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Fernwood University is proud to be presenting Roberta Martell, former Executive Director of Fernwood NRG and current Executive Director of the Nanaimo Family Life Association of BC.

She will speak about how to engage the dreams, resources, and talents of our neighbours and foster new links between them, as well as, how to take action in […]

By |February 20th, 2012|News|0 Comments

February 2012 Village Vibe

Your copy of the February 2012 Village Vibe is ready; read it here. It’s filled with lots of Fernwood news and views. Here is a sample of the great stories in this issue:

cover: Good Deeds & Good Health Go Hand in Hand at Fernwood Yoga Den

>> Lilian Sue

Ever noticed how yoga in many studios […]

By |February 10th, 2012|News|0 Comments

Bred in the Bone

From February 7th to March 5th, we are excited to be showing fascinating oil-on-panel pieces in Bred in the Bone by local artist, Kristina Campbell, in the Cornerstone Cafe.

You are invited to the opening for this show on Thursday, February 9th from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at the Cornerstone Cafe.

 

 

Bred in the Bone

The latest series of paintings […]

By |February 7th, 2012|News|0 Comments

Fernwood Mapping Project

>> Margaret Hantiuk

The Fernwood Mapping Project is underway. We have a website linked up to UVic’s Community Mapping Center. Fernwoodians may either visit the site, or be actively involved in the mapping of our neighbourhood by setting up a username and password.

It’s easy: go to  www.mapping.uvic.ca/fernwood/  Add your favourite spots to our map! 

We also would like […]

By |February 1st, 2012|News|0 Comments

on the edge at the Belfry Theater

Susinn McFarlen in “on the edge” by Michele Riml / Photos by Emily Cooper
 

 

A new play was born right here in Fernwood at the Belfry Theater. Never before seen “on the edge” is a captivating play by critically acclaimed playwright Michele Riml.
“on the edge looks at the lives of three women in today’s complicated world, […]

By |January 30th, 2012|News|0 Comments

The Ongoing Financial Crisis and You

There are two great opportunities coming up for you to learn more about the current financial crisis with Nicole Foss. She is an Energy Consultant, Financial Analyst and she writes for theautomaticearth.blogspot.com.

Monday, January 30th at 3:00pm:

Fernwood Neighbourhood Resource Group & Vic West Community Association are excited to be collaborating to present Nicole Foss at the […]

By |January 25th, 2012|News|2 Comments

Volunteer with The Good Food Box

// The Good Food Box has just launched bi-monthly service and online ordering.

Even if it is snowing and you can’t leave your house, you can get good food delivered to you (delivery is a $3 charge). The food comes direct from local and regional farmers and/or local purveyors. In keeping with the rhythm of the […]

By |January 17th, 2012|News|0 Comments