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Sounds of the Holidays: George Jay students at The Belfry Theatre

>> Tania Wegwitz

Music and the sounds of winter festivals from around the globe are cascading through the hallways of École George Jay Elementary this time of year.

Encouraged and led by teacher Annie Shum, the students are finding joy in weekly music classes.  From younger students trying their hands at rhythm instruments and xylophones generously donated […]

By |December 19th, 2016|Events, News, Village Vibe|0 Comments

Hey, lighten up a little

>> Hazel Lyder

Many of us have so much. So much that we feel somehow vaguely or overtly oppressed by it all: our stuff a burden that anchors us uncomfortably in a place, or in the past, something to trip over, to dust.

And now we find ourselves once again at the Season of Giving. How many […]

By |December 14th, 2016|News, Village Vibe|0 Comments

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