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Fernwood U Lecture Series: All About Fungi

Learn about the many cool things you can do with ­mushrooms on Tuesday evenings at the ­Cornerstone Cafe
›› Danielle Stevenson

This March, D.I.Y. Fungi is ­partnering with ­Fernwood NRG to bring this free lecture series to Fernwood. Join us on Tuesdays at 7:00pm at the ­Cornerstone Café to learn about the amazing world of ­mushrooms.

Cool Stuff […]

By |February 15th, 2015|News|0 Comments

Artist’s Aside: Trace Nelson & Peter Sandmark

›› Jillian Player

The dynamic art duo of Trace Nelson and Peter Sandmark have so much going on that I can only scratch the surface of their achievements in this short article. Not only are they the force behind the rockabilly band Slim Sandy – who will have you dancing in the isles – but they […]

By |February 9th, 2015|Artist's Aside, Village Vibe|0 Comments

Editorial: Ten years of “Our Principles and Values”

›› Lee Herrin

This coming spring marks ten years since Fernwood NRG’s Board of Directors sat down to confront the brutal fact that the heart of our neighbourhood, the Fernwood village, was unhealthy—and that, more importantly, neither the government nor the private sector had the means or the tools to fix the problem.

On the one hand, […]

By |February 7th, 2015|News, Village Vibe|0 Comments

Commons Corner: CommuniTEA!

›› Josh Wagler

We are well into winter now but at the Commons it feels like spring is just around the corner. Winter is a time of darkness, and this darkness can often bring great challenges. Over the years, one thing has become very clear to me. The answer is tea! It doesn’t matter what the […]

By |February 6th, 2015|Garden Gleanings, Village Vibe|0 Comments

5th Annual VintAgeous Vintage Fair – Feb. 27 & 28, 2015

›› Sarah Rempel

For 5 years running, the VintAgeous ­Vintage Fair has been held at the ­Fernwood Community Centre each February. A ­thrilling sale featuring 35 stalls of vintage clothing, accessories, housewares, records, décor, and much more! There will be items from the turn of the last century all the way to the early 1990s. Whether […]

By |February 4th, 2015|Events, Village Vibe|0 Comments

Neighbourhood generosity provides relief for families

Good Food Box fundraiser doubles goal—helping 24 families receive a year of produce

›› Mila Czemerys

The Give the Gift of Good Food fundraiser was an outstanding success. The goal was to raise enough funds to support 10 families in Fernwood with Good Food Boxes for all of 2015. With the support of neighbours, local businesses, and […]

By |February 2nd, 2015|Buzz, News, Village Vibe|0 Comments

Fernwood Community Mapping Project

>> Dorothy Field

It’s been a long time coming, but we’re just about there. The Fernwood ­Community Mapping Project was launched around a dining room table in the spring of 2009. Now, more than five years later, we’re printing maps to be ­distributed free to anyone interested in Fernwood’s story. There’s also an online map where […]

By |February 2nd, 2015|Buzz, Village Vibe|0 Comments