Reminder: Islands 2050 - Virtual Community Workshop (March 22nd) You're invited: Islands 2050 Virtual Community Workshops March 22nd & March 29th!

Please share with your communities and members. 

Islands Trust are inviting you to join us TODAY, March 22nd, at the Islands 2050 Virtual Community Workshop - Part 1 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

This is an opportunity to talk with others from across the Islands Trust Area and share your views about the New Draft Policy Statement.  
 
There is a Part 2 of this event on Tuesday, March 29, 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Participants are encouraged, but not required, to attend both sessions.

It's not too late to sign up! You can sign up until the beginning of the workshop. Sign up to attend here:  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIof-mvrD8iHtGL02eik4pP7i4fGJ-SLKXF

We want to hear from you.

To learn more visit: islandstrust.bc.ca/programs/islands-2050

Thank you! 
  -Trust Area Services Team

Problems In Paradise - Our Post Office

As concerned Thetis Islanders, we three note that we may be losing both our post office workers if Johnny & Kevin are not able to find lodgings on Thetis Island.  Is there really no one on Thetis that has a place for rent?

The alternative may be that we wind up with a Post Box setup below the Chemainus Post Office?  It has happened before.  How inconvenient would that be?

Arthur & Merry Gooding, and Ginny Arrowsmith

Looking for Rental

33-year-old woman with indoor cat looking for bachelor/trailer etc for rent. 

Currently on Thetis staying with family. 

Responsible, quiet, friendly, and clean. 

Call or text Arika at 604-363-0053 

Mexico Move Sale

Here are a few of the expensive items in our garage sale:
Salus flotation coats. One medium and one large. Each with cold weather bib pants, one Salus and one Mustang Survival. $75.00 OBO per set. 
Ice skates. Mens CCM size 10. Ladies Reebok size 9. Used twice. $30. per pair. 
HP widescreen monitor. $25
19th Century dining chairs. Set of 6. $200

Wine and beer making equipment $25

Lots of items ranging from $20 to 20 cents. 

220 Pilkey Point.
Robert

Let’s Do It Again! - TICA Take Out Dinner

Fundraising Dinner Event - Thursday, March 31st

Pick Up and Take Out at Forbes Hall Community Centre
By Pre-Order Only: by email to info@forbeshall.ca

- best for planning is to let us know by Wednesday March 23rd, however we are forgiving to those that make their decision to join us closer to the event.

$32.00 per Dinner (serves 2)

Payment: Prepaid by Interac transfer to deposit@forbeshall.ca memo: Dinner Order or at pick up by cash or cheque (made out to TICA)

Pick Up at Forbes Hall starts at 5:30PM (you’ll be assigned a time 5:30 or 6:00)     

Menu

Cannelloni (note: only one choice per 2-serving dinner)

1.     Thetis Island Beef 
or
2.     Mushroom (vegetarian)

Includes:
Italian Salad with dressing and toppings on the side
Focaccia Bread
Apple Pie

Looking forward to cooking for you again!

No meal adjustments accepted. 
Beef Cannelloni is meat-based and contains gluten and dairy.
Mushroom Cannelloni is vegetarian and contains gluten and dairy.
Salad is vegetarian, gluten free and has nuts as a topping (side) 
Focaccia is not gluten-free.
Apple Pie is not gluten-free and contains dairy.

Community Welcome Program

TIRRA has been producing welcome packages for newcomers for the last 3 years. The package contains brochures and local information to help newcomers transition to island living. Included materials such as current phone book, gift certificates from Thetis proprietors, samples of the Quarterly, Emergency preparedness, Community Plan, Sustainability Guide and various Islands Trust brochures.

The original team collaborated on a welcome brochure which is one of the locally created components: view on the Community webpage under TIRRA:
https://www.thetisisland.net/community2006.htm
During the initial creative process, we found it very difficult to fit all appropriate information on the brochure. So obviously if we add something, we need to remove something. A difficult balance. If you are a/the primary contact for a local group or association, please check the brochure for accuracy/completeness as we will be ordering a new supply shortly. 

NOTE: If there are errors or omissions please submit your amendments/additions/deletions by March 31st to tirra@thetisisland.net

Also if your group has brochures or information you think would be good stand-alone materials for inclusion in the Welcome Packages, let us know.

Are you a newcomer? The only way we know if there are newcomers is word-of-mouth or self-identification. So if you are a newcomer and you would like a member of our Welcome Committee to reach out, please advise your contact info to tirra@thetisisland.net

A big thank you to Greg Gall and Bev Greene who are volunteer ambassadors for the Welcome Committee!

Thank you in advance
The TIRRA Welcome Committee

Yoga with Karen - 9am, Tuesday at the Hall

Come and join me Tuesday morning at 9 for a slow flow, bring you family/friends, and if you are new to me proof of double vaccination.
All donations are for the Hall, thanks everyone, look forward to seeing you!

love
Karen

Looking for a Place on Thetis - One Last Time

Time is running out and I would still like to stay on Thetis. I have my kids with me part time so I do need at least a 2 bedroom.

If you have any room or any information on any leads please contact me at work at 250 246-3464. My Cell phone has no service at home or at work.

Kevin (Postmaster)

Jollity Weekly Order Reminders (delivery news update!)

Updates from the farm:
This week we say goodbye and thanks to "Harrison" our trusty delivery van, and hello to "Ben", our new-to-us refrigerated van. In our ongoing efforts to provide fresh, organic and local foods to you, we are also continuing to improve our food safety knowledge and protocols. Jollity Farm has recently sponsored six islanders to take their Food Safe Level 1 and two of us have just aced our Level 2 training. As we continue to collect your groceries and deliver other perishable food items we know how important it is to keep it cool! 

For Friday home delivery or Saturday farm pick up:

 - Local Milk & Yogurt orders due by Tuesday morning by 10am
 - True Grain bakery orders due by Tuesday morning at 10am
 - Bagels - multigrain, sesame, everything, plain + cheddar (sold as singles vs. by the 6 pack or dozen)
 - Free Range Eggs
 - Home Grocery delivery from Superstore, Community Farm Shop or 49th - confirm your order by Thursday afternoon
 - Add our spring salad mix to your Friday home delivery! Kale bouquets too!

With thanks, Jollity Farmers
info@jollityfarm.ca or text/call 250.415.0101

Sunday Library

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

The attendant volunteers are vaccinated against COVID 19 and welcome all patrons. 
While masks are no longer mandatory provincially, both physical distancing and masks will be much appreciated in the library.

Friends of the Library

PS Reminder: The library will be open today, Saturday, from 10:00am to 1:00pm.

 

For Sale

-10' x 20' x 15' Steele frame for portable carport plus greenhouse plastic to cover $150
-Coleman storm lanterns, propane, and white gas $20 each
-hand cranked water pump $50
-Yamaha flute $175 model 225sii

Emily
mlmcvr9@gmail.com

Pot of Gold this Week

Delicious freshly roasted coffee available from Pot of Gold this week:

Brazil Mogiana $18 (one pound)
Colombia Organic $19 (three pounds available)
Colombia Organic $9.50 (half pound)
Costa Rica Tarrazu $18.50 (one pound)
Java Estate $19 (one pound)
Mexico Organic $9.50 (half pound)
Uganda Organic $20 (one pound)
French Roast $19 (two pounds)
Espresso Special $20 (two pounds)
Swiss Water Colombia Decaf $9 half pound)

Call 250-246-4944 or email potofgold@telus.net if you would like any. 

Thank you, Nan