Inquiry Regarding Horse Board

We have been living in Sooke as a local free range egg farm for 15 years. Sooke is becoming a little too busy for us and we are ready to move to a smaller community close to Vancouver Island. Thetis island has the community vibe we are looking to become a part of. We have a sweet little paint horse called Sebbie who we would like to bring with us when we move (no we haven’t found a house or listed ours yet). Is there horse board available on Thetis?

Thanks so much! 
Amy Rubidge

1barefootfarm@gmail.com
www.barefootfarmsooke.com

Table Tennis

Come play table tennis, we have two great tables and lots of paddles and balls … at the Community Hall

Tuesday 7PM

Early Morning Fitness

For the month of August there will be no early morning fitness 6:30-7:30 am.

In September I would like to see if anyone would be interested in learning Kundalini yoga in that time slot Mon, Wed, Fri 6:30-7:30 am.  

If this interests you, please contact Dawn at dawn_gordon@telus.net

Thank you

Dawn

Capernwray Ferry Traffic Update

Yoga with Karen - Tuesday, 9am @ Forbes Hall

Teaching slow Hatha flow, all are welcome, and all classes are by donation,

love

Karen

kareneroff@gmail.com

Kid Quiz

It was great to see all the kids out at Family Fun Day on Saturday.  Some are here on family holidays with relatives or visiting friends, and some live and go to school here.  Everyone was having fun. 

But here’s a question for you…if you asked the child what your Lot number is, would they be able to answer?  We know they know how to call 911, but can they direct an emergency crew to the right location?  You might not be able to coach them at that time.  Why not have a fun safety quiz at dinner?  

TIVFD

Missing Cat Update

Theo Monk is still  missing. It's been a week.
photos and description here: http://www.thetisposts.ca/front-page/2022/8/2/missing-cat.html

Thanks to everyone who's been watching for him.
And for the encouraging stories of cats who've waltzed in after a long time.

Maybe your kids/grandkids would like to call him? 
His name is quite fun to say, and our neighbours would absolutely love that! call/text anytime. 250-416-9528

Mary & Dennis

Jollity Farm Weekly Order Reminders

Local Milk, Yogurt and True Grain bakery orders due by 10am today please. 
If you are new and would like more information, please let us know. 

Grocery delivery, veggies and bagel orders by Tuesday evening please. 

If you are planning your grocery orders for the week ahead, here are some of the things we'll be harvesting this week: 
Salad
Kale and Chard
Cherry and Heirloom Tomatoes
Cucumbers
Beets
Cauliflower
Beans (limited qty) 
Basil
Parsley 
Potatoes
Zucchini (check out the cool looking and delicious Zephyr variety)
Onions
Garlic
+ Fantastico Coffee and the other usual suspects (and weekly surprises!)

Place your order here: https://www.jollityfarm.ca/order-form
Questions or requests to orders@jollityfarm.ca or text/ call 250.415.0101

With thanks from your local farmers!

ThINC Nature House Week 7 Schedule: Aug 10 - 14

Many activities this week will tap into your more creative side - including, cyanotyping, basket weaving, and nature card interpretation and visualization!

To read the details of the following events, please see: 

https://www.thetisislandnatureconservancy.org/single-post/nature-house-events-week-7-aug-10-14

Wednesday, August 10

9:00 am start: Wednesday Wander at Fairyslipper Forest (all ages) 

2:00 pm start: Soil 101 with Ian Ralston (meet at 412 Kla-how-ya Road) (all ages)

Thursday, August 11

11:00 am start: Intertidal Walk with Andy Lamb at the Nature House (all ages)

2:00 pm start: Cyanotyping with Carol Swann at the Nature House (ages 6 and up, under 10 accompanied by an adult; max 10 students)

7:00 pm start: Doc & Talk at the Nature House: Sustainable farming and food waste (adult) 

Friday, August 12

2:00 pm start: Junior Biologist - Insectacular - at the Nature House (kids 8-12) 

Saturday, August 13 

10:00 am start: Weaving Ivy Baskets at the Nature House (ages 10+)

Sunday, August 14

10:00 am start: Nature Connections with Marcia Aftimus and Ian Ralston at the Nature House (adult)

2:00 pm start: Family Nature Afternoon - Orienteering at the Nature House (all ages)

Help Needed with Small Haul Waste Removal

Waste removal needed - renovation wood ends, a few concrete stepping stones, garden branches etc.

It’s all in one spot so easy to load.

This week preferred…Make me an offer!

Text if you’re interested.  Will pay cash

Steve 604-67-6982

Want To Buy or Borrow a Small Tent

Our 5- and 7-year-old great-grandchildren are coming for a visit Aug 15 to 18.  Does anyone have a small tent we can put on our deck for them to sleep in?  We would gladly buy or borrow. 
Email  davelisavernon@gmail.com

ThINC Nature House - Sunday, Aug 7

9:00 - 11:00 Harvest Hours at the PAG - Pruning like a champ! Lot 62 North Cove Road (all ages)

Drop by the People’s Apothecary Garden anytime between 9:00 - 11:00 to take a wander, harvest some herbs, and learn about the PAG's 40 + medicinal plants. Today we will be pruning our herb spiral garden as well as any of our other plants who need a good trimming! Everyone can take home the cuttings as well. We would love volunteers to come show us their pruning techniques and offer insight.

2:00 - 4:00 Family Nature Afternoons at the Nature House (all ages)

Cool off from the summer heat by swimming and snorkeling at the beach. We will swim along the shore observing crabs, sea stars, and other sea creatures. We will have a few ThINC members collecting items from deeper water to show more sea life off! There will be no lifeguard on duty, so parents are required to stay and help their kids in the water. The seaquarium will also be open for this visit. Bring sunscreen, floaties, towel, goggles, masks & snorkels for this fun filled day!