FoodSafe Level 1 Course - Sept. 17th - Forbes Hall

FoodSafe Level 1 is a must for anyone working in food services including volunteers and those in caregiving capacities. Topics covered include foodborne illness, receiving and storing food, preparing food, serving food, cleaning and sanitizing.

Instruction:
Grade A Learning

Sponsorship:
The Thetis Island Community Fund will be sponsoring this class for Thetis Islanders.  The class will be offered to a maximum of 30 students. 

Participation:

A.    Priority: Forbes Hall Food and Event Services Volunteers who work in the Beverage Station or Main Kitchen or volunteer for Soup’s On in any capacity, as these volunteers are required to have FoodSafe Level 1 by the Forbes Hall Food and Event Services Committee. Volunteers of these groups who were FoodSafe Level 1 certified prior to the closing of Forbes Hall in 2019 now need to be re-certified. 
 

B.    Next, the course will be offered to seniors (65 + over), followed by those who are caregivers in their own home (including parents and caregivers of babies and young children) and those who prepare meals for health compromised friends or neighbours.

C.     Following seniors and caregivers, it will be offered to those who require it for employment.

D.    Lastly, it will be available to members of the general public.

Attendance:
Prebook your spot to allow for the ordering of supplies.
Reply by August 19th, 2022 to events@forbeshall.ca, with the following information:

·      your name,
·      phone number
·      the prioritized category that applies to you

Confirmation:
You will be notified of acceptance in the class after August 26th.   

A waitlist will be held in case of cancellations.

If for any reason you need to cancel, please contact Ann Dickie @ dickie.ann@gmail.com or 250-246-4079 immediately, as there may be others on the waitlist. 

FoodSafe is a great program designed to instruct participants in keeping the community healthy.  We look forward to a full class in September.

Ann Dickie
Forbes Hall Food and Event Services Committee   

Book & Bake Sale: Many Thanks

This year’s book and bake sale was another successful fundraiser for our lovely library.

20! Volunteers set out the books.   10! Volunteers sold books, beverages and baking.  I sure could not do this event without my dedicated volunteers.  As always, thank you, thank you.

Of course it couldn’t happen without the generous donations of books and baking.
And the generosity of the buyers.  Total raised was $1416.75. 

I think the event was even more fun this year with a bbq lunch and Thetis Island merchandise for sale.

Your tired but happy librarian,
Celine

Yard Sale at the Redman's

Our grandchildren made 43.50 for lemonade and cookies.  

We made 110.50 on the other sales.  

So we will be donating $77.00 to Cancer research for children. 

Thanks to everyone who came to our yard sale. 

Genny and Ken Redman 

Forbes Hall: Missing Key

The Hall’s Courtside Entrance key went missing sometime during the Book and Bake Sale on Saturday.

The lock box was closed after the door was unlocked first thing which was confirmed by others, and when we went to lock up the hall at the end of the event it was open with the key missing.

We have asked several people who might have opened it not knowing the door was already unlocked, but none of them have it.  

Hopefully this posting might trigger an Oops! moment for someone…

Thanks

Ann Dickie

Forbes Hall

Spray Patching

Thursday Aug 4th there will be a truck doing spray patching on our island, he could be anywhere, please look out for him and pass slowly and safely, there will be some loose gravel around where he has been, it should be cleaned up early next week!

Emcon Joe

Forbes Hall Community Centre Calendar: August 2022

Click on calendar to view full size.

ThINC Nature House - Wednesday, August 3

9:00 am start: Wednesday Wander at North Cove Beach (meet at the end of North Cove Road) (all ages)

We are back at North Cove Beach for another mini wander! We will walk along the shore identifying birds, plants, and marine species. What we count will be recorded on eBird and iNaturalist. Come spend some time at the beach exploring nature.

2:00 - 4:00pm: Tea Time at the PAG!, Lot 62, North Cove Road (all ages)

We will explore the many incredible medicinal plants of the People’s Apothecary Garden and use some of them to create beautiful blends of tea!

Yoga with Karen - 9am, Today @ Forbes Hall

Happy to say back to teaching, hooray!  All classes are by donation for the Hall, all are welcome!

love

Karen

kareneroff@gmail.com

K nip K nop

Ping pong, we're back, every Tuesday evening at 7 pm at the Community Hall.

Take care
Mary Forbes 

Missing Cat

Missing since yesterday from Lot 448 (Lakeview Road near Cufra inlet)

Theo Monk is a large ginger/buff neutered short hair cat with an extra-long tail and a high squeaky meow. 
3 years old, loves to climb and jump - might be stuck up a tree?

Besides Lakeview/Kenwood area might have climbed the ridge. Anywhere from Lot 145 on out to Pilkey Point seems possible.
If you're out on the inlet, he might be down along the eastern shoreline too.
Likely to run from strangers - but you might see the tip of that tail or hear his squeaky voice.
Grateful for any leads!

thanks,
Mary & Dennis

250-416-9528 (text or call)
thetis@goclenius.net

Free: Apiary Equipment

Honey spinner, wax knife, hive covers, landing bottoms, separator grates, sugar feeders etc. Has been stored inside for several years. No mites.

158A Pilkey Pt Rd by the red mailbox. Don’t be shy, take it all!

News Release: Bats on the Move

August 1, 2022

Click here for pdf. 

Are you noticing more bats around your house or property? You are not alone! Mid-summer is the time when landowners typically notice more bat activity, may have bats flying into their house, and occasionally find a bat on the ground or roosting in unusual locations. 

These surprise visitors are often the young pups. “In July and August, pups are learning to fly, and their early efforts may land them in locations where they are more likely to come in contact with humans“, says Rob Welsh, regional coordinator with the Thetis Island Got Bats? BC Community Bat Program. As noticed in 2021, heat and smoke may also cause bats to use unusual roost sites. 

If you find a bat, alive or dead, remember to never touch it with your bare hands. Bats in BC are known to carry rabies at a low level; this is why it is important to avoid any contact. If you must move a bat, use a trowel or similar, and always wear leather gloves to protect yourself from direct contact. Talk to your children to make sure they understand to never touch, play or try to rescue injured or sick-looking bats.  If you suspect a bite or scratch from a bat, immediately wash the area with soap and water for 15 minutes. Also contact your public health or your doctor as soon as possible, or go to the emergency department. For more information on rabies please refer to the BCCDC website http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/rabies.

Bats are often found in close association with humans, as some species (such as the Little Brown Myotis) have adapted to live in human structures, and colonies may be found under roofs or siding, or in attics, barns, or other buildings. Female bats gather in maternity colonies to have a single pup in early summer, where they will remain until the pups are ready to fly. Having bats is viewed as a benefit by many landowners, who appreciate the insect control. Others may prefer to exclude the bats. Under the BC Wildlife Act it is illegal to exterminate or directly harm bats, and exclusion should only be done in the fall and winter after it is determined that the bats are no longer in the building. If you have bats on your property, the BC Community Bat Project can offer advice and support. 

You can keep bats out of your living space by keeping doors and windows closed and ensuring window screens do not have any holes. If you find a live bat in a room of your home, open the window and close interior doors until the bat leaves, or follow the steps here: https://batworld.org/what-to-do-if-you-found_a_bat/#indoors . Always vaccinate your pets against rabies. 

For information on safely moving a bat if necessary and to report bat sightings, landowners can visit the Got Bats? BC Community Bat Program’s website (www.bcbats.ca), email Thetis@bcbats.ca , or call 1-855-9BC-BATS ext 12.  Call Rob Welsh direct at 250-246-1547 or email rmwelsh@telus.net.  The BC Community Bat Program is supported by the Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation, the Forest Enhancement Society of BC, the Habitat Stewardship Program, the Government of BC, and Thetis Island Nature Conservancy. 

Photo captions: 

Photo1: Bats roosting in exposed locations, such as this bat on a screen door, can be left alone and will usually move on at dusk or after a few days. Photo: S. Surowy, Sea-Sky Community Bat Program.

Photo2: Baby bats, called pups, are born hairless, but soon grow fur, begin to fly, and may end up in surprising places. Always wear thick gloves if you must move a grounded bat and contact the BC Community Bat Program for guidance. Photo: Okanagan Bat Project