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SUMMARY:District 6 Workshop - Speaking at non-AA Events
DESCRIPTION:February 7th\, 2026 @ 1pm – 4pm\n\nSpeaking at Non AA Events Workshop (CPC/PI)\nShelly Hall (186 Shelly Rd.\, Parksville\n\nLearn how to carry the message of what AA does through Public Information and Cooperation with the Professional Community.\nSpeaking at
URL:https://nanaimoaa.org/event/district-6-workshop-speaking-at-non-aa-events/
LOCATION:Shelly Hall\, 186 Shelly Road\, Parksville\, BC\, V9P 1T7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260316T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260316T190000
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SUMMARY:District 7 March Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join in-person or online for the monthly District 7 committee meeting. \nThe meeting is in person at First Baptist Church\, 1650 Waddington Road \nJoin online at https://zoom.us/j/8796598601?from=join#success\nZoom ID: 879 659 8601 \nPasscode: 20212021 \nCheck here for a list of positions and job descriptions:  District 7 Open Service Positions \nClick here to submit your monthly GSR Report: GSR Monthly Report Submission
URL:https://nanaimoaa.org/event/district-7-monthly-meeting-and-elections/
LOCATION:First Baptist Church\, 1650 Waddington Road\, Nanaimoa\, BC\, V9S 4W3\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260414T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260414T193000
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SUMMARY:Intergroup April Monthly Meeting with new Rep Hangout Session!!
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Meeting for Intergroup Reps and the Operations Committee.  All members are welcome to observe or ask questions about Integroup services and positions. \nNOTE:  An Integroup Rep Hangout session will be starting at 6pm on Zoom.  This is a great way to just share ideas prior to the meeting without the Operating Committee.  The zoom information is the same as that for the main meeting. \nFor more information about Intergroup click here: \nIntergroup Resource Page \nFor information about some of the specific positions click here: \nLocal service positions \nIn-person meeting at the Country Grocer Bowen Road community room at 1800 Dufferin Cres \nRemote meeting: \nZoom link\nPassword: Intergroup
URL:https://nanaimoaa.org/event/intergroup-meeting-sep-2025/
LOCATION:Coastal Support Services – PARKING & ENTRANCE IN BACK\, 2135 Bowen Road\, Nanaimo\, BC\, V9S1H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Intergroup
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260424T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260426T130000
DTSTAMP:20260610T040741
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UID:25328-1777050000-1777208400@nanaimoaa.org
SUMMARY:Victoria Miracles Rally
DESCRIPTION:Screenshot\nApril 24 – 26 \n$45 Event tickets \n$75 Event and Dinner \nhttps://victoriamiracles.ca/ for more details
URL:https://nanaimoaa.org/event/victoria-miracles-rally/
LOCATION:Leonardo Davinci Center\, 195 Bay Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V9A 3K4\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260425T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260425T140000
DTSTAMP:20260610T040741
CREATED:20250718T043340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260315T160315Z
UID:24685-1777111200-1777125600@nanaimoaa.org
SUMMARY:District 7 2026 Workshop Series Session 1: Heart to Heart: Sharing our Storied\, Strengethening our Connections
DESCRIPTION:District 7 will be running a monthly workshop series touching on topics ranging from general service to working with Intergroup to member requested sessions like meeting safety and using technology. \nThe September Session will be on September 27 and focus on sharing our stories and strengething our connections. \nWorkshop Highlights:\nSharing our stories of experience\, strength and hope \nGratitude in Action \nGiving back through sponsorship\, volunteering and getting involved \n  \nGet involved\, connect with others\, and deepen your service journey.\nPizza Lunch Provided\n– Fuel up and keep the conversations going!\nAA Literature and Information Available\n– Take home valuable resources. \nPlease print the poster and include with your homegroup’s events package
URL:https://nanaimoaa.org/event/district-7-workshop-series-session-3-sponsorship-service-sponsorship-gratitude-in-action/
LOCATION:Nanaimo Alano Club\, 321Wallace Street # 206\, Nanaimo\, BC\, V9S 5B6\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260515T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260517T120000
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SUMMARY:Kamloops 2026 Annual Rally - Acceptance is the Key
DESCRIPTION:2026 Kamloops Poster\nMay 15 – 17 \nHeffley Community Hall \nEarly Bird Tickets: $45 – Dinner included \nRegular Tickets: $50 \nEmail kyro95@hotmail.com for tickets or more info \n 
URL:https://nanaimoaa.org/event/kamloops-2026-annual-rally-acceptance-is-the-key/
LOCATION:Heffley Community Hall\, 6995 Old Hwy 5\, Kamloops\, BC\, V2H 0B8\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260516T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260517T120000
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UID:25383-1778923800-1779019200@nanaimoaa.org
SUMMARY:Rally in the Valley 2026
DESCRIPTION:Rally in the Valley 2026\n  \nAA & Al-Anon Participation \nMeetings & Panels\, BBQ Lunch\, 50/50 Draw\, Catered Banquet Dinner\, Sobriety Countdown\, SINGO & Dancing\, and a Fellowship Breakfast \nGUEST SPEAKERS: \nSaturday Evening – Jules W. – Maple Ridge \nSunday Spiritual – Della G. – Alert Bay \nCheck www.ComoxValleyAA.ca for Updates
URL:https://nanaimoaa.org/event/rally-in-the-valley-2026/
LOCATION:Florence Filberg Centre\, 411 Anderton Ave\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9N6C6\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260608T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260608T193000
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UID:25449-1780943400-1780947000@nanaimoaa.org
SUMMARY:Special Governance & Priorities Committee Meeting on the need for Gov't supported Recovery Oriented Housing.
DESCRIPTION:On MONDAY JUNE 8\,  6:30pm at the Shaw Auditorium in the Vancouver Island Conference Center; Nanaimo City Council will be hosting a Special Governance & Priorities Committee Meeting on the need for Gov’t supported Recovery Oriented Housing.\n\nCouncil has unanimously and repeatedly requested (dry) recovery oriented housing to the Minister of Housing Christine Boyle. Her response was “PROVE THE NEED”.\n\nThe format is for 6 presenters from various local professions to advocate for the need\, followed by delegates from the public that can sign up online starting Wednesday June 3 at noon (when the agenda is posted) until Friday June 5 at 11am (the cut off). The Agenda will be posted here https://www.nanaimo.ca/your-government/city-council/council-meetings/meeting-documents-and-videos\n\nThe proposed site is at 250 Terminal Avenue which has been home to the notorious temporary supportive housing trailers since December 2018.\n\nThe objective is to the fill the Auditorium and the Lobby (there are screens for viewing) as a show of support for the Recovery Community and the desperate need for dry housing.\n\nLet’s spread the word\, fill it up and save some lives!\nTo partcipate as a speaker please contact michael@madechmortgage.com
URL:https://nanaimoaa.org/event/special-governance-priorities-committee-meeting-on-the-need-for-govt-supported-recovery-oriented-housing/
LOCATION:250 Terminal Avenue\, Nanaimo\, BC\, 250 Terminal Ave\, Nanaimo\, BC\, V9S4E9\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260609T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260609T200000
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UID:24446-1781028900-1781035200@nanaimoaa.org
SUMMARY:Mid-Island Integroup Society Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the annual general meeting where we will be holding elections for all of the open operating committee positions.  All Intergroup Reps have a vote and the more participation we have the better our recovery community is represented. \nIf you are not an Intergroup Rep you are still welcome to join\, ask questions or inquire about the open positions. \nThe meeting will be in person and on-line at Country Grocer Chase River. \nZoom link\nPassword: Intergroup
URL:https://nanaimoaa.org/event/mid-island-integroup-society-annual-general-meeting/
LOCATION:Country Grocer Bowen\, 1800 Duffering Cres\, Nanaimo\, BC\, V9S 0A9\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260613T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260613T140000
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CREATED:20250627T202502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T160908Z
UID:24625-1781348400-1781359200@nanaimoaa.org
SUMMARY:Nanaimo AA Founder's Day Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Bring your own lawn chair\, drinks\, potluck snack (salads and treats) \nBy Donation \nAll proceeds support the continued operation of YOUR Central Office.  For information on what Intergroup and Central Office provides click HERE. \ne-transfer donations can be sent to nanaimo.treasurer@shaw.ca \nCall 250-753-7513 for more information.
URL:https://nanaimoaa.org/event/nanaimo-aa-founders-day-picnic/
LOCATION:Mansfield Park\, 800 St. Andrews St.\, Nanaimo\, BC\, V9S 1S8\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260614T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260614T150000
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UID:25464-1781438400-1781449200@nanaimoaa.org
SUMMARY:2026 Cowichan Founder's Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:2026 Cowichan Founder Day Celebration \n \n 
URL:https://nanaimoaa.org/event/2026-cowichan-founders-day-celebration/
LOCATION:The Hub\, 2375 Koksila Road\, Cowichan\, BC\, V9L 6M5\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260619T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260621T170000
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UID:25386-1781881200-1782061200@nanaimoaa.org
SUMMARY:Living Free AA Rally
DESCRIPTION:Details:\n\nDates: June 19-20-21\nRegistration: $25 (Registration & Dinner: $65)\nBreakfasts: Lunch: $10 Each\nOn-site Camping: $10 Weekend “first come first served”\nSaturday Baseball Game!\nOnline Tickets Go On Sale January 1\, 2026\nwith Al-Anon Participation\n\nSchedule:\n\nFriday:\n\nPotluck\nAA Speaker\nMusic Bingo\n\n\nSaturday:\n\nTopic Meetings\nCatered Dinner\nCountdown\nAA Speaker\nMusic Jam\n\n\nSunday:\n\nFather’s Day\nBreakfast\nTopic Meeting\nAA Spiritual Speaker\nRally Wrap-up\n\n\n\nOnline Tickets: www.parksvillecoombsaarally.com \nSee poster for details and contact information.
URL:https://nanaimoaa.org/event/living-free-aa-rally/
LOCATION:Lighthouse Community Centre\, 240 Lions Way\, Qualicum Bay\, BC\, V9K 2E2\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260625T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260625T200000
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UID:25413-1782411300-1782417600@nanaimoaa.org
SUMMARY:76th General Service Conference Delegate Report
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special session of the We Do Recover speaker meeting where the guest speaker will be the Area 79 Delegate Drew W. \nCome out early 1t 6:15 for some fellowship and snacks followed by the regular meeting where Drew will deliver the delagate report. \nTopics will include: \na) Preview of the 5th Edition of the Big Book! \nb) 76th GSC Results \nc) Other AA World Service and Area 79 updates \nPrint the poster and distribute to your home groups as well. \ndelegate-report-poster
URL:https://nanaimoaa.org/event/76th-general-service-conference-delegate-report/
LOCATION:Nanaimo Alano Club\, 321Wallace Street # 206\, Nanaimo\, BC\, V9S 5B6\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260731T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260803T120000
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CREATED:20260513T141850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T141850Z
UID:25396-1785510000-1785758400@nanaimoaa.org
SUMMARY:Soberrider Pig Roast 2026
DESCRIPTION:July 31 – August 3 \nAshnola Campgrounds – 1400 Ashnola Rd\, Keremeos \nWeekend Meals: \n\nFriday Night Chili\nSaturday Morning Breakfast\nSaturday Night Pig & Beef Roast\n\nAA Meetings \nSaturday Night Speaker
URL:https://nanaimoaa.org/event/soberrider-pig-roast-2026/
LOCATION:Ashnola Campgrounds\, 1400 Ashnola Rd\, Keremeos\, BC\, V0X 1N1\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270725T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270725T130000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260524T133611Z
UID:24747-1816513200-1816520400@nanaimoaa.org
SUMMARY:July 2026 CPC/PI Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:AA members are invited to our second luncheon on October 25th from 11:30 to 1:30.  It will include speakers\, a brief film\, a comedic skit\, discussions\, and a pizza lunch.\n\n\nThe location will be at 321 Wallace street. Parking and entrance at the rear of the building. Please RSVP asap because space is limited. \n\n\nSpecial note.  AA members please invite a professional that you may have dealt with.  A doctor\, lawyer\, councellor or community representative you may know.\n\nPlease let us know asap because space is limited.  AA members $20 Professionals FREE
URL:https://nanaimoaa.org/event/professional-community-luncheon/
LOCATION:Nanaimo Alano Club\, 321Wallace Street # 206\, Nanaimo\, BC\, V9S 5B6\, Canada
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