Nature House Week 1 Events: July 2 - 5

The Nature House is open once again for a vibrant season of curiosity, creativity, and connection! From now until August 23rd, join us every Thursday through Sunday for a rich lineup of events blending science, sustainability, and art.

Weekly event details will be shared every Monday via eSPOKES and on our ThINC blog, with daily morning reminders throughout the week so you never miss what's on.

Here's what's happening this week:

Thursday, July 2

2-3 TIME Jr. (Youth 8–15)The Nature House at The Portal
Marine mammals - from killer whales to harbour seals!

Saturday, July 4

10-12 Summer Kickoff (All ages) Telegraph Harbour Marina

Flower cookies, Wild Wands, rock painting, and critter collecting — drop in for one or stay for them all.

1-3 SLC Drop-in: Marine Mammals (All ages) Sea Life Centre at Telegraph Harbour Marina.

Did you know sea otter bones are purple? Come find out why! The SLC is open Friday–Sunday whenever the seastar flag is flying!
                                                                                                               

Sunday, July 5

9-11 Harvest Hours (All ages) The People's Apothecary Garden (PAG), Lot 62

The garden is bursting - Calendula, Lavender, Chamomile, Yarrow, and more are ready to pick.

2-4 S4: Shared Waters, Shared Crisis (All ages)Forbes Hall Documentary screening + Q&A with Misty MacDuffee, Raincoast Conservation Foundation.

Full details on our website: https://www.thetisislandnatureconservancy.org/single-post/nature-house-week-1-events-july-2-5

See you out there!
The ThINC Team

Monday Yoga

You are invited Monday Morning Gentle Chair yoga

10-11 am Forbes Hall

June 29th, July 6th, 13th and 20th

Cancelled July 27th.  Not sure about August 3rd yet, but we will continue when in return again in August.

You are invited to come join a gentle class to explore stretching, strengthening, lengthening movements for better balance and skills for healthy aging. Yoga simply yokes the breath to the movement helping with emotional and physical well-being. By donation.

Just a yoga mat, a blanket and we practice with a solid, well-padded chair, wear comfy clothes. Water bottle. 

Questions? Concerns - text Dawn at 250.Two10.0826 and set up a time to explore any concerns you have.

Found: Socket Wrench

1/4” socket with hex head driver. On Sunrise Pt. Road near parking lot 

Phone 250-246-2184.

Wayne

Free Firetable

32-inch square propane firetable. Black slate tile top. Includes glass media, windscreen & cover. 

Working condition, some rust spots.

250 246 2966

Roy

Free Paddleboard

Good condition other than a couple microscopic holes, one along the seam. Comes with all the accessories.

Text Kevin: 250-732-3518

A Story Worthe Reading from Jollity Farm

Most of you know us by now. Jollity Farm was created from a desire to produce healthy food on Thetis, and we've been growing for over 15 years! We have appreciated you taking this journey with us and without you, none of this would be possible. We feel the same way about the expansion to the Jollity Community Farm Shop in Chemainus. With this new location we've been able to create ten jobs, secure the farm's future of greater production and create countless opportunities for other local growers and food makers.

As you've probably witnessed we've been working hard for the past two years on the cafe/shop expansion in Chemainus—creating more gathering space for community to learn and share together (think classes and workshops), enjoy music, food and drink and provide local wares.

Ready for the exciting plot twist?

Things have taken an interesting turn recently with our landlord informing us he plans to put the building up for sale. We're sure you can understand the precarious feeling this creates for our business and for the four residential tenants who share the building.

We are in it for the long haul and have many dreams for this space. We just can't secure it by ourselves at this time.

The numbers show that the whole building operates at a profit and real estate has proven to be a great investment especially in neighborhoods with some room for growth.

We don't often do things the "usual" way and are always thinking outside the box for creative solutions. Would you like to join us? Perhaps an investment in real estate interests you and a few of us could pool our resources and buy it together. Or maybe you have other ideas, e.g. to be a benevolent landlord/rent-to-own/co-operative??

We have a document with more facts and figures available to share upon request. We'd love to hear from you even if you'd like to discuss possibilities, or have ideas or proposals.

Thank you for taking the time to read and consider.

This could be fun!

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizen can change the world; indeed it's the only thing that ever has." Margaret Mead

With thanks,

Elisabeth Bond, Noah Bond & Leah Grant

Email us at: hello@jollityfarmshop.ca / call 250.415.0101

July S4 Speaker Series Lineup - ThINC

This summer's S4- Sensational Sunday Speaker Series - opens in July with a stellar lineup! Every Sunday from 2–4pm at Forbes Hall, we'll be welcoming guest speakers exploring topics close to home and close to the heart. All are welcome - and admission is free.

S4 is generously supported by the Thetis Island Community Fund.

See poster here:
https://www.thetisislandnatureconservancy.org/single-post/july-s4-speaker-series-lineup

ThINC

In Search of Frozen Blackberries

Does anyone have blackberries in their freezer that they picked last season and never did anything with? I need some to finish a cider I am making. Could purchase or trade. 

Thanks!!

Aimée 2508899723

Mobile Phone Wanted

Looking for an old phone for a teen. If you've got a flip that works with a SIM, or working oldie in a drawer, I'll gratefully take it off your hands. 

Thank you.

778-587-8788 Kirsten

Fire Hazard Reduced - Sunday

This lovely bit of rain is allowing the fire weather stations to report a drop in the Hazard Rating to MODERATE.  Which means on Sunday, June 29, we will not have restrictions on High Hazard Activities (chain sawing, mowing, milling, etc.) and you can work after 1 pm.

Still keep an eye on stray sparks, etc. and have extinguishing tools immediately available.

As posted previously, fireworks for July 1st are banned in our region, as are all outdoor fires excluding campfires with a permit.

Thetis Island Vol. Fire Dept.

Youth Pickleball Saturday

Pickleball this Saturday, June 27 at 10 am.

All ages welcome for Drop-In (youth up to age 16).
No sign up required.  Equipment provided.  No experience necessary.

The Happy Picklers

Sunday Church

The speaker this Sunday the 28th is Joka Berjink.
She has been serving in the Philippines and Uganda since the eighties.
She will be sharing about the ministry there.

10 AM at the Community Centre, all are welcome.
Further info - Ernie 250-252-0144