2023 Events in the Alberni Valley

Single Film Tickets: $15 Series Pass: $55

Tickets only available until January 21, 2023

Tickets and passes are available for purchase at the Alberni Valley Museum, 4255 Wallace Street.

Seating is limited. Get your passes and tickets early as we expect all shows to sell out. Single tickets may be sold at the door on film night subject to availability.

Andrea Anderson Photography – Stirzaker’s Studio and Photosbytiaa_ have the Easter Bunny coming to town!!

Cost: $19

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FUN GAMES – INFLATABLES – MUSIC

Time: 2:30PM – 4:30PM

Place: Hansen Hall – 3940 Johnston Rd, Port Alberni

For Tsunami Preparedness Week (April 6-15), the Alberni Valley Emergency Program is hosting a documentary called ‘Tsunami 11th Relative’. This documentary has been developed by Ocean Networks Canada and focuses on First Nation history and stories of earthquakes and tsunamis that have affected Vancouver Island. The screening of this documentary is occurring in 13 different Vancouver Island communities. Join us at Echo Centre for a free documentary viewing and a discussion. Everyone welcome!

The Alberni Valley Ringette Association is hosting COME TRY RINGETTE!
This FREE event is open to everyone aged 4 and up, any skill level welcome, no experience necessary.

Event details:
Day and time: Sunday April 23, 2023, 10:00am – 12:00pm
(please arrive at 9:40 to get equipment on)
Comox Valley Ringette U12/ U14 scrimmage demo will start at 11:20am
Location: Alberni Valley Multiplex
Contact: email hidden; JavaScript is required

Participants must preregister at:
https://www.cometryringette.ca/event/port-albernis-first-come-try-ringette-april-23rd-2023/

Please bring the following items with you:
1) Your own personal skates, helmet, gloves or mittens
(a limited amount of helmets and skates will be available at no charge)
2) Warm clothes (it’s cold on the ice)

AND make sure you bring a smile and enthusiasm to try the fastest game on ice!

Ringette BC and Alberni Valley Ringette Association look forward to seeing you on the ice!

Five Acre Co. Events and 93.3 The Peak present…

SPACE COWBOY (Steve Miller Band Tribute)

A cosmic tribute to Steve Miller.

Come on out and enjoy all the classics from Steve Miller!

Look/Listen: www.facebook.com/spacecowboytributeband

Join us for a wonderful Mothers Day Market and Event that the whole family can enjoy.

Come spend some time shopping from over 20 amazing local vendors!

Concession will be open!
Enjoy a cup of tea and listen to live music.

A wonderful Addition to the Market to note:
Prepare to be amazed at the many talents that our YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS will be showcasing, featuring baking, wonderful vegetable starts just in time to plant in your garden, hand carved utensils, fishing lures, homemade jewelry, beautiful works of art and so much more. You don’t want to miss this!

Join other environmentalists for ‘green drinks’ at Char’s Landing, 4-6 pm. Last Tuesday of each month. All Welcome.

Bring your ideas, your concerns, and help us brainstorm solutions. Among the ideas we’ll talk about is What is a Just Transition and how to achieve it at the community/municipal level?

Meet other people with environmental concerns in an informal setting over tea, coffee, or other drinks.

BRAINSTORMING CLIMATE SOLUTIONS-WE NEED YOU!
Join Alberni Climate Action for Green Drinks, brainstorming about our campaign against climate change.

Hosted by Jim Wright

On June 17, the Community Arts Council of the Alberni Valley is holding it’s 7th annual Solstice Arts Festival in their new backyard, the Harbour Quay!

From 11AM-6PM, join us and our amazing vendors in celebrating the Arts in the Alberni Valley.

No tickets required. Admission is free to the public. There is a fee for vendors available on our website.

Enjoy games, food, and fun at the annual Okee Dokee Slo-Pitch Tournament. Approximately 80 slo-pitch teams show up in Port Alberni for this tournament every year. The event runs over three days, during the Canada Day Weekend, and includes music in the evenings. Any funds raised during the event go to various local charities.

50th Annual Show ‘n Shine

Vendors Welcome

Prizes to be Won!

Registration:

• $15 per Car
• 8:00AM – 12:00PM
• Dash Plaques – First 100 Cars

Join us on September 13, 2023 to learn about — or showcase — the amazing programs offered in the Alberni Valley, through the Parade of Programs.

Participants are invited to gather registrations for their programs; share information about their services; sign up for clubs, sports and programs; or just to learn more about your community!

This is a one-stop shop for recreation, sport & leisure!

• Clubs: here’s your chance to gather registrations for your programs and share information about your services!
• Parents/Guardians: Don’t miss your chance to sign up for your favourite clubs, sports and programs!
• Newcomers: Stop by for a visit and learn more about your new community!

Wednesday September 13th, 2023 at the Echo Activity Centre
Time: 5:30 – 7:00pm

Join us on September 20th from 5:00 to 6:00 pm at Echo Centre and meet the babysitters in your area!

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Each babysitter will have a booth/table and families will have an opportunity to roam the room & connect. Babysitters can share business cards, experience and qualifications!

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It’s very exciting to announce our annual Member Day will be unlike any member day you’ve seen before!

We have been networking with our great community to collaborate with local community colleagues to present;

Alberni Co-op Community Day

Featuring the story of “Stone Soup”, a classic story of bringing together community after hardship and adversity.
We look forward to having Pacific Rim Children & Families , Shelter Farm, Island Health, Alberni Valley Food Security, Literacy Alberni, Vancouver Island Regional Library, Pacific Care, CCIT, Nuu-Chah-nulth, CCRR, Pacific CARE, PAACL, Mamas for Mamas, Sort’n’Go, SD#70, City of Port Alberni, Sage Haven, Port Alberni Neighbourhood Welcome, 93.3 The Peak and many others make this an amazing community event.

On the day of our event the first 200 families will receive a “make your own soup kit” upon arriving.

With activity tables running from 11 – 2, along with many favourite activities we offered in the past

Activities for the whole family including

• Welcome & Opening
• Family Orientated Community Partners and Activity Tables
• Carnival Swing Ride (Adults and Kids)
• Co-op Mini Golf
• Kid Activities (Glitter Tattoos, Face Painting, Balloon Animals, Target Game)
• Bouncy Castle
• Free BBQ Hot Dog Lunch
• Information, Member and Career Table
• Adult Games
• Music
• Draws & Prizes
• And More

We look forward to seeing you there!

Dinner & Fashion Show

Join us Wednesday evening for a Fall Fashion show and dinner – hosted by Valley Vibe, Gayle’s Fashion, Walk the Coast and Orestes Kouzina Greek Restaurant. In honour of Linda Bower, long time local resident and previous owner of Belles Amies – with all proceeds being donated in her name to West Coast General Hospital Foundation to recognize all the years of work and dedicate she gave to our community.

Tickets: $40 (cash only)

Tickets will go on Sale Friday September 8th, at Gayles Fashion and Walk the Coast or contact Megan directly at email hidden; JavaScript is required

Ticket includes dinner and a donation to the West Coast General Hospital Foundation.

Your choice of:

• Chicken Souvlakia – served with greek salad, rice, potato & daily vegetables (gluten-free)
• Spanakopita Dinner – served with greek salad, rice, potato & daily vegetables (vegetarian )
• Fettuccine Alfredo with Prawns

TICKETS ARE $40 EACH, INCLUDES ONE OF THESE THREE DINNERS.

Dessert Option ** Cheesecake (gluten-free) additional $10 **

Selection must be made upon ticket purchase.

? Ghosts and Goblins, take your costume for a test skate on Friday October 27 and enjoy spooky music, disco lights, treats & fun at Glenwood! ?

Prizes will be handed out for creative costumes!

Check out upcoming FREE Special Events at playinpa.ca/special-events/

Start your spooky shennanigins off with us down at the Harbour Quay!

Saturday October 28th from 1pm to 3pm, come trick or treat at participating business, pick up some extra treats, stop in for lunch or take home dinner! Colouring activities and costume contest will be in the Spirit Square ?????‍♀️?‍♂️

Start your loop at Pinto Goods and Refillery, then pop into CG HAIR SALON and The Broken Bow, then head down the street to Salmonberries Emporium around the corner to The Grove Art Gallery & Community Arts Council of the Alberni Valley, All Mex’d Up, The Sugar Shak, and The Donut Shop! Next up is The Starboard Grill, and then up into the Spirit Square to Grassroots, Soul of the Shore and the Homestead Cookhouse Port Alberni

? Take your costume for a test skate on Sunday October 29 and enjoy spooky music, treats & fun on the ice! ?

Prizes will be handed out for creative costumes! ?

Check out upcoming FREE Special Events at playinpa.ca/special-events/

Colin James Blues Trio

Tickets: $50 (plus S.C.) available at Echo Community Centre

Echo Community Centre
4255 Wallace Street
Port Alberni

Call for more info:  250 723 2181

Enjoy a special festive family evening at the museum – with old fashioned Christmas activities, special crafts to take home, storytelling, write and mail letters Santa and cards to those special folks on your list, discover our Museum Shop with our Curator and enjoy some festive seasonal treats. There will be few surprises as you explore the museum exhibits and take in the museum shop presentation at 6:30!

Admission: FREE!

Come Join Us for Our Holiday Winter Market!

Where: Glenwood Centre
When: Saturday, November 2 from 10 to 5 & Sunday, Nov 3 from 10 to 4

Santa Photos Saturday 1 to 3

Sunday Health & Beauty Vendors on Stage. Door prize draw.

Free admission.

Come get your local treats, snacks, gifts, meats, honey and other local handmade/grown items at the Spirit Square Farmers Market!
We are welcoming additional vendors for these Christmas focused markets $15 for a table – Message us for more information.

Fundraiser for the 1st Port Alberni Scouts at Cherry Creek Community Hall

All supplies provided and no experience necessary for this ART NIGHT Fundraiser. Join Mario and Jenn and the 1st Port Alberni Scout Group for an evening of creativity and laughter. There will be paint, music, snacks, drinks and prizes! What more do you need in life? Get your tickets and spread the word, let’s raise some FUNDS. Live Creatively Port Alberni!!