WED. MAR. 19
• BIODYNAMIC GARDENING TALK at Char’s Landing with Gary and Louis Swann of Leda Organic Farm. Learn the tools and techniques to nurture your garden. 6-8 p.m. (doors open at 5:30). Admission by donation.
SUN. MAR. 23
• THE BARRY MILLER QUARTET performs at Char’s Landing. Music is ongoing from 6-8 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. Voluntary gratuity is appreciated. Attendees are welcome to bring their own snacks or supper. Beverage bar is open.
• BIODYNAMIC COMPOST WORKSHOP at Leda Farm (4361 Batty Rd). 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Learn about Rudolf Steiner’s six compost preparations.
• PAINT A WOODEN FISH Kids drop-in class at the Grove Art Gallery. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. $10 per participant, suggested for ages 5 and up.
THU. MAR. 27
• DEATH CAFE at the Alberni Valley Hospice Office (2579 10th Ave). A safe space to talk about death and related issues. 7-9 p.m.
• LINO SESSION at the Grove Art Gallery (Harbour Quay). 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Learn how to design and carve your own lino stamp, which you can use to create art pieces, cards, t-shirts and more. Register at www.alberniarts.com/social-studio.
FRI. MAR. 28
• ADONIS PUENTES, celebrated Cuban singer/ sonwgwriter/ Sonero, performs with Port Alberni’s Brent Jarvis on piano at Char’s Landing (4815 Argyle St.), 6:30 p.m. Opening will be Andy Paul Durocher, guitarist/ singer/ songwriter. Tix: $30 at the door or online at https://www.charslanding.com/events.
WED. APR. 2
• ROBBIE VAN presents "New Love Springs" with special guest Sitka Rose at Char’s Landing. Doors open at 7 p.m. and show starts at 7:30 p.m. Entry by donation. Revel in the jazz-sung stories of new hope, new life and new love.
• CANADIAN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND Port Alberni chapter meets at 10 a.m. the first Wednesday of each month at Abbeyfield (3839 Eighth Avenue) in the downstairs meeting room at the back of the building. People affected by low vision and blindness are welcome to participate. FMI: Call Jenn Collette, 250-240-1738.
SAT. APR. 5
• PAINT NIGHT at Royal Canadian Legion Br. 293 (4680 Victoria Quay). Doors open at 6 p.m. and art begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $45 and are available at the legion lounge. For more information, call 250-723-7513.
SUN. APR. 6
• MCLEAN MILL 10K Ridge View Health & Performance presents the annual Vancouver Island Race Association event. Starts at McLean Mill National Historic Site, 5633 Smith Rd., Port Alberni. Route and other info available online at islandseries.org.
THU. APR. 10
• DEATH CAFE at the Alberni Valley Hospice Office (2579 10th Ave). A safe space to talk about death and related issues. 7-9 p.m.
• HAA’YUUPS RON HAMILTON presents A Model of Nuu-chah-nulth Beliefs: the Four Great Spirit Chiefs, the second in a series of community cultural discussions, 6:30 p.m. at Echo Centre (4255 Wallace St.). Room TBA. Q&A session to follow. Free admission, open to everyone.
SAT. APR. 12
• SUNSHINE CLUB SPRING FUNDRAISER at the Echo Centre. 1-3 p.m. Free admission. Craft and artisan items, jewellery, plants, baked goods, 50/50 draw, refreshments and more. Phone 250-720-2505 for more info.
• APRIL SHOWERS, BRING MAY FLOWERS An acrylic painting workshop presented by Susan Schaefer. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Grove Gallery. Register at www.alberniarts.com.
• COMEDY MAGIC dinner show with Kevin Luty at the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 293 (4680 Victoria Quay). Dinner starts at 6 p.m. and show starts at 7 p.m. Menu includes hamburger and a salad. Tickets available at the legion lounge. For more info, call 250-723-7513.
SUN. APR. 13
• GURU NANAK SIKH SOCIETY GURDWARA celebrates the birth of Khalsa with a parade starting at 11 a.m. at the gurdwara, 4144 Eighth Ave. There will be music, martial arts, food booths and the parade from Eighth Avenue to 10th Avenue, up and down Roger and Redford streets.
SAT. APR. 19
• THE GREAT BLOOM A touring kids’ theatre show at the ADSS Auditorium. 1 p.m. Tickets available at www.alberniarts.com or at the Grove Art Gallery at Harbour Quay.
THU. APR. 24
• DEATH CAFE at the Alberni Valley Hospice Office (2579 10th Ave). A safe space to talk about death and related issues. 7-9 p.m.
SAT. MAY. 3
• SPRING MARKET at Cherry Creek Community Hall (3720 Moore Rd). Vendors, 50/50 raffle and concession. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
SAT. MAY. 10
• SHEEP TO SHAWL at Arrowvale Farm (5955 Hector Rd). 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Demonstrations of sheep shearing, fleece skirting, washing, carding, spinning, weaving and knitting.
• GRIEF JOURNALING WORKSHOP at AV Hospice Office (2579 10th Ave). 9-11 a.m. Participants will be provided with a journal, prompts and suggestions on how to get started. $15. Spaces limited. Call 250-723-4478 or email info@albernihospice.ca to reserve your spot.
• NEWCOMERS WELCOME EVENT at Echo Centre (4255 Wallace Street). Learn about the community, with more than 40 local businesses and organizations in attendance. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Everyone welcome.
ONGOING
• SONS OF NORWAY LODGE meets on the second Wednesday of each month at the Rainbow Room (3752 Fourth Ave). 1 p.m. Open to anyone of Norwegian ancestry who would like to learn more about the lodge and Norwegian culture. FMI: Patty Schwartz at 250-723-5530.
• PORT ALBERNI CHESS CLUB meets every Saturday at Bombers Cafe and Creperie (5262 Argyle Street) from 2-6 p.m.
• KIDS ART-MAKING AT THE GROVE For the month of March 2025, the Grove Gallery is hosting drop-in kids’ art sessions every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. FMI: alberniarts.com/events. Perfect for creative kids.
• JOIN OUR WRITING COMMUNITY In Search of Happily Ever After, author Gwynne Hunt’s drop-in writing group meets the first and third Tuesday of the month from January to May, 6:45 p.m. in the upstairs lounge at the Capitol Theatre. Doors lock at 7 p.m. Free admission.
• GOLDEN OLDIES CAR CLUB meets on the first Thursday of each month upstairs at the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 293 (Victoria Quay) at 7 p.m. New members welcome. No need to have a car — just an interest in vehicles.
• ALBERNI VALLEY PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB meets the second and fourth Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m. in the basement room at Abbeyfield House (3839 Eighth Ave. at Redford Street). All levels of photographers welcome. Membership required. FMI: Steve or Lorna Crowshaw, 250-723-6901.
• JUNIOR YOUTH GROUP for Grades 3-7 in the Upper Clubhouse at Arrowsmith Baptist Church (4283 Glenside Rd). Tuesdays from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Have fun playing games, making friends and exploring faith.
• SKYSONG COMMUNITY CHOIR meets at Char’s Landing, 4815 Argyle St. every Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. Everyone welcome. FMI: E-mail Kim at bluetuxedo@telus.net or see choir’s Facebook page.
• GRIEF CARE meets Sundays at 2 p.m. at Southside Church of the Nazarene (4190 Victoria Drive). Call 250-918-5830.
• CANADIAN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND meets at 10 a.m. the first Wednesday of each month at Abbeyfield (downstairs meeting room at the back of the building). FMI: Jenn Collette 250-240-1738.
• TOPS (TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY) MEETINGS Tuesdays at the Royal Canadian Legion (Victoria Quay). 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
• SPIRIT SQUARE FARMER’S MARKET every Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon at Harbour Quay.
• ALBERNI VALLEY COIN CLUB meets at 7 p.m. the third Thursday of every month in the Fir Room of Echo Centre (4255 Wallace St.). FMI: Carl ph. 250-723-9891.
• ALBERNI VALLEY ROCK AND GEM CLUB meets the first Sunday of the month, 2 p.m. at the clubhouse, 5100 Tebo Ave. (Club’s workshop is open to members Mondays 7–10 p.m. and Wednesdays 1–4 p.m. FMI: Les Bontron, 250-724-1564.
• ELECTRIC MERMAID A monthly live reading event at Char’s Landing. Last Wednesday of every month. Visit www.charslanding.com for the Zoom link for the event. Anyone who would like to read their own work can sign up at ElectricMermaidReads @gmail.com.
