Support Hope & Health with the Purchase of Maynard Johnny Jr T-shirts this Weekend

TICA will be contributing 25% of all Maynard Johnny Jr Artwork T-shirt sales this weekend to Hope & Health, in recognition of Spune’luxtth’ Sulxwe’en March for the Children on August 3^rd.

T-shirts will be available at the TICA Merchandise table outside on the entry deck at Forbes Hall at this Saturday’s Book & Bake Sale.

TICA is honoured to have Maynard Johnny’s artwork displayed on the exterior of Forbes Hall Community Centre. Through our work with Maynard, the TICA board learned about his mission with indigenous youth and have used a portion of sales of the Maynard Johnny Jr.’s t-shirts to support his chosen charity of Hope and Health. The contributions go directly to supporting the Penelakut youth with sports equipment and kit.

As Maynard says, “Be the Change.”

Learn more about Hope and Health here:

https://www.hopeandhealth.org

2025 Impact Report

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From the Library

Did you know the amount of funds from the baking pretty much equals the books. Wow!

The formal drop off for donated books is Thursday, yikes tomorrow, 10-1. If that does not work let me know. Boxes can be left outside the hall under the roof if needed.

Also, Carolyn Askew has volunteered to pick up books if needed.

Also, Gurk will be at the beverage station for something to go with your tasty baking treat!

Celine

Dangerous Goods

There is no Dangerous Goods Thursday 

Cheers,

Sharon

2027 Thetis Island Calendar: Photo Submission Information

Requirements, reminders and information for submitting your photos.

Meeting these four requirements will help to ensure your photo makes the first cut.

• High resolution minimum of 1.5 MB: if you take photos with your phone, email the photo from your photo app not through another app such as Facebook.
• Note that photos will be cropped to landscape orientation, edited as needed and enlarged to 8” x10” for printing.
• People: no identifiable people will be included. Images must be of, on or from Thetis – local images only.
• Focus: check that the image is clear and in focus – if using a phone, enlarge the image to check before sending.

Note: as the calendars are landscape oriented, it is important that when a portrait-oriented photo is submitted that the file is large enough to have high resolution once cropped and enlarged to 8½” x 11”.

E-mail submissions to info@forbeshall.ca
Subject line: calendar

Include the following in your email:

• Your first and last name (not all email addresses let us know who you are)
• Location or identifier: where the photo was taken from, what the photo is showing, etc.
• Month photo was taken in.

All submitted photos are given with your permission to be edited as needed, used in the calendar, displayed in Forbes Hall, used in the Quarterly, or in any other way that benefits Forbes Hall Community Centre. All photos will be used with photo credit.

All proceeds benefit TICA and the Forbes Hall Community Centre. Calendars will be available in November 2026. The 2027 Thetis Island Calendar will sell for $30.

Looking forward to seeing Thetis through your eyes!

TICA Board

Nature House - Today's Events

Here's what's on today!

2:00-3:30 TIME Jr: Protecting Endangered Species (youth 8-15)
Location: Nature House at The Portal - park at Heneage House (the wine-coloured building) or the Fairyslipper parking area

This week we will be learning about some special creatures that have become endangered, and what we can do to help them recover. Come create an informative sign about the species of your choice, that will be placed somewhere on the island to raise awareness about the importance of protecting it!

*** Free to a Good Home ***

An old farm gate, approximately 9 feet wide x 4 feet high, wood frame with 6" wire mesh and 2 steel hinge pins.

Come collect it -- it's lying flat by the roadside (East side) at 129 Pilkey Point Road (between Clam Bay Rd and Sunrise Point Rd).

Gravel for Sale

Hi everyone,

I have approximately 2½ yards of gravel for sale for $250. It’s already loaded in my trailer, so I can deliver it anywhere on Thetis Island.

If you’re interested, contact me at Clkwoodcraft@gmail.com

Thanks,

Chad Kerr

Fire Protection Kit for Sale

- W.A.S.P. Wildfire Protection Kit

- Brand new, never installed, in original sealed box

- Purchased 2 kits and only installed 1 on house.

- includes 2 sets of hoses, sprinkler heads and mounting brackets

- Amazon $250.00+tax ...Andrew Sheret $230.00+tax

- $175.00 (delivered on Thetis)

Contact: H. Harvey E-mail: ve7ssr@gmail.com

What's Fresh @ Jollity Farm?

Open Saturday 10-1

Plan your weekend menus!

NEW! Cowichan creamery cheese!
Dumplings restocked x 4 varieties (plus chili oil too)
Sausages restocked
Ice cream restocked
New arrivals for next weekend: Organic sprouted pumpkin seeds, Local miso & koji

Salad
Kale
Corn
Blueberries, Strawberries and Red Currants
Cucumbers
Fennel
Celery
Cherry tomatoes and heirloom beefsteak tomatoes
Carrots
Potatoes
Garlic
Zucchini
Basil, dill, parsley
Sprouts
Beans
Radish
Beets
Turnips
Green onions
Watercress

With thanks! Jollity Farmers

Thetis Island Merchandise at the Book and Bake Sale

Thetis Island Merchandise will be available for sale at the Book and Bake Sale, Saturday, August 1st from 9 – noon.

It is the perfect time to get a new Thetis Island t-shirt or ball cap.

T-shirts are available in a variety of colors and Thetis Island logos for all ages and sizes.

For our cooler days, there are blankets made from sweatshirt fleece, these work well outdoors, in the car or at home while reading a new book from the Book sale.

Hooded sweatshirts with a Thetis Island tree logo can be pre-ordered in a variety of different colors. There are samples for viewing.

Copies of the Thetis Island Map will be available in all three sizes. Many of you are familiar with the large map hanging inside at Forbes Hall, created by local artists, Bill Dickie and Mary Forbes, for the 2005 Salish Sea Mapping Project.

For information or to arrange the purchase of any merchandise, please contact

Ellen Rush ellenrush@gmail.com

Proceeds benefit TICA

ThINC - Apple Grafting

Register Now - Apple Grafting Workshop with John Errington on August 7

Have you ever wanted to grow your own apple tree? Here's your chance!

As part of the ThINC's Nature House program, on Friday, August 7 from 9-12, local expert Dr. John Errington will lead a hands-on grafting workshop. You'll be introduced to tree terminology, grafting tools, and techniques - then try your hand at T-Bud grafting on rootstock. Once confident, you'll do an actual graft, choose your apple variety, and take your very own grafted tree home!

There are only 9 rootstocks available, so if you'd like to graft your own tree, please register soon! More people are welcome to come along and learn, even if all rootstocks are taken.

To register or for more information, please contact Zoé at zoe@thetisislandnatureconservancy.org

All tools and materials provided.

2027 Thetis Island Calendar: Photo Submission Information

Requirements, reminders and information for submitting your photos.

Meeting these four requirements will help to ensure your photo makes the first cut. 

• High resolution minimum of 1.5 MB: if you take photos with your phone, email the photo from your photo app not through another app such as Facebook.  Note that photos will be cropped to landscape orientation, edited as needed and enlarged to 8” x10” for printing.
• People: no identifiable people will be included. 
• Images must be of, on or from Thetis – local images only.
• Focus: check that the image is clear and in focus – if using a phone, enlarge the image to check before sending. 
• Note: as the calendars are landscape oriented, it is important that when a portrait-oriented photo is submitted that the file is large enough to have high resolution once cropped and enlarged to 8½” x 11”.

E-mail submissions to info@forbeshall.ca 

Subject line: calendar 

Include the following in your email:

• Your first and last name (not all email addresses let us know who you are) 
• Location or identifier: where the photo was taken from, what the photo is showing, etc. 
• Month photo was taken in. 

All submitted photos are given with your permission to be edited as needed, used in the calendar, displayed in Forbes Hall, used in the Quarterly, or in any other way that benefits Forbes Hall Community Centre.   All photos will be used with photo credit. 

All proceeds benefit TICA and the Forbes Hall Community Centre. Calendars will be available in November 2026. The 2027 Thetis Island Calendar will sell for $30. 

Looking forward to seeing Thetis through your eyes!

TICA Board