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Owl Designer Fair – November 23 & 24, 2018

When: Friday, ­November 23rd 6-10pm & Saturday, November 24th 10-5pm
Where: 1240 Gladstone Avenue

The Owl Designer Fair is Victoria’s most creative holiday fair. 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 […]

By |November 7th, 2018|Buzz, Events, Village Vibe|0 Comments

Sign up to be a Gift of Good Food Fundraising Team

Gift of Good Food Fundraising Teams are integral to our fundraising initiative. Teams have the opportunity to canvass for donations and feel good about doing it! This is a great opportunity for families, offices, sports teams, and groups of friends to come together and give. We are so grateful for every team that signs up and […]

By |October 22nd, 2018|Buzz, Events|0 Comments

All-candidate meetings in Fernwood

City of Victoria Municipal Election Day is Saturday, October 20th 2018
In order to inform the public on issues and solutions, the Fernwood Community Association (FCA) is sponsoring 3 all-candidate meetings, one for Council, one for Mayor, and one for School Trustee. You are invited to participate as a voter.
Meet the Candidates for City of Victoria Council […]

By |October 9th, 2018|Buzz, Events, News|0 Comments

Do you believe children deserve healthy food?

Support the Gift of Good Food: Fernwood-based regional food access for families ­facing poverty

›› Mila Czemerys

The Gift of Good Food launches on November 13th, 2018. You are invited to join our team of Good Food Heros. Let’s hit the ground running this November!

With your help, we CAN reach our goal of raising $80,000 and supporting […]

By |October 9th, 2018|Buzz, Village Vibe|0 Comments

Fernwood’s Annual Halloween Bonfire

›› Kathryn Juricic

It’s time for Fernwood to get spooky once again. Every year we host hundreds of kiddos and adults alike and this year is no different! Come to Stevenson Park and the Fernwood Community Centre gymnasium to enjoy Halloween with your neighbours.

The bonfire will be burning beginning at sunset in Stevenson Park. Come with […]

By |September 28th, 2018|Buzz, Events, Village Vibe|2 Comments

Youth Food Programs

A safe space for youth to learn food skills, and healthy eating

›› Kathryn Juricic

Student Dinner

Student Dinner is a place for youth to hang out – Fernwood Community ­Centre’s weekly youth program, which offers a warm meal and safe space to chill. Every week there is a different activity or theme, so far in September, we’ve […]

By |September 28th, 2018|Buzz, Events, Village Vibe|0 Comments

Remembering Vic Horvath

About a year ago, a very beautiful thing ­happened to me. I met Vic Horvath

›› Graeme Bousada

I met Vic through my dear friend Zoubi Arros, and we instantly hit it off. We hacked a dart together and we chatted about the ethereal nature of laughter. Needless to say, the conversation was filled with lots of […]

By |September 28th, 2018|Buzz, Village Vibe|0 Comments