Islands Trust Holiday Closure

As the holiday season approaches, we want to inform you that Islands Trust will be closed from Wednesday, December 25, 2024, through Wednesday, January 1, 2025.We will reopen and resume regular operations on Thursday, January 2, 2025.

In the event of an emergency during the closure, please contact our emergency line at 250-405-5169.

From all of us at Islands Trust, we wish you a joyous holiday season and a happy New Year. We look forward to connecting with you in 2025!

Warm regards,
The Islands Trust Team

Knitting & Craft Bee

There will be no Knitting the next 2 Fridays. We will resume on Friday the 10th of January, the usual time (2pm through 4pm).

Look forward to seeing you all next year.

Merry Christmas.

Post Office Hours & Reappearance of the Drop Box

We will be open Dec 23 and 24. Closed Dec 25 and 26.
Closed January 1. Regular hours otherwise.

If you choose to put your on-island letters in the drop box, please advise the people you are leaving them for that the letters are there.

If you want the post office to distribute your on-island letters, put them in the red mailbox. The Post office will NOT be checking the drop box. We take no responsibility for the use of the drop box.

Fred

Sofa Set for Sale

Comfy forest green sofa and 2 plaid chairs (green, burgundy, cream)

Clean and in good condition.  $250 

Payment received will be donated to the Forbes Hall Fund

Please contact Arlene Kasting at 250-246-7809 if interested. 

Today is Last full day at Telegraph Harbour Marina

Merry Christmas everyone!

I will be around on Sunday afternoon if anyone would like steak or other meat cut to order.

After Sunday night we will not be open except on call (but we're totally happy to come in if you need something).

I have cut some single rib prime ribs. They are in the cheese fridge for those of you looking for something special on Christmas, but not massive quantities of it.

There are a few ribeye left, along with a couple of strip loins. One top sirloin (those went fast!) along with duck, and the usual ground beef, turkey and venison.

Jaime

Garbage Yard (Closed Days)

The TIRRA garbage yard on Thetis will be closed on Christmas Day (Wed, Dec 25) and New Year's Day (Wed, Jan 1).

Season's greetings,

Ernie 250-252-0144

Reminder: New Ferry Schedule (as of Thurs., Jan 2, 2025)

As you plan holiday travels, keep in mind the new ferry schedule for Route 20.

Please go to this link to see the new schedule in the snake format
https://www.thetisisland.net/ferry/Jan2025_revised_ferry_schedule.pdf

(Many Thanks to Veronica Shelford for constructing this schedule).

Of note: Both Penelakut and Thetis FAC's have reviewed the proposed schedule.

First sailing for all days is 5:45 AM...

First posted on Dec 13 by Keith Rush, Route 20 FAC

Meat Order has Arrived at Telegraph Harbour Marina

Good morning, guys!

We received our Christmas meat order last night, new ribeyes, strip loin, tops sirloin... A full restock on the farmer sausage, double the last order because it went so fast -- and we also doubled up on the beef cheeks by popular demand

As well as breakfast sausage in larger volume by special request. In the freezer we have a new set of ducks if you would like that for Christmas dinner.

The only important note is fresh turkeys, our supplier was not able to meet demand this year.

HOURS: We will remain open until Sunday night, closed Monday through Jan 1, however, I am usually available by text or phone if you need something short notice, and we're closed through the holidays.

250-784-1523
Jaime

From Rodney Brownlee - Thetis Island Food Pantry

Once again, our generous community has stepped up to the challenge and donated over 500 lbs of various food products as well as over $3000 in cash donations to Harvest House.

Special thanks to Jeannine and the Fire Department for instigating this challenge.

Merry Christmas to all. 

Rodney

From Harvest House

It’s no small thing; the generosity of our community. Thank you for your donation and contribution this year. We know it’s been a difficult time for many and we know that it has been a bit more challenging for many of our regular supporters to give; and we are humbled by the continued and generous support; thank you.

When we care for each other and our neighbours it creates small miracles. And those small miracles create ripples of hope.

Thank you for your gift.
Emily Holmes

Harvest House Food Bank, Coordinator
Cell 250-246-0338 / Office 250-246-3455
9814 Willow St, Basement, Chemainus BC

Donate Online: https://bcvfd.foodbank.bc.ca/team/sharingholidaycheer

Last Minute Gifts at White Peony

Come up to Lot 161 Pilkey Point Rd.
11am to 3pm daily until Tuesday, December 24^th.

G.D.'s Fire Sauce, herbs, seasonings and chaga.
Plant stands, Pottery and Celtic knot jewelry.
Pick up some free parsley - fresh from the garden.

Diane - darsenau@gmail.com

Cedar Beach Pizza

The holidays are almost here and also your guests!

Pizza open Saturday and possibly Monday.
We will be closed December 22 & 24-27. Do plan ahead.

Wishing you all a holiday season filled with friends, family and joy.

Andy and Virginia Lamb
250-246-9770