For Sale and Free

On Saturday I wish to start clearing out my garage, my house is a done deal, SOLD !!! Completion date is 6th July and being in Victoria Monday to Friday for at minimum for the next 4 weeks gives me little time.

Lots of tools 
Toolbox tools
Hand power tools 
Sander, drills,jig saw etc
Gerry cans 
Maybe weed eaters 
Suit cases
12 inch slate tiles
Who knows what else is in there.

First come first serve I guess
Give me a dingle berry or text if you intend coming, please.
Chris 250 210 8615

Free Farm Stuff

-a bunch of 1/2" chicken mesh
-2 extra large coolers. The lid hinges are broken but they are otherwise intact
-a small freezer suitable for rat-proof feed storage 
-a set of perfectly good tires for your van or for planting. 

Emily    mlmcvr9@gmail.com

Community Dinner at Forbes Hall – Saturday, May 28th – 6:00 pm

TICA presents the first Community Dinner in the new Forbes Hall Community Centre.

Saturday, May 28th – doors open at 6 pm, dinner served from 6:30 pm

Dinner $25
Kids 5-12: $15
Kids under 5: free
Want to reserve a table for your group of six to eight people?  Just let us know when booking, and we’ll make it happen.

Buffet

Lasagne          

• Lawrence Spring Farm Beef
• Roasted Vegetable

Caesar Salad with homemade dressing and butter-toasted Panko
Garlic Baguettes
Apple – Berry Crisp w/ optional Vanilla Ice Cream
Coffee, Teas & Fruit Punch
Other beverages will be available for purchase.

Net proceeds benefit Forbes Hall’s Back into the Black Program.

To Book:
e-mail: events@forbeshall.ca
phone: Don Sinclair 250 246 4291
Book until noon Saturday, May 28th.
Attendance available to pre-booked guests only.

To Pay:
Interac transfer: deposit@forbeshall.ca
Cheque: to TICA, PO Box 14-0, Thetis Island, BC V0R 2Y0
Payment at the event: by cash or cheque only

Looking forward to an evening of neighbour-to-neighbour visits and a yummy dinner!

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Notice to Prawn Lovers

For those islanders who like to dine on this local delicacy but do not have access to boats, traps and/or expertise, a temporary solution is at hand.

For the next month or so, a First Nations harvest operation will be located daily (week days) at the Salish Sea Market. $15/pound and they accept cash or credit cards. 

For more information, contact georgeloretta@yahoo.com

Jollity Weekly Order Reminders & Newsletter

The weekly newsletter is coming out this morning. Find out about the Seed Steward program, the hoo's hoo of Thetis and what's on the fresh sheet for this weekend. Some delicious things are being cooked up for
you this weekend!

Visit the order form here https://www.jollityfarm.ca/order-form
and/or sign up for the newsletter to get the list right to your inbox:
https://jollityfarm.us20.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=afd1cf3b53f92dba15a26c365&id=238d9a16b3

Thank you to you all for coming out despite the rain. Your smiling faces add some sunshine to these rainy Saturdays!

Requests/questions email info@jollityfarm.ca. / Text or call 250.415.0101

Disease Alert: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

The CFIA has released important information regarding the continuing avian influenza outbreak in Canada, which poses a risk not only to poultry producers, but also to small flock, pet birds and wild birds.

Please read the CFIA’s Notice for full details.
https://files.constantcontact.com/03b45b1b501/a66afb0b-7222-44c5-94a5-1be703997053.pdf
The BC Ministry of Agriculture & Food has released its own update, providing BC-specific information, including notification of restrictions on movement of birds within the province.

Please read the Ministry’s Notice for full details.
https://files.constantcontact.com/03b45b1b501/ebcdb501-d7d9-4349-b943-4634dc5866ee.pdf
Taking down bird feeders (including those for hummingbirds) and emptying bird baths in order to prevent congregation of wild birds may be helpful in reducing transmission of Avian Influenza.

Thank-you,
Sharon Moloney

Sunday Library

The library will be open Sunday from 1:00 pm until 4:00 pm. 

There will be tea, goodies and conversation. Please drop in!

Friends of the Library

Summer Soiree Cancelled

Due to a variety of circumstances, the 2022 Summer Soiree scheduled for Saturday, August 6th is cancelled and will not take place this summer.
What can you do now?
Attend community events and look for ways to be involved in our interesting and vibrant island community.
Your unique participation is valued.

Ellen Rush

Change to Waste Disposal Fees at CVRD Recycling Centres

Starting June 1, 2022 the Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) is increasing the disposal fees for some materials accepted at the Bings Creek, Peerless Road and Meade Creek Recycling Centres.

https://www.cvrd.ca/DocumentCenter/View/103996/News-Release-Recycling-Centres-Waste-Disposal-Fees

Lynne Smith
CVRD Director Area G Saltair/Gulf Islands

Cool-weather Clothing Request

Hello Thetis Islanders!

Our son and his family are visiting from Indonesia and we were not expecting that it would be such a cool spring, nor do they have any cold weather clothing! We have mum and dad covered but are searching for some warmer clothes for our two granddaughters, ages 7 and 4. If you have any extra kid cool-weather clothing we could borrow until the weather warms up, that would be wonderful!

Please contact Jan at 250 246 3469 or jan.fesnoux@gmail.com
Thank you!

Self-serve Sunday @ Jollity Farm

Gate is open from 10am to 3pm and there are still some delicious fresh
edibles available:
Kale sunflower pesto
Caesar salad dressing (regular or vegan --- both so good)
Sourdough croutons
Bagged kale
Salad Greens
Leeks
Asparagus
Beets

Text or email if you'd like an order packed and left in the cooler outside of the gate, or come on up to the farm shop.
250.415.0101 / info@jollityfarm.ca

Forbes Hall - Plant Sale - Saturday, May 21 1-3 pm

We invite you to divide your perennials, pot up unwanted trees and plants and set up a table to sell them with all or part of the profits collected to be contributed toward the upcoming installation of the gardens at Forbes Hall.  Plant exchanges or straight sales are welcome too.

We will also accept donations of plants that we can sell if you don't want to have your own table and donation of herbs for the creation of a kitchen garden at the back of the Hall. 

Please call or email to book a space or donate plants.  

We will be setting up in the pavilion at Forbes Hall on Saturday morning.  If you have plants you would like to contribute but are unable to participate in the sale, please drop them off then.  Others are welcome to set up prior to the FireSmart presentation so as not to miss out on this important session. BBQ lunch included with your attendance in the FireSmart presentation. 

If you will be away for the weekend but would like to contribute, please contact us to make alternate arrangements. 
Don  sinry@telus.net   250-246-4291
Laurel  laurelamarch@gmail.com   250-246-3198
For the Forbes Hall Garden Committee