Looking for 1-month Rental in Victoria

My name is Jessica and I’ve been living here since September – you may have seen me around while I’ve been out for my daily walk!
 
I will be starting a new job with Island Health on March 7^th and I’ll need to be at the Royal Jubilee Hospital campus in person for the first month.
 
Is there anyone that happens to have a furnished apartment/house in Victoria that they might want to rent to me from early March to early April? Or maybe you know of someone that does?
 
I would appreciate any leads you could send my way!
 
Thank you,
Jessica Moloney
jess-moloney@hotmail.com
778-697-1635

The Songbird of Vienna - Save the Date

For everybody who didn't get a chance to see The Songbird of Vienna at the festival in Vancouver this past September, I will be performing it here on Thetis at the community centre on the evening of Friday, March 24th as part of Wayne and Maureen's next School Orchards Africa fundraiser.

Entrance by donation.

Michelle Merlindt

A Friend of Mine...

...eats a lot of peanut butter. Not just any kind of peanut butter, specifically Adams peanut butter with nothing else in it but peanuts, and maybe a pinch of salt. Apart from the quality of the contents, the thing about this particular brand is the nice big blocky glass jars used to package it.

Yesterday when frantically washing up the dishes prior to the missus' return, I encountered an Adams empty myself (alas, we are also afflicted) and started pondering how many uses of these empty 1kg jars there must be. There are all the old classics like rock collections, nut and bolts and kitchen supplies, but the one I'm more interested in is the idea of using them to make glass walls in a greenhouse. 

Before I fully commit to hair brained idea number 5,689  I'm curious about how many other Adams nut butter munchers there are on the island, and how many potential "suppliers" I might be able to line up for the next several years. (roughly 1,200 bottles needed for a single 8'x8' panel). This construction project won't begin for a couple of years, so there is plenty of time to build up a supply.

The design I have in mind would have two jars joined end to end to create a 13" thick wall with two separate sealed air chambers, so I am looking only for this specific jar. 

Please let me know if you would be interested in helping with this project. I would need:

- Washed and dried Adams 1kg peanut butter jars AND lids. Labels removed would be wonderful but not necessary. Even if the paper is mostly off, I could remove the glue residue in a batch process later on.

- Pickup or drop-off would be organized 2 or 3 times a year. (Less if you are ok to store for me)

- Please respond by email or text message, and I will let you know if the project is going ahead or not.

Adams is available in at least 4 types: crunchy, smooth, salted and unsalted. 

This is not an advertisement for Adams peanut butter. But it kinda is.

Thanks in advance
Jim Moloney
604.534.1635
jimolo46@gmail.com

Soup’s On: Wednesday, February 22nd at Forbes Hall

11:30 am until 1:00 pm (earlier if we run out!)

Gather at Forbes Hall for a very Thetis Island lunch!

Menu:

•           Cock-a-Leekie Soup (no dairy)

•           Vegetarian version Leekie Soup (no dairy)

•           Cheese Biscuits

•           Assorted Goodies

•           Teas and coffee

Suggested donation of $7 for soup, bread, treats and teas & coffee.  

Everyone is welcome to join us, seniors, seniors who don’t think they’re seniors, workers, families, and everyone who just wants a mid-day meal!

Menu remainders for take-out when available. 

The Soup’s On Team

Forbes Hall Library

Each week there are scheduled times when a volunteer library attendant is on duty.

We look forward to having you join us, we're there to answer questions. talk about ideas, and generally there to help you out, if needed.   On Sundays we offer tea and goodies - a happy plae to meet for a chat with 
fellow island bibliophiles.

Hours:

Saturday 10:00 am until 1:00 pm

Sunday 1:00 pm until 4:00 pm

Monday 10:00 am until 1:00 pm

The library is always open after 10:00 am when there is a Community Activity at the hall and the entry door is open.  We have a simple honour system for signing out books and DVD's,, instructions are at the sign out desk.  If you need help, ask the attendant on duty.  for returns when the building is closed, please use the Drop box by the Courtside Entrance.

We hope you enjoy our lovely little island library.

Celine,
your volunteer librarian

Jollity Farm Weekly Order Reminders

It's True Grain Bread Week!

Don't forget... we can pick up your pre-ordered groceries at the
Community Farm Shop, Superstore and 49th each Thursday. Save the trip
and save some time! Email, phone or text if you'd like more info.

Local milk, yogurt and bread orders due today by 5pm.
Other veggie, farm goods and delivery requests by Wednesday at 5pm.
No bagels this week!

With thanks,
Jollity Farmers

Gluten-free Sourdough Class

Wondering if anyone is interested in learning how to make gluten-free bread from scratch. 

If there is interest, I will book the kitchen at the hall. That means I don't have a date in mind yet.

Please email Emily at mlmcvr9@gmail.com   

For Sale

Set of 4 Firestone. Destination LE2 M+S tires.  Size 245/60R18 Tires have 33000km on them. $200
Rodney Brownlee 250 510 8647 after 8am.

Beef Available

There is still some grass fed and finished hamburger, roasts and steaks left I could sell for those of you that have shown interest in eating a healthier quality of beef without chemicals, hormones, pesticide, herbicide, or roundup residue.  Contact David at littleislander@protonmail.com to ask questions and/or place your order. Cut, wrapped, and frozen

COVID Bivalent Vaccine Clinics - Forbes Hall Community Centre

Pharmacist, Steve Robinson, from Pharmasave in Chemainus, will be coming over to do a COVID Bivalent Vaccine clinic on Sunday, February 26^th.  Both Moderna and Pfizer will be available.

Forbes Hall Health Services sent out an earlier posting to see if there were enough community members interested in having a vaccine clinic, and we had an excellent response with over 80 islanders responding.  To book an appointment you will need fill out a new form. 

Due to the high number of respondents to the first posting, two clinics will be offered.  Sunday, February 26, and Sunday, March 12^th.   The clinics and schedule will be filled first come, first served from respondents.  If you would prefer March 12^th, please let us know on the form, this will allow a later respondent to take part in the February 26 clinic. 

There is no charge for this service, and there will be minimal volunteers in attendance.  
Respond now with your intention to receive your vaccine at Forbes Hall, by filling out the form at this link:
https://forms.gle/s2RBqf8iCjc6g4zy7

Full instructions will be sent out with your date and appointment time. 

Thank you,
David Reay
TICA / Forbes Hall Health Services Group

Disease Threatens the Little Brown Bat - researchers ask public for help

B.C.’s bats, including the well-known Little Brown Bat, are threatened by a fungal disease headed towards the province from Alberta and Washington State. The Thetis Island Community Bat Program, in collaboration with the Province of BC, are asking the public for help in the effort to detect and prevent the spread of White-Nose Syndrome (WNS). Residents are urged to report any bat activity observed in winter and any sick or dead bats found before May 31^st.

White-Nose Syndrome is a fungal disease that is harmless to humans but has devastated North American bat populations. The fungus attacks bats while they are hibernating, appearing on their wings and faces to give an appearance of a white nose. Bats often wake to clean the fungus from their skin. This uses valuable energy, and finally the bats die from hypothermia and starvation. Across North America, millions of bats have been killed, and two BC species are now listed as Endangered. As a key predator for many night-flying insects, bats are essential parts of BC’s ecosystems and provide billions of dollars of economic benefit by helping control agricultural, forest, and urban pests.   

First detected in New York State in 2006, the disease continues to spread, with detections on the west coast close to Seattle and in south-central Alberta. Biologists say the arrival of WNS in BC is imminent. Increasing the number of reports from the public is the best chance to understand how WNS might spread and affect local bat populations. Though there is not yet a proven cure for WNS, several promising treatment options are being developed, and it may be possible to mitigate the effects of this wildlife health crisis. 

If you find a dead bat or have sightings of winter bat activity, on Thetis Island please report to Rob Welsh B.C. Community Bat Program Coordinator at 250-246-1547 or rmwelsh@telus.net.  Online at www.bcbats.ca , via email at info@bcbats.ca or by calling 1-855-922-2287 (1-855-GOT-BATS).  All live bats should be left alone — keep your distance, snap a photo and report it to the B.C. Community Bat Program. If you must move a bat, visit www.bcbats.ca for advice and never touch a bat with your bare hands. Please note that if you or your pet has been in direct contact with the bat you will need further information regarding the risk of rabies to you and your pet.

In partnership with the BC Ministry of Environment, and funded by the Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation, Forest Enhancement Society of BC, Habitat Stewardship Program, and ThINC, the BC Community Bat Program provides information and promotes local stewardship and citizen science. You can find out more about the BC Community Bat Program and options for helping local bat populations at www.bcbats.ca, info@bcbats.ca, or 1-855-922-2287,.

Rob Welsh 250-246-1547

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Tour de Thetis

The regular free bicycle Tour de Thetis starts at 9.10 a.m. on Saturday at the community hall and ends there at 11 for storytelling and Fred's scrumptious cookies. All including e-bikers are welcome. 

Do the full course of 30 km or take a short-cut or two. 

For more, contact Dave at 250 246-3530.