The Community Hall Library Catalogue

It’s so easy to use! Go to forbeshall.ca and go to the Library page https://forbeshall.ca/library/ and click on the Catalogue button.

Sort by Fiction, Dewy (Non-Fiction), Junior, DVDs, and Picture books. So many titles, have fun!

Note: Not all library titles are on the system, but most are. Use the drop-down menu, under “ticalibrary” on the left of the panel, to select by type, or alternately use the Profile button to access the resources.

Celine, 

Librarian

Looking for Lawn Mowing Service

I am looking for a lawn mowing service to take on a property on Clam Bay Road.

For details, contact Andy by telephone at 250-246-9770 or email at andylamb@telus.net

Free Glass Panel

Large, glass panel, was used to top a vanity counter. 77” x 22”. 5 mm thick, finished edges.

Free, but you’d need to collect and we’re down a bumpy drive.

Text or call Adam on (250) 802-2418.

Forbes Hall Spring Work Party: Saturday, June 8th

Join us this Saturday to get the Hall and grounds ship-shape for summer! Work starts at 9:30, it’s okay if you come a bit later...

A yummy lunch has been planned to reward the wonderful volunteers who step up to help.

Here’s an equipment list that may be helpful: gloves, secateurs, shovels, trowels, wheelbarrows (we have 1, a couple more would be great), rakes, 1 or 2 weed eaters and appropriate safety gear.

Note: Pressure-washing and gutter cleaning are being done on other days with volunteers already arranged.

Saturday’s Job List

1. Weeding and Gardening: lots of small areas to be worked on, detailed list on Saturday.

2. Take down screens, wipe clean, replace after windows are done.

3. Window Washing: wash windows inside and out. All equipment and training will be provided.

4. Wiping down of all windowsills, inside and out.

5. Water Tank: roll it into position beside the pump house.

6. Drag the outhouses adjacent to their new position.

7. Beverage Station: clean all drawers, cupboards and shelves. Sort items when restocking.

8. Plateau area by parking: remove wood and bricks, weed-eat area.

9. Move wooden bench by kitchen stairs to rear garden area.

We are looking forward to seeing an eager team!

See you Saturday,

TICA Board

Looking for a Car 'dent puller'

Hello, I recently dented my car on a log (very Thetis Island), and was wondering if anyone in the community has a dent puller and/or has experience with the tool? 

If so, please contact Sahir at advani.sahir@gmail.com or 778 223 6647.

Thanks!

Items for Sale

#1 - glass and chrome chandelier- $50

#2 - brass and teak 80+ pieces, flatware set. Paid over $2000, 40 years ago. Asking $200.

Photos sent upon request to don.virgoe@gmail.com

Don Virgoe

289 829 1582

The People’s Apothecary Garden - Plant of the Week #10 - Lamb’s Ear

Best known for its amazingly fuzzy feeling leaves, lamb’s ear is a favourite among the TIES (Thetis Island Elementary School) community. One student was so blown away by it, he exclaimed upon feeling it, “Woah! Is that thing real??!” Although not a scrumptious plant like some, lamb’s ear does have medicinal properties!

More on this plant here: www.thetisislandnatureconservancy.org/single-post/plant-of-the-week

Charlotte Fesnoux

From the Library at Forbes Hall Community Centre

The library is open Monday 10am-1pm.

Thetis Island Resorts (Expanded Hours & Offerings)

The Pub is open Mondays Now!

Thetis Island Pub has a new menu to share with you and you're now able to come enjoy it on Mondays as well!

Our hours of operation are 11:30-7:30, Thursday to Monday. We’re closed on Wednesdays for the time being.

Every Tuesday, we are going to open for a special event called Karaoke. We will offer a limited menu.

Our #1 goal is to provide a safe space where we can all sing our favourite songs with no judgements.

Everyone is Welcome.

Please come out and have an amazing experience. Let your inner voice come out.

Every Tuesday 6pm start until we have no voices left.

Hope to see you all soon!

Cheers, Kevin & Kelsey @ The Pub

Thetis Island Marina And Pub

thetisislandresorts@gmail.com 

250 - 246 - 3464

46 Harbour Rd, Thetis Island

BC V0R 2Y0, Canada

Science Nugget : Halley’s Comet

On 3 June in 1696, Edmond Halley announced his discovery that comets seen in 1531, 1607, and 1682 were in fact 3 separate observations of the same comet. This comet, now known as "Halley's comet", was last seen with the naked human eye from Earth in 1986 and will next be close to the Earth in July-August 2061.Set your watches!

Jonathan Thornburg

On 3 June in Canadian History / World Bicycle Day

1885: In the last military engagement fought on Canadian soil, Mistahimaskwa (Big Bear), the powerful Cree leader and warrior, escapes the North-West Mounted Police.

To learn more:

www.creenationsheritagecentre.ca/big-bear.html

www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/big-bear

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Bear

and in the wider world….

World Bicycle Day: Good for you and the climate too!

3 June declared WBD by the United Nations, to recognize "the uniqueness, longevity and versatility of the bicycle, which has been in use for two centuries, and … is a simple, affordable, reliable, clean and environmentally fit sustainable means of transport."

Cheers to Thetis cyclists, walkers, runners, and the accompanying cats & dogs on our island’s byways.

Thanks to the drivers for keeping an eye out for self-propelled travelers on our curvy, narrow Thetis roads.

Be Kind & Be Safe: If on the roads and not driving, please wear a bright safety vest, hat, scarf, jacket, something! & (if using) single-ear headphone/bud. If driving, please take care for pedestrians, cyclists, and deer.

Virginia V.

For Sale: Chevrolet Truck

Chev 1500 put 4x4

2004 Chev 1500 4dr. 6ft box.

200,000 + km . 5.3 lt.

Cabs rusty at sills.

Runs fine, it's been my work truck. As is . 3500.00 obo

Sid M 250 701 5837

mawsonmilling@gmail.com