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HEALING HEARTS

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 (7pm/1st Thurs @ Legion)

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 (10 am/Wed @ Abbeyfield)

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.

Spirit Fair January 17

Saturday January 17, 3rd Annual Spirit Fair at the Barclay Hotel, 10am - 4pm. Vendors, Psychic Readings, Door Prizes and more! Free admission.

Heritage Week Event February 17

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

Literacy Week Event January 27

Celebrate Literacy at the Alberni Valley Museum all day long on Tuesday January 27th. Explore unique ways of writing and speaking, including the rhythms and symbols of the Nuu-chah-nulth alphabet. Free admission

Sexy Laundry

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

Seedy Saturday February 14

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

RE.COLLECTION

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.

SEXY LAUNDRY

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.

ALBERNI VALLEY FAMILY ARTS FESTIVAL Feb 14 & 15

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!

TOPS (TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY)

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

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