Possible Rain Relief Coming!

Here is the forecast for the next few days from the Coastal Fire Centre. If we do indeed get rain on Tuesday and showers continuing for a few days after that, we will be able to drop out of EXTREME and open up to High Hazard Activities again, at least for a few days. Fingers and toes crossed.

OUTLOOK: Sunday to Tuesday: Sunday is the day with the highest chance of convection/lightning this long weekend as the combination of an upper trough passing thru Haida Gwaii in the afternoon and the upper ridge to the east spread deeper, but still elevated, subtropical moisture across the Fire Centre. By Monday, the upper trough has moved inland to the east of the Fire Centre and the airmass cools and stabilizes with a jump in minimum RHs. At the same time, a new and stronger upper trough is approaching Haida Gwaii from the northwest. On Tuesday, that trough lands on the coast, bringing widespread rain, a further drop in temperatures and gusty winds to all zones. Higher amounts of precipitation are expected in northern and western sections of the Fire Centre with lesser amounts south and east.

Fire Chief J. Caldbeck

Thetis Island Vol. Fire Dept.

Looking For Subminiature Switches

Howdy to any and all Thetis Tradesmen, Tinkers, Toy Makers, Inventors Etc. I'm looking for a new safety switch for Pioneer Pacific Camp's commercial immersion blender. I've identified it as a Marquardt Subminiature Snap Action Switch -1050.0202 with mushroom top push button. The one pictured in the following link is a1050.1202 for push connectors while the 1050.0202 has solder tabs. Either one will do the job for me should you have one. https://eg.rsdelivers.com/product/marquardt/10501202/marquardt-mushroom-shaped-micro-switch-tab-5-a-250/7410735

Thankful to be able to purchase or replace a couple should you have one or more on hand.

Contact

Greg

gnp.gall@gmail.com

FREE Kids’ Bikes x 2

Two kids’ bikes, free to a new home. One would best fit a 4-6 year old (red cars theme), and the other a 6-8 year old (pink fairy theme). Text 250-744-9821 for photos and more details.

David

For Sale

Huge selection of “like new“ stuffies and teddy bears. Disney. Starwars. Stitch. BB8 and more. $5 -$10 each or make a deal on the lot.

Book of Starwars posters $35.00

Lot of Disney classic ride posters. $35.00

Brand new blue tooth ear buds. $35.00

Electric fireplace extras. Fake logs. Rocks. Glass beads etc. $35.00

Weighted blanket (grey) $25.00

Text

2502520699 - Chris

From the Library...

The book sale team has set up treasures for you. A buck a book.

The baking is coming in.

The lunch is being prepared.

See you on Saturday for this great event to support our island library.

10-2.

Celine

Community Lunch at the Book & Bake Sale - Today!

Join us for an inexpensive take-out lunch at Forbes Hall on Saturday.

11:30 – 1:30 (or until we’re sold out)

$8

Handcrafted Sandwiches with Coleslaw & Chips

Roast Chicken w/ Provolone on a Brioche Bun

Fresh veggies, roasted and served w/ Provolone on a Brioche Bun

both served with greens, pesto-mayo and onion jam...

At the Beverage Station

All items $1

Coffee

Teas

Water

Assorted Bubly and Pop

Ice Cream Sandwiches

Snack Cookie Packets

Concert at Forbes Hall Tonight!

Looking for something fun to do tonight? Danielle Lebeau-Peterson and Phil Albert are on Thetis Island to perform at Forbes Hall tonight and tickets ARE available to purchase at the door! 

You can expect a mix of singer-songwriter favourites along with original music by this professional Victoria duo. Relax and enjoy the beautiful hall while Danielle's soaring vocals and easy banter entertain.

$20 cash or e-transfer at the door.

Cash bar, refreshments and light snacks will be available.

Doors open at 6:30pm.

See you there!

Brianna

This is a fundraising event for Forbes Hall

Exhibit of Local Art at Forbes Hall

An exhibit of Thetis Island art is on display at the Forbes Hall, paintings of cabins, beaches, boats, and favourite places and views. This art was created by residents, family, neighbours, and visiting friends. We thank all who contributed to this display.

While you are enjoying this art take the time to look at Deborah Martin's artwork which will be on sale at the Hall throughout the summer. Deborah is donating all proceeds from the sale to TICA's debt reduction program.

TICA Art Committee Members

Carol Sowerby

Ellen Rush

FREE: Hockey Nets and Skateboard Apparatus Available

There are two metal framed hockey nets and assorted skateboard apparatus available for the taking from Forbes Hall Community Centre.

These items will not be returning to the rejuvenated tennis court area. They will be available for the taking today, Saturday, August 5th, after which they will be taken to Bings.

Thanks

TICA Board

Apologies….the Goosey Gander Shop is Closed this Weekend

I’m very sorry and disappointed but due to an unforeseen infrastructure problem the Shop will be closed this weekend. Otherwise all is well and I look forward to the glitch being sorted out early next week. In the meantime thank you for your patience and have a wonderful B.C. Day weekend!

Nan Beals

ThINC Nature House - Weekend Activities

Saturday, August 5

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Seaquarium Drop-in

Location: The Nature House at The Portal, 254 North Cove Road

There’s always drama unfolding in the Seaquarium! Last week a decorator crab carried a sea anemone around on its back and a sunflower sea star tried to digest a giant red sea cucumber…Drop by anytime from 2-4 pm to witness the action from the front row!

Sunday, August 6

10:00 am - 12:00 Noon drop-in Harvest Hours at The PAG (all ages)

Location: The People’s Apothecary Garden, Lot 62

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm S4: Great Grizzlies with Frances Backhouse

(2:00 - 2:45: family-friendly activity; 3:00 - 4:00 pm: presentation)

Location: The Nature House at The Portal, 254 North Cove Road

Grizzly bears, one of North America – and British Columbia’s – most iconic wildlife species, once roamed across half the continent. Today, their range and numbers are much diminished and they face many challenges. Join Frances Backhouse, author of Grizzly Bears: Guardians of the Wilderness, to learn about what makes grizzlies special and what they need to survive and thrive.

Frances Backhouse is an author and environmental journalist who lives in Victoria. She previously worked as a biologist, including an amazing five-month stint studying grizzly bears in the Khutzeymateen Valley – the inspiration for her latest book.

Visit www.backhouse.ca to learn more about Frances and her writing.

In addition to our normal wares, we will be selling Frances's books: 'Grizzly Bears: Guardians of the Wilderness' and 'Beavers: Radical Rodents and Ecosystem Engineers' at the Howling Wolf Market between 10:00 am - 2:00 pm on Saturday. Look for the blue tent! (Oh - and if you miss us on Saturday, Frances's books will also be available at the talk on Sunday!)

Questions? Email Eden at eden@thetisislandnatureconservancy.org

Hummingbird 561 Fish Finder /Sonar for Sale

The system comes complete with display, dual beam plus sonar, cables and mounting brackets for sonar unit and display unit. The display is designed to be plugged in and easily removed for storage when not in use. The system is fully functional and was in-use until last week.

$85 obo

Karl Unger

unger.karl11@gmail.com