Sunday, August 18, 2pm - Voices for the Islands: Thirty Years of Nature Conservation on the Salish Sea

Location: Forbes Hall Community Centre, 292 North Cove Road

Join ThINC and author Sheila Harrington as she launches her new book, "Voices for the Islands: Thirty Years of Nature Conservation on the Salish Sea” on Sunday, August 18th at Forbes Hall (2pm start).

Hear about Sheila’s inspiring sailing trips to detail the legacies of founders and current activists on seventeen local islands. Celebrate the stories of these dedicated conservationists. Learn about the community’s challenges and successes as well as their methods and tools for protecting these precious natural places.

www.heritagehouse.ca/book/voices-for-the-islands

Books will be for sale! And refreshments will be served!
The ThINC Team

From the Library

Thank you to all the volunteers and donations of books and baking to the book and bake fundraiser for our island library! 

It was a great success and fun day!

I will be in the library with cookies and tea tomorrow 1-4.

Maybe see you there.

Celine

Parade was Fun!

Thank you all who participated in the Thetis Island Community Parade on Saturday. We were delighted to have Allison Flack lead off the parade traditionally with her bagpipes and we hope she will join us again next time when we need an excellent piper. Andy Lamb, riding shotgun in the Water Tender counted over 230 people who came out to watch the parade. Although the parade was pretty diminutive this year for entries it was enjoyed by the spectators tremendously. Sparky handed out many treats, and even Aurelia’s horse Bolt left some treats for gardeners on the road as well. Tess DeMarco’s flaming red Fire Bug was definitely a hit, and all the parade walkers waving warmly in the heat deserve a special thank you too. In the place of honour, in Engine 1 at the front of the parade (driven by Fire Lieut. Norm Kasting) was Rohan Kamath and his sister Arana, and I am sure they will have a sore arm from their enthusiastic waving. Let’s do this again in a couple of years (last one was 2022) so you have lots of time to plan on your entry.

TIVFD

RV for Rent...Clarification

Thank you to everyone for responding with a place to stay. Very much appreciated.

However, to clarify, I am actually looking for a vehicle to drive to Edmonton and back from 16th to 20th August
RV, camper, or whatever.

Thanks!
Kevin at the Pub!

Thetis Island Pub is Still Hiring

Hello!

Thetis Island Marina and Pub still have some open positions to fill.

We are still looking for a Cleaner for the property and are also looking for a dishwasher/prep person to add to our kitchen.

Cleaner - would clean the suites when customers have checked out, the marina bathrooms, and the pub. Hours would be flexible and open to change depending on how frequently the suites are being used and your availability.

Dishwasher/Prep Person - does dishes in the kitchen along with doing food prep, making salads, and generally supporting the kitchen team.
This person does not need to be over 19 and they do not need any previous kitchen experience as we're happy to train.

Hours would be Thursday to Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoon and evenings.

If you are interested in either position, please email us at thetisislandresorts@gmail.com, call us at 250-246-3464, or stop by the pub and say hi!

Hope to hear from you!

Kelsey and the Thetis Island Marina Team

What's Fresh @ Jollity Farm?

Open Saturday 10am to 1pm

Plucked fresh from our fields along with other local and organic goodies
from our farm friends:
Flower bouquets
Salad
Basil - time to make pesto!
Chard & Kale
Organic strawberries & blueberries
Cucumber
Cherry tomatoes
Summer squash
Carrots
Potatoes
Garlic
Chinese Cabbage
Pac choi
Beets
Peas
Beans
Organic bell peppers
.... probably more!

With thanks, 

Jollity Farmers

Island Grown Blueberries

Big delicious island grown blueberries are being sold in 10lbs bulk boxes for $3.50/lbs at the Telegraph Harbour Marina Cafe. 

I will also be selling the blueberries at the Howling Wolf's Summer Market on Saturday. 

Perfect for both eating now and freezing for the WInter. 

Thank you for supporting my Summer entrepreneurial project.

Kai Kasting Grade 11

Free Slip'n'slide

I purchased a slip'n'slide for my friend’s visit with her children (6 & 8yrs old). It’s 16 feet long. It was great fun for a few days. I would like to pass it on to anyone with little children. FREE

Hedi43@icloud.com
Text 226-931-2891

24 Ft Bayliner for Sale

Longtime Thetis resident of Pierre Perreault’s son Cylus is selling the following boat.

I’ve got a 24 foot Bayliner. It’s in almost new condition. The leg and engine were replaced fairly recently and I’ve got over $30,000 worth of receipts, it’s a really nice boat. I was hoping to get out one last fishing trip with dad but didn’t work out. I have it up for sale for $35,000.00 I’m hoping to get $30,000.00 for it. Has a high thrust. Yamaha kicker set up for Scotty’s, bravo three outdrive all the manifolds and mechanical and service was done this year.

If interested his phone is 250-709-8302 and email: cyluscv@gmail.com

Community Lunch at the Annual Book and Bake Sale at Forbes Hall

Saturday, August 3^rd 10:00 – 1:00

Join us for a great community lunch at Forbes Hall...

*****

Lunch Menu

served from the Main Kitchen

$10 Souvlaki Burger (Chicken)

Seasoned Roast Chicken with Tzatziki, Cucumber, Red Onion,

romaine and mayo on a bun.

Served with a side of Greek Salad

$10 Carnitas Burger (Pork)

Carnitas Pulled Pork with Queso, Pico de Gallo,

romaine and mayo on a bun.

Served with a side of Crema-dressed Coleslaw.

Vegetarian Option: both chicken and pork will be replaced with a black bean burger. 

Let us know if you have other dietary needs and we will try our best to make something suitable.

$3 Hot Dogs

condiments self-serve

***** 

Beverages and Snacks

Served from the Beverage Station 10 am - 1 pm

***** 

All items $1

Coffee, Tea, Bubly, Root Beer, Ginger Ale, Sparkling Lemonade

Cinnamon Rolls

Ice Cream Sandwiches

Chips

***** 

See you at the Book & Bake Sale!

Parade Poster Draw

The TIVFD is pleased to announce that ROHAN KAMATH, age 6, is the winner of the random poster draw for the Thetis Island Parade. Because Rohan is 6 years old, he could choose if he wanted a parent or guardian to ride with him in Engine 1 at the head of the parade, and he chose his 8-year-old sister Arana to accompany him. Please wave to Rohan as he passes you by and he will wave back.

The Parade starts at 1:30 pm on the dot from Mission Road, so if you are joining the parade with a float or group, place yourself in the line behind Engine 1 by 1:15 at the very latest. If you are going to the Book & Bake Sale at Forbes Hall on Saturday morning, why not put your parade entry in the lineup early and go and enjoy the delicious lunch that will also be available at Forbes Hall.

The Thetis Island Parade will travel (start at 1:30) from Mission Road, south along North Cove Road and turn left onto Pilkey Point Road, going down the big hill. It will then turn right onto Marina Drive past the boat launch and Telegraph Harbour Marina, go around the corner and take the shady part of Marina Drive back to Pilkey Point, and then back up the big hill and back to the fire hall on Mission Road.

EVERYONE must be aware that there may be other traffic on the road that doesn’t know about the Parade, and to be safe. We need to leave at 1:30 sharp to try to avoid the disembarking ferry traffic at around 2:30.

We are looking forward to fun, sun, safety and laughs. Although Sparky the Fire Dog doesn’t talk, I am sure Sparky will have some treats for the kids along the way if they call out “Hi Sparky”.

TIVFD

Sunday Church

The "on screen" speaker this Sunday the 4th is Tim Keller.
The Grace of Generosity, Luke 18:18-30.

10 AM at the Community Centre, all are welcome.
Further info---Ernie 250-252-0144.