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Forget where you were going. The Whitemud, the Yellowhead, air warping from the cranked-down window through the truck, lead you out the tourist district, past tall townhouses, their vinyl yellows, greens, blues, stacked as if to keep you out. Through the overpass these give way to the concrete silo, a rail station, canola, […]
FernFest 2014 planning is officially underway! Every year, our neighbourhood celebration is made possible by many volunteers who generously donate their time. This year FernFest will be held on Friday and Saturday, June 20-21.
We are currently looking for volunteers interested in contributing to this exciting and unique festival. If youwant to get involved, take a […]
First introduced in 1992, with the purpose of increasing awareness of Aboriginal peoples within the federal public service, Aboriginal Awareness Week has largely focused on giving federal public servants an opportunity to learn more about the Métis, Inuit, and First Nation peoples. We are moving beyond this original mandate to provide meaningful events for the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Our neighbourhood supports our businesses, our businesses support our neighbourhood
Social Development and Social Innovation Minister Don McRae showcased social enterprises on the legislature lawn today as part of Social Enterprise Month, including Habitat for Humanity Victoria and Fernwood Neighbourhood Resource Group Society.
Social enterprises differ from most traditional businesses in that profits are reinvested to achieve, […]
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Two raised beds were created for the Fernwood Community Centre Kitchen Garden. The beds will provide growing space for annual vegetable food production to be used by the chef at the Fernwood Community Centre.
Each bed is approximately 9 1/2 feet long by 3 1/2 feet wide x 18 inches tall. The beds, designed […]
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