Bring the whole family out to watch the Folkfest Canada Day Parade! Start time is at 10:30 am. Parade route is staying the same starting at 10th Avenue to Burde Street and finishing at Roger Street.

A Steam Train departs from the Alberni train station for McLean Mill National Historic Site at 10 am and 2 pm.

Children, bring your parents and your favourite Teddy Bear or other stuffed friend and receive 50% off your admission.  Trains leave the station at 10 am and 2 pm.  Reservations always recommended.  Call 250-723-1376 or 250-723-2118 or email: info@alberniheritage.com

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The Steam Pot Cafe will come up with a delicious dessert to satisy your sweet cravings.  A complimentary beverage is also provided.  Relax and enjoy the beautiful atmosphere of the McLean Mill as you eat outdoors in the Mill's courtyard or inside its Visitor Centre. 

A steam train departs from the Alberni train station for McLean Mill National Historic Site at 10 am and 2 pm

Oil Paintings by Port Alberni artist, John Redford, are on display at the Rollin Art Centre Gallery. John's paintings depict the West Coast from the towering trees to the ancient historical sites. West Coast Heritage runs until Tuesday, July 20 from Tuesday to Saturdays, 11 am - 4 pm Free admission to the Gallery! Wheelchair accessible.

The Community Arts Council of the Alberni Valley presents the 2010 self-guided Garden Tour throughout the Alberni Valley. Six gardens are in the city and three at Sproat Lake. The tour takes place on Sunday, July 4th, from 9 am - 4 pm. Watch for artists in some of the gardens. There will also be raffle tickets available for a piece of garden art, valued at $300.00. Tickets for the Garden Tour are $15 adult and $12 for seniors (65+).

Every Sunday during July and August, Jack James & his Steam Donkey crew will demonstrate how this piece of historic logging equipment works.

A steam train departs from the Alberni train station for McLean Mill National Historic Site at 10 am and 2 pm

Down, Down the Rabbit Hole

I'm late!  I'm late for a very important date!  Come down the rabbit hole at the Rollin Art Centre.  No one is too big or too small.

Week one of the Children's summer arts and craft program, runs 10 am - noon for 5-6 year olds and 1 - 3 pm for 6-7 year olds, on Tues. July 6, Wed. July 7 and Fri. July 9.

Cost $15 per week per child.  Includes all supplies and a healthy snack.

Register at the Rollin Art Centre, Tues. - Sat. 11 am - 4 pm.

Autoharp virtuoso Bryan Bowers will perform in the Rollin Art Centre Gardens on the evening of Wednesday, July 7 from 7 pm - 9 pm. Today Bryan is ranked along side other luminaries such as Chet Atkins, David Grisman, Stephan Grappelli and Tony Rice. In 1993, Bryan was the first living member inducted into the Autoharp Hall of Fames to stand only with Maybelle Carter, Kilby Snow and Sara Carter.
Tickets $15 are available from the Rollin Art Centre, Tuesday to Saturday, 11 am - 4 pm.

Tea on the Terrace is being served!  Enjoy a cup of tea, coffee or a glass of lemonade or ice tea along with a scone, or mini quiche, cheesecake, strawberry shortcake, mini bites, carrot pineapple loaf or raisin cookies.  Prices range from $3.95 to $5.95.

For your enjoyment, the Barkley Sounds Community Choir will be performing.

Tea is from 1 pm - 3 pm.  There is limited seating so to avoid disappointment, reserve early.  Call 250-724-3412, Tuesday to Saturday, 11 am - 4 pm.

A steam train departs from the Alberni train station for McLean Mill National Historic Site at 10 am and 2 pm.

A steam train departs from the Alberni Train Station for McLean Mill National Historic Site at 10 am and 2 pm.

The Steam Pot Cafe will come up with a delicious dessert to satisy your sweet cravings.  A complimentary beverage is also provided.  Relax and enjoy the beautiful atmosphere of the McLean Mill as you eat outdoors in the Mill's courtyard or inside its Visitor Centre. 

Be a part of  robbing McLean Mill's payroll aboard the steam train.  Trains leave the station (3100 Kingsway) at 10 am & 2 pm.  Reservations always recommended.  Call 250-723-1376 or 250-723-2118 or email: info@alberniheritage.com

Every Sunday during July and August, Jack James & his Steam Donkey crew will demonstrate how this piece of historic logging equipment works.

Christ the King Choir from Kampala, Uganda will present an evening of traditional & spiritual music on Tuesday, July 13th at 7 p.m. This colourful group is very popular and includes sons and dances from their native land in their performances.
Tickets $10 per person $25 family are available at the Rollin Art Centre, Tuesday to Saturday, 11 am - 4 pm.

Tweedle Thumbs

"The time has come" the Walrus said, "to put that pesky petunia in it's place!"  Tweedledee and Tweedledum cannot wait to see your face!

Week two of the Children's summer arts and craft program, runs 10 am - noon for 5-6 year olds and 1 - 3 pm for 6-7 year olds, on Tues. July 13, Wed. July 14 and Fri. July 15.

Cost $15 per week per child.  Includes all supplies and a healthy snack.

Register at the Rollin Art Centre, Tues. - Sat. 11 am - 4 pm.