Be Kind on Thetis Trails

Dear Islanders,

Our community's trails are for everyone:
    ---the young, the old
    ---the speedy, the slow
    ---dog walkers, birdwatchers
    ---anyone on a stroll.

So that all can enjoy, please be kind, when encountering others on the trails:

   Maintain social distance: at least 6 feet from anyone not in your personal "bubble".
   Give younger, older, or slower folks time to find a safe distance (6') to the  side of the trail.
   Step a safe distance (6') to the side to let others past.

No one can know the health status of someone else by looking at them. Any trail walker may be taking immuno-suppressive or other medications, or have a disorder,  or be a symptom-free carrier, or not be vaccinated.

COVID is an airborne virus.  Outdoors is safer than indoors, but it's not risk free.

Social distancing keeps everyone in our community safe and gives everyone the freedom to enjoy all our community has to offer.

During this long weekend, and throughout the summer, please remind your off-island guests and camp visitors of the importance of social distancing when out and about.

Thetis is a community because we respect each other and take care of each other, even when we hold different views.

Stay safe and well, be kind, and have a lovely summer.

Thank you,

Virginia & Jonathan

Asparagus!

Thetis Island Grown harvest is looking great again this week.

We'll have approx. 30 bunches this Sat. at Jollity Farm.

Please reserve to ensure your order.

Jollity is open Saturday 10am to 1pm

info@jollityfarm.ca or text 250.415.0101

Cedar Beach Pizza

Cedar Beach Pizza is open this weekend .

Friday Saturday Sunday  

Please order a minimum of 2 hours in advance but call early to not be disappointed!

Check out our menu at: 

http://www.cedar-beach.com>catering 

Thanks for your business over the winter!

Virginia and Andy Lamb

250-246-9770

Glasses

Found on community dock, glasses, probably reading and possibly prescription.  

Call 250-252-0544 to claim.

New Menu! New Chef! New Staff!

Hello Thetis Island!
We are so excited to roll out our new menu!  New items and old favourites!  It will be available starting tomorrow!  Thursday May 21st.
Our new Chef, Todd Hill has created another amazing menu, one of many that he has created in his years in the culinary industry.  Todd is originally from Langley B.C. His passion for cooking started at a young age and now has 34 years of experience in the culinary industry.  Has also spent the last 20 years experiencing and cooking with flavours from the Caribbean.  His love and passion for his craft can be tasted through his phenomenal  creations.
Todd is also the author of his own cook book he has created. Todd the king of Mars Check him out!  https://toddhillcooks.com/
Please come and join us! New and old staff are so happy to have you in! 
See you soon!!

Thetis Island Marina And Pub

thetisislandresorts@gmail.com

250 - 246 - 3464

Bat Count Press Release

Public help needed to find bat roosts and count bats

BC Annual Bat Count contributes to monitoring for impacts of white-nose syndrome across the province

Click here to find our Local Bat Count press release.

Photos and credits: 

The Little Brown Myotis occurs across BC but is threatened by white-nose syndrome, a bat disease. Photo: B Paterson. 

KCBP Bat count 2020: Bat counting involves relaxing at dusk watching bats emerge from a roost site.  Photo: Kootenay Community Bat Project.  

Bat emerging from a bat box. Photo: J Saremba, BMN. 

click on image to view larger format.

WNSSpreadMap_2021-05-03: Current map of WNS in North America. https://www.whitenosesyndrome.org/where-is-wns

Black Sheep Farm

Fresh, Free Range Eggs Available $5 a dozen.
We are happy to accommodate orders of any size any day of the week!
Delivery available at no charge (as always!) please email blacksheepfarm394@gmail.com to arrange
If you are looking for something to pair with eggs, we can help with that too!

Over winter we have raised beautiful purebred Tamworth pigs that will be available for purchase (cut and wrapped) by the half, or if you just want a small amount, we will have limited cuts available to mix and match.
If you would like to try award winning heritage pork, contact us to arrange
$8/lb

If Chicken is more up your alley, we have that too!  On June 12th we will have broiler chickens available for purchase. Free ranging and sun bathing these birds will grow to approximately 8 pounds, but as with nature, sizes will vary. Please contact us with any questions, or to place an order.
$6/lb

If you are a planner (like me!) it’s never too soon to pre order your Thanksgiving & Christmas Turkeys. We will be doing two separate batches for the holidays starting now! These little gobblers will average about 20 pounds, but I’m sure there will be a few over achievers in there too, after all, there are plenty of delicious snacks to find as they free range through the forest!
$5/lb

If you have any questions, please feel free to send us an email at blacksheepfarm394@gmail.com

Thank you kindly for the amazing community support!
Carrie, Jeremy, and the Kiddos at
Black Sheep Farm

Seasoned Firewood

Available; An estimated 3 cords of cut, split very seasoned (14years) firewood.

Structural damage to storage shed requires it to be removed. Make an offer. Buyer must remove quickly.

I have a pick up available for use if needed.

Fred Hunt

1 250 416 0347

Cell 1 250 210 1807

Free Piano

Old upright piano, as is, free to take away.  Illegal to burn and still makes music.  Contact: Jeannine.caldbeck@iCloud.com

Telus Call Control

Unsolicited Calls Annoying You?

Telus offers Free Call Control! 

It can help your both Telus and Koodo subscribers of their cell and land line services.

Is free and easy to set up.

Just dial *99 on your landline and follow the prompts.

You'll need to log into your cellular account to add Call Control to your Cell phone.

From a quick web search it appears Rogers, Bell and Shaw all offer variations of call control. 

Greg Gall

Jollity Farm - Orders for Long Weekend (yes, BAGELS are back!)

LOCAL DAIRY -  we are still accepting some requests for changes to dairy
order for this week* Due by end of Wednesday (today) please.

HOME GROCERY DELIVERY - please make sure you send us your confirmation
number for Superstore (10-11am time slot), or let us know if we are
picking up at the 49th.

BAGELS - $10 / dozen
It's time to place your orders for the always popular Mt. Royal
Montreal-style bagel! Pick up at the farm on Sat. or have delivered on
Friday night if you are also getting home grocery.
Sesame, Multigrain, Cinnamon, Poppyseed, Everything
Also Philly style cream cheese - LG 6.00 or SM 4.50
Lox, Sundried tomato, Cilantro Supreme, Plain, Basil-Garlic, Honey Vanilla

TRUE GRAIN BAKERY
Sorry for the short deadline, but if you'd like organic flour or baking
for the weekend, orders are due by 11am today!

JOLLITY SALADS
Salads will be abundant this Saturday, but we still recommend ordering
ahead.
Ditto for free range eggs (a few extras available)

NEW PERENNIALS
Some beautiful new plants at the farm this week!

Thank you from local farmers and delivery folk.
info@jollityfarm.ca

Summer Market 2021

This Saturday May 22nd "THE SUMMER MARKET" is open.

10 am to 2pm

After a year off the market is bigger and better with more vendors and a huge variety of merchandise.

Wood Art                                Home Baking

Children's Clothing                  Rope Bowls

Greeting Cards                        Doggie Fashions

Farm Goods                            Cowichan Knitters

Glass Art and Jewellery          Gifts and Novelties

Hand Soap and Creams        Jams and Jellies

Sock it to Me Nic's Loose Teas

We will be following Covid 19 protocol so you must wear a mask, obey the 6ft distance and we ask that you be patient.

We have more parking this year so please no parking at the community dock.

Thank you for supporting us in the past and we look forward to seeing you this summer.

Helen and Gloria