Q Deadline Reminder

A reminder that the deadline for the  next issue of the Quarterly is August 3rd. 
Please send ads or articles to: quarterly@thetisisland.net

** CVRD Recycling Centres Service Update**

Due to extreme heat and per WorkSafe BC requirements, CVRD Recycling Centres may operate at inconsistent hours in the coming days to accommodate for the health and safety of our community and staff.

Please be advised that site closures will affect public drop-off areas; commercial use of the site is expected to remain open.

We will try to announce closures half-an-hour in advance. For up-to-date site hours, please visit the CVRD website: https://www.cvrd.ca/78/Garbage-Recycling

Please call us 250.746.2540 or 1.800.665.3955 or email us curbside@cvrd.bc.ca if you have any questions.

High Hazard

We have moved up to HIGH HAZARD rating which means that starting this Friday all outdoor activities involving potential sparks near dry grass, bush or forest must cease by 1 p.m. and a two-hour fire watch (until 3 p.m.) must be maintained.  If you still need to mow, use a gas chainsaw or need to do mechanical brush cutting etc.  you must get it done in the mornings while humidity is at its highest.  

Campfire permits are still available until Sunday.  There will be no campfire permits issued in August.  Attended propane campfire appliances do not require a permit.

It is very probable we will be moving up to EXTREME Hazard shortly, when  all high hazard activities will be prohibited.  We will keep you informed.

TIVFD

ThINC - Nature House Events Today - Wed, July 27th + ThINC Shirts!

9:00 am start: Wednesday Wander at Lawrence Loop Trail (meet by the Firehall) (all ages)
Join us for a bird walk around the newly wasp-free trail! At our last wander we saw over 23 species of birds, including the Great Horned Owl! We will also talk about the rich history of the trail and surrounding areas!

2:00 pm start: Steppin’ Stone Creation for the PAG at the Nature House
(family friendly (parents required))

Today we will be making concrete stepping stones and decorating them with shells, rocks, sticks, and leaves! Participating adults can also make a more advanced rhubarb leaf imprint stepping stone. Some of the stones we create will go into our PAG so that we won't be trampling the plants and the stones will allow for us to explore deeper into the garden! Concrete stepping stones are a beautiful addition to any garden and decorating them will make them unique and special! Come on down to create a beautiful stepping stone for your garden/ property!

ThINC-shirts
ThINC t-shirts are here! Featuring a nature-radiant design by Keya White, choose from three base colours: navy blue, grey, and white. Shirts are 100% cotton (grey: 90%) and come in many sizes. Order here: https://forms.gle/dyna4uk3Y9uzVHHS7

Venue change for Thursday Doc & Talk
Venue change for Let's Talk about Thetis and the Climate Crisis

This week's Thursday Doc & Talk has been changed from the Nature House to Forbes Hall Community Centre. Please join us at 7 pm for a Reading and Conversation about Thetis and the Climate Crisis with author and biologist Ann Eriksson.

Hope to see you there!
The ThINC Team

Wednesday Farm Fresh List

Pick up available from the farm stand on our driveway from 10am onwards.

Find items on the shelves or in the cooler (salad greens), and a price list.
You can jot your name down on the IOU sheet or drop money into the slot.

What's fresh today?
Salad
Radish
Cabbage
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Potatoes

If there is something specific you want or need, send a note early and we'll do our best to harvest for you.
250.415.0101 or orders@jollityfarm.ca

Looking for a ride to (or near to) Duke Point Ferry on Monday morning

Our lovely wwoofers, Madoka & Taka from Japan, are seeking a lift. They need to catch a ferry to Tsawwassen from Duke Point if anyone happens to be traveling that way?You can contact the farm at 250.415.0101 or info@jollityfarm.ca
With thanks! Arigatou gozaimasu!

Free Sliding Doors

Two complete 5 foot aluminum sliding door assemblies available at 68 Pilkey Point Road. 
Come by or or call Bill at 250-617-5953

Michelle Merlindt Performing at the Vancouver Fringe Festival

Big news!  As some of you have already heard, I will be performing at the Vancouver Fringe Festival this September.

I will be telling a wonderful story called "The Songbird of Vienna". 
Details are now confirmed and the festival has assigned me to the little theatre called "Studio 16" which is part of La Maison de la Francophonie de Vancouver, located at 1555 W 7th Avenue between Fir St. and Granville St (but despite the venue my performance is in English not French)
I give 6 performances over the course of the festival and the first one is on the festival's opening night September 8th at 7pm! 
The others are: Sept 10 at 4:45pm,
Sept 12 at 3pm,
Sept 13 at 10:15pm
Sept 15 at 8:45pm
and the last, Sept 17 at 7pm.
Tickets for the festival are now on sale.  Everything you need to know is on the VFF website.  I'm excited and nervous.  Wish me luck!

Yard Sale on Sunday July 31st. from 9:00 am to 11:00 am – 59 Pilkey Point Road (Redman's)

Our grandchildren will be selling lemonade and cookies. Half of the proceeds for the yard sale and the lemonade stand will be going to cancer research for children. We will let everyone know how much we raised after the sale. 

Here are some of the items we will have for sale:  orbital sander, paint sprayer, contractors light, plumbing supplies, lawn chairs with cushions, duvets, glass carboys for wine making, happy light for seasonal affective disorder, a wide variety of speakers and stereo equipment, lawn chairs, shop vacuum, drill and more! 

We plan on selling the following items for under a dollar: dishes, canning jars, and other miscellaneous items. 

You can not pull into our driveway. You will have to park at the end of the ferry line up or park along Pilkey Point Road between 59 and 60 Pilkey Point Road. 

Genny and Ken Redman 

14’ Aluminium Boat for Sale: $1,500

14' Aluminum boat for sale with 25 horsepower Evinrude Motor and boat trailer for $1500

The motor was completely serviced two years ago, and it has not been used since. 

If you are interested in seeing the boat, 

you can contact Ken or Genny Redman at 250-210-3087. 

or email us at gkredman@gmail.com

Roberts 35 Sailboat for Sale: $4,800

This vessel, a Roberts 35 is a custom sloop/cutter Rigged centre cockpit sailboat.

It has a large aft cabin, a galley, head, refrigeration, Dickinson heater, AC electric fan for heater, new Yanmar Diesel, 3JH5E, diesel fueled three burner range with oven, new furling headsail, Wagner autopilot, built in water tanks, built for blue water sailing, heavily laid up, extra sails, Simrad navigation system. Easy live aboard, large fin keel, recent upgrades. Valued at $300,00 to replace. Ready for someone to live on board. A survey is available upon request. There is an amazing amount of storage and hanging lockers on this boat as it was built for offshore. A survey was done in April of 2021. 

The boat is moored at Telegraph Harbour on Thetis Island, BC.  

Please email or text Genny or Ken Redman at 250-210-3087 for more information and more photos.  

Genny and Ken Redman 

The World’s Best Book & Bake Sale – Saturday July 30th – Forbes Hall

10:00 am - 1:00 pm 

Join the community at our Library’s annual fundraiser!

Books, Books and more Books!  Won’t find a better deal anywhere on the planet!

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Find some fabulous treats at the Bake Sale - contributions from many islanders. Nibbles for when you read all those books you bought!

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Forbes Hall $1 Store: Hot and Cold Beverages & Ice Cream Sandwiches. 

Everything is priced at $1 - so enjoy! 

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Bring family and friends for an inexpensive BBQ Lunch starting at 11:30 am.

Hamburgers and Veggie Burgers with lots of fixings & a bag of chips - only $7.

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This Annual Event has been ongoing for years - thanks to a greatly supportive community! 

See you then…