For sale: Seasoned, Split Firewood

Seasoned, split firewood ... arbutus/fir mix ... $125 per truckload ... you load.

Please text 250-218-7128 to arrange a time.

Guy Champagne

Wanted: Reliable Small Outboard Motor

Hello, fellow Islanders!

It's been an interesting summer so far, with more than a few challenges along the way. Due to some unforeseen events, I've found myself in need of a 4-6 HP four-stroke outboard.

I'm looking for something in very good condition and, most importantly, very reliable. Willing to pay fair market value for the right motor.

This is our backup and get-about engine when we're out on the sailboat, so reliability is a big deal. Athenia, Sparkles, and Captain Casper the cat , who, by the way, is thoroughly enjoying life aboard the sailboat...all rely on this little engine as our way home when we need it!

So, if you have a motor sitting around because you've upgraded, changed boats, or perhaps gotten smart and gotten out of boating altogether :), please send me a message. I'd love to come have a look.

from Elite Willowbrook and Crew

250-533-9347

Free: 8 Wood Slab Interior Doors

8 - wood slab interior doors -- decent shape

Call 778-919-7263

You pick up must take all - Free

Thanks

Tony Smith

Goosey Gander Shop

Closed for Family Fun Day Today (Saturday, August 8),

Open Sunday (August 9) 10am to 4pm

Hoping to see you at Family Fun Day today!

Then also hoping you will be able to visit the Shop on Sunday too. Come by and have a fun look as there are so many super new items to choose from. Here a just a few: a Canadian red maple pool cue, Cabela's meat slicer, 31 assorted DVDs, pet grooming clippers, a gorgeous giant seashell, a rare Japanese glass float, a fancy Breville toaster, a 48 piece stainless steel cutlery set, two neat Tall Ship models, a little bit of lovely yarn and jewelry, sprout jars with a tray, some perfect little crystal figurines, and a very useful doorknob basket.

Thank you,

Nan Beals

What's Fresh @ Jollity Farm?

Open today 10-1

Lots of goodies filling up the farm shop!

Salad, Sprouts, Turnips, Spring Onions, Strawberries, Red Currants, Blueberries, Carrots, Garlic, Beets, Cabbage, Cucumbers, Arugula, Zucchini, Potatoes, Flowers, Herbs

NEW this week... Local Chickpea Miso and Koji!

What is Koji and why is it good for you? Koji = Enzymes.

Those enzymes break down larger molecules and produce flavour and lots of umami, therefore deepening and enhancing the flavour of food.

Fermentation aids digestion and nutrient absorption and provides probiotics and prebiotics for gut health.

With thanks,

Jollity Farmers

Saturday Bake Sale and Market - Thetis Island Marina Pavilion

Fire Weather Weekend Forecast

Overview

Parts of the Coastal Fire Centre saw multiple days of cooler, wetter weather last weekend, reducing fire risk and moderating fire behaviour in some areas. Despite that weather pattern, prolonged drought persists across much of the Coastal Fire Centre. We are forecasted for hot and dry weather this week combined with the existing wildfire activity in the province and within our Fire Centre these conditions are expected to elevate the potential for new fire starts and increase fire behaviour.

Fire weather

* Smoke from the Big Bar and Brunswick wildfire complexes has spread into the Fraser Canyon, Fraser Valley, and southern Vancouver Island, resulting in hazy or smoky conditions across much of the southern Coastal Fire Centre. Air quality is expected to gradually improve this weekend.

* Hot, dry weather will continue through the week, with elevated fire danger across the Coastal Fire Centre as fire indices continue to deteriorate.

* Gusty winds, particularly at higher elevations and through the Fraser Canyon and Pemberton later this week, may increase wildfire activity on existing incidents.

* Warm, dry conditions will persist into the weekend. While some atmospheric instability is expected in parts of the region, no thunderstorms are currently forecast.

Coastal Fire Centre

Thetis Island Volunteer Fire Dept

Check Air Quality before Outdoor Activity

Because of the many wildfires in interior BC and Washington state, our air quality is often poor these days. Smoke is bad for our lungs!

Consider checking the air quality before physical activity, and if the air quality is poor, postpone any activity you can, and/or even wear an N95 mask.

And don't forget to stay hydrated!

Here's a CBC BC news story on how to protect yourself from wildfire smoke:

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/wildfire-smoke-health-effects-how-to-protect-air-quality-9.7297727

Here are two websites for checking air quality:

This shows an animated smoke forecast map for the next 7 days:

https://firesmoke.ca/forecasts/current/

This shows real-time values, including a sensor at Forbes Hall.

https://map.purpleair.com/

Jonathan Thornburg

Nature House - Today's Events - Friday, August 7

Here's what's on today!

9am-12pm Tides to Trails: Apple Grafting Workshop with Dr. John Errington (youth, adults) ------ FULL

1-3pm SLC Drop-in: Underwater Acoustics (All ages)

Location: Sea Life Centre, Telegraph Harbour Marina

Did you know the call of a fin whale can be heard from 6,000km away? Come to the SLC this weekend to discover how sea creatures use sound to communicate, hunt, and navigate the deep.

The SLC is open Friday-Sunday whenever the seastar flag is flying - drop in anytime!

Charlotte Fesnoux

Family Fun Day: Saturday - August 8th, 10AM to 2PM @ Forbes Hall

Family Fun Day: TOMORROW: Saturday August 8th, 10AM to 2PM

Hope to see you there (Forbes Hall)!

Bring a smile, see a smile, shake a hand, dunk a friend, play with others, eat with others, renew friendships and sustain friendships.

Field Games at 11AM, Lunch is $10 (cash preferred, e-transfer can be accommodated).

We are doing it all with our ThINC and TIVFD partners, plus many dedicated volunteers.

Thanks to all who have volunteered so far. Never too late! Let the registration desk know when you arrive on Saturday, if you are wishing to volunteer.

We appreciate your support whether a volunteer, an attendee, a donor or an observer. As long as you have fun!

TICF Board

No Yoga this Saturday

No yoga this Saturday morning, it's Family Fun Day!

Will resume the following Saturday, August 15th, at 10am

Enjoy the sunshine yogis, see you all soon!

Karen Roff

Pastor Carson Cole: moved to Saturday August 8th, 4pm

Originally scheduled for Friday but moved to Sat at 4:00

BBQ ** Meet & Greet ** Jam Session

Pastor Carson Cole, Morgan, and baby Hendrix are finally here, and we'd love for you to come hang out with us!

Saturday, August 8, 4:00PM

71 Marina Dr., Thetis Island

We're firing up the BBQ with hamburgers and hot dogs, and after supper we'll be having a jam session. If you play an instrument, bring it along! If not, just come, relax, enjoy the music, and meet some great people.

Whether you've known Carson for years, or if you've never met him, this is a great chance to stop by, have a burger, enjoy some live music, and spend a fun afternoon by the ocean.

Everyone is welcome--we'd love to see you there!

Shelley Kohut