Shq’ula’tth’us

phonetic:Shqul ah tth'us or try shuk'kalaat'tus

We invite the community to join us for a special gathering to acknowledge and honour Shq’ula’tth’us (refuge), the Hul’q’umi’num place name and history shared by Pune'luxutth Elder Florence James.

· When: 11:30 am Wednesday, July 17th
· Where: Marina Drive meets Pilkey Point Road, by the slough.

Elder Florence James will speak about the significance of this place in Pune'luxutth history, offering an excellent opportunity for place-based learning about this unique part of the Island’s geography.

Learn also about the more recent use of the valley beyond, over 100 years of farming.
Shq’ula’tth’us continues to be a place of refuge for wetland flora and fauna.

Join us in this special Island event.

This is an initiative of:
ThINC (Thetis Island Nature Conservancy)
TIRRA (Thetis Island Residents and Ratepayers Association / trails)
TICA (Thetis Island Community Association / signage)
TCA/IWG (Thetis Community Assembly / Indigenous Working Group)
with Bill & Ann Dickie.

Traffic control provided by the Thetis Island Volunteer Fire Department.

Funding for honoraria and meals for Florence and Rocky James is provided by ThINC's Nature Stewards program, which in turn is supported by grants from The MacLean Foundation and the BC Conservation and Biodiversity Awards, and by donations from individuals. The Nature Stewards Program provides ecological and cultural information to support stewardship of the land and waters of Thetis Island. See www.thetisislandnatureconservancy.org to learn more about this program

Supported by:
TIPA (Thetis Island Parents Association)
TIID (Thetis Island Improvement District)
TICF (Thetis Island Community Fund)
CCR (Community Climate Resilience)
FAC (Ferry Advisory Committee)
St. Margaret’s Cemetery Board

Summer Concert - Saturday, August 3rd - Thetis Island

A house concert will happen on Saturday, August 3rd at Carolyn Askew's property. Two seasoned pro songwriters will perform both solo and together - folk, country, bluegrass, original songs, covers, and maybe even requests! Vocals, guitars, mandolin.

Who: songwriters Allison Brown (Ontario) and Matt Kennedy (BC) (* Matt is Carolyn's nephew and Anne Barr's son)
Where: the "White House" at Lot #62 North Cove Road, Thetis. Show will be on the grass below the house.
When: Saturday, August 3rd. 7:30 pm
Tickets: $10 cash (or more if you're feeling generous!). Advance: email Matt at mgkennedy1000@gmail.com. Tickets also available at the 'door' (on the night of the show).
More info: Allison Brown (https://allisonbrown.ca/), Matt Kennedy (https://headlonghearts.com/)

Other details: bring a lawn chair or a blanket. BYOB. Hope to see you there! Bring a friend, tell others!

Matt Kennedy

No Driveway Drop Off

Dear Island Neighbours

We kindly ask that you not drop off your personal belongings that you are trying to get rid of at the entrance Capernwray's main driveway. Instead, we suggest you take them to the nearest recycling centre, thrift store or put such items on your own driveway if you are wanting to give them away. We would appreciate that those who placed some items there over the weekend, would come and collect them.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Capernwray Harbour Office.

Thank you.

Capernwray Harbour 

For Sale

Brand new
3 cast iron pans. Large. Medium. Small.
$30
Chris
Text 2502520699

For Sale: Games Table

It is 21”x 47” and 34” high. It is a counter when the top is down and when you open it up, it has a roulette table and Blackjack table and other games. $50 obo.
Contact Rena if interested, 250-794-7271

Detour on Pilkey Point Road Wednesday

Be advised that there will be a Detour on Pilkey Point Road on Wednesday, July 17, from approx. 11 am to noon while the Shq’ula’tth’us event is taking place. The “Pot of Gold” corner will be closed to through traffic from the north intersection of Pilkey Point Road and Marina Drive (by the slough) to the south intersection (near the boat launch). Vehicles will be directed around Marina Drive. If you are needing to catch the 11:05 ferry from Pilkey Point Road please leave yourself time for the detour.

For safety reasons with the detour, please do not park on Marina Drive along the slough on either side of the road. No parking will be allowed on Marina Drive on that stretch of road during the event.

For those planning on attending the Shq’ula’tth’us event, you will be directed by the TIVFD Traffic Control persons on where to park if arriving by vehicle. We will get you as close as possible to the site.

Thank you in advance for your patience and assistance with keeping everyone safe on the roads.

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

Annual Bake Sale @ Forbes Hall

This is an early reminder that this year’s Book and Bake Sale is on Saturday, August 3, and we need lots of goodies made by all you marvellous cooks and bakers out there. Cakes, cookies, squares, scones, muffins and any other food items which can be packaged and sold are all welcome. We ask that you bring it wrapped, priced and ready for sale.

When you have decided what you would like to contribute, please call me at 250-210-8886 or email me at forseth@shaw.ca

Liz Forseth
Friends of the Library Sale

Request for the Use of a Croquet Set

Hello,
I am wondering if anyone has a Croquet Set that our family could use on the long weekend, August 1 to August 5.
Many thanks,
Contact Donna Cottell
Text: 778-895-9468

From the Library

A Friend will open the library Monday 10-1.

Enjoy.
Celine

The People’s Apothecary Garden - Plant of the Week #16 - Dwarf Mallow

One can never be sure where dwarf mallow might appear at the PAG. This sneaky plant has a tendency to rehome itself year to year, relocating to more optimal nooks. This year it has appeared across the garden from last year’s abode (I guess it had zero tolerance for primrose), wanting more space to spread itself. Aside from its mysterious ways, dwarf mallow is a part of a unique family that includes cotton, okra, and hibiscus. It is entirely edible and helps with intestinal and respiratory issues.

www.thetisislandnatureconservancy.org/single-post/plant-of-the-week

Charlotte Fesnoux, ThINC Program Coordinator

Jollity Weekly Order Reminders

The fresh list is getting longer every week!

It's True Grain bakery pick up this week. All orders for bread and local
dairy need to be submitted by Monday evening.

We'll be getting more delicious local berries and cherries from our
friends in Saanich, as well as the Grower's Cooperative. If you want
guaranteed supply, please use our order form to reserve.

https://www.jollityfarm.ca/order-form

With thanks,

Jollity Farmers

For Sale

Super cool Tintin print t shirt from England. Men’s medium. Black t with colour print of Tintin. Good to great cond. $20
Left-handed hockey stick. Barely used. Like new. $20
Surfboard and leash. Good condition. Well used but a steal of a deal. Ready to ride the waves. $75
Bike lock $5
Two wooden real hand lines for fishing. $
Fishing rod n reel$20
Chris
Text 2502520699