Extra Hands at the PAG Needed

Hello and happy spring,

Now that it is starting to warm up, it's time to get prunin', weedin', and diggin' at the People's Apothecary Garden (PAG). The plants are growing with gusto (weeds included), and the space needs a little TLC in preparation for summer learning, harvesting (community members are encouraged to harvest) and workshops. Priorities are pruning and trimming back dead brush, cleaning the leaf litter from the paths, weeding, and adding mature compost to give the new growth a bump this spring!

If you are interested in taking part, feel free to email me at charlotte@thetisislandnatureconservancy.org or just pop on by during gardening sessions that will take place on Sundays from 10-12.

About the PAG: https://www.thetisislandnatureconservancy.org/people-s-apothecary-garden

Medical Assured Loading on BC Ferries

Everyone should by now know how the BC TAP form (the Provincial Travel Assistance Program for medical reasons) allows a patient free travel on the ferry to get to a specialist medical appointment on Vancouver Island.  

But did you know that BC Ferries has a MAL (Medical Assured Loading) program to allow some of those travelling with BC TAP forms to go to the head of the ferry lineup instead of having to wait on an overload? This might be handy during the coming summer months when overloads happen.  

Here is the link with the criteria on how to obtain a MAL and that page also has a link on how to obtain a TAP, which you must also have at the same time: https://www.bcferries.com/book-sailings/medical-assured-loading

Fire Chief J. Caldbeck

Missing Cat?

Anyone out there missing a black and white short haired, medium sized (9 pound) cat? Becoming friends with us at 345 North Cove Road. 

Photos are placed at ferry and post box notice boards. 

Please phone 250 210-1498 to claim.

Thank you, 

Ken Hunter

Visitors' Guide to Thetis Island

Do we want a Visitors' Guide this year? It is a useful way for local businesses and services to make themselves known to visitors, what to see and do (or NOT do) as well as carrying general information for visitors about how the island works. 

It is distributed from the ferry booth (if requested), the Chemainus Tourism Information Centre, and various businesses on Thetis and in Chemainus. If you would like to participate in this year's guide, please let me know a.s.a.p. Ideally, we try to get it out in time for the Victoria Day holiday, so we need to know now to start setting it up. If there are enough people to support it, it will happen - if not, not. Last year's guide (as an example of the sort of information that goes in) can be seen at https://www.thetisisland.net/info/Thetis_Island_VG_2022_web.pdf  

In the past, we have been able to produce this at a price of $5 per column line for advertisers, and I hope we can keep to that this year, although it will depend on how many are prepared to participate, escalating printing costs being what they are. Nothing will be set up or billed without final permission. 

Please let me know at veronicashelford@gmail.com or 250-246-1509

Forbes Hall April 2023 Bulletin

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Soup’s On: Wednesday, April 12th at Forbes Hall

11:30 am until 1:00 pm (earlier if we run out!)

Gather at Forbes Hall for a very Thetis Island lunch!

Menu:

• New England Clam Chowder (contains Dairy, GF)
• Vegan Corn Chowder (DF, GF)
• Garlic French bread (DF available)
• Assorted Goodies
• Teas & Coffee

Suggested donation of $7 for soup, bread, treats and teas & coffee.

Everyone is welcome to join us, seniors, seniors who don’t think they’re seniors, workers, families, and everyone who just wants a mid-day meal!

Menu remainders for take-out when available.

The Soup’s On Team

Construction Easter Sale

New Large Vinyl Window, new construction (Never installed) 39 high x 89 wide with 18 x 24 opening window in top left corner with screen. $200

New pocket door 24 inch 2 panel, this includes the door frame and hardware to roll it $50

Almost new 24 inch door 6 panel and the frame it needs to swing RH$20

Kitchen Cabinets New or slightly used, mostly Home Depot style:15 x 30, 12 deep upper with dark color door $5015 x 30, 12 deep upper with dark color door $50

24 inch Base cabinet with white doors and shelf $150

35w x 16h upper with white doors $50

30w x 18h upper with wood finish doors $30

30w x 30h upper with brown doors $40

24w x 30h upper with brown doors $40
Hot Tub Good working condition Some minor cosmetic issues but it doesn't leak.Cover is in good conditionIt is 3/4 size of normal (65 x 80 inches) and holds 4 adultsCan deliver on the island if you have 3 guys to help lift.$200

Drywall hoist lifter to install drywall on ceilings up to 10ft $100

250-246-0566

Richard and Tess

Chemainus Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament: Mount Brenton Golf Course, Friday, June 9, 2023

2:00 pm Start

Sign up now for Golf & Dinner $100 per person + $5 GST = $105.Golf and Dinner package includes 9 holes golf, cart, & dinner (dinner only $25) with prizes and live auction event.

Send me an email & I'll send you the Registration Form: debwilson10@gmail.com

Deb Wilson

Nature Stewards Program Information Session - April 22

Hello Thetis Islanders, ThINC is launching a Nature Stewards Program this spring! The Nature Stewards Program is a new initiative in collaboration with the Penelakut First Nation and Islands Trust Conservancy (ITC), with guidance from the Gabriola Land and Trails Trust (GaLTT) and Habitat Acquisition Trust (HAT). It aims to encourage and support Thetis Island residents in the stewarding and regeneration of the land and its biodiversity through habitat rewilding, restoration, preservation, and protection.

To learn more about the program and what to expect, we will be hosting an information session on Saturday, April 22 from 10am - 12pm at Forbes Hall, and a special plant walk post lunch with Penelakut elder, Augie Sylvestor.

Nature Stewards Program webpage: https://www.thetisislandnatureconservancy.org/nature-stewards-program 

Hope to see you there!

The ThINC Team

From the Library

A Friend of the Library will be happy to see you from 10-1 on Saturday in our lovely island library.

Celine

What's Hopping @ Jollity Farm?

Open today 10am - 2pm

So, many fresh green coloured things for spring!

From the Thetis Island Farm Co-operative, prepared in the wonderful Forbes Hall kitchen:

•           Forest Nettle Pumpkin Pesto (cheesy and vegan)

•           Green Caesar (wait till you see the colour!)

•           Pumpkin Carrot Orange Muffins (hand pressed fresh OJ and zest with Jollity produce)

*made with Jollity produce, free range eggs and organic ingredients.

Plus:

Sprouting Broccoli

Kalettes

Salad

Carrots

Kale

Spring onion

On the Kombucha tap this week:

Elderflower Rose

Mango Turmeric Vanilla

(lined up next is Botanical Pear)

Annuals & Perennials:

Pansies, Sweet Peas, Nasturtiums

+ some beautiful Hellebores, Heather and other spring flowers and foliage

ps. We've started stocking the cooler shelves of our friends over at Thetis Island Marina with: Jollity Salads - Cowichan Milk - Free Range Eggs - Tree Island Yogurt (a sample of their plant-based yogurt may still be there) - (let them or us know, if there are other things you'd like to purchase when picking up your mail etc.)

Questions, requests to info@jollityfarm.ca or 250.415.0101

With thanks, Jollity Farmers

Sunday Church

The "on screen" speaker this Easter Sunday is Lee Strobel.

The topic is "The Case for Christ"

10 AM at the Community Centre, all are welcome.

Further info---Ernie 250-252-0144