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, […]
>> Solara Goldwynn
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 […]
Fernwood Bites, our biggest fundraiser of the year, will return to Fernwood Square on Sunday, June 22, 2014.
Tickets for this event will be released on April 7 at 10:00 a.m. PDT. Tickets are limited so act quickly if you are interested in joining this great event. Please note that due to access to alcohol this is […]
>> Kate Wallace
Being a school principal is a 24/7 job, one where balancing the duties and responsibilities of the position with the needs of students, parents and educators far outweighs the rewards. Which is why we are especially proud to announce that Leslie Lee, principal of George Jay Elementary School, has been selected as one […]
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