The People’s Apothecary Garden - Plant of the Week #7 - Coastal Mugwort

Introducing yet another ‘wort’ to the Plant of the Week catalogue: Coastal mugwort (Artemisia suksdorfii)! But this particular species is more closely related to wormwood (Artemisia absinthium) than to motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca). However, like motherwort, mugwort has been used to lessen menstrual cramps and induce menstruation.

Read more about this native plant here: https://www.thetisislandnatureconservancy.org/single-post/plant-of-the-week

Jollity Weekly Order Reminders

We are picking up from True Grain bakery every other week, so this is the week if you'd like to place your order.
All local dairy and baking orders due by Monday evening.

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

Those organic strawberries went quick on Saturday! If you'd like to request some please use the order form, email or text and we'll make sure to bump up our order this week.

Local ice cream will be restocked for the long weekend and we'll have the new Kula Pops, also made by 49 Below.
This week we'll have Vietnamese Coffee dipped in white chocolate and Coco-Mango (vegan).

With thanks, Jollity Farmers
orders@jollityfarm.ca / 250.415.0101

Accommodation Wanted

We have a wedding coming up at Pioneer Pacific and some of our guests are looking for accommodation.
We are looking for two nights - June 14th and 15th.

We have a family of 4 (two adults & two children), one couple, and a single older woman.
If you have any room and would be able to rent it out to these guests, please let us know at:

mariabamford@gmail.com
604-446-8623

Thanks,

Lis Kroeker

Ukrainian Fundraiser at Forbes Hall May 25th

Thank you for your support thus far for the upcoming Fundraising Dinner. 

We express our gratitude for the contributions sent by those unable to attend the dinner. Your donations will make a significant difference in the lives of those in need, especially since it is uncommon for donations from distant places to reach the frontlines of relief directly. Recent donations have purchased food, hygiene supplies including diapers, toys for children, power banks, pet food, and paid for the digging of a well.  People are very grateful.

Please remember that your attendance is a donation in itself.

We decided to hold a dinner for this cause because we were made aware of the immediate impact of these donations on the communities receiving relief, and it felt like a good fit for the kindness of Thetis Islanders. Last year, TICA held a Community Dinner at this time, which was heart-warming and joyful for both guests and volunteers. So why not put them together and create an evening of sunshine and light to help others? 

A dedicated group of volunteers quickly responded to the call, and the menu will be like last spring's Community Dinner. With a buffet meeting most dietary needs, there will be a fabulous array of salads for all to enjoy, along with roast chicken and focaccia. To honour Ukraine's culinary culture, there will be a delicious Holbutsi appetizer. Additionally, there will be a no-host bar for guests to enjoy a beverage with dinner.

We look forward to a lively evening of Thetis Islanders enjoying a great meal while raising funds to help others.

Event, Food and Charity inquiries: Ann Dickie dickie.ann@gmail.com

Ticket Sales: Ellen Rush ellenrush@gmail.com

Charity Background information: Peggy Thompson Thompson.peggy80@gmail.com

Loose Gravel on Roads

There is a lot of loose gravel from the Spray Patch work just done here! Please be aware and drive carefully, especially you peddle bikers and motorcycle riders. 

Cheers 

Emcon Joe

Help Moving Freezer

We have a new freezer and fridge for Marylyn's Market. 

Need help to pick up on way to Lake Cowichan and bring home to Thetis. 

Please call if interested to help. We will make it well worth your while. 

Thanks

Chris 250-246-5275

For Sale

BE Gas Power-Washer with Honda engine - $500
Honda EM 3000C Generator - $600
Woodland 122 Sawmill - on Wheels. 9.5 HP engine. Can handle logs up to 22" and 16'9" length. 44 hrs of use.- $4000

Sven - Call or text 250-710-9238

From the Library

New books. Check it out. Friend of the Library available Saturday 10-1, Sunday 2-4, Monday 10-1.

As always, the library is open when there is an activity in the hall.

Enjoy
Celine

Regatta Race Day! Today!

Come out and cheer on your favourite boats. Race starts at 10am.
Circumnavigation Thetis Island & Tent Island

Cheers from your Thetis Island Resort Team

Yard Waste Fire Permits

Category 2 (Yard Waste) Fire Permits will end on May 15th. No burn piles or burn barrels will be permitted after May 15th until further notice. We are heading into wildfire season early again. Evening campfire permits are still available. Please have a good water supply and a shovel or rake at your campfire site, and never leave the fire unattended.

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

Plants

Plant sale is ongoing, and self-serve.

You will find one each of, Laburnum, Gingko and Monkey Puzzle.

There are pots of microgreens, various vegetable starts, some flowers and herbs.

And now that it is warm – we have a few tomatoes, peppers and squash as well

For a complete list email darsenau@gmail.com

161 Pilkey Point road in front of the White Peony.

For Sale

Havoc Storm Scooter Excellent condition. $75
Sandbox Helmet Excellent condition. $35
Diamond Back Mountain Bike Good condition. Front shocks. Disc Brakes. $90

Text 2604660224