2 Drop-in Spots - Meditation on Friday

We have two drop in spots available for our Friday evening Meditation class!

Join Jess for a Hatha Yoga (restore and release) inspired warm up, followed by a guided sound bath meditation for deep relaxation.

Where: Forbes Hall
When: Friday, March 14 @ 6 - 7:30pm
Investment: $23

Please register online in advance at:
Wisewillowpress.com/8weekyogaseries

Select Drop in option for registration on the top right, and we will see you there! Be sure to bring a yoga mat, blanket, pillow and water or anything else to aid in your comfort. 

This Weekend at the Pub - 3 Course St. Pats Menu

Welcome to the weekend everyone!

On both Friday and Saturday for St. Patrick's Day we have a special Irish Themed Three Course Dinner brought to you again by Murray from Odika. Enjoy all three courses for $55 or if you're looking forward to your usual favourite, we still have our full menu available. And with a few green cocktails and Guinness on special, it should be a great night!

Appetizer:
IRISH POTATO PANCAKE STACK
Topped w/ Braised Corned beef and cabbage, Dijon cream drizzle

Entree:
GUINNESS BRAISED LAMB SHANKS
slow braised in a rich Guinness sauce, colcannon mash, crusty bread

Dessert:
CHOCOLATE BAILEYS MOUSSE TART
espresso infused chocolate crumble

If you're planning on joining us, give us a call at 250-246-3464 and we'll reserve you a table!

Kelsey, Chef Murray, and the Thetis Island Pub Team

Dinner at Telegraph Harbour Marina This evening, Friday, March 14th

We're celebrating St. Patty's Day early with an Irish Family Feast! This evening, Friday, March 14th.

Join us for a hearty Irish feast featuring a rich, slow-simmered beef, potatoes, and root vegetables, served alongside freshly baked soda bread with a golden crust and herbed butter. House salad for balance, while our decadent chocolate stout cupcakes, topped with velvety whiskey-infused frosting, provide the perfect sweet finish. Indulge in a meal that brings the warmth and comfort of Ireland to your table!

Our Irish Family Feast $33.00

Dinner with two seatings at 5:00 PM & 6:30 PM – but seating is limited!

Come be part of something delicious! Reserve your place digitally or pop in and add your names to the list.

https://forms.gle/j8XTUkHHAB3ftZj17

THM Cafe (& Restaurant) Crew

Black Striped Cat Sighted

Has anyone lost a black striped cat 600' from the marina?
It's wandering around our yard & we've never seen it before.
rsmith1960@gmail.com

Pioneer Pacific Camp - Work Party

We would like to invite our Thetis Island Community to come and join us for a workday at Pioneer Pacific Camp, on Tuesday, March 25th, starting at 9:00AM. Come and help us prepare the site for our upcoming summer season, with a focus on yard work and spring cleaning. There will be a complimentary lunch served mid-day including an update on the ministry of the camp, with work finishing up around 4:30.

If you have questions or are interested in joining us, please RSVP to agall@pioneercamp.ca by Wednesday, March 19th.

Free CDs

Over 100 CDs to give away from a very eclectic collection: rock ‘n roll, classic, jazz, international, pop. It’s spring cleanup time!

Bev Greene
Email bevdavegreene@gmail.com

For Your Information: Islands Trust 5.2% Tax Increase

Islands Trust met yesterday to approve their draft 2025/2026 Budget that will increase your taxes 5.2% on July 1, 2025.

Overall planned spending is up 1.4% ($152,000) due primarily to Trust Council and Islands Trust Conservancy cost increases. A 1.4% increase is below inflation of 2.5%. (Consumer Price Index annual increase for Victoria BC at December 2024).

However, revenue from external sources (fees, grants, investment income) and internal funds (surplus, reserve transfers) has decreased resulting in a shortfall of $708,000 necessitating the 5.2% tax increase.

You can read more at eSCRIBE Agenda Package, starting at Page 184:
https://islandstrust.bc.ca/document/trust-council-quarterly-meeting-agenda-9/

A 5.2% increase is trending down from prior years.

Paul Duncan

CANCELLED: Soup’s On Wednesday March 12th

We’re sorry to say, but we need to cancel next week’s Soup’s On due to illness.

A big thanks to all the cooks, bakers and helpers who work to offer Soup’s On most weeks from October through April.  It’s a big commitment and is truly appreciated!

Next Soup’s On is March 19th.

Thanks
Ann Dickie and Don Sinclair
Forbes Hall Food Services

Thetis Island Marine Association (TIMA)

Notice of Annual General Meeting March 25, 2025, 7pm -9pm

Forbes Hall Community Centre LIBRARY

Please consider becoming a member of the board, united we can make a difference in our community which is already great!

TIMA

For Sale - Office Chair $50

Black vinyl with swivel base and height adjustable. Good condition with small wear on front of seat. No rips or tears.

It is too large for our space. Pick up on Thetis Island.

Hamilton
Call or text 204-620-7557

Keep the Numbers Low and your Home in Good Shape!?!

Without my most experienced helper 'Mounzer' the challenge is on ->> keeping the rodent numbers low. And this is not just to protect my vegetable! A common misunderstanding is that people believe if they don't see any rodents or droppings there are no rodents around. Totally WRONG!! When you see droppings inside your home or any building the rodents moved already in and 'established residence'. Now the mice we have on the island - Deer Mouse in the thousands - enjoy getting into any food and destroy and spoil all kind of stuff. And the invasive rats we have additionally eat bird eggs/chicks too. Which by the way squirrels do too! They certainly do a lot of damage. But the worst/most important to know they and their droppings transmit decease/viruses. Our Deer Mouse, I have them in the traps around our outbuildings/dome nearly daily(yesterday even 5!!), they transmit among other the Hantavirus. And this virus is known in Canada and really serious. However, all doesn't come or show up overnight but like everything in nature any outbreak comes with numbers. In the last two weeks alone, I caught already over 50 mice - most Deer Mice!?! I am slowly getting better in the catching and learned! :)  Hazelnut butter is a magical attractant!! But it seems the numbers of mice is growing. Last year in total it was less even with the help of 'Mounzer'. If you need help tips and tricks on the 'how to catch' just contact me. No Charge!! :)

But please DO NOT use poison because this will kill their predator and pets too AND you have the dead rodents rotting in the walls and everywhere. I guess there are some homeowners who know how that's like.

Following is a nice website - I think - how to identify our rodents:

https://birdwatchinghq.com/mice-and-rats-in-british-columbia/

And some info about web links!! https link = Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS)  protects the data from being accessed and altered by hackers (it has secure connection >>Secure Socket Layer (SSL)!). Never use sites which use 'HTTP' only!!

Good Hunting!

Matthias

Thank You for Your Help at the Invasive Species Pull!

A huge thank you to the dedicated group of Thetisians who volunteered this past weekend at the invasive species pull at Fairyslipper Forest! With your help, we made significant progress in removing Scotch broom around the Nature Reserve and tackled the last remaining patches of English holly.

Managing invasive species on our properties is crucial for supporting local biodiversity and maintaining healthy ecosystems. It also plays a key role in reducing fire risk, as many invasive plants are highly flammable and can worsen fires by creating dense, hazardous understory growth.

To further protect the Nature Reserve from invasive species, we encourage our neighbouring properties to monitor and manage invasive plants on their land. Every effort counts!

Thanks again for your hard work and commitment to preserving the beauty of our community.

Wishing everyone a wonderful spring!

Warm regards,
Charlotte,

ThINC Education and Stewardship Coordinator