Last Call for Harvest House Donations

Wednesday December 17th is the last morning the TIVFD is collecting your much appreciated donations for our local TI Food Pantry and Harvest House Food Bank in Chemainus.

Your donations help individuals and families on Thetis and Penelakut Islands, Crofton, Chemainus and Saltair. It will be a tight Christmas for many. Thank you all who have given generously. We will be collecting up until the end of Soups On and then Rodney will be taking everything over to Harvest House for sorting. The Food Bank boxes are at the front door of the Fire Hall on Mission Road.

The members of the Thetis Island Volunteer Fire Department thank you for supporting our residents and neighbours this holiday season.

Thetis Island Vol. Fire Dept.

Weekend Pub Specials

APPY
Mussels in White Wine
White wine, tomato, saffron broth

MAIN
Hunter Steak
Hand cut New York steak, bacon, wild mushroom and shallot demi, roasted garlic mash, pan-seared asparagus

DESSERT
Warm Chocolate Brownie
Vanilla ice cream

Friday and Saturday, December 19 and 20th

Thetis Pub Staff
250-246-3464

Sand Bags

Hemp sandbags are available to pick up by arrangement from the firehall. Contact the Duty Officer at 250-252-0228. You have to supply your own sand.

Fire Chief J. Caldbeck
Thetis Island Vol. Fire Dept.

Does Anyone have a Place for a Person with a Dog just for the Night?

He is the individual whose boat got stranded on the rocks at Penelakut. I have called emergency services three times, and I’ve not heard back from them. 

Please call Jesse at the island Marina pub
He has a four-year-old dog.

Jesse MacLeod
250 - 246 - 3464

Pick Up Needed from Apple Press in Duncan

I need someone to pick up the Winter Quarterly from Apple Press in Duncan.

I've been hit with the flu and am unable to do this. Due to some technical issues this Q is already late, my apologies.

If anyone is going to Duncan in the next couple of days Apple Press is on the highway, on the left going south, is just before Coronation Ave and between the new Donair Dude and the Duncan Butchers shop.

Please let me know if you are able to do this,
thanks,
Carol Sowerby 250 246 4042

Ping Pong Cancelled Due to Weather Forecast

In light of the weather forecast, ping pong is cancelled this evening.

Stay Safe
Matt

Wind Warning (Yellow-Advisory)

Issued at 11:36 am PST from Environment Canada
For Southern Gulf Islands 6pm Tuesday to 10 am Wednesday

HIGH WINDS WARNING
Westerly winds gusting up to 100 km/h are expected.
A vigorous cold front will move across Vancouver Island tonight. In the wake of the front, strong westerly winds will develop over southern Vancouver Island with gusts up to 100 km/hr. Winds will ease but remain gusty early Wednesday morning as the front tracks inland.

Local utility outages are possible. Secure loose objects. Stay away from downed power lines.

Continue to monitor local weather forecasts.

Fire Chief J. Caldbeck
Thetis Island Vol. Fire Dept.

Alisha's Hair Design, Final Appointments for 2025

With appreciation to my clients for your patronage this year, please note, I have one final day available for haircuts. Monday, December 22nd.

If we don't see you until the new year, all the best from our family to yours.

Bag Pickup at Vancouver Airport

Is anyone coming from Vancouver to Thetis with a vehicle?
We need some luggage picked up from the airport and brought over.
Please phone Dianne at Thetis Island Marina or her personal number.

250-246-3464
Or
250-732-1994

Thank you in advance!!

THETIS ECO SHARE SHOP COMING SOON

We are pleased to announce the creation of the Thetis Eco Share Shop coming soon.

What is the purpose of the Share Shop you might ask?
Very simply to reuse, usable household goods and to keep them out of the landfill, as well as to share them with our community. We are avid recyclers and have seen a need for this on Thetis Island.

This share shop has been built by us, on a moveable trailer. We are grateful for the help of many local people’s building material donations and hours of free work.

Keep checking your e-Spokes for more updates.

Richard and Tess DeMarco

❄️ Swing Your Partner & Celebrate the Season! 🎻

There is nothing quite like the warmth of community on a cold winter night!

Join us at Pioneer Pacific for a festive evening of English Country and Family Folk dancing.

Get ready to kick up your heels, share some laughs, and make some beautiful Christmas memories in the Main Hall.

Whether you are a seasoned dancer or have two left feet, this night is for you!
Who is invited?
We welcome everyone from ages 1 to 101! A "caller" will teach every dance, so no experience and no partner are necessary—just bring your energy and a smile.

🕰️ The Plan:
5:45 PM: Doors Open – Come in from the cold, say hello, and get settled!
6:30 PM: The music starts and the dancing begins!

🍪 Treats & Eats:
Please join us after you have eaten dinner. We also invite you to bring your favorite Christmas cookies or snacks to share at our community table. It’s the perfect way to sweeten the breaks between sets!

The Details:
📍 Where: Pioneer Pacific Church Camp (Main Hall)
📅 When: Friday, December 19th
🎟️ Cost: By Donation. (All proceeds go directly to keeping us toasty by covering the cost of heating the Main Hall! 🔥)

Bring the whole family!
Friends of Pioneer Pacific

Thetis Island Nurse Practitioner Clinic – Holiday Schedule

Tues. Dec. 16 - on-site at Forbes Hall
Tues. Dec. 23 - no NP on-site. Appointments available via Telehealth/Virtual (in-person option @ Ladysmith clinic)
Tues. Dec. 30 - on-site at the Forbes Hall

Ladysmith Family Practice Clinic Holiday Hours:
Family Practice Clinic Closed December 25, 26 and January 1st.

Please do not hesitate to reach out with questions or if any clarification needed.

Thank you,
Kari Quinney
Clinical Office Assistant
250-739-5700 Ext 54814