Perfect Couple by Ruth Ware. Fiction. Suspense
The Heiress by Rachel Hawkins. Fiction. Suspense
The Favor by Nicki French. Fiction Thriller
How We Decide by Jonah Lehrer. Non-fiction 153.83

Enjoy
Celine

For Sale

Sliding Glass Shower Doors with Track Hardware that Need a New Home

$10

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Greg

Wanted: Corral for Clive

Would anyone have a pet corral to donate to Quinn for his little dog called Clive? Quinn works at the post office 5 days a week and brings his little dog with him. This would enable Clive to have a little more room to move around in instead of being on leash.

If you have a corral to donate for a good cause please call 778-867-8586.

CANCELLED for SUNDAY due to unforeseen circumstances...

Trees, herbs, seasonings, fire sauce, some vegetable and flower seedlings, and cedar wind spinners. At the White Peony, 161 Pilkey Point Road on Saturday and Sunday 10 AM to 2 PM.

Trees include: Shagbark Hickory, Ginkgo, Almond, Monkey Puzzle Tree, Black Locust, Empress, Raintree, and Chestnut...also a Yucca, Clematis, and Wisteria.

Any questions: darsenau@gmail.com