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Would You Like to Buy a Match?

>> Erin Macklem

It’s the first day of rehearsal for the This Little Light, the Belfry Theatre’s brand new holiday family musical set right here in Fernwood Square.  Brad L’Écuyer, the composer and music director, is teaching students from the Canadian College of Performing Arts their songs and harmonies, and the hairs on the back of […]

By |December 5th, 2016|Buzz, Events, News|0 Comments

The Owl Designer Fair – December 2 & 3, 2016

Victoria’s most creative holiday fair is turning 10!!! 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 the Christmas shopping. There really is something for everyone at the Owl Designer Fair. You […]

By |November 29th, 2016|Events, News|0 Comments

15 ways to donate to The Gift of Good Food

>> Kathryn Juricic

The Gift of Good Food is no ordinary fundraiser — unless you regularly drink beer or do yoga or make holiday wreaths for charity.

The entire community is getting behind raising enough money to supply 200 local families with fresh fruits and vegetables for the entire year. That means there is a way for […]

By |November 22nd, 2016|Buzz, Events, News|0 Comments

Fernwood Lights: First Annual Winter Fundraiser – November 27, 2016, 4-6:30pm

Fernwood Lights, a fundraiser for Fernwood Neighbourhood Resource Group, will feature tastes, sips, performances and musical delights. This indoor and outdoor event presented by Fernwood NRG will surely light up your winter!

Ticket-holders will enjoy a small appetizer from neighbours at Stage Wine Bar, The Fernwood Inn, Cornerstone Café, Aubergine Specialty Foods, and Fernwood alumni Norte […]

By |November 10th, 2016|Buzz, Events, News|0 Comments

Fernwood Lights Debuts – Sunday November 27, 2016, 4-6:30pm

Light up the last Sunday in November with hundreds of neighbours, taste amazing things, and support a great cause

›› Mila Czemerys & Kathyrn Juricic

It’s a brisk November evening in ­Fernwood Square. Hundreds of ­people have gathered, there is a special energy amongst the crowd. As usual, Gladstone Avenue is bright under the lights and ­Fernwood […]

By |October 6th, 2016|Buzz, Events, News, Village Vibe|0 Comments

Fernwood Halloween Bonfire – October 31, 2016

Join your neighbours at our very own Ferning Man of sorts on October 31st
›› Carina Foran

Fernwood’s family friendly bonfire will continue to light up your Hallows Eve this year. Come on down in your creative ­Halloween attire to Stevenson Park, the field behind the Fernwood Community Centre at 1240 Gladstone Avenue, for our Halloween Bonfire.

If […]

By |October 6th, 2016|Events, News, Village Vibe|0 Comments

George Jay continues to grow

›› Tania Wegwitz

With the return to fall, École George Jay Elementary is now once again hopping with students and their families. In fact, its bustling hallways and classrooms include over 40 more kids than staff thought they would have.

“When we closed for the summer, we were expecting 290 students to be here this September,” said […]

By |October 6th, 2016|News, Village Vibe|0 Comments