WED. NOV. 6
• NEWCOMERS MEET UP at the Broken Bow (5405 Argyle Street). Enjoy delicious food and a relaxed atmosphere. A great opportunity to connect and network with locals in Port Alberni. Everyone welcome. RSVP to jenaya@neighbourhoodwelcome.org.
• 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.
• ACRD WASTE REDUCTION OPEN HOUSE at Beaver Creek Community Hall (8505 Beaver Creek Rd.), 5–7 p.m. Learn about eight proposed strategies to help reduce solid waste in region. Share feedback at www.letsconnectacrd.ca/swmp before Nov. 20, 2024.
THU. NOV. 7
• PRENATAL CLASS with local birth doula and lactation counsellor Marnie Wynans. 5:30-7:30 p.m. This class focuses on Newborn 101. To register, visit www.harbourcitydoulas.com.
• ACRD WASTE REDUCTION OPEN HOUSE at Sproat Lake Community Hall (9346 Bomber Base Rd.), 5–7 p.m. Learn about eight proposed strategies to help reduce solid waste in region. Share feedback at www.letsconnectacrd.ca/swmp before Nov. 20, 2024.
NOV. 8-10
• CHRISTMAS IN THE VALLEY CRAFT FAIR at the Alberni Athletic Hall. 52nd annual event. Takes place Friday, Nov. 8 (3-7 p.m.), Saturday, Nov. 9 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and Sunday, Nov. 10 (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.).
SAT. NOV. 9
• SQUARE DANCE hosted by the Alberni Valley Food Security Society. 7 p.m. at Beaver Creek Hall (8505 Beaver Creek Rd). $20 per ticket. Enjoy a four-piece band and caller. All levels welcome to participate. More info: www.avfood.ca/events.
SUN. NOV. 10
• 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.
MON. NOV. 11
• REMEMBRANCE DAY CEREMONY at Glenwood Centre (4480 Vimy St). Ceremony starts at 10:30 a.m. Arrive early to get a good seat. Following the ceremony, there will be a reception at the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 293 (Victoria Quay).
WED. NOV. 13
• 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.
• ACRD WASTE REDUCTION OPEN HOUSE at Cherry Creek Community Hall (3720 Moore Rd.), 5–7 p.m. Learn about eight proposed strategies to help reduce solid waste in region. Share feedback at www.letsconnectacrd.ca/swmp before Nov. 20, 2024.
THU. NOV. 14
• COMMUNITY VEGAN POTLUCK at Alberni Valley United Church (3747 Church St). 5:30 p.m. Entertainment provided by Games Master Darien Edgeler. Everyone welcome.
FRI. NOV. 15
• LADIES’ NIGHT WREATH-MAKING fundraiser, 6 p.m. at the Black Sheep Rugby Club (3420 Argyle St.). Decorate a wreath and help the Black Sheep. Tix: $100 incl. a prepared wreath, instructions, appetizers. Licenced event. FMI: Tanya at 250-720-5867.
SAT. NOV. 16
• CHRISTMAS IN THE COUNTRY CRAFT FAIR at Cherry Creek Community Hall (3720 Moore Rd.), 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Alberni Valley-based vendors, concession open.
SUN. NOV. 17
• COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING SALE at the Alberni Athletic Hall. Fundraising for the Alberni Athletic Association. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 250-720-6248 to book a table.
THU. NOV. 21
• CHRISTMAS NIGHT MARKET at the Alberni Valley Museum (4255 Wallace Street). 6-9 p.m. Get a head start on your holiday cards by designing your own, or enjoy some apple cider while you peruse the museum shop and cross some gifts off your list.
NOV. 22-24
• MERRY MAKERS CRAFT FAIR at the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 293 (Victoria Quay). Friday, Nov. 22 (2-7 p.m.), Saturday, Nov. 23 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and Sunday, Nov. 24 (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.) .
SAT. NOV. 23
• DECK THE HALLS INDOOR MARKET at the Best Western Plus Barclay Hotel. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• MIRACLE ON 6TH AVENUE CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR at the Italian Hall (4065A Sixth Ave.), 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Contact Rhonda for a table, 250-731-9949. Runs Nov. 23-24.
• WINTER ARTISAN MARKET AND BAKE SALE hosted by Courageous Community at Alberni Valley United Church (3747 Church St). 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• CHRISTMAS PARTY AND TOY DRIVE at Boston Pizza presented by Valley Vibe, Neighbourhood Welcome and the Salvation Army. 5 p.m. Bring family, friends and a toy for a local child in need. RSVP to jenaya@neighbourhoodwelcome.org.
SUN. NOV. 24
• MIRACLE ON 6TH AVENUE CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR at the Italian Hall (4065A Sixth Ave.), 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Contact Rhonda for a table, 250-731-9949. Runs Nov. 23-24.
MON. NOV. 25
• HEALING HEARTS A bereavement support group for anyone who has lost a loved one due to drug overdose or poisoning. 6:30 p.m. at the Kuu-us Crisis Line Society meeting room. FMI: healingheartsportalberni@gmail.com.
SUN. DEC. 8
• 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.
SUN. DEC. 15
• THE SAILPAST 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.
MON. DEC. 23
• HEALING HEARTS A bereavement support group for anyone who has lost a loved one due to drug overdose or poisoning. 6:30 p.m. at the Kuu-us Crisis Line Society meeting room. FMI: healingheartsportalberni@gmail.com.
ONGOING
• 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.
