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The Owl Designer Fair – December 2 & 3, 2016

Victoria’s most creative holiday fair is turning 10!!! All items are handmade or upcycled by local artists and designers. Live music and free craft workshops along with unique gifts make this show a must for anyone looking for some style in the Christmas shopping. There really is something for everyone at the Owl Designer Fair. You […]

By |November 29th, 2016|Events, News|0 Comments

15 ways to donate to The Gift of Good Food

>> Kathryn Juricic

The Gift of Good Food is no ordinary fundraiser — unless you regularly drink beer or do yoga or make holiday wreaths for charity.

The entire community is getting behind raising enough money to supply 200 local families with fresh fruits and vegetables for the entire year. That means there is a way for […]

By |November 22nd, 2016|Buzz, Events, News|0 Comments

Fernwood Lights: First Annual Winter Fundraiser – November 27, 2016, 4-6:30pm

Fernwood Lights, a fundraiser for Fernwood Neighbourhood Resource Group, will feature tastes, sips, performances and musical delights. This indoor and outdoor event presented by Fernwood NRG will surely light up your winter!

Ticket-holders will enjoy a small appetizer from neighbours at Stage Wine Bar, The Fernwood Inn, Cornerstone Café, Aubergine Specialty Foods, and Fernwood alumni Norte […]

By |November 10th, 2016|Buzz, Events, News|0 Comments

Pumpkin Spice and Pilates – The many joys of October

>> Allieren Ward

October, what a beautiful time of the year. We get to swap our summer clothes out for cozy sweaters and scarves. The chaotic bliss of summer is behind us as we work some semblance of balance into our lives.

At Oaklands Community Centre, October is a bit different; it’s a very busy time for us. All […]

By |October 12th, 2016|Village Vibe|0 Comments

Let’s get metaphysical

›› Richard Di Castri

7-Rays brings a metaphysical note into the artistic mix of Fernwood Village. The term Metaphysics refers to the laws governing consciousness and universal principles which enrich personal awareness. 7-Rays is a gallery of treasures aimed at stimulating senses and awakening the imagination.

Metaphysical shops first started popping up in Victoria in the ‘60s […]

By |October 11th, 2016|Buzz, Village Vibe|0 Comments

Make your mark: Help build a Creative City with Create Victoria

›› Nichola Reddington

Victoria is home to an incredible mix of artists, designers, performers, ­entrepreneurs and innovators who contribute to a vibrant arts and culture scene.

The City of Victoria is ­developing ­Create Victoria, a five-year Arts and ­Culture ­Master Plan designed to nurture ­conditions for this creativity to flourish. The plan will align ideas, people, and […]

By |October 6th, 2016|Buzz, Village Vibe|0 Comments

Fernwood Lights Debuts – Sunday November 27, 2016, 4-6:30pm

Light up the last Sunday in November with hundreds of neighbours, taste amazing things, and support a great cause

›› Mila Czemerys & Kathyrn Juricic

It’s a brisk November evening in ­Fernwood Square. Hundreds of ­people have gathered, there is a special energy amongst the crowd. As usual, Gladstone Avenue is bright under the lights and ­Fernwood […]

By |October 6th, 2016|Buzz, Events, News, Village Vibe|0 Comments