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FernFest Performer Applications – June 20 & 21, 2014

FernFest is coming. Do you want to play?

FernFest, our annual neighbourhood celebration, depends on mostly Victoria area bands with Fernwood connections (we do make exceptions) to celebrate our unique and funky neighbourhood. The festival is especially suited for developing local musicians and established musicians who want to contribute and expand their audience. We guarantee an incredible crowd and […]

By |April 29th, 2014|Buzz, Events, News|0 Comments

FernFest Artisan Market – June 21, 2014

Calling all Crafters, Artisans and providers of Locally Made Goods. We are currently accepting FernFest Artisan Market applications. Please fill out the the Artisan Market Application Form and submit it to the Fernwood Community Centre at 1240 Gladstone Avenue. Deadline for applications is May 15, 2014.

Date: Saturday, June 21st, 2014, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Location: Gladstone Avenue, between Fernwood Square […]

By |April 29th, 2014|Buzz, Events, News|0 Comments

The Little Owl Children’s Fair – April 26, 2014

The Owl Designer Fair brings you The Little Owl Children’s Fair.

All the best that the creative minds of Victoria have to offer to babies kids and youth. Workshops for the little creatives in your family, locally made items from clothing, original artwork, wooden toys, craft kits, and so much more. A creative activity centre with […]

By |April 25th, 2014|Events|0 Comments

Fernwood Bites 2014 tickets go on sale Monday

Fernwood Bites, our biggest fundraiser of the year, will return to Fernwood Square on Sunday, June 22, 2014.

Tickets for this event will be released on April 7 at 10:00 a.m. PDT. Tickets are limited so act quickly if you are interested in joining this great event. Please note that due to access to alcohol this is […]

By |April 6th, 2014|Events, News|0 Comments

Rainy Days at the Compost Education Centre – April 12, 2014

›› Marika Smith

If the rainy days of early spring are getting you down, try thinking about rainwater as your friend and ally in the garden!

In Victoria, we receive an average of 2 feet of rainfall each year. Most of the rain that hits our properties and streets is flushed away through a complex ­stormwater ­collection […]

By |April 1st, 2014|Events, Village Vibe|0 Comments

Relay For Life in Fernwood – June 7, 2014

>> Denise Smith

The Canadian Cancer Society is kicking off preparations to host its second annual Relay For Life event in Fernwood. Last year, 28 teams and 190 ­participants raised $36,133! This year’s Relay For Life will take place on Saturday June 7th, 2014 from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. at Vic High School.

“Relay is a […]

By |March 31st, 2014|Events, News, Village Vibe|0 Comments

Richard Walker Food Forestry Workshops – April to May 2014

Richard Walker Food Forestry Level 1
With 26 years of Food Forestry experience, Richard Walker brings the most experience in cold climate edible forests to Victoria. This two and half day workshop is everything you need to know to start creating forests of food. Called, “The best course I’ve ever taken” by more students then trees […]

By |March 5th, 2014|Events|0 Comments