Community Event Calendar

Community Event Calendar

2026-06-13 - 2026-06-14
MON
May Jul
11 3
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
FRI
May Jun
15 13
SAT
June
6
9:00 AM

Founded in 2013, the year-round Spirit Square Farmers’ Market in Port Alberni is dedicated to promoting agriculture and healthy living. Products include locally grown beef, chicken, pork, lamb and emu products; and, fresh, local seasonal vegetables, ...

SAT
June
13
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
SAT
June
13
9:00 AM

Founded in 2013, the year-round Spirit Square Farmers’ Market in Port Alberni is dedicated to promoting agriculture and healthy living. Products include locally grown beef, chicken, pork, lamb and emu products; and, fresh, local seasonal vegetables, ...

SAT
June
13
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Port Day is an annual family-friendly event hosted by the Port Alberni Port Authority. It’s an event with fun family-friendly activities, food/drinks, and live entertainment. It’s a great opportunity to engage with our local waterfront community and ...

SAT
June
13
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

You're Invited Alberni Co-op's annual Community Day is taking place at the Glenwood Centre this year on, Friday: June 12th from 12pm to 4pm with Hot Dog & Hamburger Lunch Saturday: June 13th from 10am to 2pm with Pancake Breakfast *Community Investment ...

SAT
June
13
12:00 PM - 9:00 PM

WORLD CUP WATCH PARTY! At the Kinsmen Community Centre. June 12 is the Opening Day match with Canada vs Bosnia at noon and the USA vs Paraguay at 6 p.m. June 13 will feature four matches screening from noon to 9 p.m.

SAT
June
13
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

MID-ISLAND KIDNEY ASSOCIATION FUNDRAISER will include a live auction as well as a loonie and toonie draw at the banquet room of Smitty’s Restaurant from 1-3 p.m. Everyone welcome, including new members.

SAT
June
13
8:00 PM - 11:30 PM

KICK OFF SUMMER WITH END IN M at The Rainbow Room, 3752 Fourth Ave. upstairs. Local dance band plays popular songs and originals. Doors open at 8 p.m., music and dance kicks off at 9 p.m. Tix: $10 at the door. FMI: www.rainbowroom.rocks or e-mail ...

SUN
June
14
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
SUN
June
14
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Sunday Social: A Classical Night Featuring Danielle Marcinek @Char's Sunday June 14th doors 5pm live music 6-8pm Ms. Marcinek has developed an international reputation as a pianist and vocalist with her performances for royalty, dignitaries, ...

SUN
June
14
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Live jazz in a relaxed, social setting Wind down your weekend with live jazz at Char’s Landing. Sunday Jazz Social runs every Sunday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, with doors opening at 5:00 pm. Settle in, enjoy the music, and spend the evening at your ...

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Gayle's Fashions - Gayle Stephen-Player & Rebecca Palmer

Gayle's Fashions - Rebecca Palmer

Gayle's Fashions

It all began way back in 1983 when Gayle moved back home to Port Alberni from spending a few years studying and working in the US. Gayle's business concept incorporated her two favorite things, aerobics exercise and fashion design. 

The first studio opened on Argyle Street where she ran aerobics classes and spent the rest of her time designing and creating shiny spandex ensembles in addition to many other fashions items under the label of "Gear by Gayle".

After two years on Argyle the studio moved up to 4th Ave. and she enjoyed many years of business across from the Little Bavaria Restaurant. Patrons of the restaurant would often enjoy "walking off" their lunch by browsing through the store and fitness facility.

In 1989, Rebecca, Gayle's daughter was born. Gayle came back to work with the baby in tow at 2 weeks old. As Rebecca grew up she developed a strong desire to also work in the fashion industry. 

The fashion design department was eventually phased out as Gayle started to bring in ready-to-wear fashions. Adding a dancewear supply division, added a new dimension to the business. By the year 2000 she was ready to let the fitness studio go and within no time, the space was filled with even more fashions for sale!

In 2010 Rebecca returned after studying and working in Vancouver to join Gayle at the shop. Since then, they have enjoyed being in their new location at Kingsway Crossing in the historic harbour area of Port Alberni...right in the heart of Vancouver Island in beautiful British Columbia, Canada.  

In 2022 Rebecca took over as owner of this incredible local business. Gayle remains with the business and is thrilled to work for her daughter as the next chapter begins. 

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