WED. OCT. 2
• LEARN TO CURL at the Alberni Valley Curling Club (3250 Ninth Ave). 7-8 p.m. Learn the basics to get you started. Equipment is provided. Register online at www.albernicurling.com or email albernicurling@shaw.ca.
• CANADIAN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND meets at 10 a.m. in the downstairs meeting room at Abbeyfield. A group for low vision and blind individuals to connect and engage in various topics. FMI: Jenn Collette at 250-240-1738.
THU. OCT. 3
• PRENATAL CLASS with local birth doula and lactation counsellor Marnie Wynans. 5:30-7:30 p.m. This class focuses on the labour and birth partner. To register, visit www.harbourcitydoulas.com.
• MT. KLITSA GARDEN CLUB'S first meeting of the 2024-25 year will be held at 7 p.m. at the Echo Centre (Cedar Room). The Parlour Show subject is Summer's End. Speakers are Bob and Verna Duncan of Fruit Trees and More. Remember your name tags, cups and cash or cheques for plant sales. Welcome members, new and old!
FRI. OCT. 4
• LEARN TO CURL at the Alberni Valley Curling Club (3250 Ninth Ave). 7-8 p.m. Learn the basics to get you started. Equipment is provided. Register online at www.albernicurling.com or email albernicurling@shaw.ca.
SAT. OCT. 5
• ALBERNI CO-OP COMMUNITY DAY at the Glenwood Centre. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Family activities, free BBQ lunch, draws and prizes, information booth, career booth and much more.
• TRANSITIONS EXHIBIT opens at the Grove Art Gallery (Harbour Quay). 1-3 p.m. Experience a unique collection of artwork that captures the dynamic nature of change in Port Alberni and meet the artists.
TUE. OCT. 8
• RETIRED LOGGERS COFFEE SOCIAL at the Steelworkers Union Hall (4904 Montrose St.), 1–3 p.m. Any Alberni Valley retired loggers, staff, contractors and all others associated with forest industry are welcome. Photo memories welcome.
• AV COMMUNITY BANDS FALL STARTUP at ADSS. Alberni Valley Community Concert Band practices from 6:30-7:40 p.m. and Harbour City Big Band practices from 7:45-8:55 p.m. New members welcome. FMI: jkynoch@sd70.bc.ca (concert band) or gsfalls@shaw.ca (big band).
• ALL CANDIDATES MEETING hosted by ADSS Theatre 12 class from 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. Event will be live-streamed at albernisecondary on YouTube.
SAT. OCT. 12
• CRYSTAL AND SPIRIT FAIR 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Best Western Plus Barclay Hotel (Arrowsmith Room). Crystals, healers and tarot card readers.
THU. OCT. 17
• PAACL FUN FAIR Celebrating Community Inclusion Month at the Glenwood Centre with activities, entertainment and educational resources. 4-6 p.m. www.paacl.ca.
FRI. OCT. 18
• VANCOUVER ISLAND PRO WRESTLING returns to Port Alberni's Maht Mahs Gym, 5000 Mission Road. Doors open 6:30 p.m., first bell is 7 p.m. TIX: Front row $25 advance ($30 at door); General admission $20 ($25 at door); kids 6-12 years $15 ($20 at door).
SUN. OCT. 20
• PUMPKIN FESTIVAL at the Dry Creek Community Garden. 1-3 p.m. Free children’s activities, snacks and information about growing and preserving pumpkins.
OCT. 26-27
• DARK ARTS MARKET at McLean Mill. 3-6 p.m. on Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Spooky artisans, plus fall-themed food, creepy mocktails and a candy apple bar.
MON. OCT. 28
• 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.
NOV. 2-3
• HOLIDAY WINTER MARKET at the Glenwood Centre. Big craft market with door prizes and free admission.
ONGOING
• 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.
