At the Summer Market - Thetis Island Merchandise

Thetis Island Merchandise is available today at the market from 10 - 2

Fresh colors and new stock are available in both men’s and women’s t-shirts.

Stop by while you are out and about on your Saturday rounds.

All proceeds benefit the Thetis Island Community Association.

Ellen Rush: ellenrush@gmail.com

What’s fresh @ Jollity Farm? Open Saturday 10-2

Lots of fresh Silver Rill CORN this week!
+ all picked just for you:

Salad
Tomatoes (cherry & heirloom)
Carrots
Beets
Fennel
Eggplant 
Cucumber 
Zucchini
Kale
Chard
Beans
Dill
Parsley
Peppers

From our local farm friends:
Strawberries
Raspberries
Blueberries

DUMPLINGS- by popular demand Shrimp & Chive are back!

KOMBUCHA - Wild Rose & Local Strawberry or Nettles & Petals

Local Ice Cream (limited qty), Haltwhistle Cheese, True Grain Bread and Bagels

PLUS Farm made KALE CHIPS & BABA GANOUSH (Eggplant dip)

See you at the farm!
Pre order to info@jollityfarm.ca or text 250.415.0101

Support to Penelakut Healing Sessions

We want to pass on sincere thanks from our Penelakut neighbours for the support shown by Thetis Islanders for the Aug 2 Memorial Walk in Chemainus, as well as the two healing sessions on Penelakut on July 28 and Aug 4 for residential school survivors and those suffering inter-generational trauma as a result of residential schools. 

The turnout and positive energy for the Aug 2 March was nothing short of incredible and very moving for all who participated - see photos by Don Bodger in the Chemainus Valley Courier if you missed it and want a glimpse of the sea of supporters. It was extremely well-organized and facilitated by Penelakut members and was surely a record number for any public gathering in Chemainus.

We reached out to our Thetis community by e-spokes a couple weeks ago to invite financial contributions to support costs of the two healing sessions. We received a very generous response that more than met the need for travel funding requests of participating residential school survivors. We were also asked to organize and provide nourishing food and drinks and work directly with the caterer to feed over 60 people who attended the Aug 4th session. Our contributions were affectionately described by Penelakut organizers as "soul food provided by Thetis Island." The food spread was magnificent and greatly appreciated by participants.

None of the extra food went to waste. Lunch trays were taken to the archeologists and diggers who were out on the land doing the ground penetrating radar work. Snack trays went to an archery session for Penelakut youth that was being held that evening over dinner time. And many participants were able to take some goodies home with them, which was wonderful as some had a long wait for the ferry. As we sort out the last of the costs, if we have any extra funds, they will be sent as a donation to the Band office to support healing for women and girls on Penelakut as this was the theme of the healing session on Aug 4.

A lot of quiet helping hands made all of this possible. In the spirit of humility, we will not name everyone involved. We feel our whole community contributed directly or indirectly in supporting our neighbours on Penelakut, whether through donations or willingness to donate: money, baked treats, produce, manual labour, cold storage facilities, private boat transportation, kind words, general concern and awareness. All of the "invisible" contributions were encompassed in our physical contributions. We know if there is another request or opportunity, we are well placed to respond again with generosity. Thank you everyone. 

Kelly Bannister and Michelle Black 

COVID Clinic Reminder

Well, this is interesting.  VIHA counted about 50 people who were registered as eligible to get shots last time but didn't turn up for the clinic.  But at last count only 9 have registered so far for this one.  It may be that the other 41 all went off-island for their second shots, or they haven't got around to registering yet.  So, if you were planning to do so, please go to

https://www.islandhealth.ca/learn-about-health/covid-19/covid-19-vaccine/taking-whole-community-approach

The Thetis Clinic is on August 10th, from 10am to 1:30pm at Forbes Hall.  If you have any visitors, guests, employees, friends, or acquaintances on the island who are eligible and would like to take advantage of this opportunity, they might be able to just turn up, but it would be safer to register, to be sure the nurses bring enough vaccine on the day.

If you have any questions, email covidclinic@thetisislandfire.ca

Jeannine and Veronica

Yoga with Karen - 9am-10am - Saturday, 7th August, Forbes Hall

Hello all,

So lovely to see you all yesterday evening!

Yoga schedule for next week starting Saturday as follows: 

Saturday, 7th August: 9am 10am 

NO CLASS Tuesday, 10th August - COVID Vaccination Clinic 

Thursday, 12th August: 6:30pm-7:30pm 

Please bring yoga mat, strap of some kind, cushion, pad, blanket etc. for your knees

Looking forward to seeing you all soon! 

love,

Karen

kareneroff@gmail.com

Giant Yard Sale (Rescheduled) - Sunday

Rescheduled Due to Chance of Rain on Saturday - now scheduled for Sunday, August 8th, 2021

11:00am - 2:00pm

121 Clam Bay Road

All kinds of great stuff! Including: coat stand and storage bench, white 3-drawer dresser, IKEA shelves/cabinet, raised toilet seat, front load clothes washer, steel sink, door with vinyl window insert, pair of very comfy blue swivel chairs, wooden glider chair, table lamps, water softener system, single metal headboard, kitchen ware, various wooden chairs, golf clubs with bag, tons of towels and linens, curtain panels, light fixtures, knick-knacks, tools, tiles, portable BBQ’s and much more!

Lotsa free stuff too!

Please no early-birds - thank you.

Pasture Raised Chicken for Sale:

We have another batch of Thetis Island, pasture-raised chickens ready for fresh pick-up on Friday, August 13th! 

$6/lb, whole chicken only. They are happy and healthy and tend to be between 4 and 6lbs. 

Please let me know if you would like to purchase one or more of these birds. 

Contact me at briannajsloan@gmail.com or call, text or WhatsApp at 250-686-0266

Thanks,

Brianna

Summer Market August 7th 10-2

If you haven't bought your Thetis Island Volunteer Fire Fighters Society mug yet you better drop by this Saturday at the Market. Only $10 each. If you buy a mug, we will fill it with coffee for free. 

Gloria will have tri-coloured coleslaw for sale; you just have to add your own dressing. $5.00 bag. All veggies from our garden.

Baking by Marylyn and Anne-Marie so no need to turn the oven on.

Having lots of visitors? Need soap? Carol Swann has a wonderful variety. Check it out.

Do you need a card for that special occasion? Cecilia has just what you need. 

Pat English has the cutest clothes for the wee ones. Sometimes she makes clothes for big kids too.

Didn't want to leave Frank English out so pop by and say hello and check out his pens and pencils made out of local wood. He is so clever!

Believe it or not but one day it will be cooler, and you will need something for your cold feet. "Sock it to Me" socks by Helen are waiting for you.

See you at the market

Gloria and Helen

Black Jack Chimney Sweeps

Black Jack Chimney Sweeps will be visiting Thetis again on Friday September 3rd and Friday September 17, 

Call them to make an appointment 250-748-4011 or email blackjacksweep@hotmail.com 

Get your chimney safe for the winter!

Septic Pump-Out?

GFL (formerly Coast Environmental - 250 246 3216) needs just one more booking to make a trip to Thetis. If you are interested, please call them at the number above and they will coordinate with us all.

Thanks,

Terry Hamilton

Wanted: Wide Mouth One Gallon Glass Jar

Seeking a large glass container or two to make sun tea. 

Lawrence

S/V Papillon

250 893 9918 text?

Free: Two Large Matching Dressers Made of Solid Wood with a Veneer Finish

One is wider with six drawers and a mirror that gets mounted on top. The other has three drawers.

They are well built and were high quality at one point, but the veneer finish is now damaged in some areas.  Brand name is Andrew Malcolm.

Please take both.