Community Flea Market
The Gang Gang Cafe ‘Good Goodies’ Community Flea Market is on Saturday 30 September 3-6pm at Downer Shops. Art, clothes, cakes, gifts, vinyl records and more. Food and drinks available on site. More info: call 0422 130 625.
GIVIT seeks family activity vouchers
GIVIT is working with an organisation in the ACT that provides disadvantaged families with various support services. They are requesting donations of gift vouchers for movies, swimming pool entry, bowling and children’s activities for the school holidays. These families are under a lot of stress so your donation, no matter how small, will bring some much-needed joy. Generous Canberrans can donate vouchers or fund the purchase with 100% of money received by GIVIT used to purchase entertainment vouchers. To donate or fund, visit givit.org.au/whats-needed, search Category: ‘movies, swimming pool entry, bowling and children’s activities’; Location: ‘ACT’. GIVIT supports more than 400 charities and community groups across the Capital Region by matching your items with people who need them most.
Spring forward
Daylight Saving Time starts in the ACT on Sunday 1 October at 2am when clocks are turned forward one hour to 3am. (We lose an hour.) It will end on Sunday 7 April 2024. A handy mnemonic for remembering which way to turn the clock is: Spring forward, fall back.
Free Bicycle Fix N Ride Community Event
Hosted by Northside Community Service and Canberra Environment Centre, a free Bicycle Fix N Ride Community Event will be held at the Salthouse Community Centre, Haig Park on Wednesday 4 October 3-6pm. Bring your bike and join in this hands-on workshop for bicycle maintenance and repair. Discover valuable tips and tricks to keep your bike in top shape. All ages are welcome at this family-friendly event, organised by Northside as part of the Spring School Holiday program. More info: northside.asn.au/housing-engagement/youth-engagement/school-holiday-program/
Rotary mangoes
Woden Daybreak Rotary Club is now taking orders for delicious Kensington Pride mangoes. The cost is $25 for 4.5kg of excellent quality mangoes. Visit trybooking.com/CJZML for more information or to order. Orders close Monday 16 October.
Kippax Uniting Church
Holiday Happenings, the popular craft and games days for primary school children at Kippax Uniting Church, are on again these holidays on Thursdays 28 September and 5 October 10am-2pm. Cost: $5 per child (max $10 per family); includes craft supplies and morning tea. BYO hat, lunch and water bottle. Bookings recommended; call the KUC office on 6254 1733.
VIEW Club
Weston Creek: Our next meeting will be held at Canberra Southern Cross Club, St Woden on Tuesday 3 October 11.30am. Cost: $38 includes two-course meal. Guest speaker: Jaclyn Callaghan from Marymead Canberra. RSVP to Barbara on 0408 864 616 by Thursday 28 September.
VIEW Clubs raise money for The Smith Family’s Learning for Life program, supporting disadvantaged young Australians. All members and guests are welcome.
Netball ACT
School holiday clinics are on 26-28 September 9am-12.30pm for children aged 5-12 at Solarhub ACT Netball Centre (indoor), Lyneham. Costs apply. Bookings via Humanitix. To find out more, email [email protected]
HYH submissions
Submissions to our free Have You Heard community noticeboard are reserved for charity, not-for-profit and community organisations. Deadline for submissions is 10 days prior to the Thursday edition date. Email your submission with essential details – who, what, where, when, cost, contact details – to [email protected] with ‘HYH’ in the subject heading. Flyers and attachments not accepted. Due to space restrictions, please keep it brief. Please note: publication in print is not guaranteed.