The Quarterly: News and Ideas

Carol Sowerby will be retiring as Quarterly editor following the December 2026 issue. This has led the TICA Board to discuss the future of the 36-year-old Quarterly.

After fulsome discussions, TICA feels the time is ripe to explore the magazine's role within the Thetis community and, with community support, possibly start afresh with a new publication format.

How to start fresh? TICA will hold a gathering for community members who value an island-based publication, enjoy the stories islanders share, and are interested in the people, events and everyday life of our island community. By gathering, we can brainstorm, share ideas and explore a publication format that could be a great fit for our community.

Agenda:

- Content

- Format

- Willingness

If you are interested in seeing the continuation of an island publication and have ideas to share, please plan to attend an afternoon get-together at Forbes Hall on Saturday, September 12th at 2 pm, facilitated by the Thetis Island Community Association. Coffee, tea and cookies will be provided.

We will be connected through Google Meet if you're wanting to join us remotely. If you'd like to send us ideas ahead of time, please send to: info@forbeshall.ca

Link to meeting will be sent out closer to the meeting date.

Looking forward to fresh, bright and creative ideas!

TICA

Sunday Church

The speaker this Sunday the 16th is Carson Cole.

Getting out of the pit, various scriptures.

10 AM at the Community Centre, all are welcome.

Further info - Ernie 250-252-0144.

Nature House - Today's Events - Sunday, August 16

Here's what's on today!

9-11am Harvest Hours (All ages)

Location: The People's Apothecary Garden, Lot 62

This week's harvest: It's been a dry stretch at the PAG, but the mints are holding on - Spearmint, Chocolate Mint, and Apple Mint are ready to pick and wonderfully fragrant. Steep a handful of fresh stems for a cool summer drink.

The PAG is open during daylight hours - plant card decks organized by category are in the box on the back of the gate. Join us during Harvest Hours when we're on hand to guide you through what's ready and how to use it.

1-3pm SLC Drop-in: Intertidal Exploration (All ages)

Location: Sea Life Centre, Telegraph Harbour Marina

Running all weekend - see Friday for details.

2-4pm S4: Snorkelling Adventures Around Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands with Dr. Sara Ellison (All ages)

Location: Forbes Hall

The chilly waters of the Pacific Northwest might not be top of your snorkelling bucket list, but they should be. BC's coastal waters are home to some 30 species of sea stars, giant anemones, brilliantly coloured nudibranchs, and of course the giant Pacific octopus. In this talk, Dr. Sara Ellison shares her underwater adventures, covering the gear you need, the creatures you'll encounter, and her personal top picks for snorkelling spots around Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands.

About the speaker: Dr. Sara Ellison is an astrophysicist by trade, but has spent countless hours exploring BC's coastal waters. She is the author of Snorkelling Adventures Around Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands: The Ultimate Guide - a #1 bestseller on both the BC and Amazon booklists.

ThINC

Lost Cat?

Wondering if anyone has been missing their cat for several months? Brown Tabby, long hair, medium size. Comes around our place corner of Pilkey & Porlier every couple of days for a visit with our resident cat. Very shy & fearful if you get too close. Pretty sure it's living wild & apparently in good condition.

Call 250 246-4968 or text 250 710-5801

Jamie Alton

Free Couch

Small comfy couch with hide-a-bed looking for a home.

70"Lx48"Dx24"H

250-246-2184

Maureen Loiselle

EXTREME Fire Danger Class

According to BC Wildfire, we transitioned to the EXTREME Fire Danger Class on Friday. The three-day grace period for the HIGH rating is ending, meaning early shift activities will conclude on Sunday.

Starting Monday, high-hazard activities (such as mowing, trenching, and chipping) are prohibited until further notice. Electric chainsaws and plastic string or battery-powered weedwhackers are still permitted.

Please note that all fires are strictly prohibited. Propane campfire appliances are allowed. Additionally, please be very careful not to park vehicles with catalytic converters over dry grass.

Report all smoke columns immediately to 911 or *5555.

Thetis Island Vol. Fire Dept.

Nature House - Today's Events - Saturday, August 15

Here's what's on today!

10am-12pm Wild Creatives: Sun Printing (All ages)

Location: Forbes Hall Pavilion

Experience the magic of cyanotype printing! Using nothing but sunlight, plants, and found objects, sun printing captures the natural shapes and textures of the world around us in stunning detail. Cyanotypes produce striking Prussian blueprints with crisp white silhouettes - watch your image appear before your eyes, a luminous portrait of leaves, feathers, or whatever treasures you bring along.

1-3pm SLC Drop-in: Intertidal Exploration (All ages)
Location: Sea Life Centre, Telegraph Harbour Marina

Missed Friday's session? Same great activity running again today - see Friday for details.

ThINC

Cooling hours Available at Forbes Hall Saturday - August 15

Forbes Hall is open for cooling Saturday from 9:45 to 1:00.

Margaret Woodhouse

Free Screen Door and Canning Jars

Wooden screen door with new mesh. 32" x 80"

Canning jars. Pints and quarts (narrow and wide mouth), jam jars and salmon jars. Also, vintage Gem jars with glass lids and metal rings. Pints, quarts and 2 quarts. Make great storage jars.

Also, 1 gallon glass jars and blue glass vitamin jars (not old).

Contact Mike at 250 715 5209. (Text messages preferred).

FREE 2010 Samsung Washer and Dryer

Washing machine is in good working condition (front loader), dryer just stopped working but might be as simple as replacing a fuse - free to whoever can pick them up before Sunday August 16th, or the delivery company will take them.

Pick up only, no delivery. Will need a trailer or big truck

Text for address (250) 580-0190 Camille

Propane Fireplace Inspection

We have booked South Island Fireplace for an inspection and cleaning of our propane fireplace.

Date: September 22, 2026 (Tuesday)

If you would like to have your propane fireplace inspected on this day as well (to share travel costs), please contact them directly at 250-746-0123.

Janice Hamilton

Goosey Gander Shop is Open this Weekend

Several sets of handheld weights came in and other fitness and wellness items including a Healing Drum kit. A harmonica and some saxophone reeds are here, as well as an electric fireplace and a pine end table with two drawers.  There are some lovely hand painted wine glasses, a Staedtler Math set, a tiger torch, and a charming hand carved wood lamp from Quebec. There is also an amazing arbutus branch sculpture of a swimmer and some cute egg cups and a sweet old Thetis 3-legged milking stool.

In other words, the Shop is full of a crazy variety of objects to browse either on Saturday or Sunday 10am to 4pm. Come by and have a look!

Thank you,

Nan Beals