THU. NOV. 28
• WINTER WONDERLAND kicks off at the Alberni Valley Multiplex with a free skate and free skate rentals sponsored by Alberni District Co-op. 6:30-8:30 p.m. See the city’s Winter Leisure Guide at www.playinpa.ca for a full schedule of events.
FRI. NOV. 29
• HARBOUR QUAY LIGHT-UP from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tree lighting takes place at 6 p.m. Musical performances from the ADSS band and Timbre! Choir.
• A WINTER WONDERLAND presented by Robbie Van at Char's Landing. Show starts at 7 p.m. Entry by donation.
NOV. 29 - DEC. 1
• MAGIC VALLEY MARKET at the Alberni Athletic Hall on Friday, Nov. 29 (3-7 p.m.), Saturday, Nov. 30 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and Sunday, Dec. 1 (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.). 60+ vendors and a canteen put on by Bakers Dozen and Ro’s Refreshments.
SAT. NOV. 30
• TRINITY CHRISTMAS MARKET at 4766 Angus Street. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pre-loved and new Christmas items, home baking, other treasures, raffles and draws. $10 lunch includes sandwiches, choice of dessert and tea or coffee. Cash only. Enter at rear of hall.
• STUFF THE BUS from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Stop by the Walmart parking lot and help fill a bus with nonperishable food items and monetary donations to benefit the Salvation Army.
SUN. DEC. 1
• CHRISTMAS IN OUR HOMETOWN presented by the Barkley Sounds Community Choir. 2:30 p.m. at Alberni Valley United Church (3747 Church Street). Tickets sold at The Grove Art Gallery, Echo Centre and from choir members.
TUE. DEC. 3
• WINTERSONG A community singalong and fundraiser presented by Skysong Community Choir. 6 p.m. at Char’s Landing. Suggested donation of $20 at the door with all proceeds to ADAPS. Snacks and beverages available.
WED. DEC. 4
• OPEN HOUSE at Sage Haven Society (3082 Third Avenue). Stop by between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to learn more about the organization and the programs they have to offer.
SAT. DEC. 7
• CHRISTMAS ART SHOW & MARKET at the Industrial Heritage Centre (3250A Ninth Ave. behind the curling club), 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Featuring Vancouver Island artists Michael Dean and Dan Gray, craft table for kids, collectibles for sale. Mini Santa Train and Christmas lights on the heritage trucks. FMI: Call David at 250-724-5509.
• NEIGHBOURHOOD WELCOME MEETUP at Bombers Cafe and Creperie (Unit G, 5262 Argyle St.), 11 a.m. Connect with fellow newcomers and Port Alberni residents. Everyone welcome. RSVP to jenaya@neighbourhoodwelcome.org.
• CHRISTMAS VENDOR FAIR MARKET at 4731 Burke Rd (entrance off Adelaide). 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Crafts, famous chili and bun, baking, jumble sale and more. Presented by the AV Catholic Women’s League.
• SANTA PICTURES at Little Bavaria Restaurant (3035 Fourth Ave). 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. By donation, with all proceeds going to Ty Watson House.
SUN. DEC. 8
• SING A MERRY CHRISTMAS with Timbre! Choir at the ADSS Theatre. 2:30 p.m. Visit www.timbrechoir.ca for ticket information.
• MONTHLY SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSONS at Trinity Anglican and Lutheran Church (4766 Angus St). 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Suitable for children between 2 and 8 years of age. Everyone is welcome.
SAT. DEC. 14
• CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR at Beaver Creek Hall (8505 Beaver Creek Rd). 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vendors, concession, DJ and Christmas photos.
• URBANSTREET CHOIR annual Christmas concert. 7:30 p.m. at the Alberni Valley United Church (3747 Church Street). Tickets at Walk the Coast, from choir members or at the door.
• SANTA PICTURES at Little Bavaria Restaurant (3035 Fourth Ave). 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. By donation, with all proceeds going to Ty Watson House.
SUN. DEC. 15
• SAIL PAST IS BACK! 5–7:30 p.m. at Harbour Quay. Awards at 8 p.m. at the Blue Marlin Inn (5022 Johnston Rd.), which is sponsoring the event. Prizes for best decorated boat. Hotdogs, cocoa, live music, Santa Claus, fire pits and fireworks. Donations for the Salvation Army welcome.
SAT. JAN. 4
• TREE-CYCLE at the Echo Centre rear parking lot (entrance off 10th Avenue). 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bring your Christmas tree to be chipped and mulched by donation, with proceeds going to KidSport.
ONGOING
• 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.
• WESTERN VANCOUVER ISLAND INDUSTRIAL HERITAGE CENTRE at 3250A Ninth Ave. (behind the curling club) is open to visitors Monday to Friday from 9–11 a.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tours by appointment: call 250-724-5509 to book.
• 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 every Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. Everyone welcome.
• 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 Craft Room A 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.
