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Managing mildew in the organic garden

›› Alysha Punnett

Powdery mildew crops up at this time of year and is often perplexing to gardeners. Isn’t it too hot and dry for fungi to thrive?! Well, while the weather may feel hot and dry, there actually is enough moisture in the air for mildew to get around. This is why fungal issues are […]

By |August 3rd, 2017|Garden Gleanings, Village Vibe|0 Comments

Construction Underway

New mixed use building underway in Fernwood village

›› Lee Herrin

In 2011 Fernwood residents told the Fernwood NRG’s Neighbourhood Visioning Forum that a healthy and vibrant neighbourhood centre needs a critical mass and variety of business and residential units. We listened, and we are adding commercial space and housing in a new building right in Fernwood […]

By |August 3rd, 2017|Buzz, News, Village Vibe|0 Comments

Remembering Dave Kesson

›› Bobby Arbess

Dave Kesson packed more virtues into one man than almost anyone I ever met. He was innately fair, kind, compassionate, caring, thoughtful, generous, easy-going, understanding, fun, hard-working and loyal.

I remember moving with my family into a cabin in the Highlands. We had a young baby and a six-year old and it turned out […]

By |August 3rd, 2017|Buzz, Village Vibe|0 Comments

Ladies Skate Night – 4pm, July 16, 2017

This Sunday, July 16, 4pm till dusk, ladies and female identified peeps are invited to hang out and skate behind the Fernwood Community Centre. All ages and abilities welcome. There will be a BBQ going. It’s free to attend.

Organized by Coastline and the Fernwood Skatepark Association.

By |July 12th, 2017|Events, News|0 Comments

Volunteer Opportunity: Kitchen Helper at the Fernwood Community Centre

Fernwood NRG Volunteer Kitchen Helper

Description of duties

Help prepare and serve food for various programs at the Fernwood Community Centre including daily snacks and hot lunch program
Learn and implement various food preparation and cooking techniques
Maintain dish duties and general kitchen upkeep
Help with food rotation
Picking up food donations from community […]

By |July 11th, 2017|News|0 Comments

Picot Night Markets – Thursdays, July-August 2017

Every Thursday in July and August, Fernwood will be the place to be. Join us for the Picot Night Markets from 4-9pm and enjoy a beautiful curation of local artists, food, and music. Celebrate our local makers with your family and friends; with pottery, clothing, mini-pies, candles, skincare, jewelry and more, you’ll be sure to […]

By |July 5th, 2017|Events, News|1 Comment

Meditation at Fernwood Community Centre

Meditation

Would you like to learn how to live a happy and productive life? Learn how to meditate!

Practicing meditation can help alleviate stress, ease tension and calm the mind. This class will teach you different meditation practices that you can use on your own to support you in deepening your attention to the present moment, having […]

By |June 23rd, 2017|Events|0 Comments