Salma is Fernwood NH’s new Director of Community Programs
My name is Salma Ihsan and I am pleased to be joining the Fernwood Neighbourhood House as the Director of Community Programs. I first came to the island to attend UVic and quickly fell in love with this land and community. I’ve now lived on W̱SÁNEĆ and […]
Kim Ashbourne
Free family fun monthly until September!
Play Streets kicked off this year on Mother’s Day with a potluck and the ever-popular cardboard village-making extravaganza. Kids used appliance boxes to make a pizza shop, art gallery, secret passage ways, and so much more. Their imagination and teamwork were phenomenal. Play Streets closes Camosun Street between Grant […]
A boutique experience rooted in community
Located in the heart of Fernwood, Eyefinery Optical Studio may be one of the tiniest optical boutiques in the world, but what it lacks in size, it makes up for in personalized service and distinctive style. Owner and optician Rebecca Knezacek brings over 14 years of experience in the optical […]
The cutest optical shop in town is celebrating their 1st Birthday
Eyefinery Optical Studio is solo owned and operated by local optician Rebecca Knezacek. She started her career in optics in 2011 in Victoria and hasn’t looked back! After spending three years working for frame designers and boutiques in England, then helping two clinics open she felt it was time to follow her dreams and open her own boutique.
Rebecca started Eyefinery on Salt Spring Island in 2022, but after a big life change decided to relocate the shop to Victoria. ‘I really wanted to find a quirky little space in Fernwood for Eyefinery, and I couldn’t be happier with its new home.’ As a single mom, Rebecca is incredibly thankful for the community she is both a resident and business owner of.
The shop has a complete one-on-one experience with eyewear that’s been curated from global independent brands and Canadian made lenses. Rebecca believes in quality over quantity with only 200 always changing frames in store at a time. Rarely re-ordered and exclusive, each customer has their own style. ‘My goal is to have the whole neighbourhood wearing different glasses, we’re all so unique – why wear the same thing?’ says Rebecca.
Eyefinery promotes slow fashion, repairing and reusing eyewear is welcome. She offers free frame adjustments and minor repairs to everyone in the neighbourhood, even if you purchased your glasses elsewhere. If they are sliding down, sitting crooked, missing a screw or nosepad those are all things that can be fixed. Have a new prescription, but love your frames? Rebecca will happily update your lenses and even does some of the lab work in house which means you don’t have to send your glasses away.
To celebrate their Fernwood birthday, Eyefinery is hosting a trunk show, showcasing the entire Kirk & Kirk and Raen collections – including sunglasses. This event is special in that every style in every colour will be here. There will be discounts on frames and lenses, a raffle, food and bevys.
May 9 & 10, 2025 – 10am to 5pm at 2004b Fernwood Rd
Welcome to pop by or book an appointment online at eyefinery.ca, email info@eyefinery.ca or call 778-433-2414.
Fab free family fun monthly, May through September, everyone welcome!
Play Streets is a world-wide movement to reclaim streets for kids. Join us this summer for four street parties on the 1600 block of Camosun — the street will be closed to cars and open to PLAY.
May 11, 2-4:30pm: Kids Cardboard Village & Community Potluck The […]
Welcome to a berry special celebration! Ichigo Strawberry Moon Market happening in Fernwood May 31 as the drop of the first strawberries! Grab a basket of fresh Strawberries and see all the brilliantly fun designers creations. We have a ridiculous fun filled day planned with 55+ Artists, Food Creatives and Designers!
Tsugi Hagi will be hosting Traditional Japanese Craft Workshops and workstations!
Enjoy little Activities, Kid’s Games, Photos with a local with Strawberry Moon Fur Suit family and a Dress Up to win cute prizes!
Come feast with us, this market is rich with delicious traditional foods and drinks, each Chef has prepared specialty dishes from their families recipes.
Remember to bring a blanket and eat with your friends and neighbours on the grassy field under the trees.
Saturday May 31st : 11-4pm
Fernwood Community Centre
1240 Gladstone Ave
Kid are FREE
Adults 4$
Hosted by
@tsugihagiprojectyyj
@localmadebyhand
@thefernwoodmakersparty
>> Christian Caicedo Carbonell & Danica Thompson
On Thursday, April 17 from 6:00 to 8:30pm at the Fernwood Community Centre, we’re kicking off our Community Movie Nights — a new Thursday evening series featuring films that spark conversations on social and community issues. Check back for announcements of more films in the coming weeks.
This week’s film: Beans is a coming-of-age story, inspired by co-writer/director Tracey Deer’s own experience as a 12-year-old Mohawk girl who had to grow up fast during the 1990 Oka Crisis, a 78-day armed stand-off between the Quebec/Canadian governments and the Mohawk who were peacefully protesting a golf course expansion that would desecrate their burial ground.
Free admission, popcorn included!
Watch for future screenings where the movie will be followed by a casual discussion led by local facilitators — a chance to reflect, connect, and maybe even get inspired to create our own community film right here in Fernwood.
Got questions or ideas? Reach out at christian.c@fernwoodnrg.ca — we’d love to hear from you!