TUES. JULY 8
• EL BALCON FROM MONTREAL brings a unique Latin musical arrangement to Char’s Landing (4815 Argyle St. at Fifth Avenue in the former white church), 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.). Be prepared to dance to the beat! Tix: $17 in advance, $20 at the door.
FRI. JULY 11
• DANIEL WESLEY plays Alberni Brewing Company (4630 Adelaide St.), 7:30 p.m. Tix: $35 each.
JULY 12–13
• SPROAT LAKE REGATTA 2025 returns to Sproat Lake Provincial Park on Saturday, July 12 and Sunday, July 13. Free for spectators to watch ‘Lightning on the Lake.’ Featuring a West Coast F1 showdown. Pits open to the public on Friday, July 11. Admission is free for the weekend.
SUN. JULY 13
• RAGE’S FARM MARKETS pop-up market runs from noon to 4 p.m. at 7685 McKenzie Road, Beaver Creek. Visit the car show, burgers, hotdogs, ice cream treats available as well as producers: meat, plants, honey, canning, jewelry, crafts and more. FMI: 250-918-9585. Markets will also run July 31, Aug. 14 and Aug. 28 (all 5-8 p.m.).
WED. JULY. 16
• A DAY IN THE LIFE OF PORT ALBERNI Alberni Valley News’ annual photo shoot for A Day in the Life of Port Alberni and accompanying photo contest, ‘A Day in Your Life.’ Take a photo anytime between 12:01 a.m. and 11:59 p.m. on this day only, mark the exact time you took the photo and give us some information about where you took the photo, who is in it and what they are doing. Submit it to editor@albernivalleynews.com with the subject line “Day in Your Life” and you could win a prize package.
SAT. JULY 19
• ROTARY COLOUR FEST returns for second year at Blair Park from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Register online at www.rotarycolourfest.com. $20 individuals, $45 families. The route is 2.5 kms around the Kitsuksis Dyke. Vendors, food trucks, swag for registrants and post-route, family-friendly fun. FMI: www.rotarycolourfest.com.
SUN. JULY 20
• SUNSET CINEMA returns to Bob Dailey Stadium, 9 p.m. Kids’ activities and concession before the movie begins.
• ROYAL SPARKLING TEA AT MCLEAN MILL returns. Folk song Circle performs, Guy Langlois provides live painting. Tix: alberniarts.com/teas-at-the-mill.
SUN. JULY 26
• HEIFERS AND HORS D’OEUVRES, a small bites culinary event, is presented by The Cabin at Shannon Farms in Beaver Creek (8865 Beaver Creek Rd.) at 6 p.m. Features local agricultural producers and fishers. Tix: $125 includes food and tasting from local suppliers. Available at Grassroots Cafe at Harbour Quay or e-mail Tanya at thecabin@shannonfarms.ca.
THU. JULY 31
• RAGE’S FARM MARKETS pop-up market runs from 5-8 p.m. at 7685 McKenzie Road, Beaver Creek. Burgers, hotdogs, ice cream treats available as well as producers: meat, plants, honey, canning, jewelry, crafts and more. FMI: 250-918-9585. Markets will also run Aug. 14 and Aug. 28 (all 5-8 p.m.).
AUG. 8-10
• THUNDER IN THE VALLEY at the Somass Lands. Car show Friday, Aug. 8 at Tyee Landing (3300 Harbour Road). Racing Saturday, Aug. 9 and Sunday, Aug. 10. Spectators’ seating also at Tyee Landing. No public access to Somass property.
SAT. AUG. 9
• BELLE MINERS come to Char’s Landing. Doors open 6:30 p.m., music starts at 7:30 p.m. Tix: $20 advance, $25 at the door. Order online at https://charslanding.com/.
THU. AUG. 14
• RAGE’S FARM MARKETS pop-up market runs from 5-8 p.m. at 7685 McKenzie Road, Beaver Creek. Burgers, hotdogs, ice cream treats available as well as producers: meat, plants, honey, canning, jewelry, crafts and more. FMI: 250-918-9585. Market will also run Aug. 28 (all 5-8 p.m.).
AUG. 15-16
• GATHER AND GRAZE surf and turf fine dining experience featuring local agricultural producers and paired beverage suppliers, hosted by The Cabin at Shannon Farms. Friday, Aug. 15 from 5:30–9:30 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 16 from 5–9 p.m. Tix: $250 each, incl. all food and drinks. FMI: e-mail Tanya at thecabin@shannonfarms.ca or phone 250-720-5867.
SAT. AUG. 23
• AV LIONS BULLHEAD DERBY takes place from 9-11 a.m. at the Maritime Discovery Centre (2900 Harbour Rd.) by the lighthouse. Open to all children aged 12 and under. Free registration. Must be accompanied by an adult and wear a life jacket. FMI: Alberni Valley Lions Facebook site.
TUE. AUG. 26
• THE CABIN AT SHANNON FARMS hosts a summer market from 5–8 p.m. (8865 Beaver Creek Rd.). FMI: call Tanya at 250-720-5867 or e-mail thecabin@shannonfarms.ca.
THU. AUG. 28
• RAGE’S FARM MARKETS pop-up market runs from 5-8 p.m. at 7685 McKenzie Road, Beaver Creek. Burgers, hotdogs, ice cream treats available as well as producers: meat, plants, honey, canning, jewelry, crafts and more. FMI: 250-918-9585.
AUG. 29–SEPT. 1
• PORT ALBERNI SALMON FESTIVAL Music, vendors, biggest fish on display, weigh station, all day at Tyee Landing (3300 Harbour Rd.). Winners announced after 3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 1.
SEPT. 4-7
• ALBERNI DISTRICT FALL FAIR at Fall Fair Grounds (4090 Hollywood St.). Midway, live music, parade on Saturday, Sept. 6, animal displays, logger sports and more. FMI: www.albernifair.com.
SEPT. 13–14
• PORT ALBERNI TOY RUN 41st annual ride starts at noon sharp on Saturday, Sept. 13 at Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park and runs through Port Alberni to Glenwood Centre (4480 Vimy St.). Centre will be open noon to 4 p.m. for kids’ activities, adult games and entertainment. Tix to Saturday night dance on sale at Little Qualicum Falls for riders, Glenwood Centre for public. Sunday, Sept. 14 pancake breakfast for riders at 8 a.m., Poker Run at 9:30 a.m. (registration). FMI: portalbernitoyrun.ca
ONGOING
• HOSPICE VOLUNTEER TRAINING runs Wednesdays, 4-6:30 p.m. from May 14-June 25. This training gives volunteers skills needed to deliver support to grieving and palliative care clients in an informed, compassionate and confidential manner. FMI: info@albernihospice.ca or call 250-723-4478.
• I’M STILL HERE Understanding Grief after MAiD is a free, eight-week group supporting those who have lost a loved one who chose Medical Assistance in Death (MAiD). Tuesdays, 4-6 p.m. from May 13 to July 8, 2025 at Alberni Hospice Community Office (2579 10th Ave.). Call 250-723-4478 or email info@albernihospice.ca to register.
• HEARTS IN HEALING Spousal Grief Support Group is a free, eight-week group supporting individuals who have recently lost their spouse. Sundays from 1-3 p.m., May 11–June 29 at Alberni Hospice Community Office (2579 10th Ave.). To register call 250-723-4478 or email info@albernihospice.ca.
• RESIST exhibit at Alberni Valley Museum. Featuring 40+ fibre artworks by Western Canadian artists, showcasing “resist” techniques and themes. playinpa.ca/exhibits.
• SONS OF NORWAY LODGE meets on the second Wednesday of each month at the Rainbow Room (3752 Fourth Ave). 1 p.m. Open to anyone of Norwegian ancestry who would like to learn more about the lodge and Norwegian culture. FMI: Patty Schwartz at 250-723-5530.
• PORT ALBERNI CHESS CLUB meets every Saturday at Bombers Cafe and Creperie (5262 Argyle Street) from 2-6 p.m.
• GOLDEN OLDIES 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.
• ALBERNI VALLEY PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB meets the second and fourth Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m. in the basement room at Abbeyfield House (3839 Eighth Ave. at Redford Street). All levels of photographers welcome. Membership required. FMI: Steve or Lorna Crowshaw, 250-723-6901.
• JUNIOR YOUTH GROUP for Grades 3-7 in the Upper Clubhouse at Arrowsmith Baptist Church (4283 Glenside Rd). Tuesdays from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Have fun playing games, making friends and exploring faith.
• SKYSONG COMMUNITY CHOIR meets at Trinity Anglican and Lutheran Church (4766 Angus St.) every Monday from 6-8 p.m. Everyone welcome. FMI: E-mail Kim at bluetuxedo@telus.net or see choir’s Facebook page.
• 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 the Fir Room 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.
• 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.
