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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

What is Capoeira? – October 2016

Capoeira classes happening Tuesday, Wednesdays and Saturdays at the Fernwood Community Centre, classes for all ages

›› Tracey Murphy

Capoeira is a martial art that combines ­elements of fight, acrobatics, music, dance and ritual. Capoeira was created nearly 500 years ago in Brazil by African people taken from their homes and kept in slavery. They started inventing […]

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

Fernwood Halloween Bonfire – October 31, 2016

Join your neighbours at our very own Ferning Man of sorts on October 31st
›› Carina Foran

Fernwood’s family friendly bonfire will continue to light up your Hallows Eve this year. Come on down in your creative ­Halloween attire to Stevenson Park, the field behind the Fernwood Community Centre at 1240 Gladstone Avenue, for our Halloween Bonfire.

If […]

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

George Jay continues to grow

›› Tania Wegwitz

With the return to fall, École George Jay Elementary is now once again hopping with students and their families. In fact, its bustling hallways and classrooms include over 40 more kids than staff thought they would have.

“When we closed for the summer, we were expecting 290 students to be here this September,” said […]

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