HEALING HEARTS is a peer facilitated support group for those living with substance use related loss. For info: healingheartsportalberni@gmail.com

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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.

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.

Meetings are Tuesdays at the Royal Canadian Legion (Victoria Quay). 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Register now to have a great time with our skilled players and certified coaches before the season begins in April. No previous experience? No problem—all skill levels are welcome! Register for the camp at http://albernivalleylacrosse.rampregistrations.com/

 Wednesday March 18 Traditional hymns you know and love at Southside Nazarene Church (4190 Victoria Drive) starting at 6 p.m.

Friday March 27 - Doors open at 6 p.m. with the show beginning at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 for pre-purchase and $30 at the door. Tickets are available at the legion hall where the event will be held (4680 Victoria Quay).

Thursday April 9th,  takes place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Alberni Athletic Hall, 3737 Roger St. All are welcome. FMI: shan.ross@nuuchahnulth.org or kirunn.sharma@nuuchahnulth.org.

Saturday April 18  At Cherry Creek Community Hall (3720 Moore Road). Explore talented new, and returning, local vendors and have some lunch. Market runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. FMI: cherrycreekhall@outlook.com or the Cherry Creek Community Hall Facebook page.

Saturday April 25  Beer and burger fundraiser to pay for new courts, 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Cherry Creek Hall, 3720 Moore Road at Cherry Creek Road. Tix: $35 each. To order or FMI: e-mail papicklers@gmail.com

June 27, 28, & 29 The 36th annual tournament and music festival will see 80 teams in Port Alberni and two nights of musical entertainment at Bob Dailey Stadium. All proceeds will be donated locally. Tickets are $40 (cash only) and available at Cloverdale Paint. FMI: www.funtasticalberni.com.

 are seeking new members to paddle on the beautiful Sproat Lake for the 2026 season.  The club has both recreational and competitive teams. FMI: westcoastdragonboatsociety.ca or call Lindy James at 250-731-7740.

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