You're Invited! Public Town Hall Event - Aug 18 – Mill Bay Community Hall

Alister MacGregor
MP - Cowichan - Malahat- Langford

Join me and representatives from Parks Canada, local first nations, and community stakeholders on Thursday, August 18 6:00pm - 8:00pm for an in-person update on the National Marine Conservation Area (NMCA) and freighter anchorages issue. 

A NMCA for the Salish Sea would be monumental in the fight against freighter anchorages, and I am excited to help bring forward new information, directly from Parks Canada, on this project. 

I encourage you to attend the live event at the Mill Bay Community Hall (1035 Shawnigan Lake-Mill Bay Rd). For those who can't attend in person, I will also be streaming the event live on my Facebook page. 

Private Member's Bill C-250

Two Smart Hubs for Internet Connection

They didn't work well in our location. $200 each. They use the Telus Cell towers so if you have reasonable cell service, otherwise I don't believe there is any point trying them. There is also an antenna available. So for instance if you have one bar of signal strength it may raise that to 2-3 bars for better reception, $150. Email littleislander@protonmail.com. Please use smart hub as the subject.

ThINC Nature House: Sat, August 13th

10:00 am start: Weaving Ivy Baskets at the Nature House (ages 10+)
Learn how to make a basket out of the invasive species, English Ivy. Ivy is notorious for invading and damaging native ecosystems, you can remove it to create a beautiful, lightweight basket! Supplies are limited for this workshop, so we will work together to create a few weavings for the Nature House!

Note: Photosynthetic Biodiversity with Andrew Simon has been moved to Saturday, August 20th

COVID Vaccine Clinic Sept. 7th

The all-ages (6 months and older) COVID vaccine clinic Sept 7th is a go. 

For those who wish a COVID vaccination (booster or first/second) please e-mail covidclinic@thetisislandfire.ca  with full name, date of birth, phone number and preference for time slot 10-12 or 1-4.

We will try our best to accommodate your wishes re time.

Currently please do not attempt to register using the online registration. 

Michelle Sutter

Forbes Hall Health Services Committee

Post Office will be Closed Saturday Aug. 13th at Noon

This is a one off.  I need to get some important things taken care of and Zola has to finish up with her former employment.

Fred

Yoga with Karen - EARLIER 8am CLASS ON SATURDAY

Teaching sweet heart opening flow on Saturday at 8am, all are welcome, and all classes by donation for the Hall, 

love 

Karen

kareneroff@gmail.com

Memorial Service for Ursula Kasting

Saturday, August 13th at 11 am at the Community Centre.

Those wishing to pay their respects are welcome.

We are asking everyone who would like to attend to wear a mask. 

From the Kasting Family

Sunday Church

The "on screen" speaker this Sunday the 14th is John Piper
The title is " Putting on Christ", Romans 13: 11-14
10 AM at the Community Centre, all are welcome.
Further info...Ernie 250 252-0144

Theo Monk has been Missing Since 1 August

He was likely seen crossing toward 237 Plateau right near Pilkey Point Rd. on the 2nd.

He may have been spotted near there again this week -- at Lawrence and Pilkey Point Rd. and heading toward Porlier. 
(several sightings, but it might have been a longer haired calico).

If you live nearby, could you please keep an eye out for him?

photos and description of Theo are here: http://www.thetisposts.ca/front-page/2022/8/2/missing-cat.html

Also several people have told of cats that got trapped in outbuildings,  including at vacation homes that were being closed up. Any tips on places worth checking much appreciated.

thanks to all the cat lovers and just kind folks who've helped!

Mary & Dennis
Lot 448
250-416-9528

Forbes Hall Library

13 August/Saturday:  Open 10:00am until 1:00pm for Vaccinated-only.

In consideration of those needing/preferring extra caution, the Forbes Hall Library will be open for all vaccinated patrons. Direct entry to library available through back-of building glass sliding doors, and through Halls' main door.

Cookies, hot tea, cold ginger ale, and warm conversation all on tap ;)

Friends of the Library

FoodSafe Level 1 Class – September 17th 2022 at Forbes Hall

Take this opportunity to re-certify if your certificate has lapsed!  Attend to learn safe food handling and preparation practices. Let’s help to keep our Community healthy!

FoodSafe Level 1 is a must for anyone working in food services including volunteers and those in caregiving capacities. Topics covered include foodborne illness, receiving and storing food, preparing food, serving food, cleaning and sanitizing.

Instruction:

Grade A Learning

Sponsorship:

The Thetis Island Community Fund will be sponsoring this class for Thetis Islanders.  The class will be offered to a maximum of 30 students. 

Participation:

A.   Priority: Forbes Hall Food and Event Services Volunteers who work in the Beverage Station or Main Kitchen or volunteer for Soup’s On in any capacity, as these volunteers are required to have FoodSafe Level 1 by the Forbes Hall Food and Event Services Committee. Volunteers of these groups who were FoodSafe Level 1 certified prior to the closing of Forbes Hall in 2019 now need to be re-certified. 

B.    Next, the course will be offered to seniors (65 + over), followed by those who are caregivers in their own home (including parents and caregivers of babies and young children) and those who prepare meals for health compromised friends or neighbours.
 
C.    Following seniors and caregivers, it will be offered to those who require it for employment.

D.   Lastly, it will be available to members of the general public.
 
Attendance:

Prebook your spot to allow for the ordering of supplies.

Reply by August 19th, 2022 to events@forbeshall.ca, with the following information:

·      your name,
·      phone number
·      the prioritized category that applies to you
 
Confirmation:

You will be notified of acceptance in the class after August 26th.   A waitlist will be held in case of cancellations.

If for any reason you need to cancel, please contact Ann Dickie @ dickie.ann@gmail.com or 250-246-4079 immediately, as there may be others on the waitlist. 
 
FoodSafe is a great program designed to instruct participants in keeping the community healthy.  We look forward to a full class in September.

Ann Dickie

Forbes Hall Food and Event Services Committee    

ThINC Nature House: Fri, Aug 12th

2:00 pm start: Junior Biologist - Insectacular - at the Nature House (kids 8-12

There’s a lot of buzz about this workshop. Learn about insects and their crucial role in the environment! In this session we will discover the biological blueprint that defines all insects.Using nets, we will capture and observe insects around the environment.

Afterwards, build your own insect as part of our fun craft activity. Bug ya later!