Daffodil Day Yellow Fundraiser
Daffodil Day is Cancer Council ACT’s most iconic and much-loved fundraising campaign. This August, Cancer Council is calling all Canberrans to register as a Yellow Fundraiser to raise awareness and fundraise for lifesaving cancer research. Get creative with how you fundraise this August: Organise a Yellow themed day at work; Hold a Yellow tea; Colour or cut your hair; Complete a training challenge. Every dollar you raise will fund world-class cancer research and cancer support services in the ACT. Help save lives and bring us closer to a cancer-free future. To find out more, email Cancer Council ACT at [email protected] or register as a Yellow Fundraiser at daffodilday.com.au/act
Charity Stall
Relay for Life Team, the Bold Bandannas, will hold a stall at the Belconnen Fresh Food Markets on Saturday 19 August 8.30am-4.30pm to raise funds for cancer research, prevention and support services. There will be: homemade preserves, pickles, chutney, lemon butter, & sugar reduced preserves; a range of hand sewn items, including children’s dress-up clothes, hand knitted doll’s clothes, covered coat hangers, crocheted hand towels, knitted beanies, scarves, knee rugs and blankets; plants and worm juice fertiliser. We are the sole seller of a children’s book called Who Took the Egg?, which makes an excellent gift. More info: call Jan on 6231 0761.
VIEW Club
Queanbeyan Evening: Our next dinner meeting is on Wednesday 16 August 5.30pm at Vanilla Pod, Riverside Plaza. Cost: $35 for dinner and raffle. Guest speaker will be from Queanbeyan Library. New ladies are always welcome to join us for fun and friendship. RSVP to Sue on [email protected] or 0448 427 237 by 13 August.
the market@bungendore
the market@bungendore will host our next market on Sunday 13 August 9am-3pm at the War Memorial Hall, Molonglo Street, Bungendore, offering a wide range of quality goods focusing on local art, craft and produce. Refreshments will be available. More info: find The Market at Bungendore on Facebook.
Friends of ANBG Thursday Talks
On Thursday 17 August, Dr David Bush, Director CSIRO Tree Seed Centre, will talk about Australian native tree species for bioenergy and carbon capture. Biomass bioenergy is likely to be an important part of the overall mix of renewable energy sources needed to meet overall and peak demand in future. ANBG Visitor Centre Theatrette, 12.30 to 1.30. Admission by gold coin donation. Bookings desirable via the link at friendsanbg.org.au/calendar
ADFAS Canberra
ADFAS Canberra (Australian Decorative and Fine Arts Societies) presents UK lecturer Mark Cottle at the National Library of Australia on Tuesday 22 August 6pm. Mark will give an illustrated talk about the seventh century burial ship, the Sutton Hoo, which was found on the shore of the River Debden in Suffolk, England, with a mound of treasure. Entry: $35 at the door, refreshments included. Non-members can email bookings to [email protected]. More info: adfas.org.au/societies/canberra/
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.
