FREE listings for non-profit community events. Please email, 25 words or less, to: events@myCoffeeNews.ca (Deadline Mondays at noon)
Global Village Pop-up Store: Non-profit fair trade at Country Club Centre, Nanaimo, April 12 - May 29.
Nanaimo Theatre Group presents the ghost story ‘The Woman in Black’, April 23-May 11, at the Bailey Studio, 2373 Rosstown Rd., Nanaimo. Tickets $26 nanaimotheatregroup.ca or 250-758-7224.
Cherry Point Artists Fine Art Show & Sale: April 25 & 26 at St. Peter’s Anglican Church Hall, 5800 Church Road, Duncan.
The Palace Band in Concert: April 26, 7pm, Cedar Room, 2020 Estevan Rd., Nanaimo. Tickets $25 on Eventbrite, $30 Door.
Nanaimo Gladiolus & Dahlia Society Corm & Tuber Sale: Held April 26, 10am-2pm at Country club mall, Nanaimo.
Seniors for Climate ~ Our Power, Our Planet: Baby carriage rally, Sat., Apr. 26, 1-3pm, Starts at Pearson Bridge at Maffeo Sutton Park, Nanaimo. All ages welcome.
World Tai Chi & Qigong Day: One World. One Breath - Mass Tai Chi at Maffeo Sutton Park, Sat., April 26, 9:30am-noon. Visit: midislandtaichi.org
Film Fest Winter 2025 Film Series: Sunday, April 27, 5pm ‘So Surreal: Behind the Mask’. Single film tickets are $15 or series pass $55 & available at Alberni Valley Museum. All films showing at the Paramount Theatre. For more info, call 250-720-2863.
Interested in a Free Downsizing Seminar: Learn how with a step-by-step plan. Held Wed., April 30, 1-3pm at Nanaimo Golf Club, 2800 Highland Blvd. Call 250-616-3641 to reserve your space.
Celebrate the Creativity & Talent of emerging young artists in our community. Join us May 1, 5–7pm at the Nanaimo Harbourfront Library. Enjoy live music, interactive art & an artist talk.
‘A World of Music’ ~ Spring Concert: Presented by The Harbour City Singers on Fri., May 2, 2:30pm at the Cedar Community Hall, 2388 Cedar Rd. Tickets at the door $15 /$10 students Free for children under 12
All About The Garden Sale: Plants, veggie starts & garden related items on Saturday, May 3, 9am-1pm at 525 Yambury Rd. Q Beach Garden Club.
The Nanaimo Horticultural Society Spring Plant Sale: May 3, 10am-2pm, at Nanaimo North Town Centre. Plants & gardening books.
Echo Players Present ‘The Revolutionists’: now until May 4. Wed - Sat, 7:30pm; Sunday matinee, 2pm. Tickets at echoplayers.ca or call 250-752-3522. Village Theatre, 110W 2nd Ave.
Chemainus Classical Concerts: Josh Layne, harp on Sunday, May 4, 2pm at St. Michael’s Church, Chemainus. $30/$10. Reserved: $25/$23 Phone 250-748-8383.
Free Community Indigenous Drum Circle at Nanaimo Harbourfront Library with Patrick Aleck. Family Friendly. Bring drum or use ours. Held May 8, 5:30pm.
Mid Island Floral Art Club Meeting: ‘Materials for outdoor displays’, May 8, 2pm at St. Stephen’s Church Hall, 150 Village Way, Qualicum Beach. Guest $6. Info Joanne 250-757-8969.
Jonanco Hobby Workshop Demo Day: Sat., May 10, 10am-3pm. Visit our facilities. Used tool sale, bake sale.2745 White Rapids Rd.
Grief Journalling Workshop: May 12, 10am-12pm. Participants provided a journal, prompts & suggestions on how to get started using a grief journal. Register: AV Hospice 250-723-4478 / info@albernihospice.ca ($15).
Nanaimo Family History Society Meeting: Mon., May 12, 7pm. Marianne Rasmus presents ‘Ella’s Story: Expanding that Empty Branch on the Family Tree’. Via ZOOM: nanaimofamilyhistory.ca/membership
Qualicum Beach Garden Club Guest Lecture: May 13, 7:30pm. David James from QB Streamkeepers on Water Management & Salmon Lifecycle. Qualicum Beach Civic Centre. $5 guests.
Hospice Volunteer Training: Wednesdays, May 14 - June 25, 4pm-6:30pm. Training will give you the skills needed to deliver support to grieving & palliative care clients in an informed, compassionate & confidential manner. To register: info@albernihospice.ca or 250-723-4478.
Black Ty Gala - An Evening on Broadway: Held Saturday, May 24. A fundraising Gala to benefit Ty Watson House, Port Alberni. Dinner catered by the Starboard Grill, Live & Silent Auctions, music & more. Dress code is cocktail to black tie. Tickets $150 & available online at albernihospice.ca Also at Jim’s Clothes Closet or the AV Hospice Office.
Hospice Volunteer Training: Wednesdays, May 14 - June 25, 4pm-6:30pm. Training will give you the skills needed to deliver support to grieving & palliative care clients in an informed, compassionate & confidential manner. To register: info@albernihospice.ca or 250-723-4478.
Antique Collectibles Fair: May 31, 10am-4pm at Lighthouse Hall, 240 Lions Way, Qualicum Bay. Shop 40+ vendors. Bring your treasures/heirlooms for a professional evaluation. Appraisals are by donation.
The new Quw’utsun Youth Health Centre inside the new Quw’utsun Secondary School in Duncan, is now open. Services are for Quw’utsun Secondary students, all youth in the Cowichan area aged 13 to 24 & VIU students up to 24 years old. Call 250-737-2653 for more info.
Register Now for École Publique Francophone: École des Cascades, 3039 Sprott Rd., Duncan. For info, call 250-737-4486.
Annual Lions Free Admission Swim: Presented by Nanaimo Lions Club at the Nanaimo Aquatic Centre, 1-2:30pm every Saturday until June 28. There will be no sessions on April 26, May 17, May 24 or June 21.
Veterans Housing Support Program: John Howard Society helps Canadian Veterans & former RCMP Officers with safe, stable housing. Call 250-386-3428; veterans@jhsvic.ca or www.jhsvic.ca
Book Your Free Home Energy Consult Today! Retrofits don’t have to be confusing. Brought to you by Home Energy Navigator & Regional District of Nanaimo. Call 1-866-381-9995.
Cedar Heritage Centre Rentals: A community space ideal for meetings, workshops, small parties, health & wellness classes, or medium size gatherings. For rental inquiries, call 778-674-0466 or email: facilitybookings@rdn.bc.ca (mention Coffee News to save $20 off rentals)
Nanaimo Lions Club warmly welcomes new members who wish to join us in giving back to the community. Google ‘Nanaimo Lions Club’ or email nanaimolions@gmail.com
Compassionate Care is Just a Call Away! From personal care to companionship & respite. Your loved one deserves the best. Local & insured, with very reasonable rates. Call 250-667-7453.
Do You or Someone You Love Need to Travel to receive cancer treatment? You may qualify for support through our Cancer Travel & Accommodation Services program. Visit cancer.ca/CTAAS, call 1-888-939-3333 or email BCTravelFund@cancer.ca to talk to us about your options.
Cowichan Valley Sea Cadets now recruiting for youth 12-18, meeting Tuesdays 6-9pm, 6722 Beaumont Rd in Maple Bay. Friendships, on-water skills, citizenship, fitness, leadership & more, all for free. 100sea@cadets.gc.ca
Central Vancouver Island Multicultural Society wants to hear from residents about equity, diversity and inclusion in Nanaimo. To learn more and complete the survey, visit: cvims.org
Register Now for Ecole Publique Francophone: Ecole des Cascades, 1951 Estevan Rd., Nanaimo. For info, call 250-714-0761 or in Duncan at Ecole des Cascades, 3039 Sprott Rd., Duncan. For info, call 250-737-4486.
Cowichan Valley Probus Club invites any retired or nearly retired to our meetings at the Arbutus Golf Club on 1st Tuesday of the month, 10am. Visit: cowichanvalleyprobusclub.ca or call 250-746-1744 for details.
UK Pension Transfers: Personal/company pension left behind in the UK? Contact us to discuss options. Sterling Advisory, 1-250-863-7766 or email: mark@sterlingadvisory.com