Want To Buy or Borrow a Small Tent

Our 5- and 7-year-old great-grandchildren are coming for a visit Aug 15 to 18.  Does anyone have a small tent we can put on our deck for them to sleep in?  We would gladly buy or borrow. 
Email  davelisavernon@gmail.com

ThINC Nature House - Sunday, Aug 7

9:00 - 11:00 Harvest Hours at the PAG - Pruning like a champ! Lot 62 North Cove Road (all ages)

Drop by the People’s Apothecary Garden anytime between 9:00 - 11:00 to take a wander, harvest some herbs, and learn about the PAG's 40 + medicinal plants. Today we will be pruning our herb spiral garden as well as any of our other plants who need a good trimming! Everyone can take home the cuttings as well. We would love volunteers to come show us their pruning techniques and offer insight.

2:00 - 4:00 Family Nature Afternoons at the Nature House (all ages)

Cool off from the summer heat by swimming and snorkeling at the beach. We will swim along the shore observing crabs, sea stars, and other sea creatures. We will have a few ThINC members collecting items from deeper water to show more sea life off! There will be no lifeguard on duty, so parents are required to stay and help their kids in the water. The seaquarium will also be open for this visit. Bring sunscreen, floaties, towel, goggles, masks & snorkels for this fun filled day!

Forbes Hall Missing Key has been Found!

A bit of sleuthing ended up with the key being found at Forbes Hall.

Thanks

Ann Dickie

Facilities and Community Coordinator

TICA

Firewood Needed

I am in need another cord  of seasoned firewood for use this winter. I am willing to pay market price and delivery if anyone has any to sell. Fir or arbutus preferred.

Shirley,  phone 250-246-1816.

Looking for Apples

I know this year isn’t great for apples but if anyone has apples on their tree and they’re not going to use them, I’d be happy to come pick them.  Hoping to make apple butter this fall.  Email  nmduncan@shaw.ca

Thanks
Noella

Free

1.  SHARP Carousel II microwave (small) with 10.75” rotating plate inside.

2.  CITIZEN Combination television and video cassette recorder with remote, complete with a large box of VHS movies.   Great for evening entertainment in vacation homes. 

Phone/text 250-706-5345 or email harwood.rozewicz@gmail.com

Lost Kayak(s) - Reward

2 Pelican Kayaks were foolishly left low on the beach on Foster Point Thursday evening. Both slipped off into the night.  Both are orange, one 10 ft and one 12 ft. One sporting a paddle.  A reward is offered for the safe return of either or both. Please phone 250-732-0256 or email dslade@telus.net.   

ThINC Nature House: Saturday, Aug 6

10:00 am start: Map the Portal with Liam Irwin at the Nature House (all ages)

Drones, Lidar, and mapping are the focus of this workshop and will be utilized to make a virtual 3D model of the Portal! A demo drone flight will collect images from above and be compiled together to create a model of the area. Liam will introduce the science of remote sensing and show example 3D models of Moore Hill and other Thetis Island sites, exposing their unique topography! Liam will discuss the use of these tools in ecology, forestry, and beyond. We will also have a kid’s mapping activity and treasure hunt!

ThINC Nature House - Friday, Aug 5

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

This week’s focus is sea life! - we will start with exploring the seaquarium and touch tank, and then we will go down to the ocean and explore the intertidal sea life! We will observe and learn about the seaweed, barnacles, oysters, sea stars and much more. We will finish the day with a sea life inspired craft, come on down for a fun day of ocean exploration and curiosity.

Also - in PAG News: There are a few bunches of yarrow (Achillea millefolium) hanging outside the People's Apothecary Garden that people are welcome to take! Its scientific name derives from the word "Achilles", the Greek demigod, who legendarily carried yarrow with his army in case of severe trauma. This is primarily due to its haemostatic properties, but it is also a powerful painkiller and can alleviate digestive issues and toothaches. 

Thank you, Ellen Cerny, for making these bundles!

Yoga with Karen - EARLIER TIME THIS SATURDAY - 8am - 9am @ Forbes Hall

Hello all!

Teaching yoga earlier this Saturday starting at 8am, just roll out of bed and come in your jammies!  All are welcome!:)

love

Karen

Thetis Island Community Fund and the Family Fun Day

The Thetis Island Community Fund and the Family Fun Day Volunteers are excited to welcome everyone to the Thetis Island Family Fun Day tomorrow, Saturday August 6th, at 11:00 at Forbes Hall.  All are welcome!

Just two final details:

- Parking will be exclusively on the Mission Road shoulder and in the school parking lot to keep the Forbes Hall parking area open and safe during the day’s events.

- Free up some space in your change jars and bring some loonies and toonies (or smaller coins) in order to have a chance at soaking a willing participant in the Thetis Island version of a Dunk Tank. All other games are free. All denominations will be accepted for the $10 BBQ with change available. 

Donations welcome.

See you tomorrow!

Tour de Thetis

Saturday's regularly scheduled Tour de Thetis has been cancelled because of new loose sand on our roads.