Knitting Bee

Knitting craft Bee every Friday 2 thru 4. Where Forbes hall community centre. Hope to see you there, come have a cuppa and a chat all welcome.  

The last knitting Bee will be Friday 28th April and will resume in the fall. 

Cheers

Helen

Green Energy Grant

Dear Neighbours,

Have you heard about the Canada Greener Homes Grant?
The grant provides up to $5,000 in funding to homeowners for energy-efficient home upgrades, including insulation, air sealing, and the installation of high-efficiency heating and cooling systems. Additionally, homeowners may be eligible for up to $600 for an energy assessment to identify areas of their home where improvements can be made.

We’ve taken the first steps in applying for the grant:

1. Ensure your Thetis property is your primary address (on your driver’s license)

2. Apply online. See link here.

3. Have a licensed Energuide Home Evaluation done at your home. 

We’ve already booked our evaluation for Friday April 14th in the morning. The cost to just have them come to the island is $350. However, if you’d like to get your home inspected on the same day, we can split the cost(s). They have room in their day for 3-4 appts.

For more information about the Canada Greener Homes Grant, please visit the Natural Resources Canada website. 

Let's work together to create a more sustainable and energy-efficient community!

Cheers!
Elly & Michael
51B Vivian Place

XL E-Bike for sale:

Giant Quick E (2019) size XL for sale. Good condition with some scratches from commuting in the city. Recent tune up and battery maintains a good charge. The bike has 7000kms on it. Comes with charger and one Giant brand waterproof pannier. $1800 

Please contact Kees (case) at dkdekker@gmail.com for questions or viewing purposes.

Reminder: Soup’s On: Wednesday, March 15th 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:

• Chicken with Chickpeas & Za’atar Soup (df & gf)
• Vegetarian Version available (df & gf)
• Focaccia
• 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 

Reminder: Come Out and Join the Politicians on the Ides of March Today!

Local elected officials will be coming to meet with Islanders and Island organizations. Please come out to hear what they have to say and to share your opinions on issues that are important to you.

Visit during Soup’s On with Doug Routley (MLA) and Peter Luckham (Islands Trust Trustee).

After Soup's on there will be a more formal meeting. In addition to Doug and Peter, Alistair MacGregor (MP) and Ken Hunter (Islands Trust Trustee) will be at Forbes Hall for the formal meeting.

From 1:30 to 3:30 community groups will be making presentations about issues they are facing. This will be followed by responses from Federal and Provincial politicians. 

Time may allow for interested individuals to bring up issues  (I have received two email submissions already).

David Reay

Found: Chainsaw Bar Cover

A black bar cover (scabbard) for a Milwaukee chainsaw has been found. 

Call Ann at 250-246-8176

From the Library

The library is open at 10 with a Friend of the Library available to assist you if necessary.
Enjoy.

Pinging Pong

Don't forget, ping pong at  7 on Tuesdays..,

Mary

Ukulele

Ukulele at the hall, 4pm Tuesday

“Sloop John B” for ukulele playing sailors or

“Bad Moon Rising” for superstitious ukulele playing sailors.

Jamie

Come Out and Join the Politicians on the Ides of March (Wednesday)

On Wednesday local elected officials will be coming to meet with Islanders and Island organizations. Please come out to hear what they have to say and to share your opinions on issues that are important to you.

Doug Routley (MLA) and Peter Luckham (Islands Trust Trustee) will be joining the community at Soup's On (11:30 at the hall).

After Soup's on there will be a more formal meeting. In addition to Doug and Peter, Alistair MacGregor (MP) and Ken Hunter (Islands Trust Trustee) will be at Forbes Hall for the formal meeting. From 1:30 to 3:30 community groups will be making presentations about issues they are facing. This will be followed by responses from Federal and Provincial politicians.  Time may allow for interested individuals to bring up issues  (I have received two email submissions already).

I am looking forward to seeing you there.

David Reay

davidreay@telus.net

Holly Pull Success!

Thank you to everyone who came out to help with the holly pull at Fairyslipper Nature Reserve this weekend! 

A group of 19 community members clipped, pulled, and piled an estimated total of 20 cubic metres (or 3 VM Beatles). Also, thanks to those who lent their tools, and to Greg Gall (and Woody the wood-chipper) who helped us make short work of those holly heaps. 

Charlotte, Education and Stewardship Coordinator, ThINC

Knife Found

Knife found at North hairpin, Moore Hill, Pilkey Point Road.

Text Jamie @ 250 710-5801 or call 250 246-4968