Thank You from Thetis Island Parents Association

The Thetis Island Parents Association would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to our Thetis Island neighbours for your incredible generosity over the years. Your consistent donations of refundable bottles have made a meaningful difference in enriching the experience of students at Thetis Island Elementary School.

We would also like to express our sincere appreciation to Ron Bannister for the many hours he dedicated to creating, organizing, and maintaining this system so thoughtfully and efficiently.

We are confident that this initiative will continue to support and strengthen our community as ThINC takes the lead moving forward.

TIPA

TIMA 2026 AGM

NOTICE of TIMA AGM; Thetis Island Marine Association's Annual General Meeting is schedule for 7 PM, Wednesday, April 8th, 2026 at Forbes Hall.

All are Welcome.

tima@thetisisland.org

Kiwi Cuttings Available from Hearty Old Vines

There are free kiwi cuttings at my driveway at 73 Pilkey Point Road.
One larger batch is mostly female, and a smaller batch is mostly male. Unfortunately, I can’t guarantee which cuttings are from which plant so take extra of each just in case.

Thank you,
Nan Beals

Looking for a Baby Gate

The grandbaby is crawling so time to baby proof the house.

Looking for a used baby gate.

Call Ann at 250-246-8176

Missing Broom at the Thetis Eco Share Shop

Hello everyone,

Could whoever borrowed the broom please return it? The elves won't sweep without it!

On another note, thank you to everyone for the generous donations of amazing items and for the contributions to the cash box. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Best regards,

Richard and Tess Demarco

Firewood

I have a couple cords of dry arbutus. Rounds not split. You pick up. $300 per cord.

Mike Skene
250 380 8144

FOR FREE in Good Condition: Sink & Bathroom Vanity

Bathroom Vanity with sink, under-sink cabinet and 2 drawers. (Faux Blonde Maple).

31” high, 31" wide, 19" deep. 

Call 250-984-3033 (leave message) or email (vjvclue@gmail.com)

Virginia

Thetis Community Assembly - Monday, March 23rd at Forbes Hall

The Thetis Community Assembly convenes at 7pm, Monday, March 23rd at Forbes Hall.

All members of the Thetis Island community are welcome to attend and be part of the public forum.

Designates from all island organizations, societies, associations, government and businesses have been invited to give updates, as well as key agenda items. 

Please view agenda here. 

Keith Rush, co-facilitator

Ann Eriksson, guest co-facilitator

Reminder: Monday Morning Yoga Cancelled

Just a quick reminder, no yoga this Monday.
I am back for next week.

Welcome to Spring!

Dawn

Soup’s On: Wednesday, March 25th

11:30 am until 1:00 pm

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

Menu:
Hungarian Potato and Smoked Sausage Soup
Vegetarian Goulash
Crispy Dinner Buns
Cookies and Treats
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 Boardroom.

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

Thank You & Community Chipping Reminder!

A huge thank you to everyone who came out over this past weekend to pull and clip invasive plants at Fairyslipper Forest!

With 15 amazing volunteers, we cleared approximately 35 m² of Scotch broom (roughly the size of a large living room piled chest-high) along North Cove Road and tackled a few gnarly holly trees in the interior. If you drive by, you might spot the impressive “mountain” in the parking area.

Community Chipping Day - Saturday, March 28

Drop-off: 9:00–11:00 AM
Fairyslipper Forest parking lot

Community members are welcome to bring invasive plants. Chipping is the safest and most effective way to manage invasives - please don’t burn or leave plants on-site, as many can resprout.

No materials with seeds or berries
Suggested donation: $80 per long-box pickup truck load

To help us estimate quantities, please email info@thetisislandnatureconservancy.org if you plan to participate.
Need pickup? Contact David Reay at davidreay@telus.net

Thank you for helping protect our local habitats!

Charlotte

Education and Stewardship Coordinator, ThINC

TIPA Transfer of Returnable Container Services Program to ThINC

After many, many years of service to the community, the Thetis Island Parents Association (TIPA) is transferring the management of the Returnable Container Services Program to the Thetis Island Nature Conservancy as of April 1, 2026. The success of the Returnable Container Program as a fundraiser to support ThINC's nature education, stewardship, conservation, and food security initiatives is dependent on a team of volunteers to do the sorting (estimated time an hour a week or less), and community adherence to the posted sorting protocols. Ron Bannister from Ravenscall Enterprises Ltd will continue hauling the containers to the bottle depot in Ladysmith.

If you are interested in helping out by volunteering your time as a member of the Returnable Container Program sorting team, please attend an orientation session with Ron Bannister on Thursday, March 26 at 4 pm. We'll meet at the returnables deposit container beside the Solid Waste Yard on Pilkey Pt Road. If you'd like to volunteer but can't make the orientation, please get in touch by emailing info@thetisislandnatureconservancy.org.

Thank you for your support!
The ThINC Board