Thetis Island, BC
Canada
49oN x 123o40'W
Late Fall Vista
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
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CHRISTMAS MARKET
Saturday, November 29th
Forbes Hall
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HOLIDAY CONCERT
Saturday, December 6
Forbes Hall
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SOUP'S ON
Wednesdays
11:30 - 1:00
Forbes Hall
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Thetis Island Community Association
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Who's Who of Thetis Pets Registry
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Friday, November 1, 2024 at 8:23AM Open as usual Saturday 10am to 1pm
Mixed salad greens
Kale and chard
Cilantro
Peppers
Tomatoes
Squash
Cauliflower
Bok Choy
Radish
Spring Onion
Beets
Carrots
Lots of Eggs!
Chicken Lemongrass dumplings are now back in stock.
With thanks,
Jollity Farmers
Friday, November 1, 2024 at 8:23AM We’ve officially launched our winter menu!
Come by and have a homemade Chicken Pot Pie or a bowl of French Onion Soup. Or maybe a Chicken Caesar Wrap or Fettuccine Alfredo.
We’re open all weekend and on Monday for football, so come on down and try some new favourites!
Hope to see you there,
Kelsey, Chef Joey, and the Thetis Island Pub Team
Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 7:02AM Thursday, October 31st from 6:00 until 7:30
A spooky, fun evening at Forbes Hall!
A warm, safe, dry space to share costume creativity with islanders, and a place to give treats to the kids!
There will be a costume parade with a photo backdrop followed by a Trick or Treat line – for all those islanders who want to participate.
Plus, a couple of fun games, along with hot-dogs, juice, hot beverages and baked goodies!
Trick and Treat Team
Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 7:01AM We are seeking wood chips or shavings for our property.
We go across to buy it now so local would be ideal if someone has them.
Hardwoods are preferable but will take nearly any. Have capacity for several loads here.
Contact Jesse at +12505883369
Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 7:16AM On Saturday, October 26th, TICA held a public meeting to update and inform the community about debt reduction, loan repayment, plus other items concerning the management of Forbes Hall.
Thanks to all that showed up on Saturday, it is great to be able to share good news face to face!
Link to notes:
There is a link within the notes going to the PowerPoint presentation.
Thank you,
TICA Board
Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 7:13AM 11:30 am until 1:00 pm
Gather at Forbes Hall for a very Thetis Island lunch...
Menu:
Graveyard Pulled Pork Chili (Not suitable for Vampires!)
or
Ghoulish Butternut Squash Chili, with a touch of rotten avocado (Vegan before toppings)
Toppings:
Rotten Milk, Rotten Cream, Chopped green stuff and Dragon’s Breath Sauces
RIP Buttermilk Cornbread with Bee Food
Assorted Ghostly goodies
Teas and Coffee
(Pulled Pork Chili or Butternut Squash Chili w/ avocado
Optional Toppings: Sour Cream, Cheese, Cilantro, Green Onions, Hot Sauce & Salsa
Buttermilk Cornbread w/ Honey
Assorted Goodies
Teas and Coffee)
Suggested donation of $7 for soup, bread, treats and teas & coffee.
For those who find large groups challenging, enjoy your lunch in this week’s designated quiet room, the Boardroom.
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
Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 7:08AM NOTE: located the right side of this page for easy access.
As you know, even burn permits for yard waste have their limits - size, placement, and water at hand to extinguish it, AND we can't burn during a "poor" or even "fair" venting index. To make it as easy as possible to check what the venting index is for our zone (Southern Vancouver Island), Chief Caldbeck discovered a widget that you can check quickly. It's now on the TIVFD website, at
https://www.thetisislandfire.ca/burning-regulations.html#venting
There's also a link on the left side navigation panel all through the site.
Just as a reminder, here's the reason we need to follow this (from the Burning Regulations page), even during the months when permits aren't required:
“In brief, you are looking for two "good" venting days in a row for a substantial fire, or at least a "good" followed by a "fair". It is illegal to burn in poor venting conditions, as this creates a significant health hazard not only for you, but your neighbours and general area...”
Some people are ignoring the Provincial Regulations and are igniting their yard waste fires on "NO" days of POOR or FAIR Venting for this area. Not only does this cause local smoke pollution of your neighbours, but others on Vancouver Island can also see the smoke and will check the Venting Index, and then complain to the CVRD about airshed pollution. We are trying very hard to not lose our ability to have outdoor burning on Thetis Island while the rest of the CVRD is under severely restricted regulations for backyard burns. If everyone here burns responsibly by following the Smoke Control Regulations we may avoid losing outdoor burning altogether."
TIVFD
Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 6:48AM The upcoming influenza and COVID Vaccine Clinic is online now and can take appointments. Please use the invitation emailed to you by BC Health. Or, call 1 833 838 2323 to book your appointment.
You may only see Influenza as an option, this is due to the timing of the COVID vaccine clinic last May. Go ahead and book for Influenza, and you will be offered COVID at the Clinic, this has been confirmed by Island Health. Note if you call to book, please ask to have the COVID vaccine as well. Either way you will be offered both vaccines if eligible on the day of the clinic.
COVID Vaccine types offered at Clinic: Island health is using two mRNA vaccines: Pfizer ComirnatyR Omicron KP.2 for those 12 years and older, and Moderna SpikevaxR KP.2 for those 6 months – 11 years of age. Depending on supply we should have both of these vaccines at the clinic.
Forbes Hall Health Services Group
Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 6:47AM All Residents on Thetis Island are eligible to receive home care or home support services if they meet the criteria. Often workers, such as nurses or doctors at the hospital, do not think this is the case. Note home support is for personal care. This does not include house cleaning or making meals etc.
If you feel you need to receive home care or home support services, please call 250-739-5749 or 1-877-734-4101 between 8:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. This is the central intake phone line.
Anyone can make the call to Community Access to see if they, or the person they’re calling on behalf of, qualifies for services. Alternatively, a person can confer with their Primary Care Provider or Social Worker to access this service.
Forbes Hall Health Services Group
Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 6:46AM The TIVFD has a limited number of non-expired COVID test kits (exp. In 2026) that are available if you need one. Call or text the Duty Officer or Fire Chief and we will arrange a pick up spot for you. There are several active COVID cases locally and you may want to put your mind at ease that your sniffles really are just a regular seasonal cold.
You can also request a free COVID test kit from any pharmacy when you go to town.
Fire Chief J. Caldbeck
Thetis Island Vol. Fire Dept
Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 6:45AM Epson Artisan 725 Colour printer/scanner/copier all in one.
Incl. a selection of toner cartridges.
In working order.
Free to first to come get it.
778 839 6728
Monday, October 28, 2024 at 7:00AM 
