Free Firetable

32-inch square propane firetable. Black slate tile top. Includes glass media, windscreen & cover. 

Working condition, some rust spots.

250 246 2966

Roy

Free Paddleboard

Good condition other than a couple microscopic holes, one along the seam. Comes with all the accessories.

Text Kevin: 250-732-3518

A Story Worthe Reading from Jollity Farm

Most of you know us by now. Jollity Farm was created from a desire to produce healthy food on Thetis, and we've been growing for over 15 years! We have appreciated you taking this journey with us and without you, none of this would be possible. We feel the same way about the expansion to the Jollity Community Farm Shop in Chemainus. With this new location we've been able to create ten jobs, secure the farm's future of greater production and create countless opportunities for other local growers and food makers.

As you've probably witnessed we've been working hard for the past two years on the cafe/shop expansion in Chemainus—creating more gathering space for community to learn and share together (think classes and workshops), enjoy music, food and drink and provide local wares.

Ready for the exciting plot twist?

Things have taken an interesting turn recently with our landlord informing us he plans to put the building up for sale. We're sure you can understand the precarious feeling this creates for our business and for the four residential tenants who share the building.

We are in it for the long haul and have many dreams for this space. We just can't secure it by ourselves at this time.

The numbers show that the whole building operates at a profit and real estate has proven to be a great investment especially in neighborhoods with some room for growth.

We don't often do things the "usual" way and are always thinking outside the box for creative solutions. Would you like to join us? Perhaps an investment in real estate interests you and a few of us could pool our resources and buy it together. Or maybe you have other ideas, e.g. to be a benevolent landlord/rent-to-own/co-operative??

We have a document with more facts and figures available to share upon request. We'd love to hear from you even if you'd like to discuss possibilities, or have ideas or proposals.

Thank you for taking the time to read and consider.

This could be fun!

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizen can change the world; indeed it's the only thing that ever has." Margaret Mead

With thanks,

Elisabeth Bond, Noah Bond & Leah Grant

Email us at: hello@jollityfarmshop.ca / call 250.415.0101

July S4 Speaker Series Lineup - ThINC

This summer's S4- Sensational Sunday Speaker Series - opens in July with a stellar lineup! Every Sunday from 2–4pm at Forbes Hall, we'll be welcoming guest speakers exploring topics close to home and close to the heart. All are welcome - and admission is free.

S4 is generously supported by the Thetis Island Community Fund.

See poster here:
https://www.thetisislandnatureconservancy.org/single-post/july-s4-speaker-series-lineup

ThINC

In Search of Frozen Blackberries

Does anyone have blackberries in their freezer that they picked last season and never did anything with? I need some to finish a cider I am making. Could purchase or trade. 

Thanks!!

Aimée 2508899723

Mobile Phone Wanted

Looking for an old phone for a teen. If you've got a flip that works with a SIM, or working oldie in a drawer, I'll gratefully take it off your hands. 

Thank you.

778-587-8788 Kirsten

Fire Hazard Reduced - Sunday

This lovely bit of rain is allowing the fire weather stations to report a drop in the Hazard Rating to MODERATE.  Which means on Sunday, June 29, we will not have restrictions on High Hazard Activities (chain sawing, mowing, milling, etc.) and you can work after 1 pm.

Still keep an eye on stray sparks, etc. and have extinguishing tools immediately available.

As posted previously, fireworks for July 1st are banned in our region, as are all outdoor fires excluding campfires with a permit.

Thetis Island Vol. Fire Dept.

Youth Pickleball Saturday

Pickleball this Saturday, June 27 at 10 am.

All ages welcome for Drop-In (youth up to age 16).
No sign up required.  Equipment provided.  No experience necessary.

The Happy Picklers

Sunday Church

The speaker this Sunday the 28th is Joka Berjink.
She has been serving in the Philippines and Uganda since the eighties.
She will be sharing about the ministry there.

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

TIMA Meeting Sunday

Thetis Island Marine Association meeting

Sunday 28th June @ 1900 hrs
Forbes Hall

All interested welcome.
Colleen Vanderheide, Secretary

BC Hydro Net Metering Change - Effect on Forbes Hall Solar Project

BC Hydro has just announced a change in the net metering rate structure which will be applied to recently installed solar projects, effective July 1st.

The Forbes Hall solar installation will be affected.

Since learning about the changes, the TICA Board has been analyzing the options offered by BC Hydro and will select the one that provides the most positive outcome.

Updates on solar panel performance and the effect of the rate changes will be reported after the end of the second quarter.

TICA Board

Exercise Balls at Forbes Hall

There is a clear bag with a few deflated exercise balls in the main storage area at Forbes Hall. The exercise group doesn’t know why they are there or who they belong to.

If anyone knows where they came from or who they may belong to, please contact me by noon today.

Thank you,
Ann Dickie
info@forbeshall.ca