Afghani Refugee

There is a group in Chemainus that is working towards bringing an Afghani refugee (her name is Friba, aged 30) to the community. She is a visible minority (of the Hazaras, who are targeted by the Taliban).
Friba's entry has already been approved by the Canadian government and the group has already secured a place for her to live in Saltair, as well as a job lined up for her at The Owl's Nest in Chemainus. They are reaching out to the wider community to help them meet the government's required fee for processing her immigration process.

If you are able to help with a donation, or for more information, please be in touch with the group via this email address: mwimmer@bc.anglican.ca

Jollity Farm

Plan Your Meals with the Jollity Fresh List + MOSQUITO REPELLENT BACK IN STOCK

We apologize we weren't able to replenish stock sooner. The very effective and locally made natural mosquito repellent will be back in stock this weekend.
Let us know if you'd like to reserve a bottle.

On the fresh list for this week:
Cherry & Heirloom tomatoes
Cucumbers
Salad
Kale & Chard
Zucchini
Herbs - Parsley, Pickling Dill, Parsley
Eggplant (beautiful striped Italian variety is back!)
Organic cantaloupe
Organic blueberries
Silver Rill corn
Beans
Potatoes
Onions
Garlic
Free Range Eggs

Dumplings - Shrimp Chive & Chicken Lemongrass both in stock now
Sausages & Bacon - New stock has arrived! Maple Blueberry, Chorizo Verde, English Bangers, Date Blue Cheese
Kombucha - Pina Colada & Botanical Pear
Flower Bouquets - hot summer colours are here!

Don't forget... if you can't make it to the farm on Saturday, both Marinas are well stocked with lots of fresh local veggies, milk, eggs and more! We are so grateful for the wonderful partnerships we have going on and thank you for showing your support for local food and local business.

With thanks,
Jollity Farmers

Reminder: Family Fun Day this Saturday!

Hello Islanders,

Family Fun Day is just days away! The fun begins this Saturday, August 12th at Forbes Hall. Races, water balloons, tug o war will start at 11:00 in the school field for kids and parents. BBQ lunch will be a combo of a hamburger, drink, ice cream and popcorn all for $10!

Bring your loonies and toonies for the water closet/dunk tank! Always a favourite! And you may want to bring towels and a change of clothes for the kid's wading pool as well as the dunk tank!

Following lunch, carnival games 'Island style', will be happening in the tennis court and we will wrap up around 3 pm.
Looking forward to seeing you there!

Lynn Hunter

Family Fun Day Volunteers Needed

A big thank you to those who have volunteered for our clean-up crew for Family Fun Day. Our BBQ chef, Chad, could use an assistant or two to help keep the lunch line moving efficiently. If you'd be willing to help, we'd be grateful.

Please contact either Chad Kerr (250-701-1595) or Lynn Hunter (250-246-2176).

Thanks!

Forbes Hall: Multi-Use Sports Court

The newly resurfaced Sports Court is ready for Thetis Islanders of all ages to come and try it out!

We look forward to seeing young and old (and all those in-between) participating in many activities: basketball, tennis, learning to ride a bike, pickleball, street hockey or court soccer (practise on net at one end during the months that the tennis net is up), skateboarding, roller or inline skating, dog training and probably more!

TICA thanks Benji Pegg for his help in sorting the equipment, most will continue to be used. For those who might be interested in two old tennis nets, they are on the ground near the court. If you can use them, please take them away!

The Thetis Island Community Association is committed to providing Forbes Hall Community Centre as an inclusive space for all islanders.

Thanks,

Ann Dickie

President, TICA

ThINC Nature House - Today's Activities - Wed, Aug 9th

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM DROP-IN

HARVEST HOURS AT THE PAG (ALL AGES)

LOCATION: THE PEOPLE’S APOTHECARY GARDEN, LOT 62

Bigfoot C-9.5 Fibreglass Truck Camper for Sale

Excellent condition.

798Kg. (1,760 lbs.) Fits 8ft. pickup truck box.

Factory custom WITHOUT inside shower. Extra storage + easy access bathroom.

Queen size bed with 6” foam mattress.

Newer automatic forced air furnace. (propane)

3 burner propane stove with power exhaust hood.

Automatic pressure water system for bathroom toilet & sink & kitchen sink.

Propane / electric refrigerator freezer.

Holds two 20lb. propane tanks.

All lighting LED.

20 ft. heavy duty AC power cord.

Automatic battery charger when plugged into 120 VAC supply.

Venetian blinds and screens on windows and rear entry door.

Aluminum folding rear stairs.

Front and rear, truck frame (clamp on ) camper hold down bars, turnbuckles, and S.S. chains included.

Custom made slide in base used for storage included.

Hijacker jacks (with 4 spare rebuild kits)

Standard round, 7 pin truck electrical connector and cable.

First owner stored camper indoors when not in use during winter. (We are 2^nd. owner, 2yrs)

NO ferry overlength or over height charges.

Camper will be listed for sale off island on Aug.14^th. 2023.

$9000.00

For additional info. or pictures, please contact at ve7ssr@gmail.com

For Sale:

1pc. Thermopane semicircular window. Brand new..

Opening size 48”W x 24”H

White aluminum exterior frame

Primed ( for paint ) wooden interior

Surplus to project needs.

$150.00 (delivered on Thetis)

For additional info. or pictures please contact ve7ssr@gmail.com     

For Sale:

Grass Trimmer Sthil FS 94 R: $400 (new $570)
Chain saw Sthil MS 250 18": $350 (new $490)
Leaf blower Sthil BG 55: $150
2 vintage stainless folding bikes: They come with the original user's
manuel and two original carrying bags. The bikes are in working
condition, they may just need a bit of fine tuning and one has a slow
leak. $100 each
Black Friday folding tandem bike: in very good condition, complete,
comes with the manual and two suite cases where it fits for airplane
transportation. Very rare and hard to find! $1800

Phone or text Pierre at 250 210 6828

Found Dog

Small black and cream coloured dog with greyish face spotted near Cunningham and Foster Point Road

Camille

camille.macdonald92@gmail.com

Forbes Hall Health Services: Our Health, Our Community Survey

Forbes Hall Health Services Group is joining with Our Cowichan Communities Health Network sharing this survey to ensure that our Thetis community is included. Please take the time to fill out the survey, our target is for a minimum of 100 responses over a broad age range, full-time and part-time residents are encouraged to participate.

Spread the word! Island Health and Our Cowichan Communities Health Network have launched the Our Health, Our Community survey. Complete the survey today.

Our Cowichan Communities Health Network, in partnership with Island Health, is elated to announce that the much-anticipated Our Health, Our Community online survey is live and ready for public participation. 

Click here to take the survey: https://redcap.viha.ca/redcap/surveys/?s=99ATWT4N7FXDYXA8

The goal of this survey is to capture local data on the health and well-being of Cowichan Valley residents to help shape regional programs, services, and policies. Survey participants will be asked about their overall health and life in the Cowichan Valley (including Thetis Island), and for feedback on their access to local health and community services.

A high level of participation will help generate the quality data our region requires to respond to demographic shifts and changing health and community needs.

Thanks for your participation,

Forbes Hall Health Service Group / TICA

Lost Dog

A cream coloured, short legged male dog. Waiting at Telegraph Harbour Marina.

Jennifer