MV Kuper Cancels Sailings for the Night. Water Taxi Available

The Kuper is having problems with one of it's Right Angle Drives (RAD). All sailings for tonight have been cancelled. Complimentary foot passenger service by water taxi has been arranged, and will continue through the evening.

Please monitor BC Ferries service notices for our Route 20, for updates as they become available.

Keith Rush Route 20 FAC

Ph: 250.416.0013
Cell: 250.732.2766
keithrush17@gmail.com

Edith Hyatt Tea

Edith Hyatt’s Celebration of Life Tea is at Forbes Hall this Thursday, August 5 at 1:30.

Jeannine

Quarterly Deadline Reminder

This is just a reminder that the deadline for submissions, notices, ads, etc, for the fall Quarterly is August 10th.  If that timing doesn't quite work for you, let us know and we'll see if we can adapt. 

Thank you!
- Veronica at quarterly@thetisisland.net

YAHOO!

The Book and Bake Sale was fabulous!  I would like to thank the 19 volunteers.  You know who you are.  What a team. We couldn't have done it without the amazing baking and numerous books and DVDs donated.  All the baking was sold.

The total was: 
Baking (along with coffee, muffins, and sandwiches) $1203.00
Book and DVDs $882.45
TOTAL
$2085.45

Oh, oh! I forgot to thank all the people who came to the book and bake sale.  

You are a generous group.  This is a special island for sure.

Celine

Librarian with a good budget and beautiful library

Change Your Routine and Change a Life

The Thetis Island Volunteer Fire Department is actively seeking new members for our vital community emergency services.  We will be starting Rookie training is September and invite you to consider committing two hours a week to train with us.  You don’t have to be athletic, just reasonably fit and willing to be a team member.  Age is not important.  We have a strong culture of safety and confidentiality.  Our focus is  to make a difference when someone suddenly needs help.

Email info@thetisislandfire.ca and we will be delighted to give you more info.
The link below is to a short news item about a small community like ours, and the rewards a resident found when volunteering for that department.

https://www.missioncityrecord.com/news/it-is-hard-it-is-fun-55-year-old-castlegar-woman-becomes-firefighter/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter&fbclid=IwAR3SzfRVIkg9ned74cNviIj4OSkCfT1ecm1D7BIE7gyEYL5kHeMUrkHiEaU

Ride today to Chemainus Co-op

Hi everyone!

Our names are Yarra and Finn and we are looking for a ride from the Chemainus ferry terminal to the Co-op gas station. We are currently staying with the Moloneys and we need to catch a bus today (August 3rd) evening to Victoria. The Co-op gas station is along the highway (Henry road). We are going to be on the 2:40 ferry as walk ons. You can text me (Yarra) at: 778-926-4863 . Thank you very much for your time!

Yarra and Finn

Safety Poster

Link to Community COVID Vaccination Clinic

Here is the link to the Community Vaccination Clinic and info on how to register.

August 10th, 10 am to 1:30 at Forbes Hall. 

https://www.islandhealth.ca/learn-about-health/covid-19/covid-19-vaccine/taking-whole-community-approach

Registration link for Nature House Module 6: Kelp! I've fallen and I can't get up!

Join us this coming week (August 6-7) as we take a deep dive into exploring the seaweed on Thetis Island! Our activities will include an interactive look into the seaweed food web and its importance in our ecosystems.

We will also take a hands-on approach to discovering how unique seaweed is as a building block and a home to all marine life. This will involve exploring the environment through a tidal walk and / or snorkelling (depending on tides).

If this sounds like something for you, come and learn about this vital ecosystem with the team!

Register here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1l01psKv9g86TdiGAJzxeHgTlp1Xel8J-5wTWqCutLrU/edit#gid=1024593273

If you have any questions, please email Bree: breanna@thetisislandnatureconservancy.org

Yoga with Karen - 8AM - 9AM, Tuesday 3rd August, Forbes Hall

Hello lovely people!

Looking forward to seeing you on Tuesday morning for Yoga.  Bring your own yoga mat, a strap of some kind, and any props you may need.  
All classes are by donation for the Hall.

Such a great way to start your day!

love 
Karen

Vet Visit August 12

The next veterinary visit to be on Thursday, August 12th?

For more information please phone Dr Martin Randle on 250 436 0045 or email erskine2814@outlook.com

Thank You!

Thank you all who came out for the Sunday, BC Day parade…those who made the great entries and those who energetically applauded them as they passed by (twice!). We had fun and Sparky had fun and I hope you all had fun.  

Special thanks to the TIVFD Auxiliary members…the trucks are sparkling and your assistance in getting the show on the road was greatly appreciated.

TIVFD 

Also, thanks to those who came out for the Annual Fire Extinguisher Clinic at 2 pm Sunday.