FREE listings for non-profit community events. Please email, 25 words or less, to: events@myCoffeeNews.ca (Deadline Mondays at noon)
All Aboard Santa’s Express! Port Alberni’s beloved heritage railway is back in action bringing the annual Christmas train. Held Dec. 14 & 15 at 11am, 12 noon, 2pm, 3pm & 4pm. The tickets will sell out fast! Available at: www.AlberniPacificRailway.ca Book early to avoid disappointment.
Treasure Island: A fun-filled family frolic for those who enjoy booing, cheering, singing & laughing at a lighthearted pantomime. Until Dec. 29, Village Theatre, Qualicum. www.echoplayers.ca
YouthNetwork Coats for Christmas: Please donate new/gently used coats, hats, gloves & socks for the people in need Saturday, Dec. 14, 11am-3pm at Maffeo Sutton Park, Nanaimo.
Christmas Craft Fair: Features 40+ vendors on Sat., Dec. 14, 10am-3pm. Free admission. Lunch & refreshments available. Errington War Memorial Hall, 1390 Errington Rd.
Christmas Memories with Urbanstreet: Held at Alberni Valley United Church, 3747 Church Street, Port Alberni on Saturday, Dec. 14, 7:30-9:30pm. Tickets are $15 for adults & $12 for under 12 yrs. They can be purchased at Walk the Coast, by choir members or at the door.
Last Stop Christmas Shop Market: Held Sat., Dec. 14 & Sun., Dec. 15, 10am-4pm at Coombs Rodeo Grounds, 2601 Alberni Hwy, Coombs. For table rentals call Julia: 250-240-0516.
Sail Past 2024: Held at Harbour Quay, Port Alberni, December 15, 5-7:30pm. 1st prize, $1000; 2nd prize, $750; 3rd prize, $500. Hot cocoa, hot dogs, live music, carolling, visit with Santa, fireworks & firepit. Awards at 8pm at Blue Marlin.
A Reading of a Christmas Carol: Held Sun., Dec. 15, 1:30pm at RC Legion 256, 1630 E Wellington Rd., Nanaimo. Adults $15, kids $10, under 12 is free. Tickets: 250-247-9756 or Iron Oxide Art Supplies, 11 Cliff St.
Christmas Bells Are Ringing: Camerata Singers & Island Time Saxophone Quartet present joyful holiday music on Sun., Dec. 15, 2:30pm, St. Andrew’s United Church, 315 Fitzwilliam St. Tickets $20 at door, children free.
Photos With Santa! Come to the Capitol Theatre, Port Alberni on Dec. 16, 17 & 23, 1-3pm & Dec. 22, 5-7pm. Also, join us for a radio style of reading a Christmas Carol on Dec. 23, 7:30pm. Entry by donation.
It’s Christmas with Maureen Washington: Presented by Knox on Friday, December 20, 7pm. Tickets are $30 and available at Eventbrite, Close to You Ladies Fashions, Fireside Books & Edge Outdoors. Cash only at retail stores. 345 Pym St., Parksville.
Blue Christmas: A service of hope for the moments of sadness in this season of joy. Join others Sat., Dec. 21, 2pm at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 4235 Departure Bay Rd., Nanaimo. For more information: www.standrewsnanaimo.ca or 250-758-2676.
A Festive Holiday Concert: With Ty Koch & Nico Rhodes brought to you by Unity Vancouver Island on Sat., Dec. 21, 7:30pm, 2020 Estevan Rd., Nanaimo. Tickets $25 on Eventbrite.
Christmas Eve Candlelight Services: Held at 4 & 7pm. Christmas Day worship at 10am. All are welcome at Our Saviour Lutheran Church. 795 Island Highway West, Parksville.
Non-Profit Fair Trade Store: Presented by Global Village Nanaimo at Woodgrove Centre, Nanaimo until Dec. 24. Gifts, baskets, coffee, tea & slippers. Visit: www.globalvillagenanaimo.com
New Year’s Eve Dance by PA Picklers: Held Tuesday, Dec. 31 at the Italian Hall, Port Alberni. Tickets are $60 per person (ages 19+) & include two live bands playing 70’s & 80’s music. Tickets are cash only & available at Jays Lace It Up, Jim’s Clothes Closet, Noteable Music & Walk the Coast. Doors open at 7pm, music plays from 8:30-12:30pm.
Family New Years Eve Dance: Presented by Cowichan Folk Guild. Performances by the Unfaithful Servants, Whiskey River & special guests on Tuesday, December 31, 7:30pm. $55 per person, kids 14 & under are free. Sold at Ten Old Books & islandsfolk.tickit.ca Full bar service, hors d’oeuvres. neighbourhood shuttle, kids adventure zone & more. Eagles Hall Duncan, 2965 Boys Rd., Duncan.
Coping with Heartache Through Nature’s Cycles: Presented by Qualicum Beach Garden Club on Tuesday, Jan 14, 7:30pm at 747 Jones Ave., Qualicum (Civic Centre). Speaker is Stephanie Rose, GardenTherapy.ca Guests $3, yearly membership $15.
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
Independent Living Cowichan is promoting a new perspective on disability. Disability resource centre, handicap parking placards, medical equipment loans & personal tax preparation. We offer educational sessions & peer support. For more info: 250.746.3930 or cvilrc.bc.ca
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.
We Pay Cash for vintage, antique & collectible items. Knick-knacks, tools, advertising, art, records, pyrex, toys, sports collectibles, military items, tins, carvings, anything old & interesting! Call 250-714-2237.
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