Beach Fire

Catch the Moonrise at Sunrise Beach. Bonfire. This is a SILENT EVENT.

BYO seats/treats . Everyone Welcome.

Maureen and Wayne

What's Fresh @ Jollity Farm?

Open 10am-1pm

NEW Annual & Perennial Plants are here.
Lots of colourful 2" and 4" annuals
+ some unique hand-picked flowers, shrubs and trees
(Have you seen a Spotty Dotty?)

Organic Baby Cukes
Organic Bulk Beets
Free Range Eggs
Kale Bouquets
Sunflower & Pea Shoots
Limited Salad (it's been cold this week!)
Chutneys
Our own Lard

Ice cream, restocked! New, local Fatso Peanut Butter Ice Cream pints &
sandwiches, plus all the other flavours.
Kombucha - coming online this week - Kiwi Colada, Citrus Ginger,
Botanical Pear
Cheesy Bagels - we've got a few extras

Plus... Dumplings & Chili Oil
Our Pork Sausages & Bacon

See you at the farm!
info@jollityfarm.ca or 250.415.0101

Pete Rees - Obituary

Link to PDF

Quarterly Deadline

The summer issue of the Quarterly is coming up!  We will be working on it in May, so the deadline for at least letting us know what to expect in the way of articles, stories, notices, ads, whatever (and preferably actually receiving them) is May 7th.  Please send things to quarterly@thetisisland.net.  If you don't hear back some kind of acknowledgement within 24 hours, please try again to
veronicashelford@gmail.com for stories, articles, images and notices,
and sowerby@seaside.net for ads.  

Thanks!

Library Open

The library will be open on Saturday from 10 am to 1 pm. 

The library attendant is fully vaccinated and requests that all patrons be vaccinated. Thanks!

Drop in to see all the new books and DVDs and enjoy the comfortable, welcoming space. 

Friends of the Library

Tour de Thetis

There's no podium prizes -- only Fred's 'participation' cookies -- for Tour de Thetis cyclists who finish, or just stop by, on their ride this Saturday morning. This third in a series of free rides (not a race) is for cyclists of all shapes, ages and ability levels on traditional or e-bikes. Some riders  will leave the community hall between 9  and 9.30 a.m. and do the entire course. It goes to the ends of North Cove, Forbes, Bella Vista, Sunrise Point and Pilkey Point. But you can follow any route. And aim to arrive at the hall at 11 a.m.

For more, contact Dave Steen at 250 246-3530 or Fred Clark 250 246-9175

Drywall Finisher Needed

We are looking for a experienced drywall finisher for a medium size job. The boarding and taping/first coat is done. Is there someone on island or someone anyone knows that can do this. 

Richard

250-246-0566

or Rite@telus.net

Small Poultry Producers - Red Alert

The BC Poultry Association has just moved to Red Alert status for small farm poultry producers in BC and there is a confirmed case on Vancouver Island according to my source on Denman Island.  Bio-security measures should be put in place to lower the risk of the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in backyard flocks.  We all enjoy local eggs, so let’s protect our neighbours’ poultry.  

https://bcegg.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Enhanced-Biosecurity-for-Small-Lot-Producers-Red.pdf

Jeannine

Sunday Church

The "on screen" speaker this Sunday the 17th is Alistair Begg
The Resurrection, Mark 16:1-8, 1 Cor 15:12-19
10 am at the Community Centre, all are welcome.
Further info---Ernie 250-252-0144

Free 4 foot tall Palm

Will be left at the side of the road - Lot 213

Its roots are exposed but will be covered with a wet cloth. 

Appliance Repair Help

Our washer needs some repair beyond our DIY. We have replaced the lid switch, but now believe it is the washer direct drive coupler.

Does anyone on Thetis do appliance repairs?
Do you know a reliable service tech/business who will come to Thetis?
Do you have an appliance requiring repair, to share the travel costs?

Wendy Hinsperger
250 246 8055

RCMP Fireside Chat - 10AM Wednesday April 20, Forbes Hall

RCMP Fireside Chat with Sgt. Wes Olsen of Ladysmith RCMP: Reminder of this event: Wednesday April 20^th, 10AM, Forbes Hall: No COVID restrictions, social distancing recommended and masks optional. Event was scheduled so you might enjoy Soup's On following at 11:30AM.

Basic Agenda (based on community input)
Stats on RCMP involvement in Thetis Island policing:
- number of times officers attended per year, and for what situations did they attend? 
- how many calls from Thetis Island, and what type of non emergency or emergency situations?
Ideas from other small remote communities to promote community safety and lawfulness:
- ideas for crime reduction, neighbourhood watch, local auxiliary, etc. 
Discussion of the types of crimes and misdemeanors Thetis Islanders are concerned about, as submitted by community members to TIRRA.
 
Please email tirra@thetisisland.net with number planning to attend.
This will help us set up the hall with chairs, as well as ensuring we have an appropriate sound system prepared.
 
NOTE: The RCMP has advised any significant emergency may require a reschedule if resources are not available.
Your email regarding attendance will help us notify you of any schedule change.
  
Regards, TIRRA