Forbes Hall Open for Cooling Today - Wednesday, August 19

Temperatures are rising again.
Forbes Hall will be available for cooling respite today from 7:30-9:30 and 1:00-
4:00.

Margaret Woodhouse

Water Games Day at Pioneer Pacific - Saturday, August 22

Hey, Hey, Thetis & Penelakut!
This Saturday is Gonna be Fun

WATER GAMES DAY

When: August 22th, 1:30 - 5:30
Where: Pioneer Pacific Camp (Thetis), 248 Pioneer Rd

AGES 1-100 WELCOME

- Water Obstacle Course
- Water balloon games
- Water balloon slingshots
- Water gun games
- Bubble games
- Trampoline games
- Face painting
- FREE snacks & ice cream
- Kiddie pools

Questions call Karl@ (604)223-7727

To Participate in the fun a Waiver needs to be signed.
Waiver form: see QR code.
Contact Karl
(604) 223-7727

Ten More Sleeps to the Community Parade!

Those entering a "float" or equivalent should muster at the fire hall on Mission Road by 10:30 am on Saturday August 29th. The parade kicks off at 11 am sharp. The parade route is the usual one: Mission Road to North Cove Road travelling south, then down the big hill at the start of Pilkey Point Road, then around Marina Drive (which way depends upon the piper choosing the first right turn or the second), and then back up the hill and back to the firehall.

Children 4-12 yrs old wishing to enter the Chief For A Day contest should have their artwork with their name and age and a parent's contact information on the back, in the box at the firehall front door by 6 pm August 25th. A name will be drawn from all the entries for a child (and parent) to ride in the new fire truck at the front of the parade. Artwork should be about firefighters or fire trucks or fire safety and will be displayed at the firehall during Fire Prevention Week.

Sparky will be making an appearance (with goodies) so dust off your deck chairs and be prepared to shake their hand. This will be a fun event for everyone!

Thetis Island Vol. Fire Dept.

TICA Merchandise Pop Up Sale -- Thank You

Yesterday's Merchandise Pop Up Sale was a wonderful eclectic mix of islanders and visitors. Thanks to all who came, who bought TICA merchandise and visited with one another

A special thanks to:

- Keith Rush who always helps with set up and take down.

- Terry and Janice Hamilton who were a big help with take down and tidy up.

- Margaret Woodhouse who shared about how to become a qualified ham radio operator.

- Terry Hamilton and Jim Maloney who were available to answer questions about TICA's Solar project.

- David Reay and Jamie Hayward who made themselves available for conversations

- Celine for donating her jewelry to sell.

- And to Janice Hamilton who brought her baking to share with everyone.

Ellen Rush

WANTED: Quirky Canadiana

Our adult kids are planning a gathering this weekend to celebrate our daughter-i n-law's 10th "Canada-versary" - 10 years since she moved here from England.   We're looking for Canadian kitsch for decor, clothing, etc. the older and quirk

If anyone has anything we might be able borrow or buy, please send us an email -

Alan and Lynda - lcassels@shaw.ca

BY DONATION: Last Call for Flip-Top Bottles

If you're thinking of making kombucha, ginger beer, sparkling wine, or other fizzy drinks, ThINC has a batch of glass flip-top bottles available!

These pressure-seal bottles are great for home brewing and preserving - and they're available by donation to ThINC.

This is the last call before the bottles go off for recycling. If you'd like some, please get in touch soon and help keep these useful bottles in circulation.

Thank you for supporting our returnables fundraiser!

If interested, call Carol at 250-two-four-six 36ninenine

FREE Ceramic Tiles

Miscellaneous tiles available for review and pickup. Located at the top of the driveway at 89 Pilkey Point Road. Take any or all.

Peter Barr

Free Two-person Loveseat

I'm listing a two-person loveseat that has beautiful Victorian woodwork around it, but unfortunately, the cat is scratched up the lower right-hand corner.

It does need to be cleaned with a steam cleaner.

If you'd like to come and have this item for Free, please contact Jesse at 250-588-3369.

Thetis Island Marina is Out of Cigarettes

Currently we are out of Cigarettes due to a vendor change.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause for you! An update will come when the order is going in.

Thanks

Thetis Island Marina Staff

Pop Up Merchandise Summer Sale Today - Tuesday 10 - Noon

Pop Summer Sale of TICA Merchandise on the entry deck at Forbes Hall from 10--noon

Come and pick out a sale priced t-shirt, hat, or blanket, for yourself or as a gift.

There will be some local experts on hand to stop by and talk to ...

* Keith Rush about birds and local rainfall

* Terry Hamilton and Jim Maloney about TICA's solar panel efficiency or the benefits of playing Pickleball

* David Reay about most island topics

* Jamie Hayward about life on Thetis

* Margaret Woodhouse about the need for Ham Radio Operators on Thetis Island and how to get involved.

* And to top it all off...Janice Hamilton will provide some fresh baking

Ellen Rush

Youth Pickleball TOMORROW

Next Youth Pickleball will be Wednesday August 19 at 9:30 am.

All ages welcome for Drop-In (youth up to age 16).

No sign up required. Equipment provided. No experience necessary.

The Happy Picklers

FREE Battery-Powered Weed-eater (battery needs repair/replacement)

If you own a 18V Ryobi battery P189 we have a weed-eater that we're taking to recycle at the dump next run into town. The current battery only has roughly 20 minutes of use. If you know how to rebuild this battery or have a spare one, you're welcome to this weed wacker.

rsmith1960 at gmail.com

Ralph Smith