Celebrating 65 Years of
Breaking Barriers and Building Community Inclusion
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Until the late 1950s and early 1960s, children and adults labeled as “mentally retarded” were often put in institutions and forgotten. 65 years ago, a small group of parents, teachers, and friends in the Comox Valley, gathered with a clear goal: to end the practice of institutionalization and provide local, supportive services for individuals and their families. Beaufort Society was incorporated June 28, 1960 and is the longest running service provider to people with disabilities in the Comox Valley. Other service providers also formed shortly thereafter and embraced the need for change, acceptance and inclusion. On this night, we will celebrate the Comox Valley’s determination to break barriers and build community inclusion.
Who: You, us, and our community
What: Celebrating 65 Years of Breaking Barriers and Building Community Inclusion
When: 6:30pm to 8:30pm Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Where: 40 Knots Winery’s stunning property at 2400 Anderton Rd, Comox
How: Purchase a $25 ticket through the PayPal button, Eventbrite or cash at BAI, 495 6th Street, Courtenay, B.C.
Event Description
40 Knots Winery is a stunningly located Canadian owned and operated winery, farming sustainably and using the best practices from organics, biodynamic and plant-based practices on 24 acres. Hand crafted wines distinctly shaped by the ocean breeze and sun-soaked climate.
Three bands, three sounds: Jazz-inspired soundscapes, hits from the 50’, 60’s and 70’s, and Rap
We are thrilled to have Alick Mac as our headliner – Rapper, singer and songwriter from the Comox Valley. His style is defined by honest, vulnerable lyricism. Alick finished as the second-place winner in the 2024 Music in Motion Canada Awards!
Phat Parrot food, wine, cider, cocktails and mocktails, charcuterie meats and cheeses for purchase
Anniversary cake
50/50 ticket sales
Evening Program
6:30 Guests arrive. Phat Parrot food and 40 Knots beverages for purchase
Mix and Mingle to the sounds of Mama’Sikai, jazz-inspired soundscapes of solo handpan artist, Brent Rintoul
6:45 Program begins
7:00 Introduction to Island Time who play hits from the 50’, 60’s and 70’s
7:45 50/50 ticket sales and introduction to Headliner Alick Mac
Alick Mac is a rapper, singer and songwriter from the Comox Valley. His style is defined by honest, vulnerable lyricism. Alick finished a second-place winner in the 2024 Music in Motion Canada Awards
8:30 50/50 Winner, Wrap-up and Thanks
Thank you from the Beaufort Association for Inclusion families!
