From the Library

One month to the annual Book and Bake Sale library fundraiser! The format will be the same as last year. Book intake on Thursday July 31, books on tables August 1 and sale August 2.

Liz Forseth has kindly agreed to be in charge of the Bake Sale again this year.
Speaking of fundraising, another big thank you to Myrna and Rodney Brownlee, and their gardening friends, for the plant sale donations! What a generous community this is.

Celine

Sunday Church

The speaker this Sunday the 6th is Dan Rutherford.
Leaving a Legacy, 2 Kings ch 5.

10 AM at the Community Centre, all are welcome.

Further info---Ernie 250-252-0144

Weather Forecast

SYNOPSIS: Over the next couple of days, a slight increase in temperatures and dry conditions continuing. A SW flow over the Coastal Fire Centre holds through the rest of the week and for the weekend. Conditions are relatively static with the southern areas, including Vancouver Island seeing the warmest temperatures. Some showers and cooler temps are expected in the northern areas, but the rest of the zone will remain mostly sunny. Relative humidity (RH) values will be lowest in the SE and along the eastern border of the Fire Centre. Minimum RH values will be in the 20-30% range over the next few days. Winds will pick up slightly on Friday afternoon through the south.

OUTLOOK: A SW flow continues over the southern half of the province and throughout the Coastal Fire Centre. There’s not a lot of change throughout the weekend. Temperatures will increase by a degree or two through the south with Sunday and Monday looking like the hottest days. No moisture is expected through the weekend or to start next week. This period won’t see big swings up or down in regard to temperatures and minimum RH values but drying will be consistent.

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

IEWG - Huy ch q’a to the Island Residents who attended the Film

Last Wednesday evening (June 25, 2025), the Community Assembly's IEWG hosted their first Indigenous Film. Kuper Island - Return to Healing Circle (1997), introduced by Elder James Charlie himself. The almost 30 residents who attended were respectful and listened intently, with ages ranging from the 20s to the 80s. Their questions showed significant consideration and disbelief that this had happened in Canada, let alone on the island just south of where they currently lived. Elder James Charlie's answers were succinct and brutally honest as he shared his people's history.

We were very grateful that he missed his ferry and stayed late to finish the film and did an extended Q&A.

The IEWG is planning the 2nd Indigenous film in this series, Penelakut - Returning to the Healing Circle (2021) for tentatively planned for late July, please watch for our post and plan to come to listen and learn from the featured Elder and his family.

Huy ch q’a
Doug

Doug Fenton
dfenton12@gmail.com
250.804.6480

Blue Cottage Bread Available Friday!

Available Friday afternoon at 3PM BLUE COTTAGE BREAD at Telegraph Harbour Marina Cafe

FLAX SOURDOUGH BATARD unbleached flour, whole wheat flour, Saltspring Island stone milled rye, ground flax and flax seeds. Slow, cold fermented, good for the gut!

ROSEMARY KALAMATA OLIVE BAGUETTES cold fermented, a perfect complement for your dinner!
After 3PM.... FRESH TODAY!

with thanks, 

Tracy 

The Goosey Gander Shop is Opening this Weekend!

The Goosey Gander Shop at 73 Pilkey Point Road will be open on Saturday and Sunday from now through Thanksgiving, 10am to 4pm each day.

At last count there were 822 quite amazing items brought in by Thetis Island households, really truly neat things and wonderful buys and lots more coming in next week too.

Thank you to all the Vendors for filling the Shop and all the Shoppers who will be coming by to have a Look!

If you have any questions just give a call to 250-246-4944 or email: thegooseygandershop@gmail.com

Thank you, 

Nan Beals

Pizza at Telegraph Harbour Marina

Fabulous! Pizza this Friday and Saturday evening!

Please note that we are offering for take-out out and all orders must be placed in advance for your pizza by 4pm to enjoy a fantastic meal at home, or have a picnic here on the grounds!

Call or Text the Cafe (778)-744-7565

Options for this week are the fabulous,

* Hawaiian

* Tex Mex

* Meat Lovers

* Vegetarian (Basil, red peppers, mushrooms, zucchini)

* substitutions available: GF, Dairy free

Enjoy!

Organic Chicken For Sale

Our friends in Chemainus have pasture-raised some beautiful large white
feathered Cobb chickens in Suskovich mobile tractors. They have been fed
100% organic grain and are 100% medication and antibiotic free.

Weight is expected to be approx. 5-6 lbs each and the price per lb is $8.

They will be available starting this Saturday and through early next week.

Let us know if you would like one or some and we'll organize pick up times.

Email requests to orders@jollityfarm.ca or text/call 250.415.0101 (email
is preferred if possible).

With thanks on behalf of local farmers!

Ping-Pong Cancelled this Week

Our regular Thursday evening ping-pong session is cancelled this week. We are looking forward to next week.

Matt Hess

Bouquets for the Weekend

Bouquets this week feature fresh dahlias, echinacea, rudbeckia, yarrow and more... 

To order for this Friday or Saturday please email aimee.vand@gmail.com or text 2508899723 by 4pm Thursday.

Sizes: Regular $20, Large $35, XL $50

Pick up @ Jollity Farm, driveway kiosk or market

Thanks for your support! 

✾ ✿ ❀ Aimée ❁ ❃ ❊ 

Lawrence Road Sale Saturday July 12, 10:00-12:30

Are you ready for the Lawrence Road Sale on Saturday, July 12 from 10:00-12:30? 

There will be lots of bargains and some free stuff to give away. If you wish to sell or give away items that you don't need any more, you may drive down Lawrence Road to unload and set up. Please do this before 9:45am as the road will become a pedestrian zone for the event.

If you’re looking for some great deals, you’re sure to find them: household, garden, shop/tools, sports, recreation and more. Bargains galore!

For more information email bevdavegreene@gmail.com

What's Fresh @ Jollity Farm?

Open Saturday as usual.

Plan your menu around fresh local veggies... here it all comes!

Salad greens
Kale
Herbs - cilantro, parsley and basil
Cauliflower
Cabbage
Carrots
Jalapeno
Tomatoes
Strawberries are a maybe this week
(more strawberries and raspberries coming next week)
Zucchini
Free Range Eggs

On the kombucha tap this week: Nettles and Petals or Citrus Ginger

2% Jazz Coffee - we are starting to carry bags of the same delicious coffee beans we serve up at our cafe. If there are requests or standing orders, we can order fresh every week. Just let us know. 

Currently available - 

Hudson (dark roast), 

Medium is Organic Columbian and 

Decaf is "Night Grooves" (Swiss water method)

With thanks, 

Jollity Farmers