Attention School District 84 Communities

Please be advised that all Vancouver Island West School District school playgrounds are closed effective immediately. 

Other than playground equipment, school playing fields remain open and people are encouraged to use them in support of good physical and mental health provided social distancing between people of at least two meters is maintained at all times. 

Healthy activities include: jogging, hiking, or going for a bike ride.

People who are feeling unwell should stay home.

Thank you for your assistance in helping to keep our children and community safe.

Renewing your car insurance

Mine comes due in May. I wrote to Claire Trevena saying I did not want to go to Gold River to do this. She wrote back the following. If you have no way to take a photo as required, call me (6246) and I will come over with the iPad.

________________________________
Dear Ms. Olson

You should be able to call the insurance office in Gold River and
renew your car insurance 

online.

We are in a similiar situation (I am working from home) and my
husband was able to renew his without going out.  He called the
local office, they took our home phone number and he 

was put in the queue for a call back from an adjuster.  The call
came about 4 hours later the same day.

You will need your ICBC form, a photo of your odometer and a
credit card to pay online.  

If you don't have a cell phone, I would suggest having someone
else take the photo and email it to you.  The adjuster will walk
you through the process.

I hope this is helpful.

Regards,
Sandra Doran
Constituency Assistant to
Hon. Claire Trevena, MLA
North Island

Asian Night at Sally’s Grill

SALLYS GRILL WILL BE DOING ASIAN NIGHT, TAKE OUT ON TUESDAY, March 31.

CHICKEN CHOW MEIN WITH SWEET AND SOUR PORK $ 13.95 

IF YOU ARE GLUTEN FREE THEN WE CAN SUB CHICKEN FRIED RICE. THE PORK IS DONE WITH CORN STARCH

FREE DELIVERY.

WE ARE ALSO ABLE TO DO TAKE OUT ALCOHOL WITH FOOD DURING THIS TIME IF YOU LIKE, BEER OR COOLERS ONLY. PLEASE USE OUR NEW NUMBER TO ORDER

778-344=1488

Veggie box

You might decide now is a good time to try out the Nootka Communities Together good food box. This monthly box is at least as big as a reusable grocery bag. Often with a bag of carrots on the side.

A typical selection is like the one we got in August.

You can order a box for next month without being tied to a long term commitment. Usually we pick up our orders at the rec centre but until things settle down, the orders are being delivered to your door. Just follow the directions below.
Good Food Box payments are due April 9th. 
$20 or $25 for a box (depending on what size you want). 
Etransfers to NootkaTogether@gmail.com 
(Password either Food or Tahsis)

Grocery store/restaurant status in Covid-19 times

Notice from the health centre

Announcement from Canada Post

Please be aware that the Tahsis Post Office will be operating with reduced hours. Monday to Friday 10:00 am to 12:30 pm and 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

We are dedicating the 1st hour of operation to seniors and persons with disabilities.

We are asking the public to pay with non-contact methods of payment however we will still accept cash payments.

Due to social distancing and space limitations at our post office, one person in the retail area at a time please.

If you are ill, please have someone pick up your mail for you.

Let's work together to get through this challenging time and respect the people who are still working to serve the community. 

Best wishes to all.

Don't flush flushables

Announcement from Esperanza

Dear friends and family, due to the spread of Covid-19, and the recommendations of the world leaders we have decided to cancel the Esperanza Easter Dinner & Service. We are in uncertain times for sure, but we believe Creator is in control!

Philippians 4:6-7 says: Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.

If there is any way we can help you in this time, please let us know! We are praying for you in general, but if you have specific prayer requests please share them so we can support you better.

Sally's Grill status

The province has closed all restaurants to sit down service. Sally posted the following:
Take out only, we also will be delivering at no charge after between 12 and 2 pm.

Tahsis Building Supply hours

Tahsis Building Supply is going to have shortened hours for a while.

They will be open 10:00 to noon and 3:00 til 4:30.
They can deliver if you need that service.
In case of emergency just call them at home at 6471 or knock on the door.

Tahsis Supermarket/Ocean View Restaurant change in hours

Message from the mayor

Change in tax help

Thrifty Foods Online ordering and delivery

In these times when it's worrisome to go to Campbell River for groceries, Tahsis residents have another option. Groceries can be ordered from thriftyfoods.com and can be delivered by Fan-Tahsis Truckin'.

There is a tutorial on YouTube which explains how to order: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LQ4W7p6Dhc

It is crucial that you write in the notes that Terry will pick up your order on Tuesday. Your order should be submitted early Monday afternoon at the latest in order to be ready.

Thrifty's charges $5.00 for shopping your order. Terry charges $40 for a typical order. Price goes up if it's over 100 pounds.

You can contact Terry at 250-934-5567 or email tjfassbender@yahoo.ca

Village office closed to public

VIRL closes all libraries

Libraries on Vancouver Island close due to COVID-19

Vancouver Island Regional Library’s eLibrary remains open

• Mar. 16, 2020 2:37 p.m.
• NEWS

 
 
 
 
 

Vancouver Island Regional Library will close all of its
library branches to the public on March 16 at 8 p.m.
due to the COVID-19 situation and recommendations
put forward today by the province’s chief medical
health officer.

“In coming to this difficult decision, we paid particular
attention to the province’s prohibition on gatherings
of more than 50 people, and the strong appeal for
everyone to stay home during this critical time,” said
VIRL’s executive director Rosemary Bonanno.

“In this rapidly changing environment, we believe this
is the best decision for our staff, customers, and larger
public.”

As a result of the closures, VIRL has extended all due
dates by six weeks and asks customers not to return
any library materials until branches have reopened to
the public.

Throughout the closure, VIRL’s eLibrary, which includes
thousands of ebooks and audiobooks, scores of
downloadable music, and hours of streaming movies of
TV, will remain open for anyone with a VIRL library card.

Senior’s Centre will close until further notice. Effective as of March 17/20

Jack Taylor
Seniors Society president
250-934-6220

Westview Marina open

As of today, the marina's fuel dock and tackle shop will be open every weekday from 9 to 5.

Walking group temporarily cancelled

Games night

Games Night
Friday, March 20 6:00-9:00
Senior Centre

COME AND PLAY CRIB, DOMINOES, CARDS, ETC, there are lots to choose from. OPEN TO EVERYONE.
Coffee, tea, pop and bottled water available for $1.00
Snacks will be provided.

Irish Music Night

The event was a success. Thanks to the Senior Centre for space and thanks to Sarah A. For making cookies.

Free Irish music night

This might be our last Irish Concert. Come see all the room in the senior centre since the pool table is gone and sing along.

Open Art Studio

Open Studio Night is a night where you will have the opportunity to paint or draw a masterpiece using a variety of different art supplies. This event is free of charge. Kids under 12 need to be with an adult.

Daylight Saving Time begins this Sunday

Set your clocks one hour ahead.

Tahsis Farm to School Workshop

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! 

Next Tuesday (March 10th), Kiley Ketchum, the North Island Public Health Community Nutritionist, will be coming to CMESS to lead a cooking workshop centred around preparing quick, healthy lunches. The senior Culinary Arts class will be participating as part of their course, however parents of elementary and secondary students are welcome to join. 

The objective of this workshop, and two future workshops planned for April and May, is to promote healthy eating, which in turn supports development and learning, while working with ingredients and resources that are often available to us in our remote community. Participants will prepare a variety of meals and get the enjoy them afterwards. Hope to see you there.

Tahsis Community Garden Society’s AGM and Seedy Sunday

Sunshine in Tahsis, and Spring is around the corner.  Time to go through our saved seed and seed packets for the Community Garden's first ever Seedy Sunday.  Everyone is welcome, come and trade seeds.

2 PM - Sunday, March 8, 2020

Tahsis Seniors Centre

299 Alpine view Road

Light Refreshments

Door prize:  Lee Valley self-watering 

windowsill seed starter kit