Forbes Hall Community Centre Welcomes You Back!

Please Join Us at an Open House on June 13th

10:00 am – Noon

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Due to COVID protocols, it is expected that the number of people in the hall be monitored. 

To facilitate this, and to give islanders the chance to “see it all”, we ask that you book a tour time. 

10:00 am       10:30 am       11:00 am        11:30 am

1:00 pm         1:30 pm         2:00 pm        2:30 pm

Please arrive 10-15 minutes ahead of your booked time. 

Call Teresa Moore at 250-246-2557 or send an email to events@forbeshall.ca

We’re looking forward to seeing you on Sunday!           

The Board of Directors of the Thetis Island Community Association

Learn More about Dumpling Drop & the Healing Power of Food!

I was asked today if this article on cbc.ca was about the makers of the new dumplings headed to Thetis Island this week... the answer is yes. It's a great story about Tarn and Toom titled: My mom's memory is failing. But rolling dumplings is something she can do intuitively. 
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/first-person-dumplings-memory-1.6051153

Shared by Jollity Farm (ps. there are still a few bags of dumplings available for pre-order) info@jollityfarm.ca ~~~~~~~

Learn More about Dumpling Drop & the Healing Power of Food!

I was asked today if this article on cbc.ca was about the makers of the new dumplings headed to Thetis Island this week... the answer is yes. It's a great story about Tarn and Toom titled: My mom's memory is failing. But rolling dumplings is something she can do intuitively. 
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/first-person-dumplings-memory-1.6051153

Shared by Jollity Farm (ps. there are still a few bags of dumplings available for pre-order) info@jollityfarm.ca ~~~~~~~

Transport of Play Equipment Needed

I have a large piece of play equipment that needs to go to Crofton Elementary School on Thursday or Friday of this week. You would need an SUV or a truck to transport it. 

If you are able to do this for Thetis Island Elementary School, please let me us know and we can arrange a time for pick it up at the school. 

Please call Genny Redman @250-210-3087.

St. Margarets Cemetery Family Plot Clean Up

The board of St, Margaret’s Cemetery would like to invite all those who have family and /or friends buried in St. Margaret’s to participate in a Solstice Day clean up Saturday June 19th. 

Every year it has been the practise for a small group of volunteers to clean up grave markers, carefully washing them, cleaning out around the stone and putting down an edging of gravel. 

As the years have passed that solid group of volunteers has diminished so we are inviting family and friends to visit the cemetery and tend to their loved ones.

A representative of the cemetery will be there starting at 10 am until 3pm. You will need to bring some water and plain soap to wash the stone, a small trowel to dig out around it and a pail to bring the gravel. No harsh cleaners please.

Bring a picnic or a snack. Spend some time in this beautiful place.

We expect you to adhere to COVID distancing restrictions and should more robust restrictions be back in place we will reconsider the event. Stay tuned.

If you have any question call Suzanne 250-246-9965

Your First Five Feet

Many in our community are already aware of the wildfire danger here and have visited the Firesmart BC website for info and tips for reducing the wildfire hazard to your home.  But firesmarting often takes advance planning and some hard work to achieve the maximum risk reduction.  So start small...look at the area that starts at the outside wall of your home and extends out 1.5 metres...your first five feet.  

What's there that can support combustion if fire brands land and smoulder?  Is a corn broom leaning on the wall?  Is the doormat combustible?  Do you have a wooden trellis on your wall with some dead vines attached?  What type of deck furniture do you have within 5 feet of the house?  Where is your woodpile?  

Think about your first five feet as your last line of defence against a wildfire.  Making sure that area is clear of combustibles that could ignite your home is the first important step in fire-smarting your property.

For great information go to firesmartbc.ca or talk with your TIVFD firefighter in your neighbourhood.

TIVFD

Chain Link Fence Available

Chain link fence - free to pick up in Victoria.

Contact Bruce More at 250-658-3407

Bruce More, Lot 128

Road Mulch Gravel

Approximately 4 tonnes of 3/4” and finer road mulch gravel delivered to your Thetis Island site for $360. 

TEXT 519 312-4771 or

EMAIL jerry_stevens@me.com

Jerry Stevens 

198 Pilkey Point Road

Dump Trailer Rental

Dump trailer available for your cleanup projects. Trailer is 7’ wide by 12’ long with 32” sides. Fees include delivery to your Thetis Island site, trailer dropped for 24 hours and then hauled to GFL in Chemainus. Tipping fees are EXTRA!  Base rate $300. Tipping fees usually $125 to $225 depending on weight and waste. 

TEXT 519 312-4771 or 

EMAIL: jerry_stevens@me.com

Jerry Stevens 

198 Pilkey Point Road

Fire Hazard Rating Lowered to Moderate

The fire hazard rating has been lowered to MODERATE risk of wildfire. Early Shift restrictions have been lifted. 

No yard waste fires are allowed. 

Please remember that both bush fires in May on Thetis occurred during MODERATE risk, so be vigilant with your forest activities and campfires. 

Thank you. 

TIVFD 

Fire Hazard Rating Lowered to Moderate

The fire hazard rating has been lowered to MODERATE risk of wildfire. Early Shift restrictions have been lifted. 

No yard waste fires are allowed. 

Please remember that both bush fires in May on Thetis occurred during MODERATE risk, so be vigilant with your forest activities and campfires. 

Thank you. 

TIVFD 

Next Veterinary Visit

The next veterinary visit will be Wednesday, June 9th.

For an appointment please contact Dr Martin Randle in 250 436 0045 and or email erskine2814@outlook.com