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By |January 12th, 2012|News|0 Comments

Art Opening for Nic Vandergugten, Dec 15th from 7-10pm, Cornerstone Cafe

From December 12th to January 9th, the Cornerstone Cafe is showing Young and Old, a selection of hand printed lino-block prints by Nic Vandergugten.

Please join us for his opening party, on Thursday, December 15th from 7-10pm in the cafe.

Curated and written by Jaime Lynn Clifton

Nic Vandergugten, a Victoria-based printmaker, offers a contemporary approach to the […]

By |December 14th, 2011|News|0 Comments

Fundraiser Raffle

In the spirit of the holidays, we are raffling off a gingerbread house to support the purchase of a new sand and water table for our family programs. These program include drop-in playgroups and daycare for children ages 7 month to 5 years. Tickets cost $2 and can be purchased at the Fernwood Community Centre […]

By |December 9th, 2011|News|0 Comments

Opening Night Jitters

Laurie Paton and Dean Paul Gibson in Jitters by David French. Photo by David Cooper.
 

Tonight in Fernwood’s Belfry Theater, one Canada’s funniest backstage plays, Jitters is having its opening night. This classic comedy was written by David French in 1979. The costumes and set design certainly pay homage to the year is was created. The […]

By |November 17th, 2011|News|0 Comments

Springridge Common is Growing Prosperity

The Youth Research and Engagement in Growing Prosperity Project is partnered project with the UVic Centre for Youth and Society the Community Social Planning Council.

This project analyzed the 2006 Census data specifically on youth in the CRD between 15-24 and 24-35 years of age. This project is engaging with local organizations within the CRD and […]

By |November 16th, 2011|Garden Gleanings, News|0 Comments

Fernwood – An Artist’s Dream Destination

>> Rik Leaf

In the throes of an economic recession, Rik and Zara Leaf sold their house in Winnipeg, MB, and spent a year traveling around the world with their son Zion and daughter Riel. After all the countries and communities they visited, Rik and Zara chose Fernwood as their dream destination.

“Searching for a house that […]

By |November 14th, 2011|News|0 Comments

Remembrance Day & Rededication Ceremony

Victoria High School, Vining Street Entrance

November 10th, 2011 at 10:15am

Vic High will be holding a Remembrance Day ceremony tomorrow to rededicate the row of red maples at the Vining Street entrance to the school to students and staff members who died in the First World War.

The row of maples in autumn of 1975. Courtesy of […]

By |November 9th, 2011|News|0 Comments