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.

series passes go on sale today at Alberni Valley Museum. TIX: $60. (Single tickets go on sale Jan. 8, 2026).

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

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

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

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.