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Excerpts from the Resilient Streets Toolkit

Did you know that Fernwood will be a host neighbourhood for the Resilient Streets program, launching at a kick-off workshop on September 13th, 2017?

In the follow toolkit you’ll find excerpts from the “Resilient Streets Toolkit”—This is a practical guide that we’ll be exploring in more detail at the workshop, which will help you and […]

By |August 3rd, 2017|News, Village Vibe|0 Comments

August’s Food + Growing Workshops

›› Alex Harned

Check out the fantastic workshops at the Fernwood Community Centre this month—August brings the opportunity to learn everything from bud-grafting, how to make Kombucha (the perfect summer drink!), and gain knowledge on how to fix those various garden tools (both hand tools and machinery!). Curious to know more or register for a workshop? […]

By |August 3rd, 2017|Events, News, Village Vibe|0 Comments

Construction Underway

New mixed use building underway in Fernwood village

›› Lee Herrin

In 2011 Fernwood residents told the Fernwood NRG’s Neighbourhood Visioning Forum that a healthy and vibrant neighbourhood centre needs a critical mass and variety of business and residential units. We listened, and we are adding commercial space and housing in a new building right in Fernwood […]

By |August 3rd, 2017|Buzz, News, Village Vibe|0 Comments

Ladies Skate Night – 4pm, July 16, 2017

This Sunday, July 16, 4pm till dusk, ladies and female identified peeps are invited to hang out and skate behind the Fernwood Community Centre. All ages and abilities welcome. There will be a BBQ going. It’s free to attend.

Organized by Coastline and the Fernwood Skatepark Association.

By |July 12th, 2017|Events, News|0 Comments

Volunteer Opportunity: Kitchen Helper at the Fernwood Community Centre

Fernwood NRG Volunteer Kitchen Helper

Description of duties

Help prepare and serve food for various programs at the Fernwood Community Centre including daily snacks and hot lunch program
Learn and implement various food preparation and cooking techniques
Maintain dish duties and general kitchen upkeep
Help with food rotation
Picking up food donations from community […]

By |July 11th, 2017|News|0 Comments

Picot Night Markets – Thursdays, July-August 2017

Every Thursday in July and August, Fernwood will be the place to be. Join us for the Picot Night Markets from 4-9pm and enjoy a beautiful curation of local artists, food, and music. Celebrate our local makers with your family and friends; with pottery, clothing, mini-pies, candles, skincare, jewelry and more, you’ll be sure to […]

By |July 5th, 2017|Events, News|1 Comment

Limited tickets left for Fernwood Bites – June 18, 2017

Tickets are going quick for our much-loved annual fundraiser Fernwood Bites.

Bring your dad this Father’s Day! Bring your best friend! Bring your sweetheart! Join us and taste the best food and drink Southern Vancouver Island has to offer. This event is not to be missed. Set in beautiful Fernwood Square, Fernwood Bites is a magical experience. Live […]

By |June 4th, 2017|Buzz, Events, News|0 Comments