Thetis Elementary Fundraiser

Dear Thetis Island Humans,

Hi, it’s me, Athenia! I’m so excited about our school fundraiser at the Christmas Fair tomorrow. We’ve been working really hard, and we have so many fun things for you to see and buy!

Find Us First!

We asked for a table too late, so there wasn’t room inside—but that’s actually great because we’ll be outside the front doors on the right! Please visit us first before spending all your money inside:). When you buy from us, we offer free, earth-friendly gift wrapping and can hold your baked goods until you’re ready to leave. It’s our way of saying thank you!

Gift Basket Raffle

We’ve made a special gift basket with art cards, one of my felted pictures, and yummy baked goods. You can buy tickets for a chance to win, and we’ll let the winner know at the end of the day.

Art Cards

Each student made unique art cards, perfect for Christmas or sending a kind note. I also made needle-felted art pictures of forests, ponds and even sailboats for sailors (because I’m a sailor too!). Half of the money I earn will go to the fundraiser.

Baked Treats

We have lots of yummy treats, including:

Spice loaf cake, Lemon squares, Gluten-free black bean brownies (healthy and delicious!), Rice Krispie squares (please don’t buy all of them!)

Special traditional Czech baking my mom can tell you about.

Purdys Chocolates

You can still order Purdy’s chocolates—they’re perfect for gifts or just for yourself!

We’re trying to make everything earth-friendly, using natural and sustainable materials. This fundraiser is super important for our school, and we’d love your support.

Thank you and see you there!

Athenia and Sparkles ( because I do everything with my dog).

Jams and Jellies

I will be selling my jams and jellies at the Christmas Market Saturday 30th. I have an assortment ready to give of both sweet and savory jams and jellies. Also will have individual jams and jellies with cute little hats.

You can also buy my jams and jellies with colourful hats at Telegraph Harbour Marina Cafe and Store.

Gloria Taylor

Sunday Church

The speaker this Sunday the 1st is Karl Kruse.
Continuing the series on the book of Ruth.

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

Telegraph Harbour Marina Event

We are excited to announce our next Telegraph Harbour Marina Event. The Children's Christmas Bazaar and Tea. 

Date and time to be announced, so stay tuned. Games and goodies are in the works.

For this event we are asking for community contributions to the “Bazaar”. Small, gently used items the children can select for their loved ones for less than a dollar or two. Proceeds to be donated to the Thetis Library and items not selected will be donated to the Chemainus Thrift Store.

We appreciate your thoughtfulness in choosing items you are willing to part with, that a child may experience joy and pride in the spirit of giving. Please drop off to the cafe during business hours.

Ping Pong

Reminder: Ping pong on Thursday Come join us at Forbes Hall for ping pong Thursday nights from 7:00 pm till we get tired or 9:00 pm whichever comes first…

Ping Pong Team

Christmas Market and Social - Saturday!

Only a few days until our annual Christmas Market - Forbes Hall from 10 until 2. 

Plan on bringing a carry bag or two and your Christmas present list with you because you can probably get a lot of your Christmas shopping done in one day. Buying local means you don’t need to worry about the mail service plus you help out our local artisans. 

What can you expect to find? Jewellery, pottery, carving, knitting, smoked salmon, baking, woodworking, soaps, clothing, jams, crocheting, cards, and so much more! 

All this and a delicious lunch at a reasonable price. Come for the shopping, the lunch and to spend visiting time with your neighbours - it’s sure to be an enjoyable day.

Marketing Committee

Letter to the TICA Membership and members of the Thetis Island Community

The Members of TICA’s Board are happy to share with you the great news about our fundraising successes through the Forbes Hall Expansion Project’s years and ask for your continued support as the goal of being debt-free is now within sight. 

You may recall that in the fall of 2020, TICA was faced with the reality that without a significant input of funds the Forbes Hall Expansion Project would remain unfinished. Thankfully, a generous group of community members stepped forward and loaned TICA $335,000 for three years. These loans, which became known as the Local Lenders Program, enabled the project to be completed and ensured that the community would not need a commercial loan to finish Forbes Hall.

A NEW CHALLENGE

With the influx of these funds, the challenge to the TICA became finding a way to repay the $335,000 debt within the three-year loan period.

In 2022, after consultations with many community members, TICA initiated an ambitious debt reduction plan, Back into the Black, which encouraged community members to make a monthly or annual three-year commitment to support the Hall expansion. These pledges and donations provided TICA with the funds to repay $185,000 of the $335,000 owed in 2023, reducing the debt to $150,000.

THE SUPPORT CONTINUED

In late 2023, five of the Local Lenders agreed to extend their collective loans of $150,000. This generous offer gave TICA an additional three years to repay the debt.

Since then, the community has met the challenge. From January through September 2024, the community contributed $42,000 through pledges, donations and TICA’s operating surplus. In October, two families donated a further $60,000; these gifts have served as an impetus to others to give. At the writing of this letter, the current total raised in 2024 is $111,150, allowing TICA to repay $100,000 of the debt in late October, and leaving a debt of $50,000remaining. With $11,150 in TICA’s debt repayment account, there is now only$38,850 left to raise to retire the debt, what an amazing accomplishment in such a short time from our incredible community!

ON THE HOME STRETCH… WE CAN DO IT!!

We are asking for your support in this final push for TICA to be debt free. From the very first contributions in 2016, until today, the Expansion Project has taken eight years, showing the incredible tenacity and generosity of our community.

We sincerely thank you for your trust, vision and heart in helping to provide Thetis Island with a beautiful space for our community to grow and thrive together, now and into the future.

TICA Board

Ways to contribute:

With the current Postal strike, we encourage you to contribute through any of the following ways:

1. Send your donation by e-transfer to deposit@forbeshall.ca, with Donation in the memo box.

2. Using forbeshall.ca, select the Donate button and proceed with the various options (excepting the Mailing option).

3. Write a cheque to TICA, enclose it along with your contact information in an envelope addressed to TICA: Donations, and place it in the donation box in the entry of Forbes Hall.

Thank you.

Food Donation Box

There will be a collection box at the Christmas Market on Saturday for your food and cash donations. Please bring something for those who have a need.

Looking for an Artificial Xmas Tree

I'm looking for a fake Christmas tree. Thank you. 

Merry ho ho. 

Connie

drawers64@hotmail.com

Help Wanted

I'm looking for a small appliance repair person, 

Ralph.
rsmith1960 at gmail.com

Free Single Futon Cots & Queen Mattress

Two single futon cots with metal frames that fold up into chairs, or down into beds. Cotton futons with washable covers. Comfortable, good quality - great for kids. Purchased at EQ3 many years ago. Approx 2.5 wide x 6’

1 queen size IKEA mattress, fairly firm, with cover.
Items were stored in our bell tent.

Please contact Aimée aimee.vand@gmail.com

Hot Stuff

GD's Herbs and Hot Stuff is ready with some fire sauce and hot peppers to keep you warm!

There are also blended dried seasonings made with home grown herbs - Italian seasoning, herb blend, steak seasoning, grill rub and seafood rub.Plus, there are limited quantities of fresh and dried herbs and hot peppers available. CHAGA!  

Harvested in Quebec > Chaga chunks $9.00 per 4oz, Chaga powder $7 per 2oz, and Chaga Tea Bags $8.00 for 10 bags.

NEW this week -beautiful cedar plant stands - locally crafted and sourced.

There are a few pieces of pottery from Clayfoot Crockery at 50% off, some celtic knot earrings, necklaces and bracelets and some gently used sheets, towels and miscellany. 

Also for sale is a hydroponic system for $75.

Serve yourself sale at 161 Pilkey Point in the White Peony building.

11 am till 3 pm daily.