Weekly Order Reminders from Jollity Farm

It's True Grain Organic Bread pick up this week

You can use our online order form or just drop us a line to let us know what you'd like to add to the order.
Dairy and baking orders due by Monday evening, other items can be later in the week.
https://www.jollityfarm.ca/order-form

Other fresh goodies at the farm this weekend:

• Local, organic blueberries, raspberries and Jostaberries (and maybe strawberries and cherries)
• Ice cream stock up
• Sausage stock up
• Flower bouquets - did you know you can order ahead!?

Plan your menu around these fresh farm items: (not all items are on the order form yet, but we'll keep adding and you can make requests in the comment box at the bottom)
Salad
Kale
Spinach
Herbs - parsley and basil
Tomatoes
Zucchini
Cucumbers
Cabbage
Cauliflower
Garlic Scapes
Fresh Garlic
Beets
Carrots
Free Range Eggs
.... and probably a lot more! The season is in full swing now!

With thanks,

Jollity Farmers

From the Library

A Friend of the Library is available Sunday 1-4. 

Check out the new books!

Celine

Yoga 9AM Saturday

Slow flow today at 9, bring your own mat and any padding you may need for knees, 

All are welcome!
Karen

Canada Day Sail Past - Thanks!

Thanks to all the boaters who decorated their boats and spent the afternoon cruising around the island. The weather was gorgeous, and the turnout was great! It’s encouraging to see this Thetis tradition regaining life again! I’ll look forward to seeing even more boats next year.

A shout-out to all you Islanders who expressed your Canadian spirit and cheered us on from the shoreline . The Sail Past wouldn’t be the same without you!

Tricia Hunter

Looking for a Loving Heart to Care for my Sweet Dog

I'm looking for a responsible, loving and trustworthy person to take care of Brownie, my super sweet and calm elderly dog, for 2 months ( 27th September to 30th November ) here in Thetis Island

It can be house sitting (staying in my house with her) or taking care of her in your own home, or other possibilities that will be good for everyone

If you love animals and are available, or know someone trustworthy who can help, get in touch:

(250) 210-2185

marcia.aftimus@gmail.com

Thank you in advance for spreading or sharing!

Share Septic Pump Out?

I have scheduled Coast Environmental over to the island on Thursday July 17 2025 to pump out our septic tank. If anyone else needs a pump out and wants to share the travel / ferry cost, please call Coast Environmental at 250 246 3216 to book.

Jerry McHale
Lot 206 Pilkey Point Rd
250 589 6819

From the Library

One month to the annual Book and Bake Sale library fundraiser! The format will be the same as last year. Book intake on Thursday July 31, books on tables August 1 and sale August 2.

Liz Forseth has kindly agreed to be in charge of the Bake Sale again this year.
Speaking of fundraising, another big thank you to Myrna and Rodney Brownlee, and their gardening friends, for the plant sale donations! What a generous community this is.

Celine

Sunday Church

The speaker this Sunday the 6th is Dan Rutherford.
Leaving a Legacy, 2 Kings ch 5.

10 AM at the Community Centre, all are welcome.

Further info---Ernie 250-252-0144

Weather Forecast

SYNOPSIS: Over the next couple of days, a slight increase in temperatures and dry conditions continuing. A SW flow over the Coastal Fire Centre holds through the rest of the week and for the weekend. Conditions are relatively static with the southern areas, including Vancouver Island seeing the warmest temperatures. Some showers and cooler temps are expected in the northern areas, but the rest of the zone will remain mostly sunny. Relative humidity (RH) values will be lowest in the SE and along the eastern border of the Fire Centre. Minimum RH values will be in the 20-30% range over the next few days. Winds will pick up slightly on Friday afternoon through the south.

OUTLOOK: A SW flow continues over the southern half of the province and throughout the Coastal Fire Centre. There’s not a lot of change throughout the weekend. Temperatures will increase by a degree or two through the south with Sunday and Monday looking like the hottest days. No moisture is expected through the weekend or to start next week. This period won’t see big swings up or down in regard to temperatures and minimum RH values but drying will be consistent.

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

IEWG - Huy ch q’a to the Island Residents who attended the Film

Last Wednesday evening (June 25, 2025), the Community Assembly's IEWG hosted their first Indigenous Film. Kuper Island - Return to Healing Circle (1997), introduced by Elder James Charlie himself. The almost 30 residents who attended were respectful and listened intently, with ages ranging from the 20s to the 80s. Their questions showed significant consideration and disbelief that this had happened in Canada, let alone on the island just south of where they currently lived. Elder James Charlie's answers were succinct and brutally honest as he shared his people's history.

We were very grateful that he missed his ferry and stayed late to finish the film and did an extended Q&A.

The IEWG is planning the 2nd Indigenous film in this series, Penelakut - Returning to the Healing Circle (2021) for tentatively planned for late July, please watch for our post and plan to come to listen and learn from the featured Elder and his family.

Huy ch q’a
Doug

Doug Fenton
dfenton12@gmail.com
250.804.6480

Blue Cottage Bread Available Friday!

Available Friday afternoon at 3PM BLUE COTTAGE BREAD at Telegraph Harbour Marina Cafe

FLAX SOURDOUGH BATARD unbleached flour, whole wheat flour, Saltspring Island stone milled rye, ground flax and flax seeds. Slow, cold fermented, good for the gut!

ROSEMARY KALAMATA OLIVE BAGUETTES cold fermented, a perfect complement for your dinner!
After 3PM.... FRESH TODAY!

with thanks, 

Tracy 

The Goosey Gander Shop is Opening this Weekend!

The Goosey Gander Shop at 73 Pilkey Point Road will be open on Saturday and Sunday from now through Thanksgiving, 10am to 4pm each day.

At last count there were 822 quite amazing items brought in by Thetis Island households, really truly neat things and wonderful buys and lots more coming in next week too.

Thank you to all the Vendors for filling the Shop and all the Shoppers who will be coming by to have a Look!

If you have any questions just give a call to 250-246-4944 or email: thegooseygandershop@gmail.com

Thank you, 

Nan Beals