Dock/Swim Platform for Sale

All cedar constructed and very solid 16’ long x 6’ wide with folding swim ladder. 

Built using 4” x 8” perimeter beams and 2” x 8” inner beams at 2’ centres - all galvanized bolted including 90 degree steel plates at inside perimeter corners. Top 2” x 4” screwed down with good supporting flotation.

Materials alone estimated in excess of $1500 today. Asking $750 or best offer. 

Contact email or text: harwood.rozewicz@gmail.com or 250-706-5345

Forbes Hall Community Centre - July 2022 Bulletin

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Thetis History

Hello,  I am trying to recall the names of the couple that likely built my house on Thetis.

It is an older Panabode, and I am trying to get a copy of the original plans.  Panabode has kept most of them, but I need at least the full name of the original owners.

My lot is 6 Cunningham. ( Dr. Suiker’s home).   I believe the original owners were the Smith’s;  the wife’s name was Ivy.   I cannot recall the husband's name.  

If someone knows and could tell me that would be lovely!  Also, if i am wrong and it was not the Smiths, can someone tell me who did build the house (1960)

Kathleen McGarvey 
mcgarve@gmail.com
604 657 2921 

ThINC Nature House Schedule for Today, Thursday, July 28th

9:00 - 11:00: Harvest Hours at the PAG, Lot 62 (all ages)
Drop by the People’s Apothecary Garden anytime between 9:00 - 11:00 to take a wander, harvest some plants, and learn about the PAG's 40 + medicinal plants. Today we will continue widening our path to make our garden more accessible to everyone! If any volunteers would like to come help with the path widening, it would be a great help and we would love your company!

2:00 - 4:00: Seaquarium & Craft Drop-in at the Nature House (all ages)
Open time to visit with the sea creatures. Come observe and learn about the fascinating species in the tank! Today for our craft we will paint plant pots. Each person can make their own unique beautiful garden pot to take home! 

7:00 pm start: Reading and Climate Conversation with Ann Eriksson at Forbes Hall (adults, youth)

Last year's heat dome and atmospheric rivers were a wakeup call for many. Climate change is here and having an impact on our lives. How can our community adapt to the changes, support one another, and help the global effort to mitigate the crisis? 

Join author and biologist, Ann Eriksson for a reading of her latest work about the climate crisis: Urgent Message from a Hot Planet: Navigating the Climate Crisis and explore some initiatives that other Gulf Islands have undertaken. 

The discussion portion of the evening will focus on generating ideas for what the Thetis Island community can do. 

Bring your ideas and an open mind.

Q Deadline Reminder

A reminder that the deadline for the  next issue of the Quarterly is August 3rd. 
Please send ads or articles to: quarterly@thetisisland.net

** CVRD Recycling Centres Service Update**

Due to extreme heat and per WorkSafe BC requirements, CVRD Recycling Centres may operate at inconsistent hours in the coming days to accommodate for the health and safety of our community and staff.

Please be advised that site closures will affect public drop-off areas; commercial use of the site is expected to remain open.

We will try to announce closures half-an-hour in advance. For up-to-date site hours, please visit the CVRD website: https://www.cvrd.ca/78/Garbage-Recycling

Please call us 250.746.2540 or 1.800.665.3955 or email us curbside@cvrd.bc.ca if you have any questions.

High Hazard

We have moved up to HIGH HAZARD rating which means that starting this Friday all outdoor activities involving potential sparks near dry grass, bush or forest must cease by 1 p.m. and a two-hour fire watch (until 3 p.m.) must be maintained.  If you still need to mow, use a gas chainsaw or need to do mechanical brush cutting etc.  you must get it done in the mornings while humidity is at its highest.  

Campfire permits are still available until Sunday.  There will be no campfire permits issued in August.  Attended propane campfire appliances do not require a permit.

It is very probable we will be moving up to EXTREME Hazard shortly, when  all high hazard activities will be prohibited.  We will keep you informed.

TIVFD

ThINC - Nature House Events Today - Wed, July 27th + ThINC Shirts!

9:00 am start: Wednesday Wander at Lawrence Loop Trail (meet by the Firehall) (all ages)
Join us for a bird walk around the newly wasp-free trail! At our last wander we saw over 23 species of birds, including the Great Horned Owl! We will also talk about the rich history of the trail and surrounding areas!

2:00 pm start: Steppin’ Stone Creation for the PAG at the Nature House
(family friendly (parents required))

Today we will be making concrete stepping stones and decorating them with shells, rocks, sticks, and leaves! Participating adults can also make a more advanced rhubarb leaf imprint stepping stone. Some of the stones we create will go into our PAG so that we won't be trampling the plants and the stones will allow for us to explore deeper into the garden! Concrete stepping stones are a beautiful addition to any garden and decorating them will make them unique and special! Come on down to create a beautiful stepping stone for your garden/ property!

ThINC-shirts
ThINC t-shirts are here! Featuring a nature-radiant design by Keya White, choose from three base colours: navy blue, grey, and white. Shirts are 100% cotton (grey: 90%) and come in many sizes. Order here: https://forms.gle/dyna4uk3Y9uzVHHS7

Venue change for Thursday Doc & Talk
Venue change for Let's Talk about Thetis and the Climate Crisis

This week's Thursday Doc & Talk has been changed from the Nature House to Forbes Hall Community Centre. Please join us at 7 pm for a Reading and Conversation about Thetis and the Climate Crisis with author and biologist Ann Eriksson.

Hope to see you there!
The ThINC Team

Wednesday Farm Fresh List

Pick up available from the farm stand on our driveway from 10am onwards.

Find items on the shelves or in the cooler (salad greens), and a price list.
You can jot your name down on the IOU sheet or drop money into the slot.

What's fresh today?
Salad
Radish
Cabbage
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Potatoes

If there is something specific you want or need, send a note early and we'll do our best to harvest for you.
250.415.0101 or orders@jollityfarm.ca

Looking for a ride to (or near to) Duke Point Ferry on Monday morning

Our lovely wwoofers, Madoka & Taka from Japan, are seeking a lift. They need to catch a ferry to Tsawwassen from Duke Point if anyone happens to be traveling that way?You can contact the farm at 250.415.0101 or info@jollityfarm.ca
With thanks! Arigatou gozaimasu!

Free Sliding Doors

Two complete 5 foot aluminum sliding door assemblies available at 68 Pilkey Point Road. 
Come by or or call Bill at 250-617-5953

Michelle Merlindt Performing at the Vancouver Fringe Festival

Big news!  As some of you have already heard, I will be performing at the Vancouver Fringe Festival this September.

I will be telling a wonderful story called "The Songbird of Vienna". 
Details are now confirmed and the festival has assigned me to the little theatre called "Studio 16" which is part of La Maison de la Francophonie de Vancouver, located at 1555 W 7th Avenue between Fir St. and Granville St (but despite the venue my performance is in English not French)
I give 6 performances over the course of the festival and the first one is on the festival's opening night September 8th at 7pm! 
The others are: Sept 10 at 4:45pm,
Sept 12 at 3pm,
Sept 13 at 10:15pm
Sept 15 at 8:45pm
and the last, Sept 17 at 7pm.
Tickets for the festival are now on sale.  Everything you need to know is on the VFF website.  I'm excited and nervous.  Wish me luck!