What's Fresh @ Jollity Farm?

Open Saturday 10-1

Mixed salad greens
Free range eggs
Kale
Chard
Leeks
Beets
Rhubarb
Baby cucumbers
Cherry tomatoes
Sprouts

With thanks,
Jollity Farmers
Open Saturday 10-1

Sunday Church

The speaker this Sunday the 27th is Wayne Lee.
In everything give thanks, Galatians 5:17-26.

10 AM at the Community Centre, all are welcome.

Further info---Ernie 250-252-0144

Thetis Island Improvement District AGM - May 10, 2025 - 11AM

A reminder that the Thetis Island Improvement District (TIID) will be holding its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Saturday May 10th, 2025 at Forbes Hall Community Center starting at 11 AM. 

This is a public meeting and all are welcome.

Draft 2024 Financial Statements available at: 

https://www.thetisislandfire.ca/tiid-financial.html

AGENDA

Territorial acknowledgement

Call to order and welcome

Opening remarks and introductions

Approval of the May 4th, 2024 AGM minutes

Trustee Remuneration 

Audit report/financials/2025 budget update

Committee reports

Trustee election/acclamation

Fire department report

Adjourn

Keith Rush

Chair, Board of Trustees

Thetis Island Improvement District 

MAY Outdoor Burning Permits

Outdoor Burning Permits will be issued for yard waste and incinerators from May 1st to May 15th at this time. 

Please consult the Venting Index before igniting and be aware that conditions may change rapidly and Permits may be rescinded.

Evening Campfire Permits will be issued for the month of May. Please have water and a shovel or rake available at all times and watch your sparks.

We are heating up and drying out.

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

This Weekend at the Pub

Friday is upon us so come on down and enjoy some good eats, drinks, and throw some darts if you're keen.

This week's lunch special is a CURRY CRUSTED STEELHEAD SANDWICH with pineapple salsa and your choice of side.

And for Friday, Saturday dinner we have:

Appie: BACON, SMOKED GORGONZOLA & WILD MUSHROOM TARTFinished with a honey drizzle

Entree: BASIL ARUGULA PESTO GNOCCHI House made Pesto, Garlic Bread

Dessert: CHOCOLATE STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE House made Chocolate Biscuit, Grand Marnier Strawberries

Hope to see you there! 

Kelsey, Chef Murray, and the Pub Team 

Reminder: TICA AGM Saturday April 26th 1:00 pm at Forbes Hall

The Thetis Island Community Association (TICA) is the charitable organization that owns and operates Forbes Hall Community Centre, thereby contributing to the well-being of all Thetis Islanders by establishing, maintaining and making available these facilities for their use and enjoyment.

TICA’s Annual General Meeting includes annual reports from the various committees, the annual financial statement, and the election of board members.

Join us on Saturday to learn about and support this vital organization.

Ann Dickie

President, TICA

Ping Pong

Thursday night at 7:00…

Ping Pong at the Community Hall

Ping Pong team

Kefir Grains Available!

I have kefir grains that are reproducing at a very fast rate. Would you like some? 

One tablespoon will start you off making your own kefir and will ferment anywhere from 1 cup to 4. 

Please let me know if you would like some now or even in the future. I can start a list of people who might want some as my grains produce more than I can consume.

Phone or text 250-463-3919 or 

Email: rachel.layoun@gmail.com

Pharmacy Pick-up in Chemainus

Dear Friends: 

Would it be possible to pick up a prescription for me at Rexall Pharmacy on Willow Street in Chemainus today (Thursday)? 

I tried to pay in advance by credit card over the phone, but that’s not possible. The bill is around $27.50, which I’ll pay you when we meet to pick it up. 

Do let me know in advance. My number is below. 

Many thanks. 

Gary Geddes, 250-246-8176, 

gedworks@islandnet.com

Inappropriate Items in Bottle and Beverage Return Bins

Once again, we are finding a significant increase of incorrect recycling being left at the returnable bottles site. Please make yourself aware and share this information with any guests, renters, or visitors coming to Thetis!!

ALL Recyclable items other than beverage containers MUST be taken off island to a local recycling depot such as Peerless or Bings Creek.

A helpful hint: Virtually all types of ready-to-drink beverage containers are accepted on Thetis, please check the signage at the site to be sure. Containers such as coffee cream and soup broth are not “ready to drink” and are not accepted.

We want to thank our faithful community for your consistent donations! It really does make a huge difference for our teachers and students.

Andrea Gall (TI Parents Association)

Tile Grout Haze Remover

Hello Neighbors,

I'm reaching out because I've run into a bit of a hiccup with my tiling project—specifically, I'm in need of some grout haze remover.

Before making a trip over to the other side, I thought I’d check in here first. If anyone has a bit leftover from a past project that they wouldn't mind sharing, I’d be so grateful.

Thank you in advance,

Elite

250-533-9347

elitewillowbrook@gmail.com

TICA: Looking to Add Two New Directors at its AGM on April 26th

With the debt fully paid off, TICA directors are now asking themselves, “What’s next?”. To answer this question, the board has been examining its mandate and role and what its focus will be in the coming years.

While TICA must continue to fulfil its mandate to oversee and manage Forbes Hall, the board would now like to re-evaluate its operations through an environmental lens. To this end, TICA will be adding a board position with a dedicated Environmental portfolio. The new board member will be someone with a strong interest (and perhaps experience) in exploring and promoting environmental issues and solutions and will work with other board members and volunteers to develop operational plans and projects for the future.

The Board has noticed the growing number of babies, toddlers, children and youth living, playing and learning on Thetis Island. There is room for programs and activities at Forbes Hall that are specifically designed for, and directed to, these children and youth. In acknowledgment of this, TICA will be adding a board position with a Child & Youth Initiatives portfolio. This director will liaise with parents and youth to accommodate new initiatives and events, bringing the ideas to the Board for discussion and implementation.

If you are interested in either of these two positions, please contact a Board member:

Ron Bannister ron_bannister@telus.net

Ann Dickie dickie.ann@gmail.com

Ellen Rush ellenrush@gmail.com

Don Sinclair sinry@telus.net

Teresa Moore teresamoore386@gmail.com

Marjan Jackman thetismarjan@gmail.com