WED. SEP. 18
• ALBERNI VALLEY TRANSITION TOWN SOCIETY presents ‘Free Owatchet,’ a discussion on restoring Dry Creek at the Somass Lands. 7 p.m. at Char’s Landing (4815 Argyle St.). Free admission. FMI: avtransitiontown.org.
THU. SEP. 19
• ALL THE RAGE MARKET hosted by No Big Dill Canning at Rages Farm (7685 McKenzie Rd). Pop-up farmers’ market with food trucks and vendors. 5-8 p.m.
• ALBERNI VALLEY COIN CLUB restarts after summer break, 7 p.m., Echo Centre basement. FMI: Carl, phone 250-723-9891.
• CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION CLASS with local birth doula and lactation counsellor Marnie Wynans. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Learn what to expect when the time comes. To register, visit www.harbourcitydoulas.com.
FRI. SEP. 20
• CRAFTY CRUISE Set sail with the Community Arts Council of the Alberni Valley on this fundraising trip aboard the MV Frances Barkley from 6–9 p.m. A 19-plus event including DJ, crafts, adult facepainting, games. Tix: $57.50 each, online at alberniarts.com/crafty-cruise.
SAT. SEP. 21
• FIRST ANNUAL EQUINOX GARLIC FESTIVAL at Spirit Square Farmers’ Market, Harbour Quay, 5440 Argyle St. from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Everyone welcome. FMI: equinoxgarlicfestival@gmail.com.
• THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE Donation bags will be delivered to city residences a few days in advance. Please have bags out by 9 a.m. where drivers can see them. All donations go to our local food bank. Want to help or volunteer? Call Bruce at 250-720-5155.
• BLACK SHEEP RUGBY CLUB HOME OPENER vs. Westshore Rugby Club. 1 p.m. kickoff. Free to attend, everyone welcome. Clubhouse opens at 11:45 p.m. for lunch — grab a burger or hot dog before the game. Bar will be open inside the clubhouse and Ro’s Refreshments will have drinks and snacks. 3420 Argyle St.
• PAUL BLACK CD RELEASE PARTY at the Rainbow Room, 3752 Fourth Ave. Beautiful Sin has been nominated for WCMA Blues Album of the Year. Doors open 8 p.m., show starts 9 p.m. Tix: $15 at the door. FMI: rainbowroom@shaw.ca.
SUN. SEP. 22
• ALBERNI VALLEY RIVERS DAY at Beaver Creek Community Hall and Sproat Lake Provincial Park. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free, family-friendly event to learn more about our salmon run, watershed, wildlife, environment and more. Shuttle service available between hall and park. Additional details available on Alberni Valley Rivers Day Facebook page.
MON. SEP. 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.
TUE. SEP. 24
• SKYSONG COMMUNITY CHOIR holds its fall 2024 open house and social, 6–8 p.m. at Char’s Landing, 4815 Argyle St. All are welcome. Join in a sing-along and refreshments. Skysong is part of Ubuntu Choirs network. FMI: director Kim Bothen, bluetuxedo@telus.net.
FRI. SEP. 27
• COPS FOR CANCER TOUR DE ROCK riders will attend a fundraising dinner at Royal Canadian Legion Br. 293, 4680 Victoria Quay. ideas will be piped in at 5:30 p.m. Introductions, dinner and an auction to follow. Tix: $25 in advance at Legion office, $30 at the door.
• ROBBIE VAN: THE COFFEEHOUSE EXPERIENCE Join singer Robbie Van for a coffee house vibe at Char’s Landing, 4815 Argyle St., 7:30 p.m. for warm drinks, cosy poetry and song.
SAT. SEP. 28
• COUNTRY NIGHT WITH TAILGATE at the Rainbow Room, 3752 Fourth Avenue. ‘Gates’ open at 8 p.m. Tix: $15 at the door, free shoe rental at Rainbow Lanes before the show when you purchase a ticket.
MON. SEP. 30
• ORANGE SHIRT DAY WALK starts at ADSS at 10 a.m. and finishes at Maht Mahs, with lunch and activities to follow. A shuttle will be available to return walkers to their cars.
• 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
• INDUSTRIAL HERITAGE CENTRE open with winter hours. Monday to Saturday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Ninth Avenue and Dunbar Street off the 10th Avenue dip. Call for appointment: 250-724-5509 or 250-723-4285.
• FRIDAY NIGHT MARKET every Friday evening at Tseshaht Market. 6-9 p.m. Local vendors, arts and crafts, music and entertainment and more. Visit www.wescofoods.ca to register as a vendor.
• 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.
• ALBERNI VALLEY COMMUNITY BAND practices in the ADSS Band Room on Wednesdays at 7:45 p.m. New members welcome. FMI: avcommunity band@gmail.com or Ph. 778-421-0414.
• 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.
