Telus Subsidies

TELUS has subsidies for low income families and seniors for internet and smart phone needs.  More information is available here:  https://www.telus.com/en/social-impact

TIVFD 

Sunday Church

The "on screen" speaker this Sunday the 3rd is Colin Smith.
The topic is "Thy Will Be Done", Mt 6:10, the Lord's Prayer.
10 AM at the Community Centre, all are welcome.
Further info---Ernie 250-252-0144

Mexico Moving Sale

The sale continues. Lots of items still available for under 5 dollars. Glass flower frogs, glassware, plastic containers filled with goodies like electric plugs and switches. Bring your toonies and score some bargains. 220 Pilkey Point.

Come say goodbye to Alana and the dogs before we leave. 

R. Spenser

Saturday Library

The library will be open Saturday from 10:00am until 1:00pm.

The volunteer attendant is vaccinated and prefers that patrons also be vaccinated against Covid 19.

Community Paramedic Returns

At next Wednesday’s SOUP’S ON our new BCAS Community Paramedic will be attending with the intention of meeting our community members, discussing with individuals the BCAS Community Paramedic home visits if needed, and restarting the Blood Pressure Clinic. 

Please welcome Vinh next week at Forbes Hall, 11:30 -12:30.  

From the Library

New to the library collection:

Harriet dvd
No time to die dvd. James Bond
Passion play. Dvd
Gladiator dvd
Check out the hundreds of dvds.  Old, new, foreign, series, collections and family.

The library is open whenever the hall is open.
Open also with a Friend of the Library in attendance
Saturday 10-1 which coincides with Jollity and the Yard.
Sunday 1-4 which is a relaxing way to spend some time chatting about books with other islanders.

Celine
As always, let me know if I can help you.
246-4349

Fire Permits Start April 1st, Tomorrow

Daytime yard waste burning and inspected home incinerator fires require a permit from April 1st to October 31st.

Evening campfires require a separate permit during the same period.

Please go online to 
https://www.thetisislandfire.ca/burn-permit-app-form.html 
Or go to the Thetis Island Fire Dept. website and follow the link for Fire Permits.

If you have no computer, phone the Duty Officer at 250-252-0228

Update Wanted: Cardboard, Newspapers

I am converting a rocky, poor soil yard into a garden using cardboard and newspaper mulching methods. 
I am ready to pick up from your homes.  Text or email me here.
604 845 9142
lotusland49@gmail.com

Cheers,

Liz

Thetis Island Marina Restaurant is Featuring the Following Dishes this Week!

Come and see us Wednesday to Monday for Dine-In or Take-Out!

*Soup Feature – Roast Butternut Squash w/Pineapple
Served with a Grilled Pita

*Potato Skins
Topped with Corned Beef, Mozza & Cheddar, and Green Onions

*Cajun Chicken Caesar Wrap
Lettuce, Tomato, Cucumber, Parmesan
with Soup, Salad, or Fries

*Chicken & Brie
w/Green Apple, Pickled Red Onions, Sprouts, Cilantro Aioli on a
Brioche Bun with Soup, Salad, or Fries

*8oz NY Steak Melt
Served on Ciabatta topped w/Mushrooms, Mozza, and Gravy
with Soup, Salad, or Fries

*Wild Sockeye Salmon Burger
w/Mango & Pear Salsa, and Cilantro Aioli
with Soup, Salad, or Fries

*Seafood Melt on Ciabatta
Shrimp, Crab, Lobster Pollock w/Mozza & Cheddar, Hollandaise
with Soup, Salad, or Fries

*Red Coconut Curry Chicken Bowl
Chicken Breast, Red Pepper, Zucchini over Rice Pilaf w/Cilantro
Served w/Grilled Pita

*Featured Pasta – Salmon and Prawn Linguine
Spinach, Red Peppers, and Parmesan Cream Sauce
Served w/Ciabatta Garlic Bread

….Finish it off with our Delicious NY Cheesecake
     w/Raspberry Chocolate Coulis and Whipped Cream  YUM!

Soup's On - Wednesday, March 30th

11:30am - 1pm (or until we run out!)
Forbes Hall Community Centre

Menu

Garden Vegetable Soup
Farmhouse Bread
Assorted Home-baked Goodies
Pot of Gold Coffee 
Teas
 
$5.00 per serving

 Soup’s On Health Protocols:
All those volunteering at Soup’s On must have proof of vaccination. 
All those coming to enjoy lunch at Soup’s On must have proof of vaccination. 
Anyone who cannot provide proof of vaccination may have take-out, if prearranged by contacting Shirley Burr burrleyshir@gmail.com

Looking forward to seeing you today!  
The Soup’s On Team

Volunteer Opportunity: Get Involved in Local Planning Decisions

The Thetis Island Local Trust Committee is seeking expressions of interest for its Advisory Planning Commission. 

The role of the APC is to consider referrals from the LTC on various planning matters such as Official Community Plan and Land Use Bylaw amendments, and development applications.

Up to 7 volunteer members are needed for a period of 2 years. 

As required by the Local Government Act and the Thetis Island Advisory Planning Commission Bylaw, at least 2/3 of appointees must be residents of the Thetis Island Local Trust Area. The APC Bylaw may be viewed on the Islands Trust website www.islandstrust.bc.ca. 

For more information, please contact:

Trustee Doug Fenton | 250-804-6480 | dfenton@islandstrust.bc.ca

Trustee Peter Luckham | 250-246-4802 | pluckham@islandstrust.bc.ca

Please forward your expression of interest with a brief description of relevant experience or interests, and your full contact information by Monday, April 11, 2022.

Please submit expressions of interest to:

northinfo@islandstrust.bc.ca or by mail:  Islands Trust, 700 North Road, Gabriola Island, BC   V0R 1X3

Penny Hawley

Planning Team Assistant

Summer Market

The Summer Market at Marylyn's Market Stand will be starting up on Saturday May 21st. If you are interested in joining us, we would like you to attend our pre-market meeting on April 9th 2-4pm at the Community Hall.

Any questions or to contact us go to sdrib@telus.net 250-246-2469 or quackf@gmail.com 250-2463091

Thank you
Helen and Gloria