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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

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

VS PoP changes direction

›› Laurie Rubin

For 10 years, Vining St PARTY on the PLAZA (VS PoP) entertained ­Fernwoodians every second Sunday in ­September. Children and parents alike loved dancing and singing to live ­entertainment, indulging in fun and games, a community BBQ, ­browsing the market, and, of course, bidding on 400 auction items.

Thanks to our dedicated volunteers, participants, […]

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

Classes for plant lovers

›› Kirsty Sewell

We’ve got it goin’ on! From weekly ­Community Dinners, the Good Food Box program, Best Babies, Mother Goose, ­Family Resource Programs, Kindergym, gardening in our Spring Ridge Common, and our upcoming workshops Food + Growing Workshop Series, there’s something for everyone! Call 250-381-1552, ext.100 to register.

Here are our upcoming workshops:

How to Grow and […]

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

Coast Salish Mural Unveiling Dinner

The Coast Salish Mural, a project funded by My Great Neighbourhood through the City of Victoria, is ready to be unveiled at the Fernwood Community Centre!

You are invited to join Fernwood NRG staff and local First Nations to celebrate the ­unveiling of the mural by artist James Swan named ­Gathering. The mural ­represents First Nation’s history […]

By |September 5th, 2018|Events, Village Vibe|0 Comments