Canberra Spinners and Weavers

Canberra Spinners and Weavers have been retrieving pre-loved yarns or fabrics that can be ripped, spun, plied experimentally, redyed to be reused and transformed into attractive wearable items, accessories, home items and such. Some have been finding handmade, perhaps unfinished or leftover beloved fibre related items that can be reimagined, mended, upcycled and made into items that appeal to new generations. See for yourself at their Transformations with a Twist and a Turn Exhibition, Sales and Demonstrations event at Textile Works, 70 Maclauren St, Chifley, 10-12 November; Friday & Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday 11am-3pm. Free entry. Everyone welcome.

GIVIT seeks curtains

GIVIT is working with a non-profit organisation in Canberra that supports and promotes improved health for people living with addiction. They are seeking the donation of curtains for a client who has recently found permanent accommodation. This man had previously been sleeping rough and suffers from extreme PTSD and anxiety. Now that he has his own property, he is trying his best to adjust and needs help with some home essentials. He finds it hard to ask for help because of his condition, so any assistance will be greatly appreciated as he begins a new life in his new home. Generous Canberrans can donate curtains or fund the purchase with 100% of money received by GIVIT used to purchase curtains. To donate or fund, visit givit.org.au/whats-needed, search category: curtains; Location: ACT.

Fetes

Torrens Primary School: Saturday 4 November 11am-3pm. All the usual fete attractions plus an art show and live entertainment.

St Ninian’s Saturday 4 November 9am-1pm at St Ninian’s, Lyneham. Christmas cakes, cakes and cookies, homemade rice paper rolls, salads, sausage sizzle, egg & bacon sandwich, desserts, Devonshire teas, Tastes of Tonga, garden, cut flowers, craft, treasures, jewellery, books, country kitchen, white elephant, clothing, children’s activities and more. Entertainment: harpsichord and Raio de Sol drummers.

Coffee/Op Shop

Saturday 4 November 9am-12pm at Christ Church, Hawker. Browse the huge range of Trash & Treasure, books, games and jigsaw puzzles, pre-loved clothes and children’s items, crafts, and cake stall. Free tea/coffee and biscuits to all visitors. All welcome. Enquiries:  0428 266 658.

Charity Stall

Relay for Life Team, the Bold Bandannas, will hold a stall at the Belconnen F&V Markets on Saturday 11 November 8.30am-4.30pm, selling our trademark jams, chutneys, marmalades, lemon butter, handsewn items, including children’s dress-ups, handknitted doll’s clothes, covered coathangers, crocheted handtowels, and baby items, worm juice for plants, and Christmas fare – puddings, cakes, hampers of homemade goodies, shortbread and rum balls. More info: Jan on 6231 0761.

Scale ACT 23 Model Competition and Exhibition

The ACT Scale Modellers’ Society presents SCALE ACT 23 Model Competition and Exhibition at Thoroughbred Park, Lyneham on 11-12 November; Saturday 10.30am-5pm, Sunday 10am-3.30pm. The show includes a huge variety of scale model displays, a competition open to all modellers, plus retailers, a Swap & Sell for second-hand goods, and workshops and modelling demonstrations presented by some of Australia’s best modellers. Admission: $5 adults, $2 children and seniors, $10 families. Competition entries must pre-register via an online form at actsms.asn.au

Farrer suburb Family Fun

Celebrate National Neighbourhood Watch Week on Sunday 12 November 4-6pm at Farrer Scout Hall/Adventure Playground area, with Constable Kenny Koala, Giggly Wiggly Balloons, face painting with Blaide, saxophonist Patrick Whitty, lucky dip and free sausage sizzle.

Burra Car Boot Sale

Burra Park, corner of Lagoon Road and Burra Road, Burra NSW on Sunday 12 November 9am-1pm. Food stall open from 8am. Book a stall $10 each. Buyers free entry. More info: John on 0417 676 664.

Friends of ANBG Thursday Talks

On 9 November 12.30pm at ANBG Theatrette, Emeritus Professor Libby Robin presents: ‘What Birdo is that? Birds and the humans that love them’. Gold coin donation welcome to support Friends and ANBG projects.

Celebrate Diwali Mela in Queanbeyan

Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council is partnering with community groups for the Queanbeyan Diwali Mela Lantern Festival on Saturday 18 November 6-10pm at Queen Elizabeth II Park. Diwali is a festival of light and hope celebrated across the globe, a time for giving thanks and offering prayers for good health and prosperity. Open to everyone, the celebration is a free event full of cultural performances from different communities that celebrate Diwali. There will be food stalls, singing, dancing, lights and a lantern parade. In the lead up to the event, Council will host a free lantern making session; register via events.humanitix.com/diwali-lantern-making

the market@bungendore

the market@bungendore will hold a special Christmas market on Sunday 12 November 9am-3pm at the War Memorial Hall, Molonglo Street, Bungendore. There will be indoor and outdoor stalls offering a wide range of quality goods focusing on art, craft and produce by local artisans. Refreshments available. More info: The Market at Bungendore on Facebook.

VIEW Club

Weston Creek: The next meeting is on Tuesday 14 November 11.30am at Canberra Southern Cross Club, Woden. Cost: $38 includes two-course meal. Guest speaker: Dawn Laing, who will present entertaining musings on experiences of service wives. RSVP: Barbara on 0408 864 616 by Thursday 9 November.

Belconnen Day: The next meeting is on Tuesday 14 November 11.45am at Raiders Club, Holt. Cost $32 for lunch. We will be holding a Blind Auction fundraiser, so bring your cash and have some fun! RSVP: Chris on 0438 878 120 or email [email protected] by Thursday 9 November 12pm.

Probus Club

Greenway: Our mixed club meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month 10.30am-12.30pm at Vikings Town Centre Club, Tuggeranong; next meeting 14 November. Following the meeting you’re welcome to join members for lunch. The club also has an extensive program of lunches, visits and trips. More info: call Alan on 6294 7207 or visit the Club’s website.

Put Your Foot Down Canberra Walk

PanKind, the Australian Pancreatic Cancer Foundation, will hold its first Put Your Foot Down Canberra walk on Sunday 19 November to raise awareness and funds for pancreatic cancer, a disease that has the lowest survival rate of any major cancer. The walk sees the community unite and dress passionately in the cause colour purple, raising much-needed awareness and funds for research to help triple the survival rate by 2030. Since 2008, over $2 million has been raised for pancreatic cancer research and patient support from the Put Your Foot Down walks held in eight cities across Australia. The Canberra walk steps off from The Jetty, lakeside at Parkes at 9.30am on 19 November. More info: canberra.putyourfootdown.org.au

The Bodia Cocktail

The Bodia Cocktail is the ultimate way to celebrate the start of summer! Canberrans are invited on Friday 24 November to party for a purpose at Deakin & Me. Expect free-flowing drinks until late, delicious eats, a fabulous raffle and live music from saxophonist Dan Bray and DJs. Enjoy cold beers as the sun goes down and help The Bodia Group make a positive impact in Cambodia. This event will raise funds to provide university scholarships for disadvantaged youth in Cambodia, and add to the 44 students The Bodia Group currently support. Get your tickets here.  

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