From the Library...

The library has a friend on duty:

Saturday 10-1, 

Sunday 1-4, 

Monday 10-1.

There is a lovely little patio with comfortable chairs.

Enjoy.
Celine

Hay for Sale

$12 a bale,
Call or Text: Dawson Burdick,
(250) 809-7698

Medical Assured Loading on BC Ferries (MAL)

Everyone should by now know how the BC TAP form (the Provincial Travel Assistance Program for medical reasons) allows a patient free travel on the ferry to get to a specialist medical appointment on Vancouver Island.  

But did you know that BC Ferries has a MAL (Medical Assured Loading) program allowing you to go to the head of the ferry lineup for assured loading? This may be critical during overload situations.

Here is the link with the criteria on how to obtain a MAL and that page also has a link on how to obtain a TAP, which you must also have at the same time: https://www.bcferries.com/book-sailings/medical-assured-loading 

J. Caldbeck

Forbes Hall Health Services Group

Expansion of Conservation Covenant on North Pender Protects Habitat of Rare Species

https://mailstorm.caorda.com/campaigns/pz546hv113b57/web-version/hb296hnqsq68d

Ongoing, Self-serve Plant Sale

There are starter plants like lettuce, cabbage, onions, celery, viola, some herbs and more.

There are also two trees for sale - Gingko and Catalpa

And there are some dried herbs and seasonings and Granny D’s fire sauce.

For a complete up to date list email darsenau@gmail.com

161 Pilkey Point Road at the top of the driveway in front of the White Peony building.

Thetis Island Students in a Musical

Two High School students from Thetis Island will be in the upcoming musical at Duncan Christian School called “At the Hop!”

The show will run from May 2-4. 

On May 3-4, tickets will be $15 for adults, and $10 for children.

On May 2nd, the show will be a Dinner Theatre, raising funds for Mexico Missions for next year’s Grade 12 service trip. 

Tickets are $30 per person, with dinner at 6pm and the show at 8pm.              

The ticket price includes dinner, show, and door prizes! 

Only 200 tickets will be sold, so make sure to buy your ticket quickly! Tickets can be purchased from the High School office by calling 205-746-3654 or from Caleb Galbraith through his mom, April Galbraith at agalbraith@capernwray.ca or 250-732-2758.

May 2: Dinner Theatre 6pm, show at 8pm

May 3: Show at 7:30pm

May 4: Show at 2:30pm & 7:30pm

We hope to see you there.

April

Garage Sale

Multi home Garage sale Saturday 10 am -2:00 pm

53 Foster Point Road-across from ferry 

Parking on Vivian Place Road 

Please No early birds

LEGO, LEGO manuals, toys, StarWars stuff, long-board, paddle board, boogie boards, games, cobble hill puzzles, home decor, must see furniture, jewelry, fishing stuff, tools, knight’s helmet, sword, furniture and more.

Bingo Night: April 12th

Community Bingo, Friday April 12th  6:30 - 8:30 pm  Forbes Hall

Come join us for a fun night of Bingo. Meet your neighbour. Win massive pots, some approaching $10. Drinks and snacks of course will be available. Unsupervised play area for younger children. If you think not liking bingo is a reason to skip it, you are wrong.

25 cents per card per game. Prize money is the total collected. 10 games (about 2 hours total)

1. One line any direction
2. Three Horizontal Lines
3. BNO
4. Pyramid
5. The letter T
6. Four Corners
7. The letter X
8. Large Picture Frame
9. Small Picture Frame
10. Blackout

See you there!

David

Save the Date: Humanitarian Relief for Ukraine Fundraiser - May 25th

For more than two years, since Ukraine was invaded by Russia, Ukrainians’ everyday lives have been crushed as the war rampages on. Communities of civilians are doing without shelter, food, hygiene items, school, and baby necessities.

A small group of very determined Canadians has found a way to get aid directly to some of these communities, whenever possible. On Thetis our community can make a big difference to the lives of those living in wretched circumstances.

Please join other Thetis Islanders at a fundraising dinner with net proceeds of tickets going to this very grassroots initiative.

Tickets will go on sale at end of April, and there will be opportunities at the event to make donations, or prior to if you are unable to attend the event on May 25^th. This is a stand-alone initiative, not connected with any Thetis Island organization, and proceeds go to organizations without Charitable status.

Please read the attached documents to find out more about how these groups organized, and which ways earlier donations contribute relief for so many folks.

More information will follow in the coming weeks.

Ann Dickie

Backstory

Current Work

Plan Ahead for your Parade Entry

On Sunday, August 4th of the BC Day long-weekend the TIVFD will once again be facilitating our strictly local and quirky Thetis Island community parade. You have four months to gather your ideas and decorations for your parade entry, or to locate your deck chairs for road edge audience cheering and applause.

The parade route remains the usual Mission Road start by the fire hall, then down the hill at the head of the harbour, around Marina Drive and back up the hill to finish on Mission Road. Short but fun. 

We will be holding a draw later for a lucky child 10 yrs old or younger to ride in the Fire Engine at the head of the parade.  

Mark August 4th on your calendar.  

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

Jollity Farm Shop & Cafe is Hiring

Our farm to plate cafe in Chemainus is seeking another cook to join our team. If you have friends, colleagues or family living in Chemainus or nearby who you think might be interested, please send them our way.

We are seeking a cook who is energetic and agile (it's a busy place and tight working quarters). They need to be creative and adaptable, as we cook with what is available in-season, from the farm. It's a great place
to work for someone positive and community minded, who likes to be part of a close knit team. We take pride in serving our local community and always trying to exceed expectations. When it comes to cooking, baking
experience is essential. It is a plus to have interest and some knowledge when it comes to using local, seasonal foods and providing gluten-free and plant based options. A balanced, healthy lifestyle is what we strive for, and the food we provide is a direct reflection on values of the Jollity Farm Cooperative.

If you know someone, they can contact Elisabeth at info@jollityfarm.ca, phone 250.415.0101 or come by the cafe (2859 Oak Street) with a resume.

Thank you!

Notice of Meeting: Thetis Community Assembly – April 15th

Monday, 7:00-9:00 pm at Forbes Hall

All are welcome to attend the upcoming Community Assembly meeting.

With representatives from nineteen island organizations, and an agenda of updates and discussions on current concerns or issues, it will be an informative meeting.

Finalized agenda to follow within the week.

Ann Dickie and Keith Rush

Co-Facilitators

Thetis Community Assembly