10 Reasons to go to CMESS's Christmas Bazaar Sat. Dec. 1 noon til 3:00

(I'm sure there are many more than 10 but...)
1. Have a coffee and sweet from the Hospital Auxiliary.
2. Get your tea leaves read.
3.  Register for your garden bed and buy some local garlic.
4. Have Sally's chili or cabbage rolls for lunch.
5. Take home Santosh's butter chicken for dinner.
6. Get your Christmas gifts of wooden toys, pottery, quilted items ......
7. Buy a raffle ticket on PAC's giant Christmas stocking of gifts.
8. Win books at the Tahsis Literacy table and suggest activities.
9. Chat with your neighbours.
10. Visit Santa.

Self Defense Course

Blog's fourth birthday

Today is the blog's fourth birthday. Thanks to Karli Y. who had the idea and gave it such a strong start.

Christmas Bazaar A chance to buy local

Many members of our community will sell goods at the Christmas Bazaar,  in the school gym this Saturday, December 1 noon til 3:00. Come buy a coffee and a snack. Maybe have lunch or take dinner home. Have a chance to visit and maybe find a couple of Christmas presents. 

Announcement re: internet upgrade

Library Schedule

The Tahsis branch of the VIRL will have regular hours on Tuesday, November 27 (10-noon and 1-5) and on Wednesday, November 28 (1-5). The library will then be closed until Tuesday, December 4 at 10:00.

Sally's Grill Cookie Exchange

Sunday Dec. 9th  4:00 at Sally's Grill.
Call 250-934-7993 or drop in at Sally's table at the bazaar to sign up. Sign up deadline is December 1. All must preregister so others know how many to bring.

This is how it works, if 10 people come then you make 9 dozen individual packs of cookies. You exchange with the others. In turn you now have 9 dozen other types of cookies .
We can arrange rides for those without vehicles.

Sally's Grill will be closed Saturday, November 24

Senior Centre movie

Thursday Nov 22 is movie night. This month we are viewing Mamma Mia 2...Here We Go Again. Everyone welcome...popcorn provided. At the Seniors Centre at 7pm.

Christmas Hampers

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS X-MAS HAMPER APPLICATIONS

It's that time of year again. If you are in need of, or know someone else, the hamper applications will be available at Tahsis Building Supply starting Tues. Nov 20th. If you are not able to get out please contact me and I will make sure you get one or fill out for you. The deadline for applications is Nov 28 and delivery is Tuesday Dec 18th.

Donations to the hamper delivery costs are Much needed. Even a twonie goes a long way!!

Thank you,
Cleo Maria Fort 250-934-5570 or geckocm@hotmail.com

Career Cruising

Community Services Technician Matthew James will be making a special presentation at the Tahsis Library. Learn about VIRL database: Career Cruising next Tuesday afternoon at 2 pm.

Career Cruising is an online learning program that is available free of charge to anyone holding a Vancouver Island Regional Library card. This database features career matching based on interests, outlines educational requirements for different careers, shows you how to build a good resume and develop interview skills, includes interviews with people working in different careers and much, much more.

For this Tuesday, eHelp will be from 1-2 and storytime will begin at 3:30 as usual.

Tahsis Literacy Society Annual General Meeting

TLS held their AGM last night. A new executive was elected. Below is President Elsie Horvath's review of the year's events. The new executive is: Elsie Horvath, Kim Anderson, Danielle Hozempa, Lynda Llewellyn, Shauna Hunter and Stephanie Olson. Louise Gilbert still serves as coordinator. If you have an idea for a educational event that needs funding fill out the a form and submit it for consideration.

Remembrance Day Ceremony

Remembrance Day is a big deal in Tahsis. A good crowd shows up, some people you see there are not seen in the rest of the year. Many wreaths are sponsored by local businesses, groups and individuals. This year's weather made the event pleasant. Thanks to Lauren and Allison for these photos and to the Senior Centre that sponsored a lunch after.

Tahsis Literacy Society Annual General Meeting

New village council sworn in

The newly elected members of the Tahsis village council were sworn in on Tuesday. They are from left to right Councillor Bill Elder, Councillor Sarah Fowler, Mayor Martin Davis, Councillor Lynda Llewellyn, Councillor Josh Lambert. We wish them the best in their work.

Date for Christmas Bazaar

More details will follow but if you want a table, book now.

eHelp and storytime Tuesday, November 6

A glimpse of Halloween in Tahsis

Halloween is a hectic time but Christine L. got some good shots of the costume contest.

Composting Iniative

Tahsis Community Garden

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Rita Dawson, Vice President of the Tahsis Community Garden Society is presenting at the upcoming village of Tahsis council meeting.   'Proposal for a Community Composting Initiative' Rita Dawson, VP TCGS Village of Tahsis Council Meeting Tuesday, November 6th at 7 pm Municipal Hall

November swimming pool schedule

(Note changes in early morning swim and aquafit from Nov. 5 to Nov. 15. Click image to enlarge.)

Daylight Savings Time ends Sunday. Set your clocks back one hour.