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Trans Day of Snack: A celebration of joy, nourishment, and community

>> Aaren Topley
On March 31, Fernwood Neighbourhood House and Oaklands Community Centre co-hosted our first Trans Day of Snack, which was a joyful afternoon created by trans people, for trans people. Held at Fernwood Neighbourhood House the event welcomed trans folks from Fernwood, Oaklands, and across the neighbourhood house network to gather, connect, and most […]

By |April 10th, 2025|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Celebrating local with the BC Only Box & launching our new website

>> Aaren Topley
We’re excited to share two big developments that celebrate our community and deepen our roots in Fernwood and across British Columbia.
First up: the BC Only Box is a new Good Food Box option in our roaster. In response to rising global tariffs and supply chain instability, the BC Only Box is a practical […]

By |April 10th, 2025|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Building relational connections through hands-on learning

>> Chelsea McDougall
Over Spring Break, our school-age and early years childcare programs focused on deepening relational connections through hands-on, land-based learning.
We were honoured to welcome Stewards of Sc’ianew for a special day of planting and cedar bracelet braiding. Together, children and staff at Fernwood Neighbourhood House shared in laughter, food, and cultural learning—a meaningful experience rooted […]

By |April 10th, 2025|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Applications for FernFest 2025 now open!

Be a part of FernFest this June and share your passions!

Fernwood Neighbourhood House’s annual neighborhood celebration is back!! FernFest will return to Fernwood this year on Friday, June 13 and run until the evening of Saturday, June 14. We are so excited to invite everyone back to dance their hearts out and celebrate our community […]

By |March 14th, 2025|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Dad’s Group starts Monday, March 17

Our Dad’s Group initiative is all about creating a space for fathers to talk about common interests, share personal experiences, or simply connect over any topic related to fatherhood.

This group will initially meet once a month at the Fernwood Community Centre, but if you are interested and excited about the group, we hope to meet more […]

By |March 14th, 2025|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Spring Fling Book Fair – March 29, 2025

March 29 at 10am to 4pm at the Fernwood Community Centre, 1240 Gladstone Avenue

Read Locally! Come out and support local authors selling their books. You’re sure to find that special book just for you or the one you love.

More than 30 local writers will be selling their own books and merchandise. Stroll around, browse, talk […]

By |March 14th, 2025|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Hanami : Bloom Market

Join us Saturday, March 15th from 11-4pm as we celebrate the return of the cherry blossoms, for Vol.3 of the Hanami : Blossom Market at the Fernwood Community Centre : 1240 Gladstone Ave.

Welcome to a ridiculously fun filled day in Fernwood! Experience this Culinary adventure with a vibrant Market filled with exquisite Artists and Food […]

By |March 14th, 2025|Uncategorized|0 Comments