Sunday Church

The speaker this Sunday the 5th is David Banks.

Opening up the book of John, John ch 2.

10 AM at the Community Centre, all are welcome.

Further info---Ernie 250-252-0144. 

Yoga with Karen

Hello all,

Join me for slow flow at 10am on Saturday

All classes are by donation (suggested $10) or pay what you can when you can, or home produce, a smile, all are welcome

Please bring your own yoga mat, and email me if you have any questions:

kareneroff@gmail.com

Thank you,

Karen

Time to Trim

The weather looks to be about to dry up again, so this is a great time to inspect your driveway and trim your branches overhead and on the road sides to the specifications laid out in the Thetis Island Improvement District Service Capacity Policies regulations.

Driveway widths must be maintained to a minimum 12 feet (3.66 meters) and the height be maintained to a minimum of 15 feet (4.6 meters), cleared of any obstacles for Emergency vehicles.

If you have a driveway gate it must open inwards and either remain unlocked or keys permanently placed with the fire department. (If you use a combination lock you must provide the fire department with the combination.)

Cover your trimmed branches from the October rains or chip them. 

No Yard Waste burning until November 1st. Fire Permits are not required after November 1st. 

You need to check the Ministry of Environment’s Venting Index for a GOOD day to burn after November 1st. Thetis Island falls within the South Vancouver Island’s HIGH Smoke Sensitivity Zone.

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

Coastal Fire Weather Forecast for the Weekend

Weather Forecast

SYNOPSIS: A low-pressure system sat off the coast of Vancouver Island for the Thursday. It pulled more moisture into the Coastal Fire Centre. Showers and periods of rain continued into the afternoon but started to lessen as the day wore on. There was slight risk of thunderstorms which could produce lightning but it would have been accompanied by rain if it occurred (Note: this forecast is published Friday but the info came in Thursday afternoon.) By the overnight period and into Friday this low will slide well to the south of the province and a ridge of high pressure starts to build in from the Pacific. Friday will be a “transition day," with similar conditions to Thursday. A cold front will slide over the province from the NW and will just “side swipe” the Coastal Fire Centre. The impact of this low cold front will be minimal.

OUTLOOK:

Saturday to Monday: Saturday brings bigger changes as the ridge of high pressure in the Pacific starts to build inland and over the west coast. Strong winds with gusts in the 30-40 km/h range will be contained to the lee side of the Coastal Mountain Range. With this ridge, we see a return to a warming and drying period for one to three days. While temperatures remain seasonal, some southern areas could see an uptick by 2-4 degrees into the start of next week. The Southeast corner of the Fraser Zone will see the driest conditions and lower minimum relative humidity values.

Please note that this will be the final Friday Fire Weather Forecast of the season.

We hope you have found this forecast useful and informative throughout the past six months.

Fire Chief J. Caldbeck

Weekend Open Hours: Sea Life Centre & PAG

Hello everyone,

We’re happy to share our open hours for this today / this weekend. Come by and say hello!

Sea Life Centre
Friday, October 3 | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Saturday, October 4 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Sunday, October 5 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

The PAG (People’s Apothecary Garden – Lot 62)
Saturday, October 4 | 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Feel free to stop by to harvest seeds or plants—everyone is welcome!

Warmly,
The ThINC Team

For Sale

Milwaukee ( the Red one) portable wet/dry shop vac. Like new.
$200

Text2502520699
Chris

What's Fresh @ Jollity Farm?

Open Saturday 10-1

Salad
Kale
Spinach
Sprouts
Mustard Greens
Squash - winter and summer
Strawberries
Melon
Cabbage
Cauliflower
Broccoli
Eggplant
Tomatoes
Peppers
Cucumbers
Beans
Garlic and Onions
Herbs - cilantro, parsley, basil
Apples and Pears

With thanks, Jollity Farmers

Land Clearing and Winter Preparedness Services

Do you have brambles and brush that needs clearing?
Do you need wood chopped and/or piled or moved?
Organized de-construction or project clearing?
Other exterior work to help prepare for winter... ask us!

Two strong, hard-working and skilled islanders available to work.

Contact Finn Bond and David Shannon to discuss your projects.

Text Finn at 250.863.5125 or email finniganbond@gmail.com

September Rain

September 2025: 24.5 mm

September 2024: 58.6 mm

Average September: 55.9 mm

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September 2025 YTD: 493.9 mm

September 2024 YTD: 713.1 mm

Average Year to Date: 584.9 mm

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Lowest September: '0' mm in 2012

Highest September: 131.4 in 2021

Keith Rush

One Month Left! Mushrooms Are Popping - Join the Fall Fungi Bio-Blitz

Hello Mushroom Hunters & Nature Lovers,

Thanks to the recent rains, mushrooms are finally making their grand entrance across Thetis Island - just in time for the final month of the Fall Fungi Bio-Blitz Challenge!

Through November 1st, help ThINC track the incredible diversity of fungi (and lichens!) sprouting up in our forests, trails, and even backyards. From colourful caps to strange slime molds, every observation counts toward a better understanding of our island’s ecology.

Haven’t joined yet? It’s easy!
1. Create an account at iNaturalist.org or download the free app.
2. Visit the project page: Thetis Island Nature Conservancy Mycology Blitz
Join Here: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/thetis-island-nature-conservancy-mycology-blitz
3. Start snapping and uploading your fungi finds!
Make sure your photos are clear, include location info, and show as much detail as possible (especially gills, caps, or underside features).

Prizes for most observations, best photo, and coolest find!

Questions? Reach out to Amelia:
amelia@thetisislandnatureconservancy.org

Happy Fungi Foraging,
The ThINC Team

Wanted: Comfrey

Hi all, 

We are looking for comfrey root or crown cuttings to plant around the farm. Does anyone have a bunch they want thinned out? Happy to trade!

Thanks Aimée / Jollity

For Sale

North Face tent. Six-person tent. Excellent condition.
$450

Text2502520699
Chris