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.

Celebrate Heritage Week at the AV Museum on Tuesday February 17th - free all day event!

Portal Players Dramatic Society presents "Sexy Laundry" a comedy that explores the sparks and surprises of long term love.  February 5 - 21.  Tickets and times available at atthecapitol.org 

Saturday February 14th at Echo Centre, from 10 - 2.  

an exhibit of the Permanent Collection of the Community Arts Council of the Alberni Valley, opens at the Alberni Valley Museum. See works from world-renowned artists from the Alberni Valley and beyond. Runs until Feb. 28 during museum operating hours.

 a comedy by Michelle Riml and performed by Portal Players Dramatic Society, opens at the Capitol Theatre. Shows Feb. 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21. Doors open at 7 p.m., curtain rises at 7:30 p.m. Tix: www.atthecapitol.org.

 hosted by the Arts Council of the Alberni Valley, takes place Saturday, Feb. 14 and Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026 at Glenwood Centre. Performers, makers, artists, dancers, teachers, volunteers and more!

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

 ‘SEXY LAUNDRY,’ a comedy, opens at the Capitol Theatre on Feb 5. Runs Thursday, Friday, and Saturday until Feb 21.  Doors open at 7 p.m., curtain rises at 7:30 p.m. Tix: www.atthecapitol.org.

An information  session on a proposed community health centre to attract medical personal. Learn why the project is needed, what steps will be taken and how you can help move it forward. The session will be at the Capitol Theatre (4904 Argyle Street) starting at 6 p.m.