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The Gift of Good Food fundraiser brings joy and nourishment to neighbours

>> Mila Czemerys

At Fernwood Neighborhood House and the Good Food Box, we know that joy and connection often happen around food. Meals aren’t just nourishment—they’re moments of laughter, shared stories, and the warmth of community.

The Gift of Good Food annual fundraiser kicks off for another year this Monday, November 18 until midnight on December 31, […]

By |November 12th, 2024|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Sign up to be a fundraising team for the Gift of Good Food

We love Gift of Good Food Fundraising Teams!

Teams are groups of motivated people who get together to set fundraising goals and blow them out of the water! This is a fun opportunity for families, offices, sports teams, and groups of friends to come together to use their creativity, build relationships, and contribute to a meaningful […]

By |November 10th, 2024|Events, News|0 Comments

Visual Storytelling Workshop with Felipe Fittipaldi – November 23, 2024

Join us for an inspiring photography & storytelling workshop! – November 23, 2024

We’re thrilled to announce a unique and exciting opportunity as part of the Fernwood Photovoice Project: a Storytelling Workshop led by the acclaimed photographer and filmmaker Felipe Fittipaldi. Felipe will guide us through the power of storytelling through photography.

About Felipe:

Felipe Fittipaldi is a Brazilian […]

By |November 7th, 2024|Artist's Aside|0 Comments

Owl Designer Fair – November 23 & 24

Saturday, November 23 10-5 & Sunday, November 24 11-4

Victoria’s finest holiday fair! All items are handmade or upcycled by local artists and designers. Live music, food truck eats, and free craft workshops along with unique gifts make this show a must for anyone looking for some style in their holiday shopping. You will find handmade […]

By |November 6th, 2024|Uncategorized|0 Comments

The Victoria Record Fair 2024 – A benefit for the Victoria Humane Society

The Victoria Record Fair returns to the Fernwood Community Centre on Sunday, November 17 from 11am to 4pm. Over 30 vendors from Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland will be offering thousands of vinyl records, as well as CDs, cassettes and music memorabilia items.  Records of all styles and genres, old and new will be on sale, including rare collectibles, […]

By |November 5th, 2024|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Join Fernwood Photovoice!

Let’s connect with our community through photography! But wait, we all have questions before…

What is a Photovoice?

It’s a powerful tool for everyone, it aims to promote communities and social change, blending photography and storytelling.

What’s Fernwood Photovoice going to be about?

This is a community-centered initiative—we want the community to share what the Community Dinner and Fernwood […]

By |November 3rd, 2024|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Day of the Dead Gathering – November 3, 2024

Join us in partnership with Dignidad Migrante for a celebration of the Day of the Dead!

Date: Sunday, November 3
Hours: 4:00 – 7:00pm
Location: Fernwood Community Centre, 1240 Gladstone Ave, Victoria, BC V8T 1G6, Canada
Free event!

There will be music, dinner provided by the volunteers from Dignidad Migrante, games, gifts, and info about the Canadian Retirement process, especially […]

By |October 23rd, 2024|Uncategorized|0 Comments