FireSmart

Scotch Broom is an invasive noxious species and poses a significant wildfire risk for our island. Test burns have proven that these plants are especially volatile due to the high oil content and dead material that accumulates under the healthy and old plants. When left to spread, Broom grows rapidly crowding out native plant regrowth.

Cut Broom now as it is more vulnerable when in bloom. Cut at ground level as not to expose the stem is preferred, leaving the roots to die in the heat of the summer. Each plant eliminated is up to 18,000 future seeds that have been denied the opportunity to spread. This simple task will undoubtably protect our community and lessen a potential wildfire.

For more FireSmart info, visit https://firesmartbc.ca/  or email firesmartthetisisland@gmail.com

TIVFD SPU FireSmart

Seed Potatoes Wanted

Do you have any extra seed potatoes? We’re looking for yellow (Yukon Gold?) and red potatoes. Email: bevdavegreene@gmail.com

Market at Telegraph Harbour Marina (Update)

Sorry for the misunderstanding. You may shop for John Wright's fantastic stone sculptures at Telegraph Harbour Marina. However, baked goods and First Nations jewelry and wood carvings can be found at Dunfield Park at Thetis Island Marina & Pub. The sales will be held on Saturdays from 10 AM - 2 PM, starting June 16.

Thanks,

Mercy Howard

Partial Trail Closure

Due to considerable flooding close to the Kenwood end of the Lawrence (Community) Trail which has created a dangerous situation, this end of the trail will be temporarily closed. 

We are hoping to arrange a detour around the flooding in the very near future. As soon as the situation is resolved, we will let you know, and you can resume your travels on the Lawrence (Community)Trail.

Trail Committee

Ping Pong

Tuesdays at 7... any one welcome

Mary Forbes

Forbes Hall Exercise and Stretch Fitness

Tuesdays - 9:30- 10:30, doors open at 9:15 for set up

Fridays- 9:15-10:15, doors open at 9 for set up

No running no jumping warm up.

We use weights and/or bands, floor mats or chairs. All at your own discretion.

Stretches to finish up.

All abilities welcome.

Questions? Contact Michelle Sutter at acanthurus61@gmail.com 

or Eleanor Vandergaag at roneleanorv@gmail.com

Ruth & Bob Ferguson - Memorial Service and Internment

Memorial Service being held at St. Michael Anglican Church, Chemainus @ 1030 AM on

Thursday 18th May 2023.

Internment to be at 1530 hrs. @ St. Margaret’s Cemetery, Thetis Island, BC.

We will have a Piper at the Internment and later at 116 Pilkey Pt. Rd,

Also, we will be firing Dad’s homebuilt carbide cannon (loud report!) at approx. 1700 hrs

a few times, in their Honour.

Michael & Doreen Ferguson

Free Inversion Table for Back Pain

A Teeter Inversion table for back pain will be at the yellow farm stand on Mission road (across from Forbes Hall) today. Free to whoever wants/needs it. Perfect condition.

Brianna 

ISO Washing Machine

I am looking for a used, clothes washing machine, that works well!

Emcon Joe 250 538 8004

Free

We have a Weber BBQ stand and cover that fit a small 1000 or 2000 series Weber portable BBQ. Free for the taking. BBQ not included.

Stu

shdowney1@gmail.com

Forbes Hall: Beverage Station Notice

With Soup’s On now on hiatus for the spring and summer months, there isn’t a weekly catch up to keep things tidy and clean in the Beverage Station.

We ask that users look after the following: 

Remove coffee filter from coffee maker and put either it in the compost out back behind the gardens, or in the garbage.  Do not leave it in the coffee maker (where it becomes moldy within days) or in the countertop compost bin (again, where it becomes moldy within days).  The countertop compost bin must be emptied after each use.

Wipe off drips of coffee / tea / whatever off drawer fronts.  Always wipe counters clean after use.  

Dishes: wash and put in racks ready for sanitizing.  If a rack is full and you are going to be in the hall for an hour plus, turn on the sanitizer and run through the dishes.  Follow the instructions posted on the wall above. For more information contact Don Sinclair. 

Laundry is done weekly by the cleaners.  Please put towels etc. into the laundry basket under the service counter. 

Thanks for caring for this community space.

Ann Dickie

Food Services / Forbes Hall Community Centre

School Banner Clarification

My apologies if my post about the school banner sounded like it would be okay to remove it if it was a rainbow flag. 

Of course that would not be the case!

Simone