SOUTH WELLINGTON & AREA COMMUNITY EVENTS
 Community events are posted here on the South Wellington and Area Community Association web site and to the sign board on the front of the South Wellington Community Centre, 1555 Morden Road, as well as at other locations throughout the area.
SWACA maintains an electronic mailing list. If you would like to be notified of community meetings, events, and SWACA projects, please bookmark this web page or send us an email to info@southwellington.com with your name, email address, and telephone number.
DECEMBER 2008
CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA
DECEMBER 07 (SUNDAY) 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
SOUTH WELLINGTON COMMUNITY CENTRE - 1555 MORDEN ROAD
Everyone is invited to attend the annual Christmas fundraiser for the South Wellington & Area Community Association.
Craft Fair, Kid’s Craft Table, Gently used Christmas items for sale.
Pancake and sausage breakfast.
Photos with Santa by professional photographer Terry Patterson.
Chili and Hotdog lunch.
A great way to get in the Christmas spirit!
NOVEMBER 2008
SEPTICSMART TIPS WORKSHOP
NOVEMBER 26 - 7:00 PM
CEDAR COMMUNITY HALL - 2388 CEDAR ROAD
Free workshop hosted by the RDN. The workshop is part of the RDN's new SepticSmart program, aimed at reducing the number of failing systems in the region, along with negative environmental and health impacts. For more information visit the RDN website here>>.
OCTOBERFEST
NOVEMBER 15
The Cranberry (South Wellington) Volunteer Firefighters are hosting a Prime Rib dinner and dance to raise funds for the training centre to be built next to the fire hall. Tickets are $25 each. Cocktails at 6:00 pm and dinner starts at 7:00 pm. Contact Brooke Gueulette for tickets at 250 753 4040. Everyone is invited to attend this event and help raise money for the training centre for our volunteer firefighters.
LAYPERSON'S GUIDE TO GROUNDWATER
NOVEMBER 13 - 7:00 - 9:00 PM
CEDAR HERTIAGE CENTRE
This event is sponsored by the Mid Vancouver Island Habitat Enhancement Society. Dr. Gilles Wendling, Hydrogeologist presentation will complement the RDN's 'Action for Water Plan' especially in understanding risks. His lecture is sub-titled "Groundwater, aquifers and watersheds: How do they work? The dynamic of groundwater in the subsurface and aquifer sustainability". Dr. Wendling will describe where groundwater is present and how it moves. He will present how water tables seasonally fluctuate and how groundwater is monitored. Dr. Wendling will also describe how pumping from shallow or deep wells affects water tables, groundwater flow, and river flow. He will talk about the connections between groundwater and surface water as well as what we know and don’t know about our local aquifers.
A presentation designed for the layperson this is your chance to get answers about our water supply, especially before the important referendum on Nov. 15th. For more information please call, Faye 250 752 9297
RDN AREA 'A' ALL CANDIDATES MEETING
NOVEMBER 09 (SUNDAY) -
7:00 PM
CEDAR COMMUNITY HALL
The Cedar Women's Institute is sponsoring an all-candidates meeting at the Cedar Community Hall. This forum will only be for the Regional Director candidates. Everyone is invited to attend and the floor will be open for questions after the candidates have an opportunity to present themselves. For more information on this community event please contact Anne Fiddick of the Cedar Women's Institute.
Tel: 250-722-2507
Cell: 250-751-5963
OPEN HOUSE - ACTION FOR WATER
NOVEMBER 06 (THURSDAY) - 7:00 PM
CRANBERRY COMMUNITY HALL -
1555 MORDEN ROAD
Come to an Open House about Action for Water to learn more about the proposed RDN Drinking Water and Watershed Action Plan and make an informed decision for your vote on the November 15th referendum question.
The Plan consists of actions aimed at:
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Improving Awareness of our valuable water resources
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Understanding Risks that threaten these resources
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Reducing Risks through better planning and decision-making
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Using Wisely to sustain water supplies for years to come
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Healthy Water that is free of contaminants.
Action for Water would be funded primarily through a parcel tax of $25 per year on properties in the RDN’s seven Electoral Areas. The municipalities of Nanaimo, Lantzville, Parksville, and Qualicum Beach will also have the option of becoming partners, which would decrease the program’s per parcel costs.
For more information and to read the proposed bylaw visit the RDN website here>>
ALL CANDIDATES FORUM
RDN AREA 'A' DIRECTOR & SCHOOL DISTRICT 68 TRUSTEE
NOVEMBER 02 - 2:00 - 4:00 PM
CRANBERRY COMMUNITY HALL -
1555 MORDEN ROAD
The South Wellington & Area Community Association and the South Wellington Elementary School Parent Advisory Committee will co-sponsor an all-candidates forum in early November for RDN Area ‘A’ Director candidates and School Trustee candidates.
Municipal and School Trustee elections will occur on November 15th, 2008. The all candidates forum is intended to provide community members the opportunity to learn about the candidates and how they plan to support the increased community concerns over issues like rural sustainability, development in the RDN Area 'A', and the Area 'A' Official Community Plan.
More information is posted on our website here>>
If you would like to stay informed on this important community event please email us at info@southwellington.com
OCTOBER 2008
HALLOWEEN NIGHT FESTIVITIES
Haunted House
Come for a Halloween Fright Night Haunted House at 2120 Minto Ave From 5pm till 10pm. Free admission. All ages welcome.
Cranberry Volunteer Fire Dept.
The Cranberry Fire Dept. puts on a great free Halloween evening event, with a bonfire, hot chocolate, hot dogs and a great fireworks display.
Time is from 7pm – 10pm.
COMMUNITY FALL LITTER CLEAN-UP
OCTOBER 19 (SUNDAY) 2:00 - 4:30 PM
 Our neighbourhood is about to get a clean up! The SWACA Environmental Committee is holding a community litter pick up extravaganza rain or shine! Recruit family, friends and neighbours to help clean up your street and neighbourhood.
Remember to wear gloves and bring your collected litter to the Cranberry Community Hall by 4:15 PM. Refreshments will be served. Save your most interesting "found" items for creation of a "litter bug."
Please call 754-7207 or 754- 4520 for more information. (previously used bags will be available) The more the merrier.
SOUTH WELLINGTON SCHOOL BOTTLE DRIVE
OCTOBER 18 - 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
South Wellington Elementary School will be holding their annual fall bottle drive. Please drop off you empties at the school parking lot on Morden Road, or telephone 250-741-0573 for pickup.
COMMUNITY BADMINTON
OCTOBER 02 (THURSDAY) - 7:00 to 9:00 PM
CRANBERRY COMMUNITY HALL -
1555 MORDEN ROAD
Weekly drop-in badminton for all ages starts Oct. 02, at the Cranberry Community hall.
The drop – in fee is $2.00, and we are hoping to have kids and beginners play from
7:00 - 8:00, and intermediate plus players from 8:00 - 9:00 pm.
SWACA can supply rackets and birdies, or you are welcome to bring your own.
SEPTEMBER 2008
TWEEDLE DEE'S FLEA MARKET
SEPTEMBER 27 (SATURDAY) - 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
CEDAR COMMUNITY HALL
Kids growing out of their clothes too fast or bored with their old toys? Having a baby or know someone who is?
For a $1.00 admission come join us and browse new and previously loved children's items including clothing, toys, books and more. This is a great opportunity to get all your baby needs at a fraction of the price.
More information online here>>.
COMMUNITY PRESENTATION
SEPTEMBER 23 - 7:00 PM
CRANBERRY COMMUNITY HALL -
1555 MORDEN ROAD
EVERYONE is invited to two timely and thought provoking films focusing on the rebuilding of community and communities;
- THE POWER OF COMMUNITY: HOW CUBA SURVIVED
PEAK OIL
- CITY REPAIR - The Mark Lakeman and Jenny Leis presentation
recorded at Asheville NC.
More information on this community presentation available here>>.
ADULT LAUGHTER YOGA
SEPTEMBER 17 - NOVEMBER 12 (WEDNESDAY'S) -
7:00 - 8:00 PM
CRANBERRY COMMUNITY HALL -
1555 MORDEN ROAD
SWACA is pleased to host Adult Laughter Yoga at our local community hall at 1555 Morden Road. SWACA would like this course to be available to everyone who wishes to attend; some funding has been obtained from the RDN Recreation and Culture Commission’s Grants in Aid program, please contact info@southwellington.com to inquire about a lower course rate.
More information on this event can be found here>>
AUGUST 2008
FAMILY FUN NIGHT
AUGUST 12 - 6:30 - 8:30 PM
 The South Wellington and Area Community Association is hosting a Family Fun Night on Tuesday, August 12th from 6:30 – 8:30 pm, at the South Wellington Elementary School on Morden Rd.
Games will include the Vancouver Island T-Ball Championships (open to anyone and everyone!), Bocce Ball, Frisbee, etc. If none of these suit your fancy you’re welcome to start a good old game of kick the can or tag! Come on out to play, or even just to watch and socialize! SWACA will be providing light refreshments during the evening.
YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE A MEMBER OF THE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION TO PLAY, EVERYONE IS WELCOME! See you on Tuesday!
More information here>>
JULY, 2008
SCYTHING DEMONSTRATION & WORKSHOP
JULY 22 - 6:30 - 8:00 PM
1815 MORDEN ROAD
 The South Wellington Area Community Association Environment Committee is happy to announce a scything demonstration and workshop with Master Scyther Darryl Britt.
Please bring your own hot beverage mug and your scythe if you have one. We hope to see you then!
"Canadians are pulling the plug on lawn care power tools and turning to eco-friendly reel movers and even the Grim Reaper's favourite instrument" writes Alex Roslin from The Globe and Mail.
Read "Return of the scythe"
JUNE 2008
SWACA COMMUNITY MARKET
JUNE 29 (SUNDAY) - 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
CRANBERRY COMMUNITY HALL -
1555 MORDEN ROAD
If you have crafts, baking, used items, new items, to sell or would like to showcase a business tables area available for rent.
Please email info@southwellington.com for more information or to reserve space.
MAY 2008
COMMUNITY SPRING LITTER CLEAN-UP
MAY 22 (THURSDAY) - 6:00 PM
The South Wellington Environmental Committee (SWEC) is organizing a litter pick up for our area on Thursday, May 22nd beginning at 6:00 pm. After the litter clean-up everyone is invited to meet at the Cranberry Fire hall at 7:30 pm for refreshments.
 We would like to do the clean up road by road. Please submit your road to us and designate a "captain" who will make sure that the garbage is ready to be collected at your nearest mailbox by the SWEC "green team". We are looking for a volunteer truck or trailer to pick up the garbage at the various mailboxes. If you have either one available it would be much appreciated.
We are also planning a closing ceremony (to be announced) with recognition for categories such as;
- most garbage picked,
- most innovative garbage receptacle that does not include new plastic,
- youngest and oldest picker,
- largest group of pickers under 19,
- most interesting piece of litter,
- as well as for any picker not already a SWACA member.
We hope that this type of "spring cleaning" will not only make our community cleaner and greener, but also inspire citizen involvement and build on the theme of "all together now".
We want to start out small so we won't be picking up fridges, cars, stoves, etc however we would like to note the location of large items so they can be removed at a later date.
Please contact Gillian (754 4520) or Eve (754 7207) if you are interested in volunteering.
COMMUNITY POTLUCK
MAY 20 (TUESDAY EVENING) -
6:00 pm
CRANBERRY COMMUNITY HALL -
1555 MORDEN ROAD
Well it is hard to believe but the South Wellington and Area Community Association has now been in existence (and thriving) for one year. We would like to celebrate by hosting a community potluck and everyone is welcome to attend – just bring your appetite and a favourite dish! Your whole family is invited to attend – kids included. Please contact Krista if you have any questions.
Our regular public meeting will be held after the dinner – at 7:00 pm(ish).
ELECTORAL AREA ' A' OCP REVIEW COMMUNITY FORUM
MAY 10 (SATURDAY) -
1:00 – 5:00 PM
CRANBERRY COMMUNITY HALL -
1555 MORDEN ROAD
The purpose of the Community Forum is to share ideas about community sustainability, learn about community planning, and obtain input on what the community would like to see included in the Official Community Plan review and how the community would like to be involved. Hope to see you there.
More information is available here>>.
SOUTH WELLINGTON SCHOOL PLANT SALE
MAY 10 (SATURDAY) -
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
SOUTH WELLINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SW Elementary School will hold their 2nd annual plant sale, this year with an expanded BBQ concession. There will also be a draw for a fantastic piece of garden art by a local artist. The sale runs from 9am – 2pm. If you have any extra bedding plants or perennials, or garden tools or decorations you would like to donate to the school for this fundraiser please contact Krista and I will be happy to pick them up. Come on out to support your local school, peruse the great selection of plants and enjoy a hotdog or hamburger with your neighbours.
SOUTH WELLINGTON DAYS
MAY 04 (SUNDAY) -
1:00 - 4:00 PM
CRANBERRY COMMUNITY HALL -
1555 MORDEN ROAD
Sponsored by the South Wellington Recreation Committee.
More information here >> or please telephone 754-9967.
BLACK TRACK HISTORY TOUR
MAY 04 (SUNDAY) - 10:00 AM
Renowned historian & storyteller Tom Paterson will once again be leading a black track walking tour of historic South Wellington. Black track refers to some of the South Wellington area mine railway lines of the historic coal mining era.
The tour will commence at the Morden Mine Historic Provincial Park on Morden Road. For more information please visit the Friends of the Morden Mine Society website.
Black track tour tickets, $30 for one, $50 for two, go on sale today (April 1). For details, please call 714-0377 or e-mail cchristo@direct.ca.
THELMA GRIFFITHS PARK WORK PARTY
MAY 03 (SATURDAY) - 10:00 AM
Work on Thelma Griffiths Park has been progressing slowly but surely, and we are hoping some people will come out to volunteer. Start time will be 10:00 am, but if you have a couple of hours to spare at a later time during the day that would be great too – any help will be appreciated. We will be laying sod and raking out pea gravel – so if you have a favourite rake, please bring it along.
If you have any questions please contact Krista at; info@southwellington.com, or RDN Parks Planner Elaine at 1-888-828-2069.
PERENNIAL PLANT SALE
2070 GOMERICH ROAD
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
The 2nd annual Perennial plant sale at 2070 Gomerich Rd. (From the Island Highway, turn west on Morden Road and proceed down into the valley, following the signs). They will have a wide selection of perennials for all growing conditions.
APRIL, 2008
CRANBERRY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT AGM
APRIL 16 (WEDNESDAY) -
7:00 PM
CRANBERRY COMMUNITY HALL -
1555 MORDEN ROAD
The public is invited and encouraged to attend.
VOLUNTEER DAY AT THELMA GRIFFITH'S PARK
APRIL 13 (SUNDAY)
Well the renovation of Thelma Griffiths Park on Minto Ave. is well under way, boxes around the area where the play equipment will be located are being built, and Evans Turf Farm has very kindly offered a donation of sod for the entire park. We will have instant lawn!
Our next volunteer day will be Sunday Apr. 13th, when we will be installing the sod, as long as the weather permits the spreading of the soil on Saturday. It is fairly easy to do, and the RDN will supply snacks etc. Teenagers are more than welcome to come out to help! I will gladly be a reference for your resume.
If you would like to help out, and to ensure that we have enough supplies please email Krista at; info@southwellington.com . We really appreciate all the work community members have been doing at the park.
EMERGENCY SOCIAL SERVICES TRAINING
APRIL 12 (SATURDAY) - 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
CEDAR FIRE STATION TRAINING ROOM – 1200 YELLOW POINT ROAD / CEDAR
There is a Justice Institute Reception Centre Course being hosted at the Cedar Fire Station. The course is to prepare volunteers for necessary duties at our Emergency Reception Centre (The South Wellington Community Hall) in case of a large disaster or emergency. The course is free, and lunch will be provided by the RDN.
If you have any questions or would like more information please email
Andrea Bonkowski; dvoice@telus.net
PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING
APRIL 10 (THURSDAY) -
7:00 - 9:00 PM
EAGLES HALL - 921 FIRST AVE. LADYSMITH (ground floor under the Lounge)
Island Timberlands’ proposed Haslam Creek gravel extraction/land reclamation project.
Application under the “Mines Act” to put in a large (2.9 million cubic meters) gravel pit near Haslam Creek. If you are interested or concerned please attend the public information meeting.
SWACA COMMUNITY MARKET
APRIL 06 (SUNDAY) - 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
CRANBERRY COMMUNITY HALL -
1555 MORDEN ROAD
Come out and shop for, · Bedding plants · Local artwork · Used items · Baking · Antiques · Etc.
SWACA will also gratefully accept donations of items to sell to raise money for community events etc.
Our concession will be serving hot dogs, chili and a bun (regular and vegetarian), drinks, coffee or tea and baked goods. All funds raised from the concession will go back into our community.
So come on out to shop and socialize with others from your community.
If you have crafts, baking, used items, new items, to sell or would like to showcase a business tables area available for rent ($10).
Please telephone 754-4483 to reserve.
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