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Anarchist Bookfair: 13 years of anarchy

13th Annual ­Victoria Anarchist Bookfair, ­September 22nd & 23rd

›› Allan Antliff

The Victoria Anarchist Bookfair ­collective is pleased to announce our 13th annual bookfair at the Fernwood ­Community Centre, 1240 Gladstone Avenue, Unceded Lekwungen Territory, September 22nd and 23rd (doors open at 11:00am on Saturday and Sunday). This year’s ­bookfair features author/artist Gord Hill (Kwakwaka’wakw nation) […]

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

Meet the Yogis

Fernwood Yoga Den gets new digs

›› Ruben Anderson

Fernwood Yoga Den Open House
You’re invited!
Saturday, September 29th, 4-6pm
1310 Gladstone Avenue, main floor

Please join us in our new space, meet our teachers, and enjoy refreshments, activities for all ages, vendors, and music. Plus, there will be door prizes and special offers!

There will soon be a social enterprise yoga […]

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

Paint, community, & telephone poles

Paint-a-pole on ­Saturday, ­September 8th on Fernwood’s Pole ­Painting Day—it’s free!

›› Mila Czemerys

Fernwood has become known for our quirky, colourfully painted telephone poles. Where did all these paintings come from, you ask?

Fernwood started painting our telephone poles on a large scale in 2011. At the time, our telephone poles were not looking so spiffy; many were […]

By |August 7th, 2018|Artist's Aside, Events, News, Village Vibe|0 Comments

New kid on the block: Little June

›› Adrian White

Nestled in the heart of Fernwood Square, Little June all-day café is the place to go for an early morning smile, an afternoon espresso, or a late-night drink.

Our goal is simple: from morning to night, we want to share quality food and drinks with you as much as we want to share your […]

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

Student Dinner back

›› Kathryn Juricic

Student Dinner returns in September!

The warm breeze of August is still in the air but we know what September beckons. With the changing of seasons comes the beginning of school. Tis’ the season! We’ve got one more thing to add to the ­calendar. Every week on Wednesdays ­evenings ­starting September 12th, from 5:30-7:30pm […]

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

Picot Night Markets – July 26, August 2 and 9, 2018

Thursday nights are about to get a little more lively in the Square; the Picot Night Markets are coming back! When Picot was a shop in Fernwood Square (where Luna Collective is now), the owner, Britt Buntain, and her staff started the Night Markets in 2016 and it was something that the ‘hood was thirsty […]

By |July 26th, 2018|Buzz, Events, Village Vibe|0 Comments

FernFest 2018 – June 22 & 23, 2018

›› Kathryn Juricic

Our neighbourhood celebration has grown—but remains a gathering of friends. Every year amazing local musicians and ­performers grace the gazebo and this year is no ­different. FernFest is free and for all ages, so alongside these musical wonders, The Field of Dreams, Artisan Market, ­Non-Profit Hub, Kid’s Stage, and Senior’s High Tea add […]

By |June 6th, 2018|Buzz, Events, Village Vibe|0 Comments