Firewood

I have a couple cords of dry arbutus. Rounds not split. You pick up. $300 per cord.

Mike Skene
250 380 8144

FOR FREE in Good Condition: Sink & Bathroom Vanity

Bathroom Vanity with sink, under-sink cabinet and 2 drawers. (Faux Blonde Maple).

31” high, 31" wide, 19" deep. 

Call 250-984-3033 (leave message) or email (vjvclue@gmail.com)

Virginia

Thetis Community Assembly - Monday, March 23rd at Forbes Hall

The Thetis Community Assembly convenes at 7pm, Monday, March 23rd at Forbes Hall.

All members of the Thetis Island community are welcome to attend and be part of the public forum.

Designates from all island organizations, societies, associations, government and businesses have been invited to give updates, as well as key agenda items. 

Please view agenda here. 

Keith Rush, co-facilitator

Ann Eriksson, guest co-facilitator

Reminder: Monday Morning Yoga Cancelled

Just a quick reminder, no yoga this Monday.
I am back for next week.

Welcome to Spring!

Dawn

Soup’s On: Wednesday, March 25th

11:30 am until 1:00 pm

Gather at Forbes Hall for a very Thetis Island lunch...

Menu:
Hungarian Potato and Smoked Sausage Soup
Vegetarian Goulash
Crispy Dinner Buns
Cookies and Treats
Coffee and Teas

Suggested donation of $7 for soup, bread, treats and teas & coffee.

Soup’s On is entirely carried out by volunteers and, as one of the tasks is the program’s accounting, please do not pay with coins smaller than Loonies and Toonies. As all change must be counted and rolled.

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

Thank You & Community Chipping Reminder!

A huge thank you to everyone who came out over this past weekend to pull and clip invasive plants at Fairyslipper Forest!

With 15 amazing volunteers, we cleared approximately 35 m² of Scotch broom (roughly the size of a large living room piled chest-high) along North Cove Road and tackled a few gnarly holly trees in the interior. If you drive by, you might spot the impressive “mountain” in the parking area.

Community Chipping Day - Saturday, March 28

Drop-off: 9:00–11:00 AM
Fairyslipper Forest parking lot

Community members are welcome to bring invasive plants. Chipping is the safest and most effective way to manage invasives - please don’t burn or leave plants on-site, as many can resprout.

No materials with seeds or berries
Suggested donation: $80 per long-box pickup truck load

To help us estimate quantities, please email info@thetisislandnatureconservancy.org if you plan to participate.
Need pickup? Contact David Reay at davidreay@telus.net

Thank you for helping protect our local habitats!

Charlotte

Education and Stewardship Coordinator, ThINC

TIPA Transfer of Returnable Container Services Program to ThINC

After many, many years of service to the community, the Thetis Island Parents Association (TIPA) is transferring the management of the Returnable Container Services Program to the Thetis Island Nature Conservancy as of April 1, 2026. The success of the Returnable Container Program as a fundraiser to support ThINC's nature education, stewardship, conservation, and food security initiatives is dependent on a team of volunteers to do the sorting (estimated time an hour a week or less), and community adherence to the posted sorting protocols. Ron Bannister from Ravenscall Enterprises Ltd will continue hauling the containers to the bottle depot in Ladysmith.

If you are interested in helping out by volunteering your time as a member of the Returnable Container Program sorting team, please attend an orientation session with Ron Bannister on Thursday, March 26 at 4 pm. We'll meet at the returnables deposit container beside the Solid Waste Yard on Pilkey Pt Road. If you'd like to volunteer but can't make the orientation, please get in touch by emailing info@thetisislandnatureconservancy.org.

Thank you for your support!
The ThINC Board

From the Library

Each week A Friend of the Library is available on Saturday 10-1, Sunday 1-4 and Tuesday 12-1.

Janice will have treats in the library this Sunday!

Happy Spring!
Celine

Community Yard Sale at Forbes Hall: Countdown!

Five weeks to go until the Community Yard Sale at Forbes Hall.
Saturday, April 25th, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Each week as we countdown to the event, we’ll post more information. Watch for next week’s post for information about the BBQ! 

This week we’re letting you know how to book a space.

You can choose to sell out of your car, at a table, or perhaps you’ll have a tent.

To book your space, please contact info@forbeshall.ca with your name, texting phone number or email, how you’ll be selling (car, table, tent) and where you would prefer to set up, we’ll try our best to accommodate.

· All spaces must be pre-booked up to Friday, April 24th, at noon. All tents and tables to be in position by 5pm Friday, April 24th. Talk to us early if you have a special circumstance that makes these times difficult.

· If a table is needed, TICA has a limited number of tables, 6’ and 8’ lengths, available for reservation on a first come first served basis (when you book your space), these will be picked up from and returned to their storage area by the vendors.

· Payment for your space will be by cash donation in a provided box.

· Vendors will be required to remove all unsold items from the Forbes Hall Community Centre property same day.

· Remember if you’re accepting e-transfers, to bring slips of paper with your accurate email address.

· Note: no animals are allowed to be sold or given away at this event.

Looking forward to hearing from you as we gear up for this event!

info@forbeshall.ca

TICA Board

Invasive Plant Removal - Today & Tomorrow!

Where: Fairyslipper Forest
When: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Join us to remove Scotch broom and English holly from the nature reserve - even an hour helps!

Bring gloves & pruning tools.

Drop in anytime!
Charlotte,

Education and Stewardship Coordinator, ThINC

Capernwray Forest Trails Closed Monday March 23

All the Capernwray forest trails will be closed for public use this coming Monday as we are doing tree work to keep the trails safe and beautiful.

Thanks.

Johnny at Capernwray

Fire Permits Required – Effective April 1st

Effective April 1st fire permits are required for campfires, yard waste burn piles and machine pile burning. Fire permits are obtained from the Thetis Island Volunteer Fire Department (TIVFD) by sending an email to permits@thetisislandfire.ca and providing the following information:

· Your Name and Lot #
· Lot # of proposed fire
· Contact phone number(s)
· Confirmation that you have read and accepted the restrictions
· Type of fire permit requested, and for what date(s)

Further information is found on the Fire Permit page on the TIVFD website. Before starting a yard-waste or machine-pile burn check the Ventilation Index Interactive Map to view conditions in our area and see if burning is allowed.

Nicole Hyatt, TIVFD Communications Auxiliary