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Jan 29 Posted by brotchie in Community, Events, Organic Farming, Seedy Saturday, Speakers | Comments

What’s Growing on Next Door?

Admit it. You like knowing what your neighbours are up to. Well, some of them are busy creating urban farms. Because the supply of farmland around Victoria is limited and, if we’re going to have enough fresh local food for all, we’re going to have to farm the city too. Find out all about it ...

Jan 28 Posted by brotchie in Community, Events, Seedy Saturday, Volunteers | Comments

We Need a Hand

Several, actually. Possibly yours. It takes a lot of volunteers to stage Seedy Saturday, and this year we’ve got a few positions to fill. We’re looking for a couple more cashiers – the perfect job for honest souls who have their “sevens” times tables firmly memorized and can make change the old-fashioned way, without electronic ...

Jan 24 Posted by brotchie in Events, Seedy Saturday | 3 comments

Why I Like Seedy Saturday

See that handsome bit of greenery up above? That’s a Himalayan Sweet Box (or Sarcococca hookeriana var. humilis, if you wish to remain on more formal terms) and at last year’s Seedy Saturday one of them lured me across a crowded Conference Centre with its knockout scent and made me buy it. It’s now beginning ...

Jan 19 Posted by Board in James Bay Market, News | Comments

2012 Annual General Meeting

What: Annual General Meeting Date: March 24, 2012 Time: 7pm Location: James Bay Community School, 140 Oswego Street Informal potluck 6-7pm Come and find out about the upcoming summer market season Newcomers welcome Membership Renewal and Jurying Opportunities

Nov 19 Posted by freelar in Dickens Fair | Comments

Family Entertainment and Live Music at the Annual Dickens Fair in James Bay

Shop local and shake your booty! Join us Saturday, Dec 3rd, 2011 from 3-9pm at the Annual Dickens Fair and enjoy live music while shopping at the many vendors’ booths. Take a break in the community cafe for a beverage, snack or light meal and enjoy the various entertainment offerings at this year’s festive winter ...