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George Jay Holiday Emporium taking donations

George Jay Elementary School’s Annual Holiday Emporium is back

 

The holidays can be an expensive time for all families in every neighbourhood. The Holiday Emporium is a way kids feel like they can contribute by purchasing good items for a very low cost. It builds confidence and community.

We are asking community members to donate new or lightly used […]

By |November 10th, 2014|News|0 Comments

Give the Gift of Good Food 2014

 
Did you know?*

Poverty rates are increasing in the City of Victoria
The cost of food is rising at double the rate of inflation
25% of adults couldn’t buy things they needed at least once in the last year
In 2012, 14% of households in Greater Victoria reported they were food insecure over the past 12 months

*Statistics from Victoria’s […]

By |November 3rd, 2014|Events, News|0 Comments

Victoria Mayoral Candidates Debate 2014

presented by the Fernwood Community Association

When: Tuesday, November 4, 2014 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Where: 1923 Fernwood Road, Seating in hall is limited to 65. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. First-come, First-served seating.

This event will be live streamed over the internet at: http://streamofconsciousness.ca/fcadebate2014

Questions?: president@fernwoodvic.ca

By |November 3rd, 2014|Events|0 Comments

All Candidates Meetings in Fernwood

 

Would like to meet the individuals running in the upcoming Municipal Election on November 15, 2014?

You are invited to two All Candidates Meetings in Fernwood to chat and ask questions of candidates:

School District 61 Trustee Candidates Meet & Greet
(trade fair style event)

Belfry Theatre LobbyMonday, October 27 7pm – 9pm

Victoria City Council Candidates Meet & Greet
(trade fair style event)

Belfry Theatre […]

By |October 21st, 2014|Events, News|0 Comments

Public Consultation: Renewal of Vic High Sports Facility – Oct. 28, 2014

Neighbours are invited to this initial community consultation meeting. This meeting will update residents on the plan of action for the renewal of the Vic High Multi-Purpose Sports Facility.

When: Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at 7:00 p.m.Where: Victoria High School Auditorium The plan, to be phased in as funds become available, envisions:

A new, all weather turf field.
Lights […]

By |October 19th, 2014|Events, News|0 Comments

Child Thrive Action Forum – Nov. 22 & 23, 2014

This innovative gathering, focused on creating local-global connections, will bring more than 200 children and professionals, families, and partners together during a 2-day forum to play, learn, innovate, and celebrate the 25th birthday of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Date: November 22 & 23, 2014Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Location: Fernwood Community Centre, 1240 Gladstone […]

By |October 19th, 2014|Events|0 Comments

Fernwood U Lecture: Sustainability – Nov. 21, 2014

Fernwood University returns with a ­free ­lecture on sustainability at the ­Belfry Theatre, ­November 21, 7:00 p.m.

Sustainability. The term has become ­ubiquitous: at the grocery store, we shop for “sustainable foods” produced from “­sustainable agriculture”; cities, federal governments, and international organizations tout “sustainable development” as a strategy for local and global stability; communities across North […]

By |October 16th, 2014|Events, News, Village Vibe|0 Comments