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Vining Street Party on the Plaza

A family-oriented party to celebrate Fernwood, Sunday September 13

>> Laurie Rubin

The 8th Annual Vining Street Party on the Plaza (VS POP) will be held on Sunday, September 13th from 12pm–9pm. One and all are invited to celebrate our vibrant Fernwoodian Community and to raise funds for community projects. For eight years and counting, Vining Street […]

By |August 31st, 2015|Village Vibe|0 Comments

Margaret Hantiuk

 

Fernwoodian artist, Margaret Hantiuk, has lived in Fernwood for the past 27 years.

>> Jillian Player

Margaret Hantiuk has lived in the same house in Fernwood for twenty-seven years. Originally from Alberta, she studied art at the Alberta College of Art then moved west. She settled on the Island in the 1980s, where she completed her BFA […]

By |August 11th, 2015|Artist's Aside, Village Vibe|0 Comments

FernFest’s 20th Anniversary!

FernFest is packed with activities for all ages, June 19th & 20th

›› Kathryn Juricic

The 20th Annual FernFest is upon us, coming to life this summer solstice! Local bands, artisans, performers, businesses, artists, friends and family join us to help create a sense of ­wonder and shared celebration. This free event invites people of all ages […]

By |May 25th, 2015|Buzz, Village Vibe|0 Comments

Fernwood Bites 2015

Fernwood Neighbourhood Resource Group’s Annual Food & Drink tasting fundraiser. 

>> Kathryn Juricic

Fernwood Bites, Fernwood Neighbourhood Resource Group’s annual food and drink tasting fundraiser is back to delight with local tastes in Fernwood Square. We will transition the Square from a neighbourhood celebration into a delicious tasting event of the best that Victoria has to offer. […]

By |May 25th, 2015|Buzz, Village Vibe|0 Comments

Fernwood Art Stroll over FernFest weekend

Catch a glimpse of Fernwood based artist’s studios during the Annual Fernwood Art Stroll, June 20 & 21 from 11am to 4pm

›› Jillian Player

I’m sitting outside on Margaret Hantiuk’s sunny back deck, gazing out at her established lush garden. We are talking about art—not just her art, but the community of art that makes Fernwood […]

By |May 22nd, 2015|Artist's Aside, Village Vibe|0 Comments

George Jay murals in the works – DONATE TODAY!

>> Tania Wegwitz

This spring, you can help welcome back the George Jay kids to Fernwood, beautify our neighbourhood, and make art happen on the grand scale. Local artists and George Jay students are set to paint a huge mural for the Cook Street side of their school, but they need your help to make it […]

By |April 6th, 2015|Village Vibe|0 Comments

FernFest wants you!

FernFest is looking for musicians, volunteers, and artisans to be involved with our 20th anniversary festivities

›› Mila Czemerys

FernFest is our neighbourhood ­celebration of local music and arts held over the ­summer solstice, June 19th and 20th, 2015. Inspired by the incredible people and energy of Fernwood, FernFest brings live music, ­performances, food & beverages, artisan […]

By |April 6th, 2015|Buzz, Events, Village Vibe|0 Comments