Save the Date: Robbie Burns Day Celebration January 27, 2024

Robert ‘Rabbie’ Burns sits proudly atop the pantheon of Scottish poets. From ‘Auld Lang Syne’ to his ‘Address to a Haggis’, Burns’ work is intrinsically linked with Scottish culture.

His journey from humble rural beginnings to international renown tells the story of a man inspired by nature, class culture and love.

On the evening of January 27th we will be celebrating the life of Robbie Burns with a fine traditional Scottish dinner at Forbes Hall. Entertainment will include customary speeches, bagpipes, highland dancing, and poetry!

Please circle this date on your calendar and watch for ticket sales information at the beginning of the new year.

For more information contact David Reay or Georgina Maule

Harvest House

I think we should be known as the Little Island with Big Hearts.

This Christmas season Islanders have donated over 400 lbs of food and clothing as well $1100 in cash and cheques. In addition to that there were a couple of anonymous donations plus several donated on line or directly to Harvest House.

Thanks again. Don’t ever grow weary of doing good.

Merry Christmas.
Rodney and Myrna Brownlee

Early Mornings at the Jolly Little Farm Shop

It has come to our attention that many people don't know our farm shop & cafe in Chemainus opens at 7am Mon-Sat (8am on Sunday). That's right...you can drive right off the first ferry for a hot coffee or tea and something to eat.

This week we are testing out our farm-to-plate Breakfast sandwiches (to-go or to-stay) with housemade potato buns, Thetis Island Co-op eggs and bacon (or ham) with a slathering of our green sauce.

We've also added savoury scones and quiche to the growing menu of goodies.

See you on the other side!
Jollity Farmers

Telegraph Harbour Gift Certificates

Telegraph Harbour Cafe has gift certificates available!
These make great gifts that support community interactions and may be used for our delicious freezer meals, regular cafe service and gift items. Have a request? Let us know!

Our hours for this week are as follows:
Tuesday 10-4:30
Wednesday 1:30-6
Thursday-Saturday 10-4:30

We are closing December 24th - January 1st.
Open again for regular hours January 2nd!

Jams and Jellies

Just a reminder if you are looking for jams or jellies as gifts, drop by Telegraph Harbour Marina (Rheta's Cafe ) for a great selection of my jams and jellies.Telegraph Harbour Marina will be closed from December 24th until January 2nd.

Check out their other gift ideas and have a coffee and a breakfast croissant.

Happy Holidays Everyone.
Gloria

Cedar Beach Pizza Closed Dec 20 to Dec 27: Last Night Tonight!!

'Tis the time to be merry so Cedar Beach Pizza must be closed until Dec 27th
We expect to remain open Dec 28th to Jan 1. Family here? Feel free to call in your order at any time prior.

We are wide open Tuesday Dec 19 (tonight). Please give us a couple hours notice to ensure we have enough dough!

Thanks for your patience as always!
Virginia Lamb
250-246-9770

Nurse Practitioner Clinic: Holiday Hours for Thetis

Tuesday, December 26^th (Forbes Hall) and Thursday, December 28^th (Virtual): Closed

Tuesday, January 2^nd (Forbes Hall) and Thursday, January 4^th (Virtual): Closed

Messages can still be left with Kari during this period. 

Erin and Kari will return to Forbes Hall on January 9^th, business as usual. 

Forbes Hall Health Services Group

Jollity Farm Holiday Order Reminders

This is the week to double up on local dairy, eggs, bagels and True Grain baking, as we will be closed the week between Christmas and New Year.

Open Saturday, Dec. 23
Closed Saturday, Dec. 30
Open Saturday, Jan. 6

Holiday Ice Cream pints still available this week and this year's co-op sausages are back:
Coconut currywurst
Smoked date & Sea Cider
Chorizo Verde
Maple Blueberry
Bratwurst
English Banger

Visit our order form: https://www.jollityfarm.ca/order-form or email requests to orders@jollityfarm.ca
Please submit orders by midnight on Monday.
With thanks, Jollity Farmers

For Sale and Free

Bessey Flooring and clamping system. Listed on Lee Valley for $50 each. I am selling 4 for $150.

Mapei Ultrabond Eco 980 - urethane adhesive for hardwood flooring. Approx. 11 Litres left in pail - just opened yesterday. FREE to first caller ( or text ).

Sven - 250-710-9238

Bookshelf Sideboard

Try one more time to save from the landfill....In good condition. Freestanding bookshelf/sideboard unit still available. Free, but must pick up in Chemainus.
Email for details and photos if interested.
David
drivingmissdaisy.da@gmail.com

From the Library

A Friend of the Library will open the library from 1-4 on Sunday.

Enjoy your island library.
Celine

Free: Artificial Christmas Tree

TICA upgraded Forbes Hall’s Christmas Tree to a larger tree this year to more suit the size of the room.
The one used previously is ready to go to a new home.
It’s all set to go on the covered entry to Forbes Hall for the first who gets it.

Ann Dickie
TICA