Cat Came Home

The cat came home……….the very next day……    

Thank you Thetisians for all your concern,

Freya

Weekly Dangerous Cargo Returns on July 2nd

A reminder that starting this Thursday July 2nd, we will return to weekly Dangerous Cargo runs. They are the 8:40 AM departure from Chemainus, and the 2:40 PM departure from Thetis. Below are the summer dates for Dangerous Cargo. We will return to alternating Thursdays in September.

July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

August 6,13, 20, 27 

Keith Rush

Expanded Coastal Fire Ban

The Provincial Fire Ban area has now expanded to include North Vancouver Island.

The Coastal Fire Centre is expanding its campfire ban due to continued hot and dry conditions, and because there is no precipitation in the weather forecast. The public's assistance is requested to help reduce the number of human-caused fires and to enable crews to respond to naturally occurring wildfires.

This prohibition does not apply to CSA-rated or ULC-rated cooking stoves that use gas, propane or briquettes, or to a portable campfire apparatus that uses briquettes, liquid fuel or gaseous fuel, so long as the height of the flame is less than 15 centimetres. The Coastal Fire Centre previously allowed the use of briquettes in established campfire rings in campgrounds, but as of noon on Thursday, briquettes may be used only in ULC-approved or CSA-approved devices, due to the extreme fire danger.

Thetis Island continues to ban all  BBQs and outdoor stoves other than ULC or CSA approved propane or briquette devices in line with the Provincial ban.  Dispose of briquettes by placing the ash and debris in a metal container, cover with water, and leave for at least 48 hours.  Charcoal briquettes are made of scrap wood and sawdust and will hold heat and embers for a very long time. 

TIVFD

Wanted to Rent ~

As many of you know, we (Ken and Genny Redman) are building this year. The building project is not moving along like we thought!  So we are looking for a place on Thetis Island to house sit or rent for October, November and possibly December.

We have excellent references and would take care of your home as if it were our own.

You can contact us at 250-246-2465.

Thanks

Genny

Ping Pong ~ Thursday, June 25th

This week only, our Friday evening ping-pong session will be on Thursday afternoon 4:30 - 6:30. 

All are welcome. 

Matt Hess

July 1st Sailpast ~ Time Change to 1:30PM

Please note that we will be leaving the dock at 1:30PM instead of 11AM as previously posted, so more people can join in.

Cat Fielding

Reminder of Celebration on July 4th

In honour of everything that was fun and fabulous about Gwen Hunter, a Potluck Dinner & Jam Session will be held on Hunters' Beach on July 4th.

Bring your instruments...bring your tents and if you'd like to contribute to the potluck or need more details, please email Cat at ilovesprocket@outlook.com to let us know what you would like to bring.

The jam session starts whenever the musicians want to play and dinner will be about 6 p.m.

Gwen was such a beautiful person, please join us to celebrate her memory :)

Cat Fielding

Summer Soiree 2015

Summer Soiree & Art Auction, Saturday, August 8, 5:30 pm 

To do List for the Week:

- Buy Soiree Tickets – contact Ellen Rush, or Carolyn Askew

ellenrush@gmail.com, 250-416-003, 12askew@gmail.com

- Reserve a table for 8 and invite your friends to join you

- Sort through art and pick a piece to donate for the Soiree,

Questions about art, contact Dee Smith or Ellen Rush, donnella123@aol.com

- Start a new piece of art to contribute to the Soiree.

Dinner served in the tennis court.

Performance by the Gypsy Dancers of the Salish Sea

Goods & Services Auction

Proceeds Benefit the Thetis Island Community Fund & the Thetis Island Community Association

Wasp Nest Warning

Everyone should know there is a wasp nest at the bottom of the beach access trail next to the ferry terminal.  It's in one of the logs on the beach right at the bottom of the trail.

C. Rennie 

Japanese Stab Book Binding Classes

Instead of one big group, I am opening my studio to make Japanese stab bound books (journals) on the following days: July 30th, September 10th and October 22nd.

I can have 3 people at a time. The class would run from 9:00 - 2:00ish. The cost is $25.00 per person and this includes all supplies. Bring a bag lunch.

Please let me know by email if you are interested at: lebaronjane@gmail.com. This will be a first come, first served affair.

 

Camera Club ~ Thursday, June 25th

Camera club meets this Thursday 25th June, 7pm in the library.

Everyone welcome,

Carol Sowerby

Market Tent Wanted

We are seeking to borrow, rent, or purchase an easy up market tent. We require it for five Wednesdays starting with this upcoming Wednesday.

Thanks so much, Airi
250-246-2730