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Long Lost Creek

>> Dorothy Field

Did you know there was once a small lake called Harris Pond in the low spot at Vining and Stanley? And that a creek drained the pond, running through Fernwood, Hillside Quadra, and Burnside Gorge, before it emptied into Rock Bay? If you put your ear to one of the storm drains, you […]

By |March 9th, 2017|Buzz, Village Vibe|0 Comments

Vinyl Supernova Record Fair – March 18, 2017

Come one, come all to the Vancouver Island’s biggest and most spectacular record show!

Over 60 tables of LPs, CDs and music memorabilia for your browsing pleasure!

Collections from all the Islands and the Lower Mainland will be for sale when the Fernwood Community Center (1240 Gladstone) is once again transformed into a music lover’s paradise on […]

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

FREE Ready to Rent RentSmart Courses 2017

Take this course to learn how to increase your chances of getting the housing you need!
RentSmart is a 12-hour course that covers the following:

Tenant rights and responsibilities
Landlord responsibilities and expectations
Living with roommates, housemates and neighbours
Effective communication skills
Budgeting and planning for housing affordability and stability
Maintenance do’s and don’ts
Crisis management, […]

By |February 7th, 2017|Events, News|0 Comments

Create Victoria—Make Your Mark

Victoria, and especially Fernwood, is home to an incredible mix of artists, designers, performers, entrepreneurs and innovators who contribute to a vibrant arts and culture scene. The City of Victoria is developing Create Victoria, a five-year Arts and Culture Master Plan, designed to nurture conditions for this creativity to flourish. The plan will align ideas, […]

By |February 7th, 2017|News, Village Vibe|0 Comments

Fun and games at Oaklands

“If you want creativity, take a zero off your budget. If you want sustainability, take off two zeros.” Jaime Lerner
>> Hazel Lyder

If these words resonate, then we’ve got two projects at the Oaklands Community Association that will be right up your alley!

Are you up for the challenge of designing, sourcing and constructing an environmentally friendly […]

By |February 7th, 2017|News, Village Vibe|0 Comments

Live shows hype vinyl shop

>> Ross Currie

Vinyl Envy has been open for a little under two years, with its doors opening in April of 2015 under the ownership of Michael Cline. Since then it has morphed into a space for live performances, working under the handle of record store & live event lounge; something that Cline had envisioned for […]

By |February 6th, 2017|Buzz, Village Vibe|0 Comments

7th Annual VintAgeous Vintage Fair – March 3 & 4, 2017

The 7th Annual VintAgeous Vintage Fair is back again!!

A thrilling sale featuring 35 stalls of vintage & retro clothing, accessories, jewelry, housewares, records, decor & much more! Items from the 1940’s-early 1990’s!

Roaming Vintage Fashion shows & live music! Proudly supporting WIN – Victoria Women In Need Community Cooperative

 

When: Friday, March 3, 2017 from 5pm-9pm & […]

By |February 6th, 2017|Events|0 Comments