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Fernwood NRG Annual Report 2015

A Word from the Chair
>> Kelsey Singbeil

Fernwood is funky. It’s also family-oriented, fun, fresh and for everybody. In 2015, Fernwood NRG worked hard to deliver programs and initiatives that meet the needs of our diverse community. We are your Fernwood Neighbourhood Resource Group.

Our daycare programs continue to be the heart of our organization. A young […]

By |April 13th, 2016|News|0 Comments

The Emmaus Community: Living a new monastic lifestyle in Fernwood

>> Kate VanGiesen

The Emmaus Community, centred at the big yellow house on Belmont Avenue and Grant Street, is where members engage in a “new monastic” lifestyle, participating in daily prayer, weekly worships, simpler living, and potlucks with people in the neighbourhood. A few members were inspired by the energy of Fernwood to start this intentional […]

By |April 12th, 2016|Buzz, Village Vibe|0 Comments

Changing the world through art

>> Jillian Player

Visual artist Deryk Houston and his wife, glass artist Elizabeth Wellburn, live just outside the border of Fernwood. I want to include them as Fernwood artists because Deryk has done so much for this community. He was one of the early art contributors to the Cornerstone Cafe, painting some of his large canvasses […]

By |April 12th, 2016|Artist's Aside, Village Vibe|0 Comments

Sharing Leaf

›› Eric Swanson

If you’ve been thinking of getting an ­electric car, but aren’t sure if you can afford your own, I might have a solution for you.

My wife Shannon and I bought an all-electric Nissan Leaf in January, and we’re looking to share it with a fellow ­Fernwoodian.

Here’s the backstory: we love Vancouver Island’s mountains […]

By |April 12th, 2016|Buzz, Village Vibe|0 Comments

Solberg awarded for work with youth

Long time ­Fernwood NRG staff member honoured for his work in the ­education of ­children and youth in Victoria

›› Mila Czemerys

This past February, Sean Solberg received an award from the Victoria African and Caribbean Cultural Society as a part of Black History Month. He was honoured with the Proud of My History Recognition Award for Education. […]

By |April 12th, 2016|Buzz, Village Vibe|0 Comments

Cultivating boundless thinkers & builders: MakerSpace

›› Tania Wegwitz

Every school should be lucky enough to have a door with a sign on it like this: “When you enter this classroom, you are Scientists, you are Authors, you are ­Important, you are Leaders, you are ­Thinkers, you are Explorers, you are ­Creators, you are Readers, you are a Friend, you are Loved, […]

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

City of Victoria’s planned projects for Fernwood

>>Carina Foran

In an effort to increase support for neighbourhoods, the City of Victoria’s 2016 budget included capital projects and plans for each neighbourhood. Our Neighbourhood Coordinator for Fernwood, Michael Hill, reviewed the proposed budget and compiled a list of capital investments proposed for 2016. These include:

A new sidewalk on Pembroke Street from Belmont to Fernwood;
Two […]

By |April 11th, 2016|Buzz, News, Village Vibe|0 Comments