Get Involved: European Green Crab Monitoring Program Starts This April!

Our European Green Crab Monitoring Program is kicking off soon, running from April to September, and we’re inviting community members of all ages - perfect for youth - to join in and earn one of our ThINC learning badges.

The European Green Crab Monitoring Steward badge recognizes volunteers who actively contribute to invasive species monitoring. Badge earners gain practical field skills, learn to collect accurate data, and help protect our native coastal ecosystems. For more information about the badge, please visit our website: 
https://www.thetisislandnatureconservancy.org/learning-badges

If you’re keen to get involved or have any questions about the program, please get in touch at charlotte@thetisislandnatureconservancy.org.

Charlotte
Education and Stewardship Coordinator, ThINC

Celebrate the Irish at Telegraph Harbour Marina

Join us for a Traditional Irish Stew dinner and raise a glass to Ireland's Patron Saint.

Where: Telegraph Harbour Marina Cafe
When: Tuesday March 17, 2026
Time: Doors 5:00pm Dinner served 5:30
Cost: $32.00 per person

Serving a healthy portion of Irish Stew, soda bread, an assortment of pickled veggies and a mystery dessert!

RSVP to Heather: cafe@telegraphharbour.ca

ThINC Housing Needed for Summer Employees

ThINC is hiring one or two summer students from May to August for our summer nature education program and we require rental housing or alternatively a house sitting opportunity for them. A house, cabin, or trailer would all be suitable. If you have or know of an opportunity please get in touch atinfo@thetisislandnatureconservancy.org or phone Ann at 250-246-8176.

Thank you from the ThINC Board of Directors

Goats for Adoption

Recently I moved from the island and, unfortunately, I won't be able to take Maria and Lúcia with me, the two goats I adopted and which we have cared for with great love for 3 years as pets.

My greatest wish is to find someone who will adopt them for the same reason: for the pleasure of caring for them and having their company. I don't want to give them away for someone to eat them :(

If you have space and affection to offer or know someone trustworthy who wants to expand their family with these two girls, please contact me. I would very much like them to stay together.

Thank you in advance for your help!

Marcia 250- 210-2185

Note:
Maria is partially Myotonic/La Mancha
Lucia is partially Boer/Angora

HVAC Vacuum Pump?

Does anybody have a vacuum pump I could rent/borrow for a couple of hours?

Michael
text/phone 250 436 3080
Canadian Yacht St. Leger

Island Sidekick Available!

Because everyone needs a sidekick sometimes.

Hello Thetis neighbours,

I run my online business from home, which I love, but if I’m not careful I may eventually turn into a full-time hermit who only talks to my laptop and the occasional seagull. So I thought it would be much more enjoyable to spend one or two days a week helping out around the island and connecting with more of you.

You may have seen me baking or making coffee at the café, or teaching Yoga and meditation at Forbes Hall. Earlier in my career I worked as a household manager in Point Grey, helping busy households stay organized and running smoothly.

If you could use an extra pair of capable hands, I’d love to help. I’m fast, efficient, reliable, and great at tackling those tasks that have been lingering on the to do list.

Things I can help with:

• Home organizing (cupboards, closets, spaces)
• Meal prep, cooking, or baking
• Business admin or online support
• Errands and practical household tasks
• Laundry and light household help
• Elder support or friendly company
• Pet care (including horses)
• General “could you help me with this?” tasks

Think of it as having a reliable island sidekick for a few hours to help make life a little easier.

Details
• $30/hour
• Thursday + Friday Availability
• 2 hour minimum
• Cash, e transfer, or credit card (processing fee)
• Responsible, dependable, and I have my own vehicle

If something on your to do list has been sitting there longer than you would like, feel free to reach out.

Text or call: 250 327 3860
Email: islandsidekick@fastmail.com

Warmly,

Jess
Island Sidekick

If you know someone on the island who could use a little help, feel free to pass this along.

Soup’s On: Wednesday, March 11th

11:30 am until 1:00 pm

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

Menu:
New England Clam Chowder
Corn and Vegetable Chowder DF GF Vegan
Corn Bread and Honey
Cookies and Goodies
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 Library.

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

Dangerous Goods

There is NO Dangerous Goods this Thursday.

Cheers
Sharon

Plan to Share a Meal at the Pub this Weekend!

Our lunch special, available 11:30-4 Thursday- Sunday:

Grilled Roast Beef and Swiss on sourdough with horseradish mayo and rosemary Guinness jus

Our dinner is available 4:30-7 Friday- Sunday

Apple, Bacon, Sage stuffed Pork Loin chop
Cider jus, roasted root vegetables, braised spinach

We'd love to see you!
Thetis Island Marina
250-246-3464

Celebration of Life for Denham Kelsey

We wanted to let the community know that there will be a celebration of life for Denham Kelsey at 2 pm on Saturday, April 11 at Crown Isle Golf Resort in Courtenay.

We will also be having a ceremony for Dad at St. Margaret’s Cemetery in the summer and will let you know when we have set a date.

The Kelseys and Chins

Help Needed with Motorcycle

Looking for someone to fix a small wiring issue on a motorcycle.
Bike was running fine until the kickstand sensor gave issues and the bike is left without power from it.

Probably a very simple fix for someone with more experience than myself.

Any and all help appreciated.

Aaron
‪+1 (250) 882‑3162

Reminder: Drop-In Pickleball for Kids During Spring Break

Kids are invited to drop-in and learn to play pickleball at Forbes Hall!

Pickleball is easy to learn and terrific fun for kids of all ages. Just ask the slightly older folks who play at Forbes Hall several times a week!

Instruction and coaching will be offered during the first week of Spring Break from March 16-20:

Ages ~5-11: 12:30 to 1:30pm
Ages 12+: 1:30 to 2:30 pm

Equipment will be provided. Wear running shoes and layers. We will play rain or shine.

Please contact Ed (604-302-4341) or Terry (204-620-7557) with any questions.