Marine Sale/Fund Raising for SOAS

A big shout out to out to all those who supported the SOAS marine sale on Saturday:

Telegraph Harbour for the venue,

James Alton and Rodney Brownlee for their generous donations.

The many islanders who donated for items received.

Over $1000 was raised to support our next project in Tanzania.

Many thanks from the SOAS crew.

Nature House: What’s On Tomorrow?

Coming up this Friday, August 8:

10:00 AM Junior Biologists: Let’s get Physiological!

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

Why do sheep have square eyes? How do 200 ft trees transfer water from their roots to their leaves? Put these burning questions to rest this Friday and explore the basics of physiology with us. With examples from the Portal’s resident sheep, we will discover what systems allow animals, including us, to grow, breathe, eat and move.

2:00 PM Expert Excursion: Soils with Ian Ralston (youth, adults)

Location: 412 Klahowya (meet in the Driveway)

This Expert Excursion begins with a peaceful, silent walk through the Meadow Valley forest, awakening your senses and attuning you to the living landscape beneath your feet. From there, we’ll delve into the fascinating world of soil - how it forms, the hidden life it sustains, and what it reveals about our relationship with the natural world. Through hands-on exploration, you’ll learn to identify various soil types, observe key characteristics, and interpret the subtle indicators soil provides. Whether you're gardening, planning irrigation, or building with natural materials, understanding soil can transform how you engage with the land - deepening connection, enhancing sustainability, and grounding your practice in harmony with nature.

The ThINC Team

Looking for Log splitter to Rent

Wondering if anyone has a large log splitter to rent?

Looking to split some large rounds of arbutus and fir.

Please contact Malcolm at 250-704-9636 or Tina at p_webber@yahoo.com

Thank you

Islands Trust News Release

Islands Trust launches public engagement on draft Policy Statement.

https://mailstorm.islandstrust.bc.ca/campaigns/jc555yc0b38d4/web-version/bz299xot5we64

No Outdoor Fires, Including Campfires, Until October 31.

Propane campfires are allowed.

That wonderful rainfall overnight Tuesday and cooler temperatures gave us over 12mm of rain. This is bringing down the Fire Danger Class Rating and if all goes well (continuing cooler temperatures with good humidity recovery overnight) we will open up High Hazard Activities and most likely have no 1 pm shutdowns.

We will post on Thursday afternoon what the results are for the Danger Class Rating and the forecast for the weekend.

Fire Chief J. Caldbeck

Thetis Island Vol. Fire Dept.

2nd Annual Thetis / Penelakut Water Games Day

Dangerous Cargo Info

Hello all,

There is DANGEROUS Goods this Thursday, but only to Thetis.

Cheers, 

Sharon

From the Thetis Island Library

Another successful Book and Bake Sale! (My 13^th)

Thank you for the generous book and baking donations. There were lots.
Of course! This is Thetis Island.

Each year I thank my many helpers. This year I will let you know who they are.

• Ann and Paul McMillen. (Every year setting up and taking down.)
• Bing and Michelle. (Year 15, I believe)
• Vicki Walker (Volunteer extraordinaire)
• Janice Hamilton
• James Alton
• Ken Redman
• Brown/Waddell families
• Gen and Jess Whitehead family. Vicki’s son
• Jennifer Barry
• Carol Swann
• Tina Webber
• Rylie Murphy
• Liz Kroeker, book seller and maker of beautiful new aprons.
• Sue French book seller, offering to help in any way.
• Lynne Smith book seller, jumped in last minute as I had a little panic
• Gurk and Gloria (Coffee, tea & water)
• Liz Forseth, Shirlee Harris and Ann Barr (Baking table)

Whew, see what I mean?

Total amount raised for the library $1881.60!

With thanks,

Celine

A Message of Gratitude from Jollity Farm

Thank you everyone for your generous support to the March for the Children. $416 was raised for 52 food and drink vouchers that were available for Elders and participants of the march.

The vouchers that haven't been used yet will continue to be shared with Elders over the coming weeks.

Nature House: What’s on Tomorrow (Thursday, Aug 7)

10:00 AM: Wild Creatives: Clay Chaos
Location: The Nature House at The Portal, 254 North Cove Road

Get your hands dirty at the Nature House this Thursday making clay figures and magnets! We will start by molding some nature inspired forms using our hands, stamps and floral pressings, then painting our creations. Imagination is the limit with this one, and you are welcome to come for as little or as long as you would like to complete your clay masterpieces.

Charlotte

TICF Family Fun Day, Saturday August 9th: Forbes Hall

NEW this year!! "Taste the Garden" brought to you by ThINC!!

Tea tasting:
Can you identify the herb that was used in creating the tea?

Cookie decorating:
Use local herbs and flowers to decorate a cookie!

Fun for all ages!

TICF Board

Fibreglass Lo-Rider Cap

Fits Ford Ranger, Fleetside/Styleside type 6’ box, green color.
Currently on our 1994 Ford Ranger.
Hard cap, complete with mounting frame, $150. 

Frank English 250-246-9899.

Please call after 8:00 am