Fun, fitness at Little Athletics
Do your kids like to run, jump or throw? Are you kids inspired by the Olympians? Registrations are open for fun, fitness and friends at Little Athletics! With 17 centres across ACT and the region, there is a centre near you. Coaches are available for support and guidance. Register now at athleticsintheact.com.au
GIVIT donation of the week: DVD player and sound system
One of GIVIT’s registered charities is working hard to create a refuge that not only provides a warm, safe place for homeless men to sleep, but also an environment for relaxation, connection and dignity. The all-male crisis accommodation facility was established last year and has helped over 100 men avoid sleeping out in the cold over the past two Canberra winters. The facility provides short-term respite with a warm private room, access to a shower, hot meals, and a communal lounge. The organisation is seeking a DVD player and sound system, which they can set up in the communal area, for fun movie nights to bring the men together. Any pre-loved, good quality items that can be donated would be greatly appreciated. To donate, visit givit.org.au/whats-needed, search by “Music and Entertainment” within the ACT. After you pledge the item, you will be contacted by the relevant organisation to arrange pick-up, post or drop-off. GIVIT supports more than 400 charities and community groups across the Capital Region by matching your items with people who need them most.
Kippax Car Boot Sale
Kippax Uniting Church is holding the next in its series of CarBootSales (and a few inside stalls for winter) on Saturday 14 August 8am-12pm, corner of Hardwick Cres and Luke St, Holt. Plus, in the hall you’ll find kitchenware, crockery, glassware and a cake stall. Donations accepted Friday 13 August. More info: email [email protected]
Belconnen charity stall
Relay for Life Team, the Bold Bandannas, is holding a charity stall at the Belconnen Fresh Food Markets on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 August 8am-5pm. There will be: handmade beanies, scarves, rugs, children’s dress-up clothes, dolls’ clothes, crocheted hand towels, and knitted and lace coathangers; homemade jams, pickles, chutneys, lemon butter, sugar-reduced preserves; plants and worm juice for your plants; a patchwork quilt; a selection of bric-a-brac; and unique sales of a children’s book called Who Took the Egg?. More info: call Jan on 6231 0761.
Game Plus Fest 2021
This National Science Week, head to Game Plus Fest – a celebration of game development and STEM, at 49 Phillip Avenue, Watson (Canberra Technology Park, B Block Hall), Saturday 21 August 10am-3pm. You’ll find family friendly stalls showcasing the work of game and STEM businesses in Canberra, plus short, focused talks. Experience and learn about fields like game development, robotics, the space industry, virtual reality, and more. Free entry; tickets via National Science Week website and Eventbrite: gameplus.com.au/fest
VIEW Club meetings
Queanbeyan Evening: The next meeting is on Wednesday 18 August 6pm at The Vanilla Pod Café, Riverside Plaza. Cost: $30 for dinner. Wonderful guest speakers provide us with valuable information on many topics. More info: call Sue on 0448 427 237.
Yerrabi Interest Group: Members have been asked to “tell us your story by a single object” at the next meeting on Thursday 19 August 11.30am at Eastlake Gungahlin; followed by lunch at the Bistro. More info: email June via [email protected] by 15 August.
Woden: The next meeting is on Tuesday 24 August 11.30am at Canberra Southern Cross Club Woden. Cost: $32 for two-course lunch. Be entertained by Stan Walker’s line dancing group. RSVP to Maureen by 18 August on 0427 383 343. Visitors and interested ladies are welcome.
Tuggeranong Evening: The next meeting is the club’s 44th birthday celebration with entertainment from the Swinging Tonics, on Wednesday 25 August 6pm at Town Centre Vikings Club, Greenway. Cost: $30 includes dinner. RSVP: Janne 6293 3977 or Lorna 0408 621 119.
Probus Club
Narrabundah: Meets on the third Tuesday each month. The next meeting is on Tuesday 17 August 11am at Harmonie German Club, followed by lunch at the club. Guest speaker is Dr Sue Packer, a former Senior Australian of the Year, speaking about brain development – from babies to the elderly. All welcome.
Community markets
Rotary Queanbeyan Market: Sunday 15 August 9am-1pm, Lowe Street, Queanbeyan. Homemade with love and sold with a smile. Dog-friendly market and jumping castle for the children. More info: email [email protected]
St Mary Calwell market: Saturday 21 August 9am-2pm, 7 Webber Cresent, Calwell. Come and have a sausage sizzle and browse the new and second-hand market stalls. More info: email [email protected]
Children’s market day: Sunday29 August 11am-3pm, Mura Lanyon Youth Centre, 22 Sidney Nolan St, Conder. Enjoy a day of activities with fairy floss, barbecue, popcorn, sales of pre-loved baby and children clothing, and toy stalls (leftover clothes will be donated to Roundabout Canberra). More info: email [email protected]
Men Shed Tuggeranong Lake walk and market: On Father’s Day, Sunday 5 September, join the community walk 10am-1pm, and check out the market 9am-2pm, at Tuggeranong Town Park, Anketell Street, Greenway. Enjoy a walk, sausage sizzle, food and market stalls, jumping castle and more. More info: email [email protected]
Music for L’Arche Genesaret
Fundraising piano recital for L’Arche Genesaret Inc. on Sunday 29 August 3pm at Wesley Music Centre, 20 National Circuit, Forrest. Well-known Canberra pianist, Robert Schmidli will provide a piano recital to benefit L’Arche which provides support and companionship to people with intellectual disability in Canberra. Robert will present pieces by Bach, Chopin, Haydn and Debussy. Tickets: $30 adults, $25 concession; bookings essential via: trybooking.com/BTBQS
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