Hall Village Christmas Fair
Head to Hall Showground for a fun filled day on Saturday 25 November 10am-3pm. Wander through the artisan Christmas market with over 100 vendors, grab lunch from one of the tasty food vans or cafes, enjoy live music and entertainment, Hall Axemen wood-chopping competition and demonstration, Hall Collectors Classic Cars on display, ACT Companion Dog Club dog display teams, Wham Glam Circus Man performances, Conor the Magician – and a visit from Santa, who arrives in style in a vintage classic! The Hall Village Christmas Fair is a not-for-profit community event created to support local small businesses, artisans and entertainers. This year’s event is sponsored by Hall Village Motors and Bartley Auto Repairs. Entry by gold coin donation. More info: find Hall Village Christmas Fair on Facebook.
GIVIT seeks cooktop
GIVIT is working with a non-profit organisation in the ACT that supports children and families in need. They are requesting the donation of a cooktop for a mum and her two daughters whose Kitchen cabinets, stove top, oven and hot water system were all damaged in a fire. This mother is dealing with many challenges, including her eldest child having ADHD and both children transitioning to high school. She is also experiencing financial hardship so your donation will mean a lot to her and her family. Generous Canberrans can fund the purchase of a cooktop with 100 per cent of money received by GIVIT used to buy it. To donate or fund, visit givit.org.au/whats-needed, search category: ‘cooktop’; 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.
ACT public education 50th Anniversary
Gathering of Teachers and Staff from the 1970s and 1980s to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the ACT public education system. On Wednesday 6 December 4-6pm at Ainslie Football Club. Bookings by 29 November: https://www.trybooking.com/CNFNK
Reflections on the Disability Royal Commission
Join the ACT Human Rights Commission at a free community forum on the recent Disability Royal Commission, on 7 December 12.30-2pm (refreshments served from 12 noon), Reception area, ACT Legislative Assembly, 196 London Cct. Hear from speakers: Kate Eastman, AM SC, Senior Counsel Assisting the Royal Commission; and a panel discussion facilitated by Dr Penelope Mathew, President and Human Rights Commissioner of the ACT Human Rights Commission, with chair of the ACT Disability Reference group, Renée Heaton, Advocacy for Inclusion head of policy, Craig Wallace, and Dr Julie Carr. Free tickets via Eventbrite to attend in person, or watch via livestream (no ticket required). More info: [email protected]
Southfest Chisholm Community Day
Join Good Shepherd Community Church, Chisholm on Saturday 25 November 8am-12pm for a fun community morning including a garage sale, local stall holders, cake stall, Devonshire tea, sausage sizzle and more.
Come and Try Dragon Boating
Navmat Dragons invite you to experience the ultimate team sport of dragon boating on Lake Burley Griffin on Saturday 25 November 10am-12noon at Little Burley Markets, Queen Elizabeth Terrace, Parkes. Wear comfortable sports gear and shoes, hat, sun protection and bring a water bottle. If you can’t make it on the day, email us at [email protected] to arrange an alternative time. More info: revolutionise.com.au/navmatdb/home/
Friends of ANBG Thursday Talks
On 30 November 12.30-1.30pm at ANBG Theatrette, Dr Roger Farrow presents ‘Three years on from the 2023 mega-fires: The course of recovery of the vegetation in Morton and Tallaganda National Parks’. Gold coin donation desirable.
VIEW Club
Weston Creek: The next meeting is our Christmas get-together on Tuesday 5 December 11.30am at Canberra Southern Cross Club, Woden. Cost: $38 including a two-course meal. The Heart and Soul Choir will join us for some festive singing. All members and guests are welcome. RSVP to Barbara on 0408 864 616 by Thursday 30 November.
VIEW Clubs raise money for The Smith Family’s Learning for Life program, supporting disadvantaged young Australians.
Kangara Waters Christmas Market
Join us at Kangara Waters Retirement Village, 2 Joy Cummings Place, Belconnen for our annual Christmas Market on Saturday 2 December 8.30am-12.30pm. Stalls will feature handmade gifts, including patchwork, porcelain art, knitting, cards and artwork, jewellery, paper craft, bags, homemade cakes, biscuits and Christmas treats. EFTPOS facility available on most stalls. Visit our café for coffee, breakfast, morning tea or lunch.
Tarago ute & boot sale
Tarago Kick It Off with Kites ute & boot sale on Saturday 2 December 9am-1pm at Tarago Showground (2km south of Tarago on the Braidwood Road). $25 per site. Gold coin entry. Something for everyone – kite flying for the young and young at heart, plus tools, plants, horse gear, fabric, furniture, clothes, toys and books. Email [email protected] for stall application.
Canberra Community Chorale
Canberra Community Chorale will perform Requiem by Gabriel Fauré at Wesley Uniting Church, Forrest on Saturday 2 December 5pm.The concert, In Paradisum, will also include Last Verses, settings for choir and string ensemble of the final poems of D.H. Lawrence, Robert Herrick, Elinor Wylie, Ralph Waldo Emerson and Thomas Hardy by the Chorale’s musical director Dan Walker. Tickets: $40, $35 concession, $20 student, under 15 years free, available from Trybooking. Light refreshments included. The chorale is a non-auditioned choir which rehearses at lunchtime on Fridays. New members welcome. More info: email [email protected]
Friends of Ireland Christmas
You are invited to our Friends of Ireland Irish Cultural Christmas at the Canberra Irish Club on Wednesday 6 December 6.30-10pm. Fare will be traditional two-course dinner, music, dance and raffle hampers. Tickets $55 (+bf). Bookings close 3 December via trybooking.com/CNFFQ. More info: 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.
