FREE listings for non-profit community events. Please email, 25 words or less, to: events@myCoffeeNews.ca (Deadline Mondays at noon)
The ‘Paperboys’ presented by Knox United Church: Held Feb. 15, 2pm Feb. 15. A feel-good fusion of Celtic, folk, country & so much more! $35 from Eventbrite & Fireside Books, Parksville.
Film Fest Winter 2025 Film Series: Sunday, Feb. 16, 5pm is ‘Thelma’; Sunday, March 16, 5pm is ‘All We Imagine As Light’; 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.
Nanaimo Quilters’ Guild’s next meeting Wed., Feb. 19, 1:30pm & 6:30 pm, Nanaimo Curling Club, 106 Wall St.
Echo Players Present ‘Deathtrap’ by Ira Levin: Held Feb. 20 - March 9 at The Village Theatre, 110W 2nd Ave., Qualicum. Wed - Sat, 7:30pm & Sunday matinee, 2pm. Tickets: echoplayers.ca or 250-752-3522
Coldest Night of the Year 2025: A family friendly fundraising walk in support of local charities. Held Feb. 22, 4pm at Cowichan Community Centre, 2685 James St., Duncan. Registration & tickets: cnoy.org
Coldest Night of the Year 2025: A family friendly fundraising walk in support of local charities. Let’s change the tune for people experiencing hurt, hunger & homelessness... because it’s cold out there. Held Feb. 22, 4pm. Team up & walk with us. Registration & tickets: cnoy.org Presented by Port Alberni Safe Haven Society.
Coldest Night of the Year 2025: Family friendly fundraising walk in support of local charities. Held Feb. 22, 4pm. Team up & walk with us. Registration & tickets: cnoy.org/location/oceanside
Warm Aloha Hawaiian Music Concert & Stories: With Anela Kahiamoe on Feb. 22, 7pm, 2020 Estevan Road. Tickets: $25 at Eventbrite or $30 Door. Wear a Hawaiian shirt.
Knox United Church presents ‘The Pretzel Logic Orchestra, Steely Dan Tribute’ on Saturday, Feb. 22, 7pm. Tickets are $30. 345 Pym St., Parksville. Info: www.kucparksville.ca
QB Senior Ukulele Band Concert: Presented by St. Edmund’s Church on Sun., Feb. 23, 3pm at 407 Wembley Rd. Parksville. Tickets: $10/seat (children free). See display ad for ticket info.
Free Downsizing Seminar: Thur., Feb. 27, 1-3pm at Nanaimo Golf Club, 2800 Highland Blvd. Learn to downsize your home following a step by step plan. Guest speakers with valuable info. Pre-register: Call 250.616.3641 or ian@ianthompsonrealestate.com
Back Beat Presents The Beach Boys Tribute: Let’s go surfin’! Held Saturday March 1, 7:30-9:30pm at the Theatre in ADSS, Port Alberni. This Multimedia event re-creates the Music & Vocal Harmonies of the Beach Boys live onstage! Tickets are on sale now & available through Eventbrite
Port Alberni Annual Rock & Gem Show: Vendors on upper & lower floors of the Athletic Hall, 3727 Roger St., on Saturday, March 8, 10am-5pm & Sunday, March 9, 10am-4pm. Vendors, demos, displays & kids korner. Admission $3. Children under 12 are free with an adult. For more info, contact Ron at 250-723-4324.
Comedy Misfits Stand Up Tour are coming this spring to Port Alberni for a night full of laughs on March 14, 7pm at Westwind Pub. 19+. Tix $20 in advance at WW or $25 at door.
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.
Volunteers Needed! Mount Arrowsmith Salvation Army needs help for food bank, thrift stores & soup kitchen. Please contact the coordinator at 250-586-6520 or email: mountarrowsmith.volunteers@salvationarmy.ca
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
14th Annual Lions Free Skate presented by Nanaimo Lions Club. The sessions are scheduled every Sunday at the Frank Crane Arena, 12-1:30pm until March 23, 2025. Admission & skate rentals are free.
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.
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