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Oktoberfest in Oaklands

Leaves blowing in the wind. Fenders put back on the bicycles. Little kids with big backpacks trudging to and from school. The crisp cool air inhaled through our noses is accompanied by a hint of pumpkin flavour.

For every nostalgic feeling that comes with the end of summer fun, the fall brings its own brand of […]

By |September 24th, 2015|Events|0 Comments

The Cornerstone Building: a 10 year retrospective

Learn about the history of the Cornerstone Building while celebrating 10 years of neighbourhood ownership in a talk with Lee Herrin.
Where: Fernwood Community Centre (1240 Gladstone Avenue)
When: 7:30pm on Wednesday, September 16th
The Cornerstone Building, on the corner of Fernwood Road and Gladstone Avenue, is celebrating 10 years since it was purchased by Fernwood NRG (in August 2005). Fernwood […]

By |September 2nd, 2015|News|0 Comments

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