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.
Please note that some events listed are not initiated by SWACA, but are consistent with our community objectives, so we want to let people know about them!
For your convenience we have provided this link to Google Maps to get directions to the Cranberry Community Hall from wherever you are.
December Community Meeting
December social is planned for the regular monthly meeting night, Tuesday Dec. 20th. Everyone is welcome, so bring a nieghbour– the more the merrier! If possible please bring a food item to share. Coffee and Tea will be provided. Still starts at 7pm.
Celebration at Morden Colliery Park
Saturday, August 20, 2011 11:00 am - 2:00 PM
Morden Colliery Park
Join the Friends of Morden Mine and BC Parks for a celebration event at the Park. More information here>>.
Nanaimo River Community Information Event
Thursday, July 28th, 2011
7:00 p.m. - Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.
Cranberry Hall, 1555 Morden Road
The Nanaimo & Area Land Trust (NALT) and the South Wellington and Area Community Association would like to invite you to attend a community information meeting about the Nanaimo River.
An information session to explain NALT’s new campaign to develop long-term strategies for stewardship and protection of the Nanaimo River, and to tell you about the Nanaimo River Symposium that will be happening in September.
There will be displays and a slide presentation about the river.
Hot and cold beverages and desserts will be served.
Bring along your thoughts, your questions, and your neighbours.
Community Summer Potluck Dinner
Tuesday July 19, 2011
5:30pm
Instead of our monthly meeting, SWACA is inviting the community to come out for a potluck dinner and games evening at the school field. Please bring your favorite dish, eating utensils and plates, drinks, and a game if you would like to share one (Frisbee, bocci, croquet).
If it is raining we will cancel – as the hall is not available that evening. We will have washroom access though.
South Wellington Elementary School
Annual Plant Sale & BBQ Concession
Saturday, May 07, 2011
10am – 2pm
When you are planning what to do this Mother’s Day weekend, don’t forget to include a trip to the school plant sale and BBQ concession happening in the hockey court. There will be lots of great prizes, yummy food and of course great gift ideas for Mother’s Day! Kids can make a custom planter for Mom or Grandma for $1! This year we also have a great selection of gardening books!
UPDATE****** The weekend weather forecast is bleak bleak bleak, so the plant sale will be located inside the community hall, right across the street from the school – same parking! Instead of BBQ concession we will be serving “Eat the Farm Chili” – made from organic local ground beef and lots of veggies, hotdogs, and muffins. Same great plant selection, lots of gardening books, and you can browse it all without getting wet!!!
Historic Walking Tours
May 07, 2011
The wildly popular Spirit of South Wellington walking tour with Tom Patterson will take place on May 7, cost $10.00. Please visit the Friends of Morden Mine website for tour information and reservations.
Community Litter Clean-up
Saturday, April 09, 2011
An Area A litter pickup has been organized and if you would would like to volunteer, please meet at either the Cassidy or South Wellington Fire hall at 9am where we will be handing out garbage bags and plastic gloves (work gloves would be better if you have some, as well as a high visibility vest if you intend to work roadside). If you are closer to Cedar a group will be meeting at the Cedar fire hall at 9:30. Light refreshments will be available at the halls at 2pm.
Discovering South Wellington at the Nanaimo Museum
April 06- May 14, 2011
Local artist Clare Singleton is helping to put the spotlight on South Wellington during the upcoming exhibit on the History of South Wellington at the Nanaimo Museum. Grand opening is April 6th.
Join in for the series of Saturday lectures at the museum and walking tours of the South Wellington community that supplement the exhibit based on Clare Singleton’s paintings of South Wellington.
For information on the scheduled events visit the Nanaimo Museum website.
South Wellington Elementary School Giant Used Book Sale!
Friday, Feb.25, 5-8pm
Saturday, Feb.26, 9am-2pm
South Wellington Hall, 1555 Morden Rd.
Books For All Ages! Toys, Games And Art Too! Treat the family or a friend to coffee and a treat, supper or lunch at our concession! Affordable prices, homemade food! Games for kids and adults to play, door prizes, and lots of great stuff to buy! Come on out to support your local school!
Donations of books, toys, games, will be gratefully accepted. If you have something to donate or would like more information, please call Krista at 250-618-8286 or e-mail theseggies@shaw.ca
Long-term Strategies for the Nanaimo River
Plans for the Nanaimo River are moving ahead with a recent press release from the Nanaimo and Area Land Trust (NALT).
NALT is planning a base line study of the biodiversity values of the Nanaimo River Watershed and a symposium in the fall of 2011 that will draw together all stakeholders in order that NALT best be able to facilitate a long-term strategy for protection.
The SWACA executive presented a cheque of $200.00 to NALT as a gesture of support to NALT and a long term commitment to the health of the Nanaimo River which is such an important part of our community and Area A.
South Wellington Elementary School Bottle Drive
Saturday January 15th - 9:30AM – 1:30 PM
Please drop your empties off at the school, 1536 MORDEN RD. Want to donate but can’t drop off? We can arrange a pickup. Please call Krista at 250-618-8286.
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 e-mail to 