Laser Pointer Needed

Does anyone have a laser pointer that ThINC and CCR can borrow for the water talks at the hall this Sunday. 

Contact ann@thetisislandnatureconservancy.or or call 250-246-8176. 

Thanks in advance!

Upcoming Bake Sale

The Book and Bake Sale is coming up once again, on Saturday August 2nd. 

We are looking for lots of goodies to tempt the book buyers. 

So, this is a reminder to start thinking about what you might like to contribute. Cookies, cakes, bread, squares, etc., and of course pies are always very popular. 

Please call me if you have any questions about what to bring, packaging or timing.

Liz Forseth 250-210-8886

Standing in the Shadows

Our EmCom roadway contractor, Joe Lange, has asked me to alert the ardent walkers on Thetis to please wear a HiViz vest, or at the very least, light coloured clothing when walking on our sun/shade dappled roads. You are invisible to drivers when wearing black or dark colours. 

Joe personally arranged for sixty HiViz vests last year for walking residents (it wasn’t EmCom) and hopes you didn’t put them away for the summer.

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

Free Booster Seat

Canadian Tire "Harmony" booster seat. used for 3 weeks.

Matt 

hessthetis@gmail.com

More Blue Cottage Bread

BLUE COTTAGE BREAD is available again today at Telegraph Harbour Marina Cafe- open at 8:30

SEEDY PREEDY this has got everything but the kitchen sink- sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, flax seeds, ground flax,12 grains, molasses and whole wheat, yeast leavened sandwich loaf

AGED CHEDDAR and CHIVE soft cheesy deliciousness, yeast leavened sandwich loaf

Thanks again,

Tracy

Thetis Island Local Trust Committee Meeting: Cancellation

The Thetis Island Local Trust Committee regular business meeting being held in-person on Tuesday July 29, 2025 has been cancelled.

The meeting will be rescheduled to be held in-person on Tuesday September 2, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. at the Forbes Hall.

Thank you,

Lisa Millard

Meeting Administrator

Islands Trust

700 North Road | Gabriola BC V0R 1X3

T 250-247-2212| islandstrust.bc.ca

You can also reach us toll-free via Service BC 1-800-663-7867 | 604-660-2421

From the Library

A Friend of the Library is available Monday 10-1 and Tuesday 12-1.

Celine

IEWG Will Be Hosting its 2nd Indigenous Film this Evening, July 21, 2025

Thetis’ Community Assembly’s IEWG (Indigenous Engagement Working Group) will be hosting its second Indigenous film on July 21, 2025:

• Held at the Community Hall
• 1800h (6:00 pm) - 2000h (8:00pm)
• The film will be the 2nd feature of a 2-part series created by Peter Campbell of Gumboot Productions presents: Penelakut - Returning to the Healing Circle (2021) - Peter Campbell/Gumboot Productions

July’s viewing is significant as we approach the March for the Children on August 4, 2025, starting at the Salish Market, Chemainus. This march commemorates the children lost at the Kuper Island Residential School and across Turtle Island. 

Huy ch q’a siem, and we look forward to seeing you there.

Doug & the IEWG

Doug Fenton 250.804.6480

Nature House Week 4, Events: July 24-27

From marine monitoring and youth adventures to expert-led walks and water-focused site visits, this week offers a little something for everyone.

For details about the events, please see:www.thetisislandnatureconservancy.org/single-post/nature-house-week-4-events-july-24-27

Thursday, July 24

Wild Creatives: not running due to Sea Star Monitoring Event

9:45 AM Annual Clam Bay Sea Star Count

(Please RVSP amelia@thetisislandnatureconservancy.org)
Location: 120 Clam Bay Road (Lamb residence)

Friday, July 25

10:00 AM Junior Biologists: Wildlife Detectives (youth)
Location: The Nature House at The Portal, 254 North Cove Road

2:00 PM Expert Excursion: The Lawrence Valley with Bill Dickie (all ages)
Location: Lawrence Valley Trailhead (293 Mission Road)

Saturday, July 26

Day 1 of ‘The Nature of Water’ Weekend - Site Visits (all ages)
Location: 5 locations across Thetis Island (please see the link for site visit details)

Sunday, July 27

Day 2 of ‘The Nature of Water’ Weekend - Talks (adults)
Location: Forbes Hall (please see the link for talk details)

9:30-11:30 Peoples Apothecary Garden (PAG) Drop-in (all ages)
Location: The People’s Apothecary Garden, 62 North Cove Road

Note: Water Sample Testing at Nature of Water Talks

Bring your water sample to the Nature of Water talks on July 27th. 

Courtesy of Mike Harris, we will have a pH/EC/TDS/salinity meter at Forbes Hall.   

pH - acidity or alkalinity

EC - ability of water to conduct electricity (related to the degree of mineralization and salinity)

TDS - amount of dissolved solids

Salinity - number of dissolved salts

Saltwater intrusion is a major worry for our groundwater water supply (along with groundwater overuse and well over pumping). 

We encourage everyone to come listen to our groundwater talks on Sunday July 27th (1pm to 4:45) and bring a water sample.

Questions? Contact ccr@thetisisland.net

Blue Cottage Bread

Blue Cottage Classic Sourdough Bread will be available this morning (Monday) at 8:30AM, Telegraph Harbour Marina Cafe. 

with thanks,

Tracy

For Sale - Drill Press

A floor-mount drill press with removable chuck; circular table 1 HP?

$200

Pulley to attach to scaffolding for lifting shingles to the roof  $20

TI number 250-246-9959 // cell 778-988-2291

e-mail czech-us-out@telus.net

We'll be on Thetis until Tuesday afternoon; back August 7th

Free - Free - Free

Queen size oak futon bed frame
Queen size mattress and box spring

236-997-0378