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 in Victoria is offered in tandem with pilates and martial arts, and it always seems to draw crowds of super athletic and fit, young men and women? Where can you find a yoga class for kids and teens, or parents with families, or people living with disabilities? Read more…

 

feature: Two Weeks of Wonder

 >> Mark Dusseault

Coming soon to Fernwood, the Belfry announces its line up for the 2012 SPARK Festival.

Three years ago the Belfry transformed its March programming when it introduced its annual SPARK Festival. Prior to SPARK the company presented three shows in its Studio space over six weeks, and while the work was first-rate, the programming lacked focus and a community feel. Read more…

Anti-Bullying Film Festival

 

mark your calendar: Reeling in Bullying

>> Victoria Community Centre Network

New film festival encourages youth to get creative with an anti-bullying message.

Victoria’s Community Centre Network is launching a new film contest designed to address the serious issue of bullying. Youth groups at each community centre will make a 30 second PSA that creatively conveys an anti-bullying message. All entries will be screened on February 24th, 2012 and reviewed by a panel which will include local media personalities. Read more…

Our 2011 Annual Report is also now available. You can find a print copy inside this Village Vibe or read it online here.

The Village Vibe is always looking for contributors and submissions, whether stories, photos, original art, even poetry and short fiction. The single guiding theme is that your submission must relate to Fernwood. Please drop us a line at editor@fernwoodnrg.ca to pitch a story or to get guidelines for submissions.

 

Happy reading