Martin Mars and Snowbirds

As posted earlier, the Martin Mars Water Bomber is taking its last flight to the Aviation Museum in Sydney. The Air Force Snowbirds will be meeting the flight path near Crofton. The flight down the coast will end between 6 and 6:30 pm Sunday. The TIVFD will be at the dock with the Engine FROM ABOUT 4:30 on to wave at this firefighting piece of history to thank them for their service. We don’t know how close they will fly to Thetis, but we wrote to Coulson Aviation to let them know we will be there. You can follow their flight path on Flightradar24, a free app. 

TIVFD

Annual Summer Ball Game

The Annual Summer Ball game is on again this year. Saturday August 17th, 2pm at Sheep Dip Stadium (aka… Don Hunter’s field) Islanders welcome.

Just to clarify…there are indeed two annual events taking place next Saturday the 17th.

Family Fun Day at Forbes Hall from 10:30-2:00 hosted by the Thetis Island Community Fund.

And the Summer Ball Game at 2pm at Sheep Dip Stadium.

Don Hunter

Lost Paddle:

If anyone has come across a stand-up paddle board paddle near the boat ramp or towards the ferry dock, please contact Fred

403 305 6016

Thanks!

Nature House Lite Events

Garden Gnome Treasure Hunt at the PAG (Sat, Aug 17th, 11am - 12pm)
Our garden manager Leah has organized another tasty event at the PAG - a treasure hunt to learn about the plants in the garden with hints that will lead you to tasty herbal delights! All ages welcome!

www.thetisislandnatureconservancy.org/single-post/nature-house-lite-garden-gnome-treasure-hunt

Also, don't forget - on Sunday, August 18th, author Sheila Harrington will be presenting her book 'Voices for the Islands: Thirty Years of Nature Conservation in the Salish Sea' at Forbes Hall (2pm). Sheila included an entire chapter about ThINC and our conservation efforts as the youngest conservation organization in the Salish Sea.

Hope to see you there,
The ThINC Team

St. Margaret's Cemetery and Green Burials

Reminder that representatives of St. Margaret’s Cemetery will be in the board room at Forbes Hall Sunday from 1- to 3 pm to answer questions and provide an update on proposed plans for a Green Burial component to the cemetery We will have the maps and reports prepared by the committee who worked all year researching a plan for development.

We welcome all questions and curiosity.

See you there.
Suzanne Sarioglu
Chair St. Margaret's Cemetery.

Baby Items Needed

2-week-old baby coming to visit Thetis on Monday from the East Coast!  Looking for some baby stuff so they don't have to travel with quite as much stuff!

Does anyone have a bassinet, boppy, baby swing, 0-30-pound life jacket, etc?

Anything would be helpful!

They are here Monday 8/12-8/20!

Thanks!

Kylie - Kylie.calzone@gmail.com

203-300-7698

Bike Helmets Wanted

I would like to buy or borrow two bike helmets for our visiting grandchildren, ages 3 and 5.

Thank you

Ellen Rush   ellenrush@gmail.com

Saturday Ride from Chemainus to Cobble Hill

Hi all,

I'm hoping to catch a ride today (Saturday) from Chemainus to Cobble Hill (Chapman Rd.) to pick up my car from the mechanic's. I can go morning or afternoon, doesn't matter. And I'm happy to chip in for gas!
Thanks,

Leah

250 246 3950 (landline)

Wanted: Compost Bin

If anyone has a compost bin they would like to sell please contact by text or call Mark @ 613-294-4635

Thank you.
rupidoo@me.com

NEW HOME FOUND! Free 5-Cubic-Foot Chest Freezer

We have a free 5 cubic foot chest freezer. Currently stored in outside storage but works great.
Pilkey Point Road
604-561-0702 Lorie

Sun Protective Clothing

I have just obtained some sun protective fabric and will have a couple of children’s items for sale on my stall at the Summer Market. This fabric is UPF50 which means that the protection from the sun’s harmful rays is 98%. The fabric is light, cool to the touch, and moisture wicking. While I only have a couple of different prints at the moment, other prints and solids are available if there is sufficient interest and I can also make adult sun protective tops. Drop by my stall at the Summer Market at Howling Wolf Farm to check it out.

Pat English - puzzlnut@telus.net

The Goosey Gander Shop Open

The Goosey Gander Shop will be open both Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 4pm.  Come on by if you have a chance and a look at all the interesting variety of items for sale by fellow Thetis people.  You never know what you fine!

Thank you,

Nan Beals

73 Pilkey Point Road

250-246-4944