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The Fruit Hunters – Victoria Movie Premiere

 

You can find them deep in the jungles of Borneo, in the hills of Umbria and perhaps even in your own backyard. They are fruit hunters, the subjects of the new film from acclaimed director Yung Chang (Up the Yangtze, China Heavyweight).

The Fruit Hunters travels across culture, history and geography to show how intertwined we […]

By |March 5th, 2013|News|0 Comments

Tru2u Youth Dance

Time to bust out your fancy pants, and unicorn horns. Tonight’s the night to celebrate you being tru2U!

With button making, and Art wall, cupcakes, and sick beats from DJ Anger… we present to you a no phobe-strobe for ages 13-18 – absolutely free!

 

 

Come chill and lounge around, or get your bounce on with youth […]

By |March 4th, 2013|News|0 Comments

Fernwood University 2013: Food Security Series

 

Starting March 5th, Fernwood NRG will be hosting the second year of Fernwood University at the Cornerstone Cafe. This year’s theme is Food Security.

There will be 4 lessons (on each Tuesday of the month).

Fernwood University is FREE for everyone to attend. Class starts at 7:00pm.

 

For more info, click here…

 

 

By |February 26th, 2013|News|2 Comments

3rd Annual VintAgeous Vintage Fair

 

The VintAgeous vintage fair is back and they are so excited to bring you their 2 day vintage sale in the heart of Fernwood!

Over 35 unique sellers bringing you a fine selection of fashionable 1920′s-1980′s one-of-a-kinds as well as stylish vintage and retro decor!

Here are the details! See ya soon!!!

 

When:Friday, March 1st from 6:00pm-9:30pm & […]

By |February 18th, 2013|News|0 Comments

Forest for the Trees

Jenny Pell speaking about her permaculture projects in Washington State and Oregon. Photo: Hannah Roessler 

Jenny Pell—designer of North America’s largest food forest on public land—shared her wisdom of food forests with Fernwood

Azelia SerjeantsonPublished February 2013 Village Vibe Newspaper 

An understanding of the importance of food security coupled with the desire to learn more about North America’s […]

By |February 7th, 2013|News|1 Comment

One-hundred thousand dollar investment in Fernwood Community Centre

Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced ­support towards rehabilitating infrastructure at the Fernwood Community Centre on January 22nd, 2013. Photo: Mila Czemerys
 

Fernwood Community Centre to receive new heating system which will improve air ­quality and increase energy savings

Jonathan Hill
Published February 2013 Village Vibe Newspaper 

In 2012, the City of Victoria applied […]

By |February 7th, 2013|News|0 Comments

garden gleanings: Resources for Gardeners

>> Margaret Hantiuk

Checking through past columns, I ­realized that we are starting the sixth year of the ­Village Vibe newspaper and my Garden Gleanings column. To celebrate, here is a list of local ­gardening resources:
Retail Stores

Art Knapp Plantland Victoria Garden Center: 5325 Cordova Bay Road, 250-658-1013
Borden Mercantile: 3960 Borden Street, ­250-479-2084 (garden tools, […]

By |February 7th, 2013|Garden Gleanings, News, Village Vibe|0 Comments