October 2016 Village Vibe

villagevibe October 2016

News and views from the heart of Fernwood

Fernwood Lights Debuts Light up the last Sunday in November with hundreds of neighbours, taste amazing things and support a great cause

›› Mila Czemerys & Kathryn Juricic

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t’s a brisk November evening in ­Fernwood Square. Hundreds of ­people have gathered, there is a special energy amongst the crowd. As usual, Gladstone Avenue is bright under the lights and ­Fernwood Square has a glow of it’s own.

People are jubilant, warm and rosy cheeked, from milling about the ­restaurants in Fernwood Village, holiday spirit is high.

You’re the first to hear about the new event, Fernwood Lights, imagined by the creators of the much loved F ­ ernwood Bites. We are taking over Fernwood ­Village once again with an event sure to delight. We have been working away in our workshop to create this special gift for the ­neighbourhood: a holiday season food and drink tasting event and treasure hunt of surprises and treats.

Fernwood Village will be your ­hunting ground for delicious appetizers from our great neighbourhood-based restaurants, locally made drink samples, e­ ntertainment, artisans and magic. The nooks and ­crannies of our Village will be hiding delights for you to discover. Each restaurant will have a sample of their fare and a special drink to sip.

You can look forward to an amusebouche from Stage Wine Bar, Fernwood Inn, Aubergine Speciality Foods, Ca Va Bistro Moderne, and the Cornerstone Café. Drink experiences will include a mini cocktail by Victoria Distillers, ­seasonal beer

by Phillips Brewery, a tasting of local wine

by Storied Wine & Spirits and more. Plus, you can expect to experience some great live entertainment including a choir under

The restaurants of Fernwood Village will take the stage on Sunday, November 27 for the first edition of Fernwood Lights: a wintertime fundraiser for Fernwood NRG. Tickets go on sale on October 19 at 10:00am. Photo: Mike Colwill. Illustration: Mila Czemerys.

the gazebo in Fernwood Square.

Coinciding with this event, ­fingers crossed, the light will be s­pread to ­Fernwood Square, where string lights will hopefully blanket this ­public space. ­Fernwood ­Village will have ­continuity between East & West. There may be other lights to enjoy as well, you’ll have to come check it out for yourself.

You will also be able to peruse plentiful silent auction gifts for your family and friends (or yourself ). If you don’t win at the silent auction, you’ll be able to check out an array of artisan vendors ranging from jewelers, potters, artists and more.

Picot Collective will be curating the mix so it is guaranteed not to disappoint. There will also be Christmas trees for sale, which you can take home after the event. We will be offering by donation childcare at

the Fernwood Community Centre during the event.

All funds raised will go directly to supporting the work of Fernwood ­Neighbourhood Resource Group. Don’t wait to purchase your ticket! Usher in the holiday season with your friendly ­neighbourhood and some radiant cheer.

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1st Annual Fernwood Lights: a wintertime fundraiser Date: Sunday, November 27th, 2016 from 4-6:30pm Location: Fernwood Village, indoors and outdoors Price: $50 with all profits going directly to charity Limited tickets available (19+) This is a partially outdoor event—it’s ­on rain or shine, wind or high waters.

Tickets sales open at 10:00am on Wednesday, October 19th, 2016 Buy your tickets at: FernwoodLights2016.eventbrite.ca

You won’t want to miss this magical event which will allow you to see our neighbourhood centre in a whole new way while finding new tastes, sips, and ­experiences.

Make sure to catch the first edition of what will likely become another renowned event citywide.

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villagevibe Published by Fernwood Neighbourhood Resource Group Editorial Committee

Lee Herrin Kathryn Juricic

Matt Takach Mila Czemerys Founding Editor Lisa Helps Contributors

Mila Czemerys Tracey Murphy Nichola Reddington Tanya Patterson Allieren Ward

Lee Herrin Kathryn Juricic Stephanie Enevoldsen Carina Foran Tania Wegwitz

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Fabiana Marson Axel Allieren Ward

Jennifer Nichols Mila Czemerys Tania Wegwitz

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declaration of principles & values ››

We are committed to creating a socially, environmentally, and economically sustainable neighbourhood;

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We are committed to ensuring neighbourhood control or ownership of neighbourhood institutions and assets;

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We are committed to using our resources prudently and to becoming financially self-reliant;

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We are committed to the creation and support of neighbourhood employment;

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We are committed to engaging the dreams, resources, and talents of our neighbours and to fostering new links between them;

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We are committed to taking action in response to neighbourhood issues, ideas, and initiatives;

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We are committed to governing our organization and serving our

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A beautiful thing ›› Lee Herrin Great things happen when City Hall, a neighbourhood organization, and an engaged business owner work together.

In mid-July, Britt Buntain from Picot Collective came to Fernwood NRG and asked what we knew about holding events in the square. Because we host FernFest in the square, we know plenty. We gave her our maps and some free advice and wished her well.

Her goal was realistic. She wanted to hold three evening markets in the square in August, to bring life to the ­neighbourhood which is slow in summer.

The other ­merchants and businesses in the ­neighbourhood were in support.

It seemed like it should be easy. Except it wasn’t. The City has policies and ­regulations to comply with. To hold an event, you need

a permit. And getting a permit can be a lot of work, and potentially expensive for a commercial venture.

There are good reasons for this. ­Obviously, the City needs to ensure that the city is safe, and that traffic flows smoothly, and so on. And the public spaces of the city are for the public to enjoy, not for ­businesses to exploit.

Except that the public includes people trying to make a living, and people seem to enjoy outdoor markets more than they do empty spaces.

Britt came back to us in late July.

She thought it wasn’t going to happen.

But things have changed in the City— there is a group of staff called the Great ­Neighbourhoods Initiative. Although it sounds new, the staff are all seasoned vets of City Hall who know their way around.

They also have a mission to help citizens

and organizations make things happen— they find a way to say “yes,” rather than just saying “no.”

I placed a call to Mike Hill, Fernwood’s representative. He was already aware of Britt’s efforts, but needed to tick a few boxes. We had a brief conversation, and were able to help him satisfy the city’s ­policies so we could get the green light.

Before we got off the phone, it was a go.

If you were around Fernwood square on Thursday evenings in August, you saw a few hundred people walk through and check out the wares of a few dozen vendors.

You saw people connecting in the ­beautiful evening light, sharing tacos from the Norte food truck. But what you couldn’t see, but what made it all possible, was the spirit of cooperation between business, g­ overnment and a non-profit to make something ­beautiful happen.

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What is Capoeira? ›› Tracey Murphy Capoeira is a martial art that combines ­elements of fight, acrobatics, music, dance and ritual. Capoeira was created nearly 500 years ago in Brazil by African people taken from their homes and kept in slavery.

They started inventing fighting techniques for self-defense. It is known by quick and ­complex moves, using mainly power, speed, and leverage for a wide variety of kicks, spins, and acrobatics. Diverse styles and traditions add to this complex art form.

Capoeira welcomes all students, with a wide range of abilities and backgrounds.

The only requirements are an attitude of respect and a desire to learn.

For Mestre Maurão, founder of Capoeira Mandinga, Capoeira is a complex to define but in essence, is a transformative and empowering art form. The discovery and practice of Capoeira encourages ­individuals to participate in their physical, moral and social development, and the desire to actively progress with dignity.

In the roda (circle) of Capoeira, young players move between this eclectic artform of dance, play and martial arts. Photo: Fabiana Marson

I have practiced Capoeira for eight years.

During that time, I lived in Sao Paulo and trained with Mestre Maurão. The ­experience of training with under-privileged children at the Cruz Da Malta Community Centre was life changing. I witnessed the potential of Capoeira to support social justice, ­individually and in community.

I have received permission from ­Mestre Maurão to teach classes at Fernwood. I have over twenty years’ experience working with

children, youth and adults in r­ecreation, education and supportive therapeutic ­environments. Our long term goal is to ­create a strong and vibrant Capoeira c­ ommunity, have Mestre Maurão visit C ­ anada and bring a Brazilian instructor from Capoeira ­Mandinga to teach in Victoria.

Capoeira is the very best mix of play and discipline. It promises an increase in ­spatial awareness and physical abilities.

Plus, c­ reative outbursts are promised!

neighbourhood democratically with a maximum of openness, inclusivity and kindness;

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We are committed to developing the skills, capacity, self‑worth, and excellence of our neighbours and ourselves;

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We are committed to focusing on the future while preserving our neighbourhood’s heritage and diversity;

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We are committed to creating neighbourhood places that are vibrant, beautiful, healthy, and alive;

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and, most of all, We are committed to having fun!

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Shambhala Centre: Accessing basic goodness ›› Kathryn Juricic At the quaint corner of Pembroke Street and Belmont Avenue resides The Shambhala Centre. It is here that people from all walks of life are welcome to join a community of people practicing how to connect with their inherent kind and gentle nature—and then act from that place. The Shambhala Centre is a place to simply stop and sit—grounds for meditation. It is a practicing centered lineage of Buddhism to access our “basic goodness.”

Basic goodness, integral to the ­Shambhala tradition, is a belief that our

hearts are naturally kind and through meditation, we can connect to these inherent qualities and trust them. Then we are able to help others.

Community is fostered through these connections within and with each other.

Hamish Tucker, the Centre Director, explained The Shambhala Centre as, “a community based organization open to anyone who wants to connect with their own worthiness.” From this place of connection with ourselves, he continued, we realize we are all in this together and unconditional friendliness and gentleness with ourselves and others follows suit. Hamish

used concepts such as compassion, basic goodness, bravery, sanity, fearlessness, and awareness in explaining the gifts offered through meditation at the Shambhala Centre. Generally, we often miss out on taking time to stop, reflect, and experience.

Hamish explained how accessing our basic goodness is a way to connect our mental awareness with our physical being.

By being unconditionally kind and gentle with ourselves and others, we move beyond concept and into practice.

Fernwood has also benefited from their annual Sit-A-Thon, where members receive pledges for sitting for 12 hours. Last year,

all the donations were given to The Gift of Good Food, supporting one family in ­Fernwood with a large Good Food Box every two weeks in 2016. If you are ­interested in sitting or pledging this year, please email victoria.shambhala@gmail.com.

There is a range of programming that goes on through the Centre, from various meditations, to open house discussions, and up to forty programs offered at the Shambhala Centre each year.

If you are interested in The ­Shambhala Centre, visit victoria.shambhala­.org or drop-in to an Open House at 2­ 033 B ­ elmont Avenue every ­Wednesday at 6:45pm.

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Make your mark Help build a Creative City with “Create Victoria”

›› Nichola Reddington Victoria is home to an incredible mix of artists, designers, performers, ­entrepreneurs and innovators who contribute to a vibrant arts and culture scene.

The City of Victoria is d ­ eveloping ­C reate Victoria, a five-year Arts and ­Culture ­Master Plan designed to nurture ­conditions for this creativity to flourish.

The plan will align ideas, people, and resources around a shared vision and a set of goals, ­strategies and tactics to realize Victoria’s full ­potential.

In t r o d u c e d l a s t m o n t h d u r i n g ­T hinklandia, the City invites you to “Make Your Mark” by providing input to inform the Create Victoria plan, on how we can build on our strengths to become a ­world-class hub for creativity, innovation and artistic excellence.

The City is seeking input on what types of arts and culture citizens currently ­participate in, and what should the City make a priority for cultural investment over the next five years. The public is invited to

www.fernwoodnrg.ca

drop by the Create Victoria pop-up booth at events around town this fall to learn more about the arts and culture plan, meet staff, ask questions, and contribute ideas to the Creative City wall.

Since 2010, more than 250 Cityowned and community-run arts and culture resources have been mapped. To ensure Victoria’s arts and culture scene is ­accurately represented moving forward, and to help the City identify opportunities and gaps, the community is invited to add venues, organizations, businesses and ­public art to the City’s online “culture map” at artsvictoria.ca/create.

In January, the City will launch a range of engagement opportunities such as ­community workshops and presentations, focus groups, one-on-one interviews and an online survey to provide citizens with opportunities to make their mark, have their say, and help shape our creative city.

Public input will inform the ­development of a Cultural Policy and the City’s Arts and Culture Master Plan to create a comprehensive, strategic framework to guide and set direction for future decision making.

The public will have opportunities to provide feedback on the draft plan in early 2017.

Create Victoria’s doodle board at Rifflandia. “Doodling is a powerful cognitive tool. By asking people to draw their ideas about what would make a more creative, culturally rich city we can clearly see the common themes and collective vision of people that live in Victoria.” - Jennifer Nichols, graphic facilitator. Photo: Jennifer Nichols

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commons corner:

What you can forage for in the Food Forest...

Autumn Olive, Elaeagnus umbellata. Photo: Mila Czemerys

As the leaves start to fall from trees, the hours of sunlight get shorter and favourite sweaters are pulled from storage, these incredible plants are still producing food for harvest

›› Stephanie Enevoldsen

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utumn Olive, Elaeagnus umbellata, is a large shrub or tree (depending on how you prune it), growing with small fruits, and currently

ripening at Spring Ridge Commons. The variety growing has berries that turn red when ripe, concentrating lycopenes; often more than what is found in tomatoes.

This bright red carotene and carotenoid pigment and phytochemical can potentially prevent prostate and other cancers.

Autumn Olive is not to be c­ onfused with Goumi, or Eleagnus ­m ultiflora, a large shrub in the same family, with fruits that ripen in June.

There are differing colours of Autumn Olive berries, depending on the variety.

Native to China and the Himalayas is a regular variety that grows small orange fruit. Originally from Japan; ‘Amber’ is yellow, ‘Cardinal’ from the Himalayas has silvery brown berries that turn bright red in fall, ‘Oleaster’ from Japan, Korea and China grows small, sweet, scarlet to silvery

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Medlar, Mespilus germanica. Photo: Mila Czemerys

fruit. Most have lovely little speckles all over the berries and the leaves.

While fixing nitrogen, Autumn Olive is also drought tolerant and self-fertile.

When in bloom it attracts pollinators.

Birds love the berries which are sweet and tart. They are great for fresh eating!

Amazing juices and preserves can be made and enjoyed throughout the winter and spring. Most other berries have already come and gone for the growing season, so how lucky are we that Fernwoodians have brought this unique fruit into the edible landscape?

The next interesting fruit coming on in the Commons are medlars, Mespilus germanica. According to the Fruit, Berry and Nut Inventory, this slow growing tree originated in Holland. Medlar fruits need to go through a cold snap before they will

ripen, and also take their time ‘bletting’, a further softening process. Usually by mid-November they can be eaten off the tree if they are soft, much like nibbling on a big rose hip, except the flavour is more like spiced apple sauce.

You will know when the medlar and most other fruits are ripe enough to harvest because they snap off easily from the branches. If they are hard, keep them in cool, dry conditions, preventing mould from forming. Then wait to eat the fruits raw when soft or try making a jelly. Peel off the thin skin and remove the large seeds.

And as always, please consider others when you are harvesting. Spring Ridge Commons is a gift to the community for all to share. Please leave some so everyone can enjoy!

News and views from the heart of Fernwood

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Are you ready? Make a plan, be prepared and get your kit t­ ogether!

NEW AGE, METAPHYSICAL, BOHEMIAN SHOP

With over 30 years of experience, Richard Di Castri in now offering intuitive astrological Tarot readings at 7 Rays. Readings are offered by appointment in a quiet, private space in this magical new shop.

Call to book your Tarot reading TODAY Are you ready? Here is an example emergency supply kit you could put together after an Emergency

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Have you ever thought about what you would do if there was a zombie apocalypse?

You may laugh now, but if it happens you’ll be happy you attended one of Victoria’s Emergency Preparedness Workshops. You may even learn a thing or two on how to prepare for a real emergency.

Victoria has a one in three probability of a damaging earthquake in the next 50 years. It’s not a matter of “if ” a damaging earthquake will happen, but when. Other types of disasters that may occur include winter storms, flooding, tsunamis, fires, and hazardous materials incidents.

Sign up for one of our free Emergency Preparedness Workshops this fall to learn what you need to do before zombies…or a real disaster actually happens, ­including

how to safely store drinking water, put together emergency supply kits, and ­prepare a family reunification plan.

Upcoming workshops: • Tuesday, October 18, 10am - Noon at Victoria City Hall, Antechamber • Thursday, October 20, 7 - 9pm at Cook Street Village Activity Centre, 380 Cook Street • Tuesday, November 15, 1 - 3pm at ­Victoria City Hall, Antechamber • Wednesday, November 23, 7 - 9pm at James Bay New Horizons, 234 Menzies Street To register for a free w ­ orkshop, call 250920-3373 or email emvic@victoria.ca.

Emergency Management ­Victoria is the City of Victoria’s resource for ­helping our community prepare for an emergency. For more info, visit ­PrepareVictoria.­ca.

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Preparedness Workshop this fall. Photo: Emergency Management ­Victoria

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The Island's BIGGEST record fair! with over 60 tables of music

Saturday, October 22, 2016 10 am - 4 pm Fernwood Community Center 1240 Gladstone Avenue

$2 admission

Email vinylsupernova@gmail.com or call 250.580.9260 for more information

www.fernwoodnrg.ca

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oaklands news:

Warm up at Pumpkin Spice and ­Fernwood’s ­Halloween Pilates Bonfire

Johnny and Takahashi at Oaklands Community Centre playgroup. Photo: Allieren Ward Every year, Fernwood NRG organizes a Halloween Bonfire. Photo: Fernwood NRG

Join your neighbours at our very own Ferning Man of sorts on October 31st

›› Carina Foran Fernwood’s family friendly bonfire will continue to light up your Hallows Eve this year. Come on down in your creative ­Halloween attire to Stevenson Park, the field behind the Fernwood Community Centre at 1240 Gladstone Avenue, for our Halloween Bonfire.

If the bonfire doesn’t quite warm you up, the Community Centre gym will be open

housing every child’s favourite a­ ctivity: a­ Bouncy Castle! Take a minute to drop in and relax while your child bounces out their candy fueled energy levels.

The Bouncy Castle will be open from 6 to 9pm and the bonfire will be burning from dusk until 10pm.

Bring a chair if you want to sit around the fire, some stories to share with your ­neighbours, and a bag for trick or treating!

Of course we will be ­handing out candy, too.

If you have wood to donate or would like to volunteer, please contact carina@ fernwoodnrg.ca.

Thanks to everyone who attends this event annually—it’s become a true ­Fernwood tradition. Happy Halloween.

The many joys of October

›› Allieren Ward October, what a beautiful time of the year.

We get to swap our summer clothes out for cozy sweaters and scarves. The chaotic bliss of summer is behind us as we work some semblance of balance into our lives.

At Oaklands Community Centre, October is a bit different; it’s a very busy time for us. All of our fitness programs are up and running: Zumba, Pilates, HIIT, Nordic Pole Walking and Yoga’s of all shapes and varieties. Our Sunday morning workshops are in full swing: Massage for Beginners,

Canning 101, Reiki for Beginners, and a Crystal Energy Workshop. Our Youth programs are dominating Fridays with Flip Out Fridays (9-12 yrs), Out and About (13-16 yrs) and Drop-in free floor hockey (9-17 yrs). Little munchkins are running the place in the daytime with Music Together, Sign, Sing and Play and Tiny Tykes Drop-In Playgroup.

As our neighbourhoods settle into the routine and balance of fall, your local community centres offer the opportunity to enjoy some regular scheduled activities for all ages. Take some time and find a service, program or event that your local ­community centre offers that might add to the loveliness of your October.

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Let’s get metaphysical

Inside Fernwood’s new metaphysical shop, 7Rays. Photo: Atousa Faryar

›› Richard Di Castri

­ ealing—anything which promoted the h idea of bringing a deeper sense of enchant7Rays brings a metaphysical note into the ment back into one’s personal space. artistic mix of Fernwood Village. The term 7Rays furthers this intention as it seeks Metaphysics refers to the laws governing to bridge the broad subject of spirituality consciousness and universal principles with the personal intuitive experience of which enrich personal awareness. 7Rays is the individual. It is a centre of networka gallery of treasures aimed at stimulating ing for a community of people practicing senses and awakening the imagination. diverse healing modalities—from energy Metaphysical shops first started­ work to intuitive counselling, Astrology, ­popping up in Victoria in the ‘60s and Tarot and Shamanic practice—all of which ‘70s. These shops supplied books, c­ rystals, provide rich nuance to artful-living. 7Rays incense, information regarding E ­ astern strives to carry on and enhance the creative ­p hilosophies, natural and energetic vibe here in Fernwood. page 6 villagevibe October 2016

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George Jay continues to grow When we closed for the summer, we were expecting 290 students to be here this September.

Instead, in the first few weeks of school we’ve welcomed 333. It’s pretty remarkable.

›› Tania Wegwitz With the return to fall, École George Jay Elementary is now once again hopping with students and their families. In fact, its bustling hallways and classrooms include over 40 more kids than staff thought they would have.

“When we closed for the summer, we were expecting 290 students to be here this September,” said Principal Terri Smith. “Instead, in the first few weeks of school we’ve welcomed 333. It’s pretty ­remarkable.”

The school is continuing on a path of growth and success that has been building over the past five years. Part of its increasing population is due to the introduction of French Immersion in 2014, with a grade 2 class now added this September to the previous year’s kindergarten and grade 1 classes.

However, a sizable portion of the increase from 209 students in 2011 is due to many other factors, including George Jay’s unique approach to learning and its focus on community.

“We continue to have the good fortune of adding to the multicultural fabric of our community,” said Smith, adding that

Over 65 École George Jay Elementary students and community members worked together to stage “The Gathering” at the Belfry last May. The play was based on a retelling of the Haida story of the first potlatch. Photo: Tania Wegwitz

the school has again welcomed several new immigrant and refugee families this year.

Speaking of welcome, Smith also adds that the school definitely sees itself as a place where people of all ages can connect to their community.

“In addition to our regular classes, our StrongStart program is also now back open

from 8:45am to 11:45am on school days.”

The program is a free drop-in early learning program for all preschool-aged children.

Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver while attending the program and that can provide a way for younger kids and their families to connect to each other and the school.

Community members also volunteer at George Jay helping with reading, breakfast programs and other activities. For more information on volunteer opportunities or school programs, contact Principle Smith or Vice Principal Sunny Jun at 250-385-3381.

“We definitely see ourselves as part of our surrounding neighbourhoods,” says Smith.

And with two more classes added over the past few weeks, apparently n ­ eighbourhood residents also see themselves as part of the school.

FERNWOOD NRG FALL PROGRAMS SEPTEMBER - DECEMBER 2016 (Reg) Registration Required

MONDAY

Fernwood Family Dinner (DI) Ko Bang Ki Gong (Reg & DI) Deeper Life Bible Church Nuu Chah Nulth Drumming (Closed)

TUESDAY

Family Resource Program (DI) Capoeira for ages 3-5 (Reg & DI) Bootcamp (Reg/DI) VSSC Dodgeball (Preregister) Bi-Polar Babes: 25+ female peer support (DI)

WEDNESDAY

Best Babies (Reg) Good Food Box Pick-up Ko Bang Ki Gong (Reg & DI) Capoeira for kids & adults (Reg & DI) XL Yoga (Reg/DI) Kyudo (Reg)

THURSDAY

Family Resource Program (DI) Best Babies (Reg) Bootcamp (Reg/DI) VSSC Dodgeball (Preregister) Karma Yoga Class (DI) LGBTQ NA (DI)

FRIDAY

Overeaters Anonymous (DI) Seniors’ Lunch, 55+ (DI) XL Yoga (Reg/DI) Metaphysical Meetup Group (DI) She Surrenders Women’s NA (DI)

SATURDAY

Male Caregivers (DI) Capoeira for kids & adults (Reg & DI) Fernwood Urban Village Community Meeting

SUNDAY

Deeper Life Bible Church

(DI) Drop In

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Holiday closures October 10, November 11, and December 24 – January 2.

For more information & to register contact:

www.fernwoodnrg.ca

Fernwood Community Centre 1240 Gladstone Avenue, Victoria, BC V8T 1G6 T 250.381.1552 info@fernwoodnrg.ca

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