2015 CMESS PAC Bazaar

Yesterday we enjoyed one of the most enjoyable annual Tahsis traditions, the Christmas Bazaar!  27 tables of vendors and organizations, perfect for shopping, enjoying treats and baked goods.  There were several raffle tickets for sale, and some fun games for all ages.

The Twang Gang performed Christmas carols and sounded beautiful, and Santa and Mrs. Claus gave out great presents to all the kids.   

Thank you to the hardworking PAC parents who organized this fun event. The holiday season has officially begun!

Free Music Lessons in January

Are you interested in playing the guitar or ukulele?

Tahsis Literacy Society is sponsoring a free Music Boot Camp in January. 

A signup sheet will be on the Tahsis Literacy Table at the Christmas Bazaar.
Sunday November 29th at the school, noon - 3pm

local "Twang Gang" Dec 2013

Motivational Speaker Amber Zirnhelt

Many thanks to Allison who organized a motivational speaker to come to Tahsis last week.  Amber Ziirnhelt, a city planner in Campbell River, who is a former professional downhill mountain bike racer, visited Tahsis and gave two inspirational talks, one at the Rec Centre for over 20 community members, and one to the CMESS students and the visiting students from other schools in the district. 

Both events were received well and it was a treat to meet and listen to Amber's presentations.  Thanks to the Village of Tahsis and CMESS Pac for sponsoring this event. 

While Amber was in Tahsis, she was able to visit with Tahsis Salmon Enhancement Society president Frank Collins and have a tour of the Salmon Hatchery.

     

Volleyball Tournament

CMESS hosted a volleyball tournament last week, welcoming atheletes from Gold River, Zeballos and Kyuquot.  The kids had a great time and played hard, showing the results of weeks of practice.

Seth serving

some of the CMESS players

 

Community Christmas Dinner

Tahsis residents know that the Seniors Society happens to have several members who are known for their excellent skills with cooking and baking.  This free community dinner is sure to be a delicious way to usher in the holiday season.  All are welcome, especially families with kids who want to have a word with Santa.

Back when I lived in a city, I remember lining up in a mall for hours waiting for a quick moment with Santa for my kids.  In Tahsis we see him several times during the holidays, and his lovely wife too!  No line ups!     

CMESS Farm to School is Back!

Thanks everybody for a great first day back to our hot lunch program, Tahsis Farm to School at CMESS!  We try and incorporate local foods into a wholesome delicious lunch for staff, students and visitors.  Today we had chicken vegetable soup with local squash, bay leaves, thyme, and sage, and a vegetarian Italian noodle soup with local herbs, carrots and parsnips!

For more information on lunches, or to volunteer, call the school at 250 934-6305

Lots of hands make light work, and I had help from many friends this week, including Sheila, Fern, Debbie, Aubrey, and Janet.  The local foods were from the school herb bed, and donated from Juanita and Harmony.

The kids were so enthusiastic!  If they get this excited for chicken soup and salad they will really have fun on pizza day (Monday high school fundraiser).  

Calendar of Events for the Holiday Season

We are entering a busy time of year as we look for ways to enjoy the Christmas season in Tahsis.  Here's a preview of what to expect for the next several weeks... more details will follow, so watch this blog, facebook pages and bulletin boards around town for more information.

Mark your calendars!

Santa in 2012

Thursday, November 19
7 - 8:30 pm - Rec Centre, motivational speaker Amber Zirnhelt, former professional downhill mountain bike racer, will be here to encourage people of all ages to overcome obstacles to attain personal and community goals.  For more details call the Rec. Centre at 934-6443 

Saturday, November 21
4 pm - Epicure Party hosted by Allison S., here is the facebook page for the event: 

for details call Aubrey at 934-7602.

Sunday, November 29
Noon - 3 pm - CMESS PAC Christmas Bazaar, to book a table to sell your wares, call Allison at Tahsis Building Supply at 6522, or just come out to enjoy some great Christmas shopping opportunities, try your luck with some raffle tickets, eat some delicious foods and listen to the Twang Gang play their Christmas line up.  Be ready with your list when Santa and Mrs. Claus take time out from their busy schedule to visit their favourite Tahsis children of all ages.

 Early December
unknown time- Across from Tahsis Supermarket - Community Tree Lighting party, the Lions will have hot dogs for sale and free hot chocolate as we enjoy the community tree lighting and singing by the bonfire.  Call Kim at 934-6465 for more details

Saturday Dec 5
5:30 - 7:30 pm - Rec Centre
Tahsis Senior's Society hosts a free community Family Christmas dinner, sponsored by New Horizons for Seniors Federal Grant.  Doors open at 5:30, Dinner at 6, and Santa visits all the kids after dinner.  Everyone welcome!

Monday, December 7
Deadline for applications for the Knights of Columbus Christmas Hamper.  Apply with Allison at the Tahsis Building Supply at 934-6522, or call Cleo 934-5570 for more information on how to apply or how to contribute.  Let's make sure everyone has what they need this holiday season.

Saturday, December 12
Unknown time - Wreath and centre piece making workshop sponsered by the Tahsis Literacy Society, more details to follow.

Wednesday, December 16
Captain Meares Elementary Secondary School Christmas Concert.  Details to follow.

 December 19 - January 3
Various activities during the school break at the Tahsis Rec Centre.  Call 934-6443 in December for details

Mid-December - Santa and Mrs. Claus visit all the streets of Tahsis  on the firetrucks, with a little help from their friends the Tahsis Volunteer Firefighters Association.
  
Wednesday, December 24
Evening Mass At St. Joseph's Catholic Church followed by Carols and Cookies.  For more information call Stephanie at 250 934-6236

Wednesday, December 31
Esperanza Ministries will be hosting a casual family oriented New Year's celebration and stay over, with a communal breakfast on New Year's Day.  More details to come.  

Thursday, January 1
Polar bear swim at the boat launch.  Details to follow.

No More Bottles and Cans at the Rec. Centre

Amber Zirnhelt Workshop

On Thursday, November 19th at 7 pm, Tahsis welcomes Amber Zirnhelt, a community planner, motivational speaker and former professional downhill mountain bike racer.  

What is your passion? 

How can you contribute to making your community a great place? 

Do your opinion and actions really matter?

This interactive 90 minute workshop will motivate you to get involved and contribute to real community change. Learn ways to encourage others to become active community members.
Participants will discuss their vision for the future in Tahsis and brainstorm strategies for contributing to community change. Learn how and why your interests and skills are important
for your community.

Date: Thursday, November 19
7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Location: Tahsis Rec Centre
Free of Charge

Remembrance Day 2015 in Tahsis

A large crowd of Tahsis residents gathered at the cenotaph to lay wreaths and pay respects during a Remembrance Day ceremony today hosted by the Junior Canadian Rangers.

Some representatives of the RCMP and the BC Ambulance Service

Wreaths were laid on behalf of several organizations and businesses in Tahsis

Veteran Dave Madill and his wife Barb.  Yesterday Dave spoke to students during the CMESS Remembrance Day ceremony.  Thank you Dave for helping teach our youth about your service to Canada.

Dan Dahling MC'ed the ceremony as the Patrol Leader of the Tahsis Junior Canadian Ranger Patrol

The Senior's Society offered free soup, sandwiches and treats afterwards, and their excellent cooks fed us well.

Author Night with Laurie Jones

Thanks to the Tahsis Literacy Society for sponsoring an Author Night with Laurie Jones, who lived in Tahsis while researching her book, Nootka Sound Explored, which was published in 1991.

The crowd met for a lovely potluck dinner at CMESS kitchen, then headed over to the Senior's Society Over Fifty Club Room for the presentation, dessert and coffee.  About 40 friends and neighbours and visitors met to hear Laurie's account of her time here.  

Laurie also talked about the process of researching the book and it was an enjoyable evening for both newcomers to the community and the people who remember when Tahsis was running as a booming mill town.

Watching video clips of our town's history was fun, as we recognized some familiar faces.

The next morning, several people met with Laurie and members of the Tahsis Historical Society to attend a special opening of the museum.  

Tahsis Literacy Society Coordinator Louise with Laurie Jones

Reptile Day at CMESS

A huge thank you to Jennifer Lestage, the owner of CR Animal Parties who came out to CMESS to share her expertise and love of reptiles with our students and visitors!  All the animals made quite an impression on the kids.

Among the creatures were a corn snake, a milk snake, a ball python, an Argentine boa constrictor, a blue tongued skink, a couple of crested geckos, a western hog nosed snake, and a box turtle.  The younger children are familiar with Mango, the bearded dragon who lives in their classroom, but this was an excellent opportunity to see some of Mango's relatives!

Photo by Shannon F.

Jennifer Lestage

 

Remembrance Day Events

Poppies are available all around Tahsis at various businesses and community buildings.

Join friends and neighbours at 11 am on Remembrance Day, November 11, for the laying of wreaths, at the cenotaph service in front of the Maquinna Resort.  (Downtown past the post office and boat launch) 

Tahsis Seniors will host a free soup and sandwich lunch at the Over 50 Club room afterwards, located at CMESS, all are welcome.

Fireworks

Thank you so much to the members of the Tahsis Volunteer Firefighters Association, and Fire Chief Russ for putting on a great show last night at the Recreation Centre!

Snow on Rugged Mountain

Our beautiful Rugged Mountain, looks different every morning, but yesterday morning the big change was snow on the peak!

Laurie Jones Author Night

The Tahsis Literacy Society is inviting everyone to an author night with Laurie Jones on Monday, November 9th.  There is a potluck dinner at the school kitchen at 6 pm, then Laurie is giving a presentation at the Tahsis Senior's Society Over 50 Club, also located at Captain Meares Elementary Secondary School.  All are welcome! 

Laurie spent some tome in Tahsis in the late 80's and early 90's putting together local information for her book, Laurie was also instrumental in helping in the beginning of the museum.

The Tahsis Literacy Society is also inviting the public to an off season opening and tour of the Tahsis Museum, Tuesday November 10th from 10 am to 11 am, all are welcome!

Halloween in Tahsis

 REMINDER:  The FIreworks that were delayed on Halloween Night are on TOMORROW night Tuesday November 3, at the Recreation Centre.  

Bonfire starts at 7 pm, FIreworks start at 8 pm.


The weather was wet and windy, but that didn't dampen the spirits of the kids in Tahsis for one of our favourite occasions!  There were  celebrations at school, with everyone in costume...

Ashley

Mrs. S

Grace

 

Most of the trick or treaters started early during a short break in the rain...

Marion, Erin and Andie

Kesler is so excited this year!

Mya the Lion

getting lots of loot

At the Rec. Centre, we realized it was just too wet for the bonfire and fire works.  But everyone had a great time anyway, with the all ages pumpkin seed spitting contest, and the Tahsis Lions Club sold hotdogs and provided free hot chocolate for everyone!  The Tahsis Health Centre Auxillary Ladies judged all the great costumes, and Sharon gave out the prizes.  Congratulations to all the winners!

Sylvan was a great spitter

The Hulk, aka Felix Jr.

Congratulations to Maureen and Mervin, who won the CMESS PAC Raffle for the one night stay at Whiskey Point Resort on Quadra Island!  What a great prize!

Brody spitting