Bench Installation

The bench by the slough is now firmly in place beside the sign which relates the significance of this area.

A huge Thank You to the Challenger family for donating the bench and the form for creating the foundation and to Ron Vandergaag and Frank English for laying the foundation and securing the bench in place. 

Trail Committee

Moving up to HIGH Danger Class

The Fire Danger Class will be moving up to HIGH on Saturday.

This means that High Hazard Activities near forested areas must cease by 1 pm and a 2 hour fire watch posted to 3 pm.

We hope that this will not be too lengthy a HIGH HAZARD period and we can all get back to full days of sawing our winter firewood etc. 

Evening campfires with a permit are still allowed.

If you see smoke in the daytime, call 911.

Fire Chief J. Caldbeck
Thetis Island Vol. Fire Dept.

Ping Pong on Thursdays, 7pm

Come join us at Forbes Hall for Ping Pong Thursday nights from 7:00 pm, ‘til we get tired or 9:00 pm whichever comes first…

Ping Pong team

Church on Sunday, 10am

The speaker this Sunday the 8th is David Banks.

The Great Commission, Matthew 28:16-20.

10 AM at the Community Centre, all are welcome.

Further info---Ernie 250-252-0144.

Wildfire Weather Forecast

Thurs-Fri: A ridge of high pressure is the dominant feature right through the weekend. We will continue to see warm and dry conditions for the Coastal Fire Centre, with temperatures being 5-8 degrees above seasonal for many spots.

RH values will drop with the continuous drying and lack of moisture.
The most drastic drying will be in the SE Fraser Zone and east Pemberton.

A thermal trough off Vancouver Island will produce outflow winds mostly for the island but southern areas in the Fraser Zone will have outflow winds until early afternoon today. This will help elevate drying conditions throughout the CoFC and we see widespread poor recoveries for RH values overnight. There is no strong threat of thunderstorms over the next couple of days, but we are watching some indications of activity around Manning Park for tonight and into Saturday evening also. 

Tomorrow remains hot and dry with a typical SW flow for the mainland and light and variable winds for Vancouver Island.

Sat-Mon: Ridge remains in place and conditions continue to be warm and dry for Saturday. As the ridge progresses east, we start to see subtle dips in temperatures, N to SW through CoFC, starting on Sunday. With the cooler conditions we also see RH values rebound throughout the Coastal Fire Centre into next week. Sunday brings the potential for some thunderstorm development. As we tap into a weak low to the south and some sub-tropical moisture. As it stands now any activity seems to stay east of CoFC. We will continue to monitor. 

BC Coastal Fire Centre

Fire Chief J. Caldbeck
Thetis Island Vol. Fire Dept.

Gloria's Jams and Jellies

Available at Telegraph Harbour Marina Cafe all year round.
Wide variety using Thetis Island fruit and berries. 

Enjoy
Gloria Taylor

Need for the Quarterly to be Picked up in Duncan

Is anyone going to be in Duncan this Friday, to be able to pick up the 100 or so Quarterlies from Apple Printing at 430 Trans-Canada Highway, just north of Coronation? 

We won't know for sure if it will be needed on Friday, until later Thursday afternoon, so we're putting out the call now, and will confirm the need then with whoever offers.

Please respond to quarterly@thetisisland.net if you can help and thank you!

Veronica

Wanted by Thetis School: Tennis Balls

Thetis Island School needs more tennis balls in fair condition to put on the end of the chair legs to reduce the noise from scrapping chairs.

Please drop them off at the school anytime, or I'm happy to pick them up.

Please text me. 250 246 4802

Thank you in advance!

Simone

Visits to Capernwray Harbour: Waiver

A new Bible School year at Capernwray Harbour is about to begin! 

We enjoy welcoming you, your friends and family to walk the grounds, bring the kids to the playground, or visit the Pump House (snack shop). 

With this change in season, we want to remind our Thetis Island friends and neighbours to fill out a new waiver form for the 24/25 season which is valid from September thru to the end of August each year. 

Here is the online waiver link:

https://app.waiversign.com/e/5ee902a62e28580011657fd6/doc/5eee997f89d6520018d7a722?event=none

When visiting the property, please do drop by the Main Office for a quick ‘hello’ to let us know you are on the grounds.

We look forward to seeing you! 

Capernwray Harbour

The Fresh List @ Jollity Farm + Bottle Return Reminder

Open Saturday 10am to 1pm

Just a reminder to return your glass milk bottles :)
AND thanks for all the egg cartons as it is very appreciated.

On the market list this week:
Arugula
Basil
Cantaloupe and Honeydew
Silver Rill Corn
Tomatoes - heirloom and so many beautiful cherries of all shapes and sizes
Eggplant
Peppers
Cucumbers
Zucchini
Cabbage
Carrots
Garlic
Onions
Potatoes
Winter Squash
Organic Strawberries
.... and more!

On the Kombucha tap: Raspberry Lemonade

With thanks,
Jollity Farmers

Dinner & Open Mic Night at Telegraph Harbour Marina - Thursday, 5 September

We invite you once again to join us for our Summer Dinner and Open Mic.
Enjoy Burgers, Buns and Salad for just $20.00. Vegetarian option available.

Give us a few tunes, don't be shy, it's OPEN MIKE!
Bring along your instruments or sing along. Tap your feet!
Share in the food and fun! 

Times: Happy Hour 4-5pm, serving dinner by 5:30 and music all evening. 

See you there!
Telegraph Harbour Marina

SOAS Presents a Night on the Fringe

School Orchards Africa is organizing a potluck dinner and entertainment.
Join us at Forbes Hall on 20 September for A Night on the Fringe.
Expect some surprises!

More details to follow as things unfold but mark your calendar now!
That's Friday, 20 Sept, for a night to remember.

Cheers,
Maureen