Note Regarding July 1st Sailpast

A recent e-spokes notice of the sailpast on July 1 included plans for a "pitstop on Tent Island".

For anyone participating in the sail past and Tent Island pitstop, please consider that Tent Island is part of Penelakut's Reserve and that in August 2020 Penelakut notified the public through signs and newspaper that Tent Island is closed to the public "due to neglect and abuse."

This means if there is no explicit permission to be on Tent Island from Penelakut Tribe, it is trespass. Hopefully in the spirit of being responsible neighbours and citizens, any participating Thetis Islanders will respect and support Penelakut's decision and the ecological integrity of this tiny island by getting permission before making a pitstop on July 1 or any day. And if permission to access Tent Island is granted, we can assume it means responsible and respectful use - no garbage, no fires, and no bathrooming.

Please see the article published in the Chemainus Valley Courier last summer at this link: https://www.chemainusvalleycourier.ca/news/tent-island-closed-due-to-neglect-and-abuse-from-campers/

Kelly Bannister

Change of Parade Date

The Thetis Island Parade date has been changed to AUGUST 1, Sunday. This will allow B.C. Day long weekend guests to participate and the road traffic for the ferry will be lighter.

Jeannine

Jollity Farm Weekly Order Reminders + Something Kind of Cheesy!!

• Local Milk & Yogurt Requests and Order Changes - due by Monday night
• True Grain Organic Bread & Baking Orders - due by Monday night
• Bagel Orders (poppyseed, multigrain, everything, sesame) $10/doz - due by Wednesday night
• Home Grocery Delivery - please confirm with us by Thursday night

NEW this week...something cheesy is coming to the farm!
We are teaming up with Haltwhistle Cheese from Glenora. After going for a tour, meeting all the goats and enjoying delicious samples, we've chosen a few products to start offering on a regular basis. Orders due by Monday night (or Tues morning is ok):
Feta - 200g/$10.95
Cows' milk curds (amazing on poutine, pizza or salad) - 200g/$7
Chèvre - 250g/$9.95
Fromage Frais - 250g/$8.5

Grow-your-own Mushroom Kits
Thanks for your interest and orders. If you'd like to read more about the different varieties, you can visit the Foragers Gallery website: https://foragersgalley.com/product-category/grow-at-home-kits/
We are taking requests for: Blue Oyster, Pink Oyster, Phoenix (or Gold Oyster), Lion's Mane & Reishi (medicinal)
They will be available to pick up next weekend. (there will be other pick up dates too)
$35/kit (includes grow box, moisture tent, spray bottle and instructions)

Dumplings... what's your flavour?
Whoa, we really mastered the dumpling cooking technique tonight. SO good! Let us know how it's going for you and if you'd like any tips.
We are ready for another order so we'd like to hear from you. What do you vote for next (we still have a few vegan packs):  Lemongrass & Chicken, Pork Belly OR a new flavour, Shrimp & Chive (these ones are $18 vs the regular $16).
Please send requests by Tuesday morning.

Questions/orders to info@jollityfarm.ca or text 250.415.0101

Portable Tachometer or a Timing Light Needed to Borrow

I am looking to borrow a portable tachometer or a timing light with RPM readout just for an hour or two to tune up an engine.

Graeme

graemeshelford@gmail.com 

250-246-1509

Need a Trade Jack

Hey everybody, I'm looking for someone to come and install my chandelier and hood fan. 

Almost anyone with electrical experience could install the chandelier, but the hood fan might be more of a specialty. 

In case there isn't someone for the hood fan- can anyone recommend a company in Chemainus who can install a Hood Fan and vent? 

Thanks everyone, 

Ryan 

rpsylvester22@gmail.com

For Sale

NIB portable charcoal kettle grill BBQ
$30.00

Chris 2502520699

ThINC Nature House Programming this Summer!

Hello Thetis Islanders and visitors! 

ThINC will be running nature education and sustainability programs at the Nature House once again this summer!

Each Friday and Saturday, starting July 2nd, we will be offering short (1-3 hr) programs for COVID-friendly family groups, households, or 'bubbles' (a small network of trusted relatives/friends with whom you interact). Registration for each time slot will be required a week ahead of time so that we can plan age-appropriate activities and content. Participation will be by a suggested donation or included with a Friends of the Nature House membership:
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We'd love your input to aid our planning! Please fill out the linked form with your preferences and ideas.

Form: https://forms.gle/QVVpLAq8Z75iebUX6

Stay tuned for more information in the coming weeks! 

Free Hangers

We have a box of plastic clothing hangers, around 30-40 of them, that are free for the taking if anyone wants them.

Please text 780-994-3985 if you want them.

Alli Berg

What's Fresh at Jollity Farm?

Open today 10-2
We've been working on some farm made staples and invite you to come by for a taste test!

Salad Dressing - You like Yeshi, and so do we, but we'd like to start a refill program with our own recipe, using organic ingredients and without shelf stabilizers (as we can make it fresh).Come try our Jolly B Good Sauce (super high in all the B vitamins) and give us your feedback.

Coconut Banana Granola - If you love clustered, crunchy granola that almost eats like a snack, then you'll love our farm favourite breakfast super food. Dehydrated low & slow to preserve nutrients and packed with hemp & chia seeds, sprouted buckwheat groats, and fruit juice sweetened cranberries. Low in sugar, big in taste!

Also available:
Mixed Greens
Kale (3 types)
Cherry Tomatoes
Spinach
Peas
Strawberries
Carrots
Baby Cucumbers
Broccoli

Vegan or Lemongrass Chicken Dumplings (and chili sauce)
Corn Tortillas made with BC Organic Corn

Check out the Grow-your-own-Mushroom Kits!
Lots of interesting new perennials!

See you at the farm!

Solstice Day Clean Up at St. Margaret’s Cemetery

A reminder that St. Margaret's Cemetery is inviting friends and family to come and clean up the grave markers of those who have been buried at St. Margaret’s Cemetery. 

All you need to bring is some water, soap, a rag, and a trowel.  Bring refreshments as you are welcome to stay and enjoy some time extra at the cemetery. 

We will be there from 10AM to 3PM Saturday June 19.

Suzanne Sarioglu

190 ft. of 3/8 's BBB for Sale - Brand New

190 ft. of 3/8 's BBB, Grade 43, galvanized anchor chain for sale...brand new! $900.

contact Michael, 250 436 3080

Last PEONIES of the Season

We have very few bouquets of the last peonies this year!
Please, reserve/pre-order and come pick up at the Saturday market.

Thank you,
Kai and Ella