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Sounds of the Holidays: George Jay students at The Belfry Theatre

>> Tania Wegwitz

Music and the sounds of winter festivals from around the globe are cascading through the hallways of École George Jay Elementary this time of year.

Encouraged and led by teacher Annie Shum, the students are finding joy in weekly music classes.  From younger students trying their hands at rhythm instruments and xylophones generously donated […]

By |December 19th, 2016|Events, News, Village Vibe|0 Comments

Sign up now for Winter Programs starting January 2017

Keep warm, active and social this winter at Fernwood Community Centre

January marks the start of Term 1 for the Recreation Programs at Fernwood Community Centre. Keep warm, active and social this Winter by getting involved in our diverse array of activities such as mind-body practices Kyudo, Qi Gong, Karma Yoga and Capoeira for kids and […]

By |December 15th, 2016|Events|0 Comments

Hey, lighten up a little

>> Hazel Lyder

Many of us have so much. So much that we feel somehow vaguely or overtly oppressed by it all: our stuff a burden that anchors us uncomfortably in a place, or in the past, something to trip over, to dust.

And now we find ourselves once again at the Season of Giving. How many […]

By |December 14th, 2016|News, Village Vibe|0 Comments

Affordable, adorable kids clothing

>> Kathryn Juricic

There’s more behind the doors of Thistle and Wren than children’s consignment. While the walls are adorned with cute and affordable  clothes for your kiddos aged new born to twelve years old, it’s the community focus and exceptional skills of owner Candace Negm that offer the depth to her retail shop.

Candace is a […]

By |December 13th, 2016|Buzz, Village Vibe|0 Comments

Vegan Cooking Workshop – Sunday December 18, 12-2pm

Whole Food Plant Based Cooking Workshop

Recipes demonstrated will include Pumpkin Pie, Avocado Alfredo Sauce, Cashew Cheese Sauce, Sweet Potato Soup, Crispy Breaded Tofu, Miso Gravy and more.

Cost: $25, large buffet style lunch and recipe booklets are provided

Space is limited; payment in advance is required to reserve a spot. Register by December 14th by calling 250-381-1552 (ext […]

By |December 9th, 2016|Events|0 Comments

Jewelry and Gem Show – December 10, 2016

Jewelry and Gem show, gifts, toys, vintage, retro and more.

Where: Fernwood Community Centre | When: Saturday, December 10 from 10am to 4pm | Cost: $3, partial proceeds go to Fernwood NRG | Find the event of Facebook here

 

By |December 9th, 2016|Events|0 Comments

Would You Like to Buy a Match?

>> Erin Macklem

It’s the first day of rehearsal for the This Little Light, the Belfry Theatre’s brand new holiday family musical set right here in Fernwood Square.  Brad L’Écuyer, the composer and music director, is teaching students from the Canadian College of Performing Arts their songs and harmonies, and the hairs on the back of […]

By |December 5th, 2016|Buzz, Events, News|0 Comments