September 2024

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14th Annual Fall Fairfield Festival

Fall Fairfield, presented by the Fairfield Gonzales Community Association (FGCA), is an annual music, arts, crafts and food festival set in the heart of Fairfield. The festival is a free, all-ages, community event celebrating local businesses and non-profits, artists, performers, and people across Victoria in recognition of Fairfield’s dynamic culture and the harvest season! Vendor and performer applications are now open! Click here for more information. We are also looking for volunteers to help with this event. If interested, email event@fairfieldcommunity.ca

Sunday, September 22nd | 12:00pm – 4:00pm | Robert J. Porter Park & Fairfield Community Place

We are Hiring

Our Out of School Care is looking for individuals to join our team! We offer top industry pay with great benefits (Certified Living Wage Employer), dedicated time off the floor for program planning, family oriented work culture that supports a healthy work-life balance, & a fun, exciting & collaborative team environment. Visit our website for more information

Fall Recreation Registration – Now open!

Registration for Fall 2024 classes are now open! Visit our website for a list of classes being offered. Registration can be done in person or by calling (250) 382 – 4604.

Hand Drumming and Percussion Level 1 & 2

This course teaches you the fundamental hand positions and drum sounds so that you can feel comfortable jamming at home or with friends. You do not need to know anything about drumming before taking this course. In fact, you do not even need a drum. Professional drums are provided for all classes.

Tuesdays, September 3 – 24 | 7:00pm – 9:00pm | 4 / $120

Thursdays, September 5 – 26 | 7:00pm – 9:00pm | 4 / $120

Early Bird Rate $100 until August 27th.

Spanish for Travellers

Whether you are planning a trip or if you just want to learn Spanish for fun. Learn how to get by during your trip in tourist situations like ordering food in the restaurant, asking for places, shopping, or buying a ticket, and also about the Latino American culture.

Tuesdays, October 8 – November 12 | 6:30pm – 8:30pm | 6/$105 | 1330 Fairfield Rd

Gentle Chair Yoga

This class explores gentle, therapeutic movements to help ease stiffness, improve range of motion, strength, balance and coordination in a supportive and light hearted atmosphere. There will be some short standing poses with use of a chair or modifications are always given for those wishing to stay seated. A guided meditation helps to calm our nervous system to face life’s challenges. No need to get up and down from the floor but get all the benefits of yoga.

Fridays, October 4th – November 15th | 11:30am – 12:30pm | 6/$78 | 1330 Fairfield Rd

Paint Night

Unleash your inner artist. Bring your willingness to create your own masterpiece. With step by step demonstration, you do not require experience. In the two hours, you will get creative, have fun, and at the end of the evening take home your beautiful creation. All supplies included. This program will also be offered in November & December!

Thursday, October 3rd | 6:30pm – 9:00pm | 1/$40 | 1330 Fairfield Rd

Unwind Victoria Knitting Club

Come for cozy knitting nights with us! Swing by for a hangout of non-instructional knitting, snacks, and chit chats! Come in your comfiest clothes, and bring your own yarn & knitting tools. No experience necessary. Club facilitators will be able to help beginners get started. Everyone is welcome!

Every Wednesday – Starting October 2nd | 7:00pm-8:30pm | 1330 Fairfield Rd

Join Our Board

We are seeking folks to stand for election to our Board of Directors at our October AGM. Bring your skills and perspective to help guide the work of the FGCA! Interested? Get in touch at 250-382-4604 or vmcdonell@fairfieldcommunity.ca

Art at the Place ~ Paula Nasmith

Paula Nasmith is a multidisciplinary artist based out of Victoria, British Columbia. Her paintings and illustrations depict hidden worlds, places of mystery, enchantment, and magic. Her mission through her work is to inspire imagination and curiosity. She has illustrated four picture books for children, and displayed her artwork in numerous shows around Vancouver Island. Her work is deeply inspired by nature, and her art practice includes frequent walks in the forest.

Wednesday, September 4th – Tuesday, October 1st | 9:00am – 4:30pm | 1330 Fairfield Rd

Family Drop-In Programs

Our Family Drop-Ins will resume beginning Monday, September 16th! Join us for

Laugh, Learn & Lunch on Mondays 10am-12:30pm, Parent & Tot Playgroup (NEW TIME) on Tuesdays 9:30am-11am, & Kindergym on Thursdays 9:30am-11am. For more information on our Family drop-ins visit our website.

Fairfield Community Gardens – Work Parties

Help us tend to the garden, learn about plants, and enjoy fresh air. These work parties are low-commitment and provide a great opportunity to be out in the gardens! Free to drop-by if you’re interested! No experience required. Everyone welcome! For more information on upcoming dates click here.

Fairfield-Gonzales Fall Garden Materials Distribution

Bring your own shovel & container, and come pick-up some compost, wood chips, and leaf mulch for your overwintering garden. Materials are on first-come-first-serve basis. No seedlings at this event.

Saturday, September 21st | 11:00am – 1:00pm | Robert Porter Park (along Thurlow beside Sir James Douglas)

Calendar at The Place, 1330 Fairfield Rd

Annual General Meeting – Tuesday October 24th, 7pm – 8:30pm

Board Meeting – Monday, September 9th, 7pm – 9pm (No meeting in August)

Clothing Swap – Will return on Saturday, October 5th, 10am – 1pm

Repair Café – Saturday, October 5th, 2pm – 5pm

Community Dinner– Will return in October

CALUC Meeting – Monday, September 23rd, 7pm – 9pm In Person

FGCA Reception desk is open: Monday to Friday 9:00am- 4:30pm

Closed on Saturdays & Sundays.

FGCA will be closed on Monday, September 2nd (Labour Day)

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1330 Fairfield Rd, Victoria, BC V8S 5J1