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Artists and Musicians wanted at the Cornerstone Cafe

Neighbourhood artists and musicians wanted to brighten the Cornerstone Cafe.
The Cornerstone Café has seen some changes recently. There have been renovations, a movie or two, new faces, neighbours and ingredients but still serving the same great (Discovery) coffee. Now that things have settled a little bit, we are excited to announce the return of rotating […]

By |September 1st, 2015|News|0 Comments

Vining Street Party on the Plaza

A family-oriented party to celebrate Fernwood, Sunday September 13

>> Laurie Rubin

The 8th Annual Vining Street Party on the Plaza (VS POP) will be held on Sunday, September 13th from 12pm–9pm. One and all are invited to celebrate our vibrant Fernwoodian Community and to raise funds for community projects. For eight years and counting, Vining Street […]

By |August 31st, 2015|Village Vibe|0 Comments

40 Years of Theatre in Fernwood

>> Mark Dusseault

The Belfry Theatre has been producing shows in Fernwood for four decades; the rich history of the building spans 130 years. 

In the last 40 years, over two million people have ventured into Fernwood and crossed our threshold. Some have come to laugh, and some to cry. All have come to share a few […]

By |August 31st, 2015|News|0 Comments

Got ideas about ‘Growing in the City’?

Known as the ‘banana belt’ of Canada, Victoria has all the ingredients for growing food just about anywhere, and the City is looking at how, and where, to grow more. This summer, all topics related to growing food in the Capital City will be explored.

Everything from community gardens and allotment gardens, boulevards and balcony gardens, […]

By |August 26th, 2015|News|0 Comments

Fernwood Pole Painting Project 2015

Keep our neighbourhood funky & vibrant. Paint a telephone pole.

>> Kathryn Juricic & Mila Czemerys

The Pole Painting Project returns for its fifth year, beautifying the neighbourhood one hydro pole at a time. This is a fun and exciting event is organized by Fernwood NRG, with creators and partners Beth Threlfall and Emily Grav of The […]

By |August 25th, 2015|Events|0 Comments

Sauerkraut Making Workshop

Come ferment with your neighbours!

Join Geoff Cross this Saturday, August 22nd to make your own sauerkraut. Locally-sourced heads of cabbage will be available for $2 each. Please bring your own jar(s) or crock, everything else is provided! Everyone welcome.

When: Saturday, August 22nd, drop-in from 10am-1pm (takes about 45 minutes to make your own sauerkraut)

Where: Fernwood Community Centre, […]

By |August 18th, 2015|Events|0 Comments

Job Opportunity: Youth and Family Support Worker

Posting closes August 21st, this full-time position starts September 1st.

Fernwood NRG offers a variety of Family Support Programs at the Fernwood Community Centre. These programs can be found at fernwoodnrg.ca/fernwood-nrg-programs/family-programs/. We serve members of the community from pre-natal to seniors. We are currently looking for a Youth and Family Support Worker to join our team. […]

By |August 17th, 2015|News|0 Comments