Community Yard Sale at Forbes Hall: Countdown!

Six weeks to go until the Community Yard Sale at Forbes Hall.

Saturday, April 25th, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Each week as we countdown to the event, we’ll post more information. Watch for next week’s post for information on booking a space to sell, whether it’s a tent, car trunk or table.

This week, we’re on the lookout for volunteers – many hands make light work!

Looking for volunteers to help with:
• General set-up and take-down of the event
• Set up TICA's yard sale items and assist with the sales
• BBQ lunch, general food and beverage service
• Ticket sales
• Parking

We’re looking forward to a fun and energetic group of people willing to help make this event a great one for the community. Small ways and big ways, they’re all appreciated. Let us know what you’d be interested in helping with!

Please contact the following if you’re willing and able to help with the day:
• Event Set Up / Take Down and TICA Sales: Ellen Rush at ellenrush@gmail.com
• BBQ Lunch and general food services: Ann Dickie at dickie.ann@gmail.com
• Parking Assistance / Food & Beverage Ticket Sales: Teresa Moore at teresamoore386@gmail.com

Thank-you!

From the Library

A Friend of the Library is available Saturday 10-1, Sunday 1-4 and Tuesday 12-1.

Celine

No Yoga Today Saturday

Hello all,

No Yoga today Saturday, we will resume next Saturday 21st March, enjoy your day today,

Love Karen

A Thank You from ThINC

ThINC would like to thank everyone for your donations and memberships resulting from our fundraising appeal so far. We are grateful for your support. We look forward to seeing you at our nature education program this summer.

With appreciation,
The ThINC Board of Directors 

Cool Girls Nature Club

Hello, Brave Women,

The Cool Girls Nature Club will meet Saturday morning at 9:00 a.m.

at Sunrise Point 🌅

Fun fact: Cold water activates the body’s natural alertness systems, often leaving swimmers feeling energized and clear-headed afterward.

It looks like it’s shaping up to be a brisk morning, perfect for a very low-pressure gathering.

And to the several women who have told me you really want to come but just need a tiny bit of extra motivation, this is it. Come and join us. Your mind and body will love it.

Come sit on the beach, sip your tea, breathe the ocean air…

or dip, swim, paddle, float, or just watch.

Wetsuit, bathing suit, or birthday suit — all welcome.

Your presence is perfect exactly as it is.

This is simply a way for women of all ages, shapes, and sizes to gather outdoors for a little relaxed, non-pressured fun. And honestly… why not jump in the ocean while we’re at it?

If you’d like to join but the timing doesn’t work, please let me know. If enough people need a different time, I’m happy to accommodate.

Hope to see you — even if it’s just toes in the sand.

Warmly,

Elite

Get Involved: European Green Crab Monitoring Program Starts This April!

Our European Green Crab Monitoring Program is kicking off soon, running from April to September, and we’re inviting community members of all ages - perfect for youth - to join in and earn one of our ThINC learning badges.

The European Green Crab Monitoring Steward badge recognizes volunteers who actively contribute to invasive species monitoring. Badge earners gain practical field skills, learn to collect accurate data, and help protect our native coastal ecosystems. For more information about the badge, please visit our website: 
https://www.thetisislandnatureconservancy.org/learning-badges

If you’re keen to get involved or have any questions about the program, please get in touch at charlotte@thetisislandnatureconservancy.org.

Charlotte
Education and Stewardship Coordinator, ThINC

Celebrate the Irish at Telegraph Harbour Marina

Join us for a Traditional Irish Stew dinner and raise a glass to Ireland's Patron Saint.

Where: Telegraph Harbour Marina Cafe
When: Tuesday March 17, 2026
Time: Doors 5:00pm Dinner served 5:30
Cost: $32.00 per person

Serving a healthy portion of Irish Stew, soda bread, an assortment of pickled veggies and a mystery dessert!

RSVP to Heather: cafe@telegraphharbour.ca

ThINC Housing Needed for Summer Employees

ThINC is hiring one or two summer students from May to August for our summer nature education program and we require rental housing or alternatively a house sitting opportunity for them. A house, cabin, or trailer would all be suitable. If you have or know of an opportunity please get in touch atinfo@thetisislandnatureconservancy.org or phone Ann at 250-246-8176.

Thank you from the ThINC Board of Directors

Goats for Adoption

Recently I moved from the island and, unfortunately, I won't be able to take Maria and Lúcia with me, the two goats I adopted and which we have cared for with great love for 3 years as pets.

My greatest wish is to find someone who will adopt them for the same reason: for the pleasure of caring for them and having their company. I don't want to give them away for someone to eat them :(

If you have space and affection to offer or know someone trustworthy who wants to expand their family with these two girls, please contact me. I would very much like them to stay together.

Thank you in advance for your help!

Marcia 250- 210-2185

Note:
Maria is partially Myotonic/La Mancha
Lucia is partially Boer/Angora

HVAC Vacuum Pump?

Does anybody have a vacuum pump I could rent/borrow for a couple of hours?

Michael
text/phone 250 436 3080
Canadian Yacht St. Leger

Island Sidekick Available!

Because everyone needs a sidekick sometimes.

Hello Thetis neighbours,

I run my online business from home, which I love, but if I’m not careful I may eventually turn into a full-time hermit who only talks to my laptop and the occasional seagull. So I thought it would be much more enjoyable to spend one or two days a week helping out around the island and connecting with more of you.

You may have seen me baking or making coffee at the café, or teaching Yoga and meditation at Forbes Hall. Earlier in my career I worked as a household manager in Point Grey, helping busy households stay organized and running smoothly.

If you could use an extra pair of capable hands, I’d love to help. I’m fast, efficient, reliable, and great at tackling those tasks that have been lingering on the to do list.

Things I can help with:

• Home organizing (cupboards, closets, spaces)
• Meal prep, cooking, or baking
• Business admin or online support
• Errands and practical household tasks
• Laundry and light household help
• Elder support or friendly company
• Pet care (including horses)
• General “could you help me with this?” tasks

Think of it as having a reliable island sidekick for a few hours to help make life a little easier.

Details
• $30/hour
• Thursday + Friday Availability
• 2 hour minimum
• Cash, e transfer, or credit card (processing fee)
• Responsible, dependable, and I have my own vehicle

If something on your to do list has been sitting there longer than you would like, feel free to reach out.

Text or call: 250 327 3860
Email: islandsidekick@fastmail.com

Warmly,

Jess
Island Sidekick

If you know someone on the island who could use a little help, feel free to pass this along.

Soup’s On: Wednesday, March 11th

11:30 am until 1:00 pm

Gather at Forbes Hall for a very Thetis Island lunch...

Menu:
New England Clam Chowder
Corn and Vegetable Chowder DF GF Vegan
Corn Bread and Honey
Cookies and Goodies
Coffee and Teas

Suggested donation of $7 for soup, bread, treats and teas & coffee.

Soup’s On is entirely carried out by volunteers and, as one of the tasks is the program’s accounting, please do not pay with coins smaller than Loonies and Toonies. As all change must be counted and rolled.

For those who find large groups challenging, enjoy your lunch in this week’s designated quiet room, the Library.

Everyone is welcome to join us, seniors, seniors who don’t think they’re seniors, workers, families, and everyone who just wants a mid-day meal!

Menu remainders for take-out when available. Soup’s On also supports the Thetis Island Food Pantry.

Coupon Booklets of 10 for your convenience, $70.00

The Soup’s On Team