Family Fun Day – TODAY - 10AM to 2PM at Forbes Hall

Hope to see you there!

Bring a smile, see a smile, shake a hand, dunk a friend, play with others, eat with others, renew friendships and sustain friendships.

Field Games at 11AM, Lunch is $10 (cash preferred, e-transfer can be accommodated).

We are doing it all with our ThINC and TIVFD partners, plus many dedicated volunteers.

Thanks to all who have volunteered so far. Never too late! Let the registration desk know when you arrive on Saturday, if you are wishing to volunteer.

We appreciate your support whether a volunteer, an attendee, a donor or an observer. As long as you have fun!

Thetis Island Community Fund Board

Library Book and Bake Sale Wrap Up

The Book and Bake Sale was a success this year!

Thank you for your generous donations of baking and books. It takes a team to run this annual event. I truly appreciate the volunteers who helped with some or all of the activities. Gathering books on Thursday, organizing books and baking on Friday, selling on Saturday and of course, cleanup.

Gurk and Grayson at the beverage station. Liz Kroeker, Janice Hamilton, Vicki, Carolyn, Shirlee Harris, Lana, Carol Sowerby, Nettie, Carol Swann, Mike and Jennifer Barry, Ann Barr, Michelle and Bing, Jan Phelps, Lynne Smith, Sue Jones, Browns and Waddells. Karina and Yvon Lapalme, new to the island, jumped in to join the cleanup.

It is so wonderful to see people excited about buying books and baking.

Total amount for the library fund, $2035.50!

More fun today at Family Fun Day!

Celine Valestrand

Thanks to the Fire Department

A heartfelt thank you to our Thetis Island Volunteer Fire Department's Emergence Response crew for their patience and remarkable help to me with transport to the dock and on to Duncan Hospital by ambulance. (Sorry I was so ornery!)

Thetis Island is very fortunate to have these tireless and dedicated volunteers.

Thank you

Guy Champagne

Nature House - Today's Events - Saturday, August 8

Here's what's on today!

10am-2pm Family Fun Day (All ages)

Location: Forbes Hall - our table is next to the playground, under the maple

We're back at Family Fun Day with two activities to test your senses and stump your brain!

Mystery Tea Tasting

Last year's average score was 4 out of 10. Think you can do better? Ready your sniffers and taste buds and take on our Mystery Tea Tasting challenge - 10 mystery herbs, one small sip at a time. Bragging rights await. A running leaderboard will be kept throughout the day.

Guess the Age of the Tree

How old is that cedar!? Take a close look at our tree rounds (aka tree cookies!) on display and jot down your guesses along with your email - we'll work through them after the day and notify the top scorers by email. Harder than it looks, and more fascinating than you'd expect.

Top scorers in both activities will be awarded a prize!

*****

1-3pm SLC Drop-in: Underwater Acoustics (All ages)

Location: Sea Life Centre, Telegraph Harbour Marina

Missed Friday's session? Same great activity running again today:

Did you know the call of a fin whale can be heard from 6,000km away?  Come to the SLC this weekend to discover how sea creatures use sound to communicate, hunt, and navigate the deep.

The SLC is open Friday-Sunday whenever the seastar flag is flying - drop in anytime!

Charlotte Fesnoux

Friends-of-the-Library Hours

A Friend of the Library is available Saturday 10-1, Sunday 1-4 and Tuesday 12-1.

If you would like to become a Friend let me know. The rotation is 2 months, so you may serve twice, if you are available.

Celine Valestrand Valestrands@gmail.com

250-246-4349

Fire Chief for a Day Contest

Children 4 years of age to 12 years of age are invited to participate in the CHIEF FOR A DAY draw to ride at the front of the parade in the new Engine 1 fire truck during the August 29th Community Parade.

To enter, submit a 8" x 11 /12" work of art with a Fire Fighter theme (action, safety etc.) with the artist's name and age, plus a parent/guardian name and contact information on the back of the drawing/painting.

We will be selecting the winning entry blindfolded from all entries received by August 25th. Only one entry per artist, please. The contest opens on Monday, August 10th and there will be a box at the front door of the firehall, near Veronica's bench, for you to deposit your artistic entry.

Good luck! We look forward to seeing all the great creations. The chosen child artist must be accompanied by a parent/guardian in the Fire Engine during the Parade.

Thetis Island Volunteer Fire Department

For sale: Seasoned, Split Firewood

Seasoned, split firewood ... arbutus/fir mix ... $125 per truckload ... you load.

Please text 250-218-7128 to arrange a time.

Guy Champagne

Wanted: Reliable Small Outboard Motor

Hello, fellow Islanders!

It's been an interesting summer so far, with more than a few challenges along the way. Due to some unforeseen events, I've found myself in need of a 4-6 HP four-stroke outboard.

I'm looking for something in very good condition and, most importantly, very reliable. Willing to pay fair market value for the right motor.

This is our backup and get-about engine when we're out on the sailboat, so reliability is a big deal. Athenia, Sparkles, and Captain Casper the cat , who, by the way, is thoroughly enjoying life aboard the sailboat...all rely on this little engine as our way home when we need it!

So, if you have a motor sitting around because you've upgraded, changed boats, or perhaps gotten smart and gotten out of boating altogether :), please send me a message. I'd love to come have a look.

from Elite Willowbrook and Crew

250-533-9347

Free: 8 Wood Slab Interior Doors

8 - wood slab interior doors -- decent shape

Call 778-919-7263

You pick up must take all - Free

Thanks

Tony Smith

Goosey Gander Shop

Closed for Family Fun Day Today (Saturday, August 8),

Open Sunday (August 9) 10am to 4pm

Hoping to see you at Family Fun Day today!

Then also hoping you will be able to visit the Shop on Sunday too. Come by and have a fun look as there are so many super new items to choose from. Here a just a few: a Canadian red maple pool cue, Cabela's meat slicer, 31 assorted DVDs, pet grooming clippers, a gorgeous giant seashell, a rare Japanese glass float, a fancy Breville toaster, a 48 piece stainless steel cutlery set, two neat Tall Ship models, a little bit of lovely yarn and jewelry, sprout jars with a tray, some perfect little crystal figurines, and a very useful doorknob basket.

Thank you,

Nan Beals

What's Fresh @ Jollity Farm?

Open today 10-1

Lots of goodies filling up the farm shop!

Salad, Sprouts, Turnips, Spring Onions, Strawberries, Red Currants, Blueberries, Carrots, Garlic, Beets, Cabbage, Cucumbers, Arugula, Zucchini, Potatoes, Flowers, Herbs

NEW this week... Local Chickpea Miso and Koji!

What is Koji and why is it good for you? Koji = Enzymes.

Those enzymes break down larger molecules and produce flavour and lots of umami, therefore deepening and enhancing the flavour of food.

Fermentation aids digestion and nutrient absorption and provides probiotics and prebiotics for gut health.

With thanks,

Jollity Farmers

Saturday Bake Sale and Market - Thetis Island Marina Pavilion