Sunday Church

The speaker this Sunday the 17th is Brother Morgan.
He is visiting Canada from Britain.

10 AM at the Community Centre, all are welcome.

Further info---Ernie 250-252-0144.

Free Chair

I have an Ikea black office chair for FREE.

Text if interested: 2507011595

Chad

Sea Life Centre - Opening for Its Second Season this Saturday

Hello Thetis Islanders!
The Sea Life Centre (SLC) is back for its second season at Telegraph Harbour Marina!

Come say hello this Saturday, May 16 between 11am-3pm for our opening day, or 10am-3pm on Sunday.

For those who haven't visited before, the Sea Life Centre is a floating gazebo and marine discovery hub, run in collaboration between ThINC, Telegraph Harbour Marina, and the Ladysmith Maritime Society. Inside, you'll find our beloved Seaquarium and interactive touch-tank, freshly stocked for the season by the Thetis Island Marine Explorers (TIME) dive team with locally collected sea life - nudibranchs, gunnels, crabs, and other fascinating creatures from our very own waters.

ThINC staff and volunteers keep the centre running daily, carefully monitoring salinity, temperature, and feeding under the guidance of marine biologist, Andy Lamb.

Whether you're a longtime fan of the Seaquarium or visiting the Sea Life Centre for the first time, we'd love to see you there.

Learn more: https://www.thetisislandnatureconservancy.org/sea-life-centre

Questions? Reach out to our new summer employee, Maya, at maya@thetisislandnatureconservancy.org

See you there!
Charlotte, ThINC Education & Stewardship Coordinator

Youth Pickleball (Saturday)

All ages welcome for Drop-In, Youth up to age 16.
Pickleball this Saturday May 16 at 10 am.
No sign up required. No experience necessary.

The Happy Picklers

From the Library

A reminder that magazines and puzzles donated to the library are not catalogued.
They are on a borrow or keep basis. I will cull as necessary.

Enjoy,

Celine

For Sale

IKEA chair-$15.
Black and Decker corded drill-$25.
Bunk beds and two twin beds -reduced to $100. Each with mattresses.

We are having our yard sale as well, on Saturday, May 16th at 9:00 pm.
We will have more to sell then.

We are off island tomorrow, but feel free to text us about anything you would like, and I can send photos as well. (250-210-3087)

Genny and Ken Redman

New Summer Hours @ Jollity Farm Shop & Cafe in Chemainus

Beginning this week (today!) we have extended our hours. Spread the word if you have family and friends traveling over for the long weekend.

Our Chemainus shop will now be open until 6pm every Thursday and Friday night.

We are closed on the upcoming holiday Monday.

With thanks,

Jollity Farmers

Summer Market at Howling Wolf Farm

Yes, it’s that time again. Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

New vendors! Drop by and say hello. We have all the things you never knew you needed!

Summer Market Committee

Poisonous Plant Warning

I have recently discovered a very toxic plant on our property and wanted to alert others to be on the lookout for Poisonous Hemlock. I first noticed it in one of my flower beds and thought it was an attractive fern-like plant but then became slightly concerned when it reminded me of a toxic plant I had seen on a bike trip. I checked several sources and included photos of my 1 metre plant and discovered it was Poison Hemlock. If you find this plant on your property, please be aware of how to safely get rid of it.

Here is some information from HealthLinkBC:

The hemlock plant, scientifically known as Conium maculatum, is a poisonous herb from the Apiaceae plant family. All parts of the plant, including the seeds, roots, stems, leaves and fruit are poisonous. Hemlock typically emerges in spring and looks similar to plants like wild carrot, wild parsnip or wild parsley. This can lead people to accidentally ingest it, with potentially fatal consequences.

Do not touch the plant with bare skin. Wear protective gear such as rubber gloves, goggles or a face shield, a protective suit, boots and a respirator (such as N95 or KN95)

Carefully dig down to remove the plant, including its roots. Do not cut, mow or burn the plant to avoid spreading seeds or releasing toxic fumes

Do not place poison hemlock in your backyard composter. Bag the plants carefully and place them in the regular trash

Bev Greene

Campfire Info: Ban Rescinded on Friday

Campfires permitted across Coastal Fire Centre due to decreased fire risk.

PARKSVILLE – Effective on Friday, May 15, 2026, at 12 p.m. (noon), the Category 1 campfire prohibition will be rescinded throughout the Coastal Fire Centre. Category 2 and Category 3 open burning will remain prohibited.

The Category 1 campfire prohibition was initially implemented due to a combination of elevated wildfire risk factors, including:
Prolonged hot and dry conditions;
Rising fire weather indices;
Elevated incidence of human-caused wildfires; and
Early season operational capacity.

Current and forecast conditions have since shifted, bringing cooler temperatures, improved humidity values and an overall reduction in wildfire hazard throughout the Coastal Fire Centre. Because of this, Category 1 campfires will be once again permitted under the Coastal Fire Centre jurisdiction.

IF YOU HELD A Thetis Island MAY CAMPFIRE PERMIT EARLIER IN THE MONTH YOUR PERMIT WILL BE REINSTATED TO MAY 31st and you do not need to reapply until June.

All other open fires are still prohibited.

TIVFD

From the Library

A reminder to library patrons. Please take a look around for overdue library materials. You can return them anytime in the box on the court side of the hall.

Thank you,
Celine

Missing Two Straw Hats

This past week has brought to mind the joke:
‘I don’t know if I’ve found a rope or lost a horse!’

I have somehow managed to lose 2 matching straw hats sometime in the last week or so.

They are short brimmed, one with a grey band, one with a black band. They have sentimental value and our family would be very grateful to have them back.

Thank you,
Penelope 604-240-9334