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Get ready to party at VS POP – September 11, 2016

›› Laurie Rubin
Yes, it is the popular annual Vining Street PARTY on the PLAZA (VS POP). Mark your calendrer, Sunday, September 11th, noon to 6pm on the grounds of Victoria High School. One and all are invited. It is free family oriented fun.

This year we are honouring our cultural diversity through our entertainment. Join us […]

By |September 3rd, 2016|Events, Village Vibe|0 Comments

Growing Mushrooms in Your Garden Workshop – September 18, 2016

Interested in edible mushrooms? Curious about how to grow them in your garden or inoculate a log that will fruit for years? This hands-on workshop will get you started with the magical world of mycelium! Your garden’s health and vitality can be dramatically improved by adding the right ingredients and creating favorable conditions for edible […]

By |September 2nd, 2016|Events|0 Comments

Gardening for One Thousand Years – September, 14 2016

Gardening for One Thousand Years – An Evening with Richard Walker

Richard Walker has 40+ years experience as a Food Forester. In celebration of his new book, Food Forestry North of the 49th, we have invited him back to Victoria for an evening presentation & talk on Wednesday, September 14th from 6:30-8:30pm.

$20/person

His book will be for […]

By |September 1st, 2016|Events|0 Comments

Community Weave

›› Mila Czemerys & Beth Threlfall

The Community Weave Art Project is an artistic endeavor conceived for FernFest by local artist Beth Threlfall and Fernwood NRG. The weave consists of plain cotton t-shirts and was created over a span of roughly 14 hours by over a hundred people in Fernwood.

The loom—inspired by similar ­projects found on […]

By |August 30th, 2016|Buzz, Village Vibe|0 Comments

Tony Sprackett: Art activist advocate

Photographer Tony Sprackett has been around the ­neighbourhood for a very long time

›› Jillian Player

In the early 80s, he worked at the ­Prancing Pony Restaurant before ­becoming ­part-owner, turning it into the Soho ­Village Bistro. Additionally, he is a long-time ­resident at Spring Ridge Housing Co-op, the president of the Fernwood ­Community Association (a position […]

By |August 30th, 2016|Artist's Aside, Village Vibe|0 Comments

Keep your garden beds awake this winter!

There are many benefits to living in Victoria, and our climate is certainly one of them! The temperate weather allows the opportunity to grow food in your garden year round and the Victoria Compost Education Centre (CEC) is ready to help you do just that! Following the success of their popular annual Spring Organic Plant […]

By |August 25th, 2016|Events|0 Comments

Ready to Rent RentSmart Course – Starting September 26, 2016

Learn how to plan for better housing, identify what landlords look for in choosing a tenant; improve your chances for getting the housing you need, learn how to improve your rental references and how to improve your credit rating. At the completion of the course you will receive a RentSmart certificate which is recognized by […]

By |August 24th, 2016|Events|0 Comments