Sunday Church

The "on screen" speaker this Sunday the 21st is Max Lucado.
The topic is "The Coming Wave".

10 AM at the Community Centre, all are welcome.
Further info---Ernie 250-252-0144

Blue Cottage Bread

As some of you may know, I am passionate about baking, especially bread. So let me introduce you to
BLUE COTTAGE BREAD, small batch artisan breads.

I will be doing mostly weekly bakes (days may not always be the same) of several different varieties to test the waters and see what is popular. Breads will be available for pickup this week on Friday afternoon (delivery if needed). To order please email higginsgroup@shaw.ca
text or call 250-714-9876

Please order for this week's offering by 2PM today Thursday May 18th.
Offering for Friday May 19th:

SEEDY SANDWICH LOAF, panned loaf full of flax, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds and 12 grains. $7

HARVEST WHITE pillowy panned white made with unbleached flour with hints of molasses, perfect for grilled cheese sandwiches. $6

CLASSIC SOURDOUGH slow fermented crusty, chewy, rustic loaf. $8

FRENCH BAGUETTES perfect for that cheese platter $4

Photos on the Thetis blog and Thetis Facebook page.
Please reach out if you have any questions. Quantities may be limited. Payment by cash or etransfer.

Thanks,
Tracy Higgins
95 Hollyberry Lane

Sewing Machine 4 Sale

- Janome Memory Craft 6500
- 9” throat space (good for quilting frame)
- including all standard accessories
- including roll-around carrying case

$500.00 (Firm)
Contact Terry Harvey @ ve7ssr@gmail.com

The Summer Market at Marylyn’s Cusina is Back!

Join us each Saturday from 10 to 2 and see what’s new. Great things to eat, amazing artwork, beautifully crafted items by local artisans. 

Drop by and say hello!
Market Group

Forbes Hall Exercise and Stretch Fitness

NO CLASS FRIDAY MAY 19 resumes Tuesday May 23 AT NEW TIME

TUESDAYS and FRIDAYS arrive at 9 AM . Class will start shortly after and last about one hour

No running no jumping warm up.
We use weights and/or bands, floor mats or chairs. All at your own discretion.
Stretches to finish up.
All abilities welcome.
Questions? Contact Michelle Sutter at acanthurus61@gmail.com or Eleanor Vandergaag at roneleanorv@gmail.com

TICA Spring Work-Party

Date: Saturday, May 27, 2023

Start Times: see below

Place: Forbes Hall Community Centre

Work includes forest clean-up, chipping and spreading chips, window cleaning, installing window screens and some gardening. Lunch will be served to all the volunteers once the work is done. We are looking for 4 Team Leaders for (1) Forest clean-up (2) chipping and spreading (3) windows (4) gardening.

Schedule for the day:

8:00 am start

Forest Tidying, Wood Chipping

10:00 am start

Spreading chips

Weeding gardens

Cleaning exterior and Interior windows

Installing all window screens

11:30 am Workers Lunch starts

If you are interested in helping out, please contact info@forbeshall.ca

The Province Closes Burning

The Province is closing open burning, other than campfires, in the Coastal Region, at noon on Thursday, May 18th.  (Thetis Island had already closed yard waste permits on May 15th.). Please note that no yard waste, open burning permits will be allowed by the Province until after October 31st.

Also, please look at the map link for other prohibited burning activities, such as fireworks, burn barrels etc.  : http://ow.ly/iMfQ50OpxXy

TIVFD

Yard Waste Fire Ban In Effect

As of May 15th (last Monday), no permits were being issued for yard waste fires on Thetis Island.  Please report all daytime smoke column sightings to 9-1-1. 

Campfire permits are still being issued for small (regulation size <18”) evening campfires.  Do not light a campfire in windy conditions.  Have a water source available and shovel etc. and always supervise the campfire; extinguish thoroughly.   

This is also a good time to get out your CSA certified propane campfire appliance and check that the hose and fittings are in good working order.  When a campfire ban goes into effect later this season, propane campfire appliances are normally still allowed and do not require a fire permit.

TIVFD

FireSmart

Scotch Broom is an invasive noxious species and poses a significant wildfire risk for our island. Test burns have proven that these plants are especially volatile due to the high oil content and dead material that accumulates under the healthy and old plants. When left to spread, Broom grows rapidly crowding out native plant regrowth.

Cut Broom now as it is more vulnerable when in bloom. Cut at ground level as not to expose the stem is preferred, leaving the roots to die in the heat of the summer. Each plant eliminated is up to 18,000 future seeds that have been denied the opportunity to spread. This simple task will undoubtably protect our community and lessen a potential wildfire.

For more FireSmart info, visit https://firesmartbc.ca/  or email firesmartthetisisland@gmail.com

TIVFD SPU FireSmart

Seed Potatoes Wanted

Do you have any extra seed potatoes? We’re looking for yellow (Yukon Gold?) and red potatoes. Email: bevdavegreene@gmail.com

Market at Telegraph Harbour Marina (Update)

Sorry for the misunderstanding. You may shop for John Wright's fantastic stone sculptures at Telegraph Harbour Marina. However, baked goods and First Nations jewelry and wood carvings can be found at Dunfield Park at Thetis Island Marina & Pub. The sales will be held on Saturdays from 10 AM - 2 PM, starting June 16.

Thanks,

Mercy Howard

Partial Trail Closure

Due to considerable flooding close to the Kenwood end of the Lawrence (Community) Trail which has created a dangerous situation, this end of the trail will be temporarily closed. 

We are hoping to arrange a detour around the flooding in the very near future. As soon as the situation is resolved, we will let you know, and you can resume your travels on the Lawrence (Community)Trail.

Trail Committee