Thank You for Your Help at the Invasive Species Pull!

A huge thank you to the dedicated group of Thetisians who volunteered this past weekend at the invasive species pull at Fairyslipper Forest! With your help, we made significant progress in removing Scotch broom around the Nature Reserve and tackled the last remaining patches of English holly.

Managing invasive species on our properties is crucial for supporting local biodiversity and maintaining healthy ecosystems. It also plays a key role in reducing fire risk, as many invasive plants are highly flammable and can worsen fires by creating dense, hazardous understory growth.

To further protect the Nature Reserve from invasive species, we encourage our neighbouring properties to monitor and manage invasive plants on their land. Every effort counts!

Thanks again for your hard work and commitment to preserving the beauty of our community.

Wishing everyone a wonderful spring!

Warm regards,
Charlotte,

ThINC Education and Stewardship Coordinator

Reminder: "Nature of Water" launch event March 22

Our climate is changing and how much rain we get and how it falls is part of the change. While weather varies from year to year, on average we are getting dryer summers and wetter winters featuring intense storms. How does this affect Thetis Island and what should we be doing?

On March 22, Community Climate Resilience and Thetis Island Nature Conservancy is launching our "Nature of Water" series, we are hosting a series of events focusing on our water resources. The event will feature a discussion of our project, a short film "What the Water Tells Us", and a keynote address "Dinosaur Pee and the Future of Thetis Island's Water" by David Slade.

A key part of the project is to address areas that are important to Island residents. Please fill out our survey. The survey can be found in the latest Thetis Island Quarterly or in the foyer of Forbes Hall. The drop box for completed surveys is also in the foyer of Forbes Hall.

The survey can be filled out and submitted at:
https:/bit.ly/thetiswater
We look forward to seeing you!

Saturday March 22, 2025
2-5 pm, Forbes Hall

For more information please contact: ccr@thetisisland.net.
CCR Group

Free Firewood/ You Cut on Site/ No Delivery

Arbutus logs and a 16” fir ready to be cut for firewood beside our upper driveway. Easy access. 

Available Wednesday March 12th, Thursday the 13th, or the morning of Friday March 14th.

Please text 250-701-2067 if you are interested. No drop-ins
Gordon and Leslie Smith

Jollity Farm Weekly Order Reminders

It's True Grain bakery pick up this week, so you can send us an email, or text or use our online order form.
https://www.jollityfarm.ca/order-form

Organic baking and local dairy orders due by Monday evening.

We've got lots of dumplings in the Chemainus shop freezer, so we'll bring some back for Sat. market. Fresh batch of chili oil coming too!

On the local fresh list:
Pea and Sunflower shoots
Kale
Spinach
Cabbage (green and a few reds left)
Arugula
Salad Greens
Golden beets
... and maybe a few more things.

With thanks,

Jollity Farmers

From the Library...

A Friend of the Library will be available today, Sunday 1-4 with tea and treats, Monday 10-1 and Tuesday 12-1.

New materials:
The Housemaid by Freida McFadden. Fiction psychological suspense
The Manor House by Gilly MacMillan. Fiction
The Case for Space by Robert Zubrin. 629.44
Land of the Living by Nicki French. Mystery

Enjoy
Celine

Soup’s On – Wednesday March 12th Cancelled

We’re sorry to say, but we need to cancel next week’s Soup’s On due to illness.

A big thanks to all the cooks, bakers and helpers who work to offer Soup’s On most weeks from October through April. It’s a big commitment and is truly appreciated!

Next Soup’s On is March 19th.

Thanks
Ann Dickie and Don Sinclair
Forbes Hall Food Services

Spring Break Guided Trail Walks

The Trail Committee is providing islanders and visitors opportunities to become familiar with some of our trails. Meet 10:00 sharp, rain or shine (but not pouring!)

Monday, March 17th - Lawrence Community Trail - some wet spots. Meet near Mission Road/Fire Hall. Approximately 1 hour.

Thursday, March 20th - Dingly Dell - meet at Jollity Farm lower parking lot. Long steep steps. Approximately 45 minutes.

Friday, March 21st - Lawrence Valley Loop - meet at Mission Road/Firehall - approximately 1 hour, 15 minutes.

Monday, March 24th - Mount Burchell - North Cove Road, right side (past the school). Roadside parking - approximately an hour.

Further information - contact Vicki Walker at 250-246-9126 or Pat English at puzzlnut@telus.net

For Sale

New in box never opened Philips 7000 series Pasta maker.

Cost new $379.99 will sell for $300.

Happen to buy it twice during postal strike so I do not need two of them.

Nordic Track Elliptical Freestride Trainer Fssi. Used very little.
New at Canadian tire $3,599.99 Will sell for 2,900.00. Very heavy.

Look up on Canadian tire site for specs.

KitchenAid classic stand mixer. K45 series. Tilt head Onyx Black...
Comes with flat beater, wire whip, and dough hook.

New $300 Sell for$200.

I am on Meadow Valley Trail... call Suzanne @250 202-6716

Cedar Beach Pizza

Cedar Beach Pizza will be closed until further notice.

Pub Sunday Specials

We've got brunch again this morning and Prime Rib Dinner this evening!

For Brunch we have:
- Classic 2 Eggs Breakfast or a loaded version with 3 meats
- Chicken Florentine Eggs Benny
- Belgian Waffle Stack with Cherry Compote and Almond Crumble

And then at 4:30 we have our Prime Rib Dinner.

Served in a giant yorkie bowl with potatoes, veggies, and smothered in gravy. We sold out of yorkie bowls last week so give us a call if you're planning on coming and we'll save you one!

See you soon!
Kelsey and the Thetis Island Pub Team

Ride Needed to Duncan Tuesday

Looking for a ride to Duncan Tuesday. Bus system on strike.

Morning preferred but any time is fine.

Thanks
Jamie
250 246-4968 or text 250 710-5801

Reminder: Strength and Fitness

Starting Friday Mar 7th until further notice Strength and Fitness will start at 9am sharp every Tuesday and Friday. We are able to access the hall after 8:45 to set up.

Hope to see you all there.
Everyone welcome.

Michelle and Eleanor