Charity stall
Relay for Life Team, the Bold Bandannas, will hold a stall at the Belconnen Markets on Saturday 15 April 8am-5pm to raise funds for Cancer Council ACT. There will be: homemade preserves, pickles, chutney, lemon butter; handmade items, including cot quilts, knee rugs, scarves, and more; and worm juice for plants. More info: call Jan on 6231 0761.
GIVIT seeks queen mattress
GIVIT is calling for the donation of a queen size mattress for a family of eight living in emergency housing. This family tragically lost their home and are being assisted by an organisation in the ACT that offers transitional housing for families experiencing homelessness and financial hardship. They are requesting support for this family so that they can at least have bedding essentials when they finally move into their new home. Vouchers to purchase the mattress are preferred. Generous Canberrans can fund this request for $450 with 100% of money donated used to purchase the mattress. To find out how you can help, please visit givit.org.au/whats-needed. Search Category: keyword ‘mattress – queen’. Location: ACT.
St Brigid’s Car Boot Sale
Saturday 15 April at 2 Bancroft St, Dickson. Cost: $20 per car. Enjoy a delicious Devonshire tea with homemade scones, Vietnamese spring rolls and fried rice, a wine raffle, cake and book stalls. All money raised will be donated to aid work in Nepal.
Kippax Indoor Marketplace
On Saturday 15 April 9am-1pm, Kippax Uniting Church will hold its monthly Marketplace with individual stallholders plus a focus on clothing, accessories and manchester for the sale of preloved items in our hall. Fill a bag with clothes for just $15! Community donations are welcome on Friday 14. Enjoy morning tea, barbecue fare, jumping castle, and dress-up photo booths for some fun selfies. More info: [email protected]
Monday Evening Bush Dancing
Join Monaro Folk Society on Monday evenings from 17 April 6.15-7.45pm to learn the basics of Australian bush dancing in a friendly and supportive setting with our experienced teachers, dancing to live, traditional bush music. At North Canberra Baptist Church, 17 Condamine St, Turner. Cost: $7 per session. No commitment required, just a desire to enjoy Australian Bush Dancing. More info: monarofolk.org.au
VIEW Club
Yerrabi: Our next meeting is on 20 April 11am at the Eastlake Club Gungahlin. Guest speaker: well-known artist Marijke Gilchrist. Interested women are welcome to attend and then join us for lunch at the Club Bistro. RSVP: Dorothy on 0419 698 091 or [email protected]
Woden: Our next meeting is on Wednesday 26 April 11.30am at Southern Cross Club, Woden. Cost: $34 for two-course lunch. A guest speaker will talk about Corporal Ernest Corey MM+3Bars, from Numeralla NSW, who served in WWI. RSVP: Monica on 0412 664 195 by Wednesday 19 April.
LDK Anzac Concert
Tuggeranong Sing Australia invite you to our 2023 LDK Anzac Concert to be held in the Auditorium at LDK Greenway Views on Monday 17 April 1-2pm. Come along and help us celebrate this very significant day by singing traditional Anzac songs. Admission free.
African Festival in the Park
African Festival in the Park 2023 is a free, family, fun-packed event at Stage 88 on Saturday 22 April 10am-8pm. Bring a picnic blanket and spend the day in Commonwealth Park as we celebrate our diversity, traditions, cultures, pride, beauty, and people. Explore the stalls and enjoy an array of traditional African cuisine and artifacts, while listening to live entertainment. More info: visit africa2australia.com or call 0422 482 305.
Garage Sale @ St Ninian’s
Saturday 22 April 9am-12pm at St Ninian’s Uniting Church, Lyneham.Lots of items for sale including children’s toys, household goods, sports equipment, bundles of craft material at cheap prices, and more.
Family History ACT Open Day
Interested in family history? Visit FHACT Library Open Day at Cook Community Hub, 41 Templeton St, Cook on Saturday 29 April 2-5pm. See the resources, books and computer programs on offer for members. You can also book a free 30-minute session to sit with an experienced FHACT member and learn how to start “shaking your family tree”. Book via trybooking.com
Yarralumla Craft Destash Market
The Yarralumla Craft Destash Market is a trash and treasure market specialising in craft materials – fabric, wool, papercraft, buttons, embellishments, ribbons, craft magazines, stamps and more! On Saturday 29 April 10am-1pm at Yarralumla Uniting Church Centre, Yarralumla. Gold coin entry. More info: [email protected]
Healthy ageing activities
Capital Health Network (CHN) is inviting community organisations, allied health organisations and other organisations to apply to deliver innovative healthy ageing activities within the ACT through a ‘Request for Proposal’ process. More info: http://bit.ly/3L4qizj
WCCA Community Grants Program
Weston Creek Community Association has approved a total of $13,765.95 in this year’s grants Program to 4 incorporated community organisations for a variety of their projects: Southern ACT Catchment Group $3,272.73 for bench seat in park on Bertel Crescent Chapman; Stromlo Christian Church $5,083.42 for play equipment in their Playtime Program; Lions Youth Haven $4,006.60 for upgrade and restock of animal care facilities and gardening tools; Roundabout Canberra $1,403.20 for car seats to local families.
Manning Clark Lecture
Craig Foster AM LLB will give the 23rd Manning Clark Lecture on Tuesday 2 May 6pm at the Manning Clark Hall, Kambri Cultural Precinct, ANU. Mr Fosteris the Chair of the Australian Republic Movement, and is one of Australia’s most respected sportspeople as a broadcaster, social justice advocate and human rights campaigner. More info: email [email protected]
