Effective from 9th September, the Learning Centre will be open on Thursdays 9:00am - 1:00pm, and on Saturdays and Sundays 10:00am - 2:00pm. Covid-19 restrictions are in place, please check the Learning Centre page for details.
A free 5-week hands on renewable energy program for young people aged 12 - 18 with Selkirk College instructor Robert MacRae begins on October 4th. Space limited, contact svyouthcoordinator@wegcss.org to register.
The Slocan Valley Food Cupboard is open the first and third Thursday of each month, 11:00am-3:00pm
Due to changes in provincial policy masks are once again required at W.E.G.C.S.S. For more information on our COVID 19 Safety Plan please see the link in the menu above.
WEGCSS needs a volunteer who would be interested in going on a trip into Nelson once a month with our volunteer driver, to help load up the van with the supplies he collects while you’re there. If you think this might suit you or you’d like to know more please give us a call on
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Update – August 25th 2021 In line with recent changes to public health guidance, masks are once again mandatory at W.E.G.C.S.S. Please respect our staff and clients by wearing a mask, and not coming to the building if you or anyone in your immediate circle has been unwell. Thankyou. Update – July 9th 2021 Having
HOURS: Wednesday 8.30am – 4pm Please note the open hours and first-come-first-serve limited number of patrons in the space at one time. These physical distancing and other measures are intended to minimize risk of possible virus transmission. Patrons will be limited to two at once inside the Learning Centre and will be asked to use
WEGCSS would like to offer the best Food Bank service our resources allow, while minimizing the risk of Covid 19 infection to all. We have altered our Food Bank operations to protect the community, the volunteers and the staff. We offer food bank supplies first come first served from the outside of the building.
Updated: July 9th, 2021 Having moved into Phase 3 of B.C.’s restart plan we have revised our approach in line with the provinces public health guidelines. Masks are still recommended but no longer mandatory. Our office door will remain closed, and we are not yet inviting the public into the building, but please knock and