Ham Radio Course, On Island Opportunity

Licensed Ham Radio Course ..... Here on Thetis Island

Confirmed dates: Four consecutive Saturdays: October 14, 21, 28, Nov 4

Time: 9:30 to 3:30

Place: Community Centre for first three, Fire Hall for Nov 4.

Cost: $65.00 (for materials and ferry costs)

Reserve your space by calling Mary Forbes at 250-246-2276

Yard Waste Fires Still Prohibited on Thetis

Coastal Fire will be opening up Category 2 and 3 fires this weekend on Vancouver Island but the Thetis Island Fire Service Area will still remain closed to open fires except Campfires (with permits) at this time.  Our local conditions warrant this prohibition.  We will continue to monitor and will inform you of a change.  Thank you for your patience with your burning desires.

TIVFD

2017 Flu Shot Clinic Changes

This year VIHA is focussing on children for the annual flu shot drive, and is not putting on any community Flu Shot Clinics on Vancouver Island.  Instead, they are relying upon people to make an appointment with their physician or a pharmacist to receive the vaccination for the 2017/2018 Flu season.  Fees may apply. 

BUT DO NOT DESPAIR!  VIHA thinks Thetis Island is “special” and they will have their only community flu shot clinic here on our island this year for the 2017/2018 Flu Season.

Friday OCTOBER 20th at Forbes Hall. 

One little change from previous years though: 

CHILDREN & FAMILIES at 9:15 am. 

ADULTS at 9:45 to 10:45. 

Adults can come earlier than your start time, but children and families will be served first.  The VIHA nurses have to catch the ferry, so the Flu Shot Clinic ends at 10:45 because the VIHA  nurses will be out the door to catch the 10:50.  So no stragglers! 

As in the past, the terrific TIVFD Auxiliary will be delighting you with their coffee service goodies while you wait the required ten minutes after your inoculation.

We hope you will support this Flu Shot Clinic, which shows VIHA there is a need for community medical services on our island.  This Clinic is made possible by your volunteer fire fighters and the TIVFD Auxiliary and supported financially by the Thetis Island Community Fund.

TIVFD

Sept 2nd Watercolour Workshop

Many thanks to Rita Springer for organizing the watercolour workshop and day’s refreshment at Forbes Hall on Thetis this Labour Day weekend.  My wife, Jackie, and I had a wonderful time!  We thoroughly enjoyed the Island hospitality and spirit.

A big shout out goes to all the participants who came and enjoyed a fun filled day exploring our introduction to “Watercolour on Japanese Art Paper”.

I hope to return to give a follow-up.

Richard Wong

Cranberries Alternate Pick Up Date - Last Day For Orders!

By popular demand, we are now offering an alternate pick up date for cranberry orders.

We are now offering pick up at Jollity Farm:

- Friday September 6th between 3:00PM and 4:30PM  **NEW**

- October 7th from 10AM to 1PM

Thank you so much to our fantastic community for your generous support, almost 100Kgs of cranberries sold so far!

Yellow Point Cranberry Farm in partnership with Thetis Island Elementary School and Jollity Farm will be selling cranberries just in time for Thanksgiving as a fundraiser for the Thetis Island Elementary School students. 

Available for purchase:

500g Bag Fresh Cranberries - $5.00

1Kg Bag Fresh Cranberries - $8.00

10Kg Box Fresh Cranberries - $65.00 (Stock up...cranberries freeze great and are excellent for winter baking and smoothies!)

250ml Jar Cranberry Sauce - $8.00  (makes a great stocking stuffer)

Please place your orders online by emailing TIPAorders@gmail.com

***Deadline for online orders is September 26th***

Learn more about this local family owned cranberry farm and this delicious super fruit.

http://www.yellowpointcranberries.com/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NgyGnfiRM3M

Cedar Beach Pizza Closures/Opens

Andy and I will be traveling off and on for the next two months.  Pizza will be available as follows:

Pizza kitchen is closed Sept 27 through Oct 10.  We will reopen Oct 11-16 and October 21-24. Reopening Nov 18 on a regular basis.

Please check the pizza page on our website for ongoing messages of availability.  www.cedar-beach.com

Thanks for your continued support.

Virginia and Andy

Carpet & Duct Cleaning, Friday Oct 13

We are coming to Thetis Island on Friday Oct 13th to clean 2 other folks homes.

Please let folks know if they need carpet, upholstery, air duct or dryer vent cleaning on that day they can call us at 250-756-0916 or toll free at 1-888-222-4046 to book an appointment.

Wes & Faye Hanson

Sears Carpet & Duct Cleaning

2966 Canyon Rd, Nanaimo BC, V9X 1T2

September 26 ~ Coastal Wildfire News

Click here to view.

Soup's On ~ Yahoo!

The first event of the season will be on Wednesday, September 27th at Forbes Hall.

11:30 AM to 1:00 PM or until the soup runs out, whichever is first.

The Menu:

Green Pea Soup, with or without Ham

Poppy Seed and Sesame Seed Rolls

Assorted Baked Goods

Pot of Gold Coffee (Thanks Nan)

Selection of Tea

Interesting Conversation

Still only $5.00

If there is enough available after guests are served, "Take Out" will be available

To succeed in life, you need three things: a wishbone, a backbone

and a funny bone. Reba McEntire

The Bridge Group welcomes you to join them in the Library at 1:00 PM

And the Scottish Country Dancers start at 4:00 PM. You do not need to be Scottish! New dancers welcome!

GAS FITTER & PROPANE STOVE INFO WANTED

I am needing a new stove and considering switching to Propane.

Curious if anyone knows a gas fitter/ plumber who comes to the island?

I am also curious how folks find using propane and the propane service in comparison to just getting electric?

Kathleen McGarvey

mcgarve@gmail.com

Reminder: Elena Ilina Violin Concert Sunday Oct. 1

To celebrate the start of the golden season, please, come and enjoy the violin concert by Elena Ilina on Sunday, October 1st, at 3 pm at the Forbes Hall.

It is a family friendly event by donation. 

Library Items Missing ~ Please Check Your Shelves

A reminder from your local librarian that there are many materials missing from the library.  Here are a few titles.

The Thirst - Jo Nesbo

The Unwomanly Face of WW 2 This book was set aside for a patron and borrowed without signing the card.

Orphan Black season 1 disc 1 

Many materials have been out for a VERY LONG TIME.  Please check around and see if perhaps you need to return something so someone else can enjoy the material.

Thanks,

Celine