Trout Fishing Rod

Light weight rod and casting reel. 

Great for the kids. Free. 

Available at my house in Chemainus.

Email David:
drivingmissdaisy.da@gmail.com

Islands Trust News Release: Public Engagement Plan in Development

https://mailstorm.caorda.com/campaigns/pz491lw4906ca/web-version/bz299xot5we64

Yoga with Karen - 9am -10am today @ Forbes Hall

Hope to see you there for a Saturday Slow Flow,

love,
Karen
kareneroff@gmail.com

Another Shot of the Ladysmith Fire from Thursday Night.

Thank you to our Thetis Island volunteer firefighters for helping to protect us everyday from potential fires like the one on Mt. Hayes. Thank you also for continuing to educate us on being fire smart during the warm months. 

With appreciation,

Adrienne and Alex

VOLUNTEERS needed to ready FORBES HALL for the GRAND OPENING

A Work Morning is planned to sort, organize and ready the Hall for the Grand Opening 

DATE: Monday, August 23rd
TIME: 9:00 am until Noon

There are jobs for every ability from sorting and organizing to shelf building and chair moving. At least 20 people are needed to complete the job list, so bring along your friends, neighbors, or family members. 

Refreshments will be provided, thanks to our kitchen volunteers.

Please contact Don Sinclair (sinry@telus.net) or Teresa Moore (teresamoore386@gmail.com) if you can help. More details will be sent to those who sign up.
Note: The Grand Opening of Forbes Hall will be Saturday, September 18th
TICA Board

ThINC Photo contest reminder

Reminder: One month left to send in your submissions to the ThINC plant photo contest! All plants on the Foraging Guide (found on the ThINC website) are fair game. Some current in-season subjects include: common cattail, salal, trailing blackberry, and himalayan blackberry (yum). Keep your eye out for those soon-to-be-sprouting mushrooms too!

Contest Rules:
Contest is open until September 20, 2021. 
Any part-time or full-time resident of Thetis Island may enter.

Entry method – email your photo(s), subject line “Wild Edible Plants and Mushrooms of Thetis Island” to aislinn@thetisislandnatureconservancy.org. Please include your full name and the plant/mushroom species depicted. 

Image requirements: JPEG high resolution.  Please include two photos per species: one that shows the entire plant, providing scale and overall shape, and one close-up of the leaves, flowers, fruits, gills, etc.
We've had some lovely submissions so far, and are looking forward to seeing more of your work! 

Aislinn Cottell 
PA Garden Coordinator 

Scaffolding Job

Looking for someone to provide, set up, and take down scaffolding to a height of approximately 35 feet. Payment price negotiable. 
Please contact Ed and Susan 604.614.6454 text/cell

What's Fresh @ Jollity Farm? Open Saturday 10-2

Harvested fresh for you:
Basil
Beans
Cucumbers x 4 types
Dill
Kale and Chard Bouquets
Eggplant
Garlic
Ground Cherries - sweet, sun-ripened (aka Golden Berries)
Onions
Parsley
Peppers - a whole rainbow of colours!
Plums, Italian Prune
Potatoes
Tomatoes - cherry & heirloom
Salad
Summer Squash

Discounts on bulk cucumbers for juicing! Delicious in a smoothie or cold soup.

Made fresh on farm:
Baba Ganoush (eggplant dip topped with toasted nuts and spice)
Russian Ikra (eggplant caviar - use as antipasti, spread and topping on rice & pasta)
Kale Chips - coconut curry

From our farm friends:
Organic strawberries
Organic melons
Unsprayed raspberries
Silver Rill corn

Questions and pre-orders to info@jollityfarm.ca or 250.415.0101

Summer Market Saturday August 21st 10-2 pm

Gloria will have her tri-coloured coleslaw for sale. You just add dressing

Cecilia Inness will be joining us on Saturday with her "By the Pond" handcrafted cards. Proceeds from the sale of these cards go to support Children's Cancer Foundation. Cecilia is taking some time off after this weekend so stock up.

Anne-Marie makes the best fudge 😁. Better stop by early as it sells out fast!! Check out her windchimes as well.

Have the mosquitoes been bothering you? Carol Swann has a repellant made with all natural ingredients.

Do you have new grand-babies? Pat English sews up some amazing outfits for the wee ones. Think about Christmas in August.

What do you get Dad for Christmas? A pen or pencil made with local wood. These are one of a kind crafted by Frank English.

Do your tootsies get cold during the winter season? Helen has a solution. Knitted socks! Think of Christmas.

Last but not least Marylynn makes the best Cinnamon Buns! (if i am not eating fudge I am eating Cinnamon Buns). She bakes up some fresh tasty treats every Saturday.

Remember September 4th is our last Summer Market. 

Gloria and Helen
Professional Taste Testers

Knitting Bee

I am a keen knitter and was hoping to get a Knitting Bee started at the Community  Centre one afternoon a week starting first week in October. Whether you are a beginner or an  experienced Knitter it’s a  fun way to get together during the Winter Months.

We have Tea, Cookies and a good old chat, if you feel this is something that may interest you please contact me Helen Bird 250-246-2469 or email sdrib@telus.net Time and day to be determined.

For Free

Maytag heavy duty stacking washer and dryer. Fully functional but the dryer needs a new seal. Delivery possible. 

Elliptical training machine. Works well. Delivery available. 

Emily  mlmcvr9@gmail.com

Ladysmith Mt. Haynes Fire - August 19th

Be vigilant!

Courtesy of Keith Rush