March for the Children: Monday, August 4, 2025

You're Invited – Worlds Beyond the Surface Art Exhibition

Dear neighbors,

I’m happy to share some exciting news with you: my art exhibition, Worlds Beyond the Surface, will be on display from July 18 to 30 at the CVAC ANNEX, located at 2687 James St, Duncan.

I would love to see you there and share my work with you in person. You can also find the full invitation on the Thetis Island blog for more details.

Looking forward to seeing you!

Warm regards,

Márcia Aftimus - 250 210-2185

ER and Chemainus Urgent Care Websites

Wondering about ER wait times and if Chemainus urgent care is open? Here are some useful links:

• Need Care Now? Explore Your Options - ER Wait Times - www.islandhealth.ca
• Chemainus Health & Urgent Care Centre - www.islandhealth.ca

Remember that this info may vary in accuracy, but it is a great place to start.

Stay safe all and enjoy your summer

Forbes Hall Health Services Group

For Sale: Leather Couch

Faux Leather 3-seater couch for sale with 2 recliners. In good condition. $200. 

Photos available. 

Text Genny at 250-210-3087.

 

More Free Things Post Renovation

OK, pretty well most things from my last posting are going. 

But I have a few other items. I will be around this Sunday the 13th to show and pick up? 

I am busy and not available Thursday/ Friday. 

1. A waffle shower. Curtain in white.  With hardware.   And an off-white liner.  
2. Full length wall mirror.   In an antique frame.  It nice I just cannot figure a wall for it.  (Photo on blog)  
3. Tripod excellent shape. We just got a fancier one.
4. Brand New arched floor lamp unopened, in box… see diagram below. 
5. An old cabinet that is like a tall filing cabinet but with very long drawers.  Oak.  (photo in blog) 
6. A white computer table/ desk.   Would likely work as a work bench.    About 4 feet by 30.  
7. Some bookshelves appropriate for garage storage
8. 2 magnetic knife bars. I used to love them but the contractor stupidly now stuck them together so I am not sure we can separate them as the magnets are so strong.  Maybe a contest on how to separate them.  
9. Mint green drapes, not in great condition.  Photo on blog. 
10. Old generator?  Not sure what kind, on wheels, came with the house and never tried to use. 
11. Two unused drip hoses for watering.  
12. Firewood box that we are no longer using.  Rustic pine box

I will be at home all   Sunday all day for folks to see and pick up.   

Text me 604 657 2921

Kathleen McGarvey

mcgarve@gmail.com

Bouquets for the Weekend

Bouquets this week feature our first flush of showy dahlias in various beautiful shades... 

To order a bouquet for this Friday or Saturday please email aimee.vand@gmail.com or text 2508899723 by 4pm Thursday.

Sizes: Regular $20, Large $35, XL $50

Pick up @ Jollity Farm, driveway kiosk or market.

Thanks for your support!
✾ ✿ ❀ Aimée ❁ ❃ ❊ 

Lawrence Road Sale Reminder

Lots of bargains and free things available this Saturday from 10:00am until 12:30 on Lawrence Road. 

Everything including the kitchen sink (actually, a bathroom sink and vanity). 

Don’t miss it!

Bev Greene

For Sale

Mixed arbutus/fir, split and has seasoned 2+ years

1.33 cords, $550.00

You pick up.

Phone Paul/Noella at 250-246-6623

Additional Septic Pump Out - August 5th

GFL septic pump out truck is coming to Thetis on Tuesday August 5th. There is still room to book a pump out and share the cost of the trip (ferry fare/travel).

If interested, please call Natasha @ GFL Chemainus (250)-246-3216

Vintage Multi-light Fixture for Sale

Large (24” diameter), elegant, vintage, glass and brass pendant light/chandelier on long chain. Takes ten candle bulbs. First reasonable offer gets it. 

Adam (250) 802-2418 or Monica (778) 288-1646

Join Us for This Week’s S4 Event - Shoreline Restoration with Kelly Loch!

Sunday, July 13th
1:00-2:30 PM Site visit at 83 Blue Heron Rd
3:00-5:00 PM Talk at Forbes Hall

Join us for the second event in our S4 Speaker Series, featuring Kelly Loch from the Stewardship Centre for BC. Kelly will share insights from her work with Green Shores, a program that promotes sustainable shoreline use through education, planning, and design, while protecting the ecological functions of shoreline systems.

Learn how waterfront property owners can support healthy shorelines, explore local restoration efforts, and discover practical tools for resilient coastal living.

About the Speaker: Kelly Loch is a Registered Professional Forester with over 25 years of experience in environmental stewardship. As the Resilient Coasts for Salmon Projects Coordinator with the Stewardship Centre for BC, she supports Green Shores projects and develops tools to help communities protect and restore coastal ecosystems.

ThINC

Nature of Water Weekend July 26/27 Mark your Calendars!

Join members of Thetis Island Nature Conservancy (ThINC) and Community Climate Resilience (CCR) on Saturday July 26th and Sunday July 27th, for a Nature of Water Weekend.

• On Saturday there will be five site visits to learn how Island residents are using innovative ways to conserve and collect water as well as understanding what our landscape tells us about groundwater.
  • (10 am) Matthias and Jutta Zapletal, 313 Forbes Road
  • (12pm) Mike and Shirley Harris, 237 Plateau Road
  • (1:30) Doug Fenton, 195 Pilkey Point Road
  • (3 pm) Vicki Walker, 221 Pilkey Point Road
  • (4:30 pm) Alex Rosewicz and Pauline Harwood, 217 Pilkey Point Road
  • (5:30 pm) BYO Picnic at the end of Pilkey Point
• On Sunday at Forbes Hall come and hear three groundwater talks
  • (1:15 - 2:15) Mike Harris - Thetis Island Geoscape and Groundwater: A Field Geologist's Perspective
  • (2:30 - 3:30) David Slade - Water Wells 101. All About Rural Wells, Pump Systems, Water Quality, Water Treatment, and Conservation
  • (3:45 - 4:45) Tobi Elliot - Freshwater Footprint: The Island's Trust's Water Balance Project on Gabriola Island

Our island's water is a precious commodity. Please make the effort to come out and join us.

For more information please contact ccr@thetisisland.net