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Victoria Anarchist Bookfair 2012

 September 8th and 9th, 2012Fernwood Community Centre
1240 Gladstone Ave, Victoria, BC, Lekwungen Territory Victoria’s Anarchist Book Fair is in it’s seventh year. This Bookfair is for anarchists and non-anarchists, with participants from all over North America and beyond. The bookfair always includes workshops on a wide range of topics. They seek to challenge colonial attitudes, introduce […]

By |August 13th, 2012|News|0 Comments

5th Annual Vining Street Block Party

 Sunday, September 9th, 2012Vic High Plaza This block party celebrates the vibrant community of Fernwood in Victoria, BC. There will be live music, face painting, contests, local food, beverages, a silent auction, children’s activities, exhibits and much, much more!
Mega Garage Sale: 9:00 a.m. – noon
Block Party: 1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
This year they are raising money […]

By |August 13th, 2012|News|0 Comments

Carole James MLA Open House

Come drop by the Fernwood Community Centre from 4:00 – 6:00pm on Wednesday, September 5th, and meet Carole James, MLA for Victoria-Beacon Hill.

Carole and her constituency office staff will be on hand to meet constituents, listen to ideas, hear concerns, and maybe even assist with a provincial government-related issue.  Drop-in to say hello, enjoy some […]

By |August 13th, 2012|News|0 Comments

Neighbours for Change Block-Party

The Fernwood Inn has been hosting Neighbours for Change for 4 years & are still going strong.
Come celebrate your neighbours Sunday, July 22 from 2:00pm – 5:00pm outside the Fernwood Inn on Gladstone Street. It’s a free event.

 

Live music sets by Ty Harvey and the guys from Tres Grandes: Dallas Budd, Sean Drabbitt and Roy […]

By |July 16th, 2012|News|0 Comments

Fernwood made it to the Big Apple

If you haven’t heard already, Fernwood was featured in the New York Times Travel Section.

Our neighbourhood is described as, “home to classic Victoria hallmarks like historic buildings as well as a pirate radio station, a vibrant music scene and local fixtures like a man known for his obsession with blowing bubbles.” They focus on a […]

By |July 16th, 2012|News|0 Comments

Learn permaculture in your backyard…

 

 
Why Permaculture?
The percentage of Canadians living in urban ares has risen to over 85%. Practicing permaculture for the majority of Canadians means working with our cities, parks and lawns. This full permaculture design certificate course will bring the best of permaculture education on Vancouver Island and area right into the heart of Fernwood. In a […]

By |July 4th, 2012|News|0 Comments

FernFest

This most INCREDIBLE annual neighbourhood celebration is rapidly approaching, and it’s happening right here in the heart of Fernwood! Are you ready to be a part of the BEST urban block-party in BC?

 

For the 17th year in a row, we will be rocking out with musicians, performers, dancers, food, bikes, artists, magic, and so much […]

By |June 4th, 2012|News|0 Comments