Sunday 28 June 2015

Tahsis Artisans' Coop now Open for the Summer

Yesterday was a greatly successful opening day for the Tahsis Artisans' Coop, which has opened for its 6th summer.  About 60 people dropped by to shop for unique pieces all made by local Tahsis artists.   

The shop is in the hall of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Tahsis, located up the hill from Westview Marina.  The hours are Monday - Saturday 11 am - 4 pm, Sunday 1 pm - 4 pm.  The shop is open every day until Labour Day, so make sure to stop in and see what the talented local artisans are producing this year!   

Here is a little taste of what is for sale this summer:

Sewing by Louise
Cougar hats by Tineke (eyes worn to the back to ward against cougar attacks)
Tree to Sea Pottery by Elsie
Bags by Birte
baskets by Stephanie and Corrine
Tahsis Toys by Janet
Bag by Louise
Sewing by Birte
Sea glass jewellery by Stephanie and Corrine
Photography by Sue
Photography by Lauren
Pysanky eggs by Pat
Glasswork by Bill and Sharron

 

Thursday 25 June 2015

End of the Year at CMESS

It's been a busy time for staff and students at CMESS wrapping up the 2014-2015 school year.  One Wednesday we enjoyed Fun Day, including and on Thursday we enjoyed a Celebration of Learning Assembly and BBQ.
Mummy Wrap Race

The Eagles in Blue

Student Teacher Paul was a formidable opponent in the waterballoon fight

DJ is happy he hit his target


Seth

Audrey

Mrs. Sanderson, we love you

Paul engages future student Ronald

Ethan graduates from Kindergarten with a calm cool attitude

Congratulations Annabelle and Ethan, our Kindergarten Graduates

The students on the honour roll and the principal's list (GPA of 3.75 and 4.0)

Emily accepting her gift from the Tahsis Salmon Enhancement Society

Aurora starts Kindergarten in the fall, and was impressed by the ceremonies


The Awards Ceremony was lots of fun to watch and we were very proud to learn that over half of our student body made the honour roll.  Our kids are working hard and seeing success!  The students who were doing Independent Studies put on displays so we could see what they were learning and it was impressive, Everything from art, electrical work, pottery, writing, music, marine biology, to canoeing.

The school very kindly thanked me for my volunteer work serving breakfast everyday, sponsored by Breakfast Clubs of Canada.  The principal presented me with a Kitchen Aid professional stand mixer, so that is an exciting new appliance for me to play with in the kitchen!  Of course, it's my favourite colour, red to match "Ruby" our Vitamix blender. 

This year we served well over 2800 free breakfasts to anyone at school who wanted or needed one, and I have to thank the kids for being so fun to work with.  They are cheerful and fun first thing every morning, and they make it a pleasure to come in and volunteer.

Another exciting award was presented to Emily Lohn from the Tahsis Salmon Enhancement Society, for her excellent work with that organization.  Emily received a beautiful framed artwork piece depicting a salmon by artist April White.  Ms. White was honored last year by having "Salmon Tale" chosen for the 2015/16 Pacific Salmon Foundation's Recreational Fisheries Conservation Stamp.

Thank you to Frank, Lucille and Bill for showing such support to Emily in her studies of marine biology, and the salmon hatchery in particular.

We are so proud of the staff, volunteers, parents and students who make our school the heart of our community.  Another year wraps up, and we are sadly saying goodbye to some families,  Vansolkemas and Lohns, you will be sadly missed, but we wish you every success in the future, and we know you will be staying in touch.

Our Neighbors are Having a Party!

This looks like fun in August... Gold River turns 50!


Sunday 21 June 2015

Saturday 20 June 2015

Tahsis Time Grill Father's Day Weekend Special

From the Tahsis Time Grill facebook page:


Fathers Day Weekend Special: Honey Whiskey Baby Back Ribs with Garlic Thyme Hasselback Potato, cucumber salad and grilled bok choy; 

Chicken Gumbo Stew over Basmati Rice, 

Beef & Portabella Mushroom Lasagne; 

and Grilled Chicken Dinner. 

We have donuts fried to order with Chocolate Espresso dipping sauce, TTG's famous Roasted Balsamic Strawberry Profiteroles, and a delightful Chocolate Orange Bundt cake. 

All freshly prepared in house. Dinner Friday & Saturday evenings from 5:30.


Photo courtesy of Tahsis Time Grill



Thursday 18 June 2015

Tahsis Artisan Coop Opening Day Celebration


Author Reading at Tahsis Time Grill

A crowd of about 15 people enjoyed a visit from author R. J. McMillen reading the newest book in her Dan Connor mystery series, Black Tide Rising.


This new mystery is set in our area, and starts out with the disappearance of a woman on Nootka Island.  Rachel, the author, has spent decades sailing in the Pacific Northwest and beautifully portrays the tiny remote communities she has visited and researched.





Along with the complimentary coffee and tea, there were gorgeous fruit or cookie platters or other desserts available, many thanks to Chef Silvie and staff for hosting such a lovely event at Tahsis Time Grill.

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