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Gower Park Project & Land Use feedback

Gower Park ­Revitalization Grant & PreCALUC community meeting for 1276-78 Gladstone Ave

›› Soma Morse, Land Use Committee Co-Chair – Fernwood Community Assocation

Happy summer Village Vibe readers! Hope you are staying cool, hydrated, and taking in a few of the fun events on offer in our neighbourhood. The Land Use Committee (LUC), kicked off the summer […]

By |August 1st, 2023|Uncategorized|0 Comments

How to grow to the max in a small space

›› Kayla Siefried

Recently I was reading a newsletter from a gardening teacher, author, and writer that I’ve been following for years, and I found his tips about “small space gardening hacks” really useful. Perhaps you are a renter like me and have a limited ability to modify the landscape around you or maybe you have […]

By |April 3rd, 2023|Garden Gleanings|0 Comments

Gift of Good Food exceeds goal

Access to fresh fruit and veggies important as Victoria joins most expensive cities in B.C.

›› Mila Czemerys

It was a successful year for the Gift of Good Food fundraiser. We aimed to raise $100,000 and exceeded this goal by over $50,000. These funds are currently supporting over 225 families with fresh fruit and vegetables. Thank you!

Every […]

By |February 17th, 2023|Uncategorized|0 Comments

2023 Good Food Box price increases

>> Jesse Wallis

It is really important to us at the Good Food Box to provide an abundance of healthy fruit and vegetables at a low cost for our community. With the increase in the price of food across the province, we have been getting less bang for our buck—there is a direct link between food […]

By |February 17th, 2023|Uncategorized|0 Comments

The Black Cat Tattoo Winter Market – Sunday, December 11, 2022

›› Bryce Warnes

Black Cat Tattoo is hosting their 2nd Annual Winter Market on Sunday, December 11 at the Fernwood Community Centre at 1240 Gladstone Avenue. The market runs from 10am to 6pm and features 30+ vendors.

Last year’s Black Cat Winter Market attracted hundreds of visitors who showed up to support local artists and makers. This year’s market includes even more […]

By |December 5th, 2022|Uncategorized|0 Comments

10 ways to support the Gift of Good Food

›› Mila Czemerys

The community is coming together to raise funds to get fresh fruit and veggies into the hands of those who need it most. There are lots of ways to can jump on board and help out.
Check ‘em out:

1) Buy new glasses at Goo Goo ­Goggles
Do you have benefits you need to use up […]

By |December 5th, 2022|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Holiday Meal and programs at the Centre

›› Shonna Bell

We are looking forward to ­welcoming you to the Fernwood NRG Holiday Meal this December 19 at 5:00pm. Please remember to register at FernwoodNRGHolidayMeal.eventbrite.ca. We enjoy seeing the faces every Monday, but it’s always extra special when we get to decorate and be festive. Once again, we are thrilled to be able to […]

By |December 5th, 2022|Uncategorized|0 Comments