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Out of School Care for Fernwood Kids

Starting in ­September 2014, Fernwood NRG will be providing an Out of School Care ­program for children from George Jay at the Fernwood Community Centre
›› Shonna Bell

Fernwood NRG currently serves ­families with ­children from birth to five years old and we are happy to be able to support families ­further by offering programs for school-aged […]

By |August 13th, 2014|Buzz, News, Village Vibe|0 Comments

Thank you Fernwood!

Fernwood Bites & ­FernFest were great this year. There are so many ­people we’d like to thank for helping to make the ­weekend ­fantastic!
›› Mila Czemerys & Kathryn Juricic

This year, Fernwood NRG teamed up with Cook Culture and EAT Magazine to put on the 5th Annual Fernwood Bites. It was wonderful working with their ­amazing […]

By |August 13th, 2014|Events, News, Village Vibe|0 Comments

Living a life of ‘community’ now an option for Victoria residents

>> Mollie Kaye

Victoria’s Fernwood Urban Village Cohousing got the green-light from City Council and plans to break ground early next year, says Bill McKechnie, developer and co-founder of the cohousing project. “This is great news for anyone who is ready to enjoy the benefits of living a more community-centred life.”

Social research confirms that interdependence and sharing […]

By |August 12th, 2014|News|0 Comments

Local artists gearing up for art stroll

Fernwood Art Stroll, June 21 & 22, 2014, 11a.m. to 4p.m.

›› Laurie Hashizume

Several Fernwood artists are putting the finishing touches on new works and ­tidying their studios, preparing to ­welcome the public into their homes/studios ­during the annual Fernwood Art Stroll on June 21 and 22, 11a.m. to 4p.m. ­Visitors and residents are invited to explore ­Fernwood’s artistic […]

By |June 2nd, 2014|Events, News, Village Vibe|0 Comments

Fernwood Paint-off

FernFest is getting even artsier this year!

›› Kimberly Dean

Templed Mind and Fernwood NRG are presenting an art challenge open to all Fernwood residents: Fernwood Paint-off at ­FernFest 2014. Show us how Fernwood inspires you creatively!

For the Fernwood Paint-off, ­participants will receive a 6” by 6” wooden panel to paint or draw on. This event is […]

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

Solar hot water explained

Learn about solar hot water at the Fernwood Community Centre, June 12 at 7p.m.

›› Ruben Anderson

Who wouldn’t love a nice, hot shower—basking in water heated by the sun’s energy? Well, CRD grant money could save you thousands of dollars on the solar hot water system you have dreamed of—all thanks to an expansion of the […]

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

Gooseberry

›› Josh Wagler

June is a busy time in the garden, and two words come to mind: turbulence and ­florescence. The soils are still moist with the lingering spring rains, and the heat provokes massive growth this month as we approach the Summer Solstice. The garden offers a vast abundance at this time, ­including rosemary, lavender, […]

By |May 31st, 2014|Garden Gleanings, News, Village Vibe|0 Comments