GIVIT seeks hearing aid

GIVIT is working with an organisation in the ACT that offers refugees a safe and welcoming introduction as they begin their new lives in Australia. They are requesting the donation of a hearing aid for a newly arrived refugee who is suffering from severe hearing loss. This refugee has escaped from war in their home country and despite difficulties in hearing, this person is committed to attending classes and learning English. This person is currently dependent on Centrelink payments and cannot afford a hearing aid. Your donation will be life-changing for this person who is starting a new life in the country. Generous Canberrans can donate a high-quality hearing aid or fund the purchase with 100% of money received by GIVIT used to purchase a hearing aid. To donate or fund, visit givit.org.au/whats-needed, search Category: ‘hearing aid’; Location: ‘ACT’.

National Servicemen’s Association

Founded in 1987, the National Servicemen’s Association of Australia is now the second largest ex-service organisation in the nation. The ACT Branch meets on the first Saturday of every month, excluding January, at the Canberra Irish Club, Weston. The next meeting is on Saturday 7 October 12pm. Come along and meet fellow former ‘Nashos’ and join in social activities and other events. More info: contact Denis on 0477 403 022 or [email protected]

Canberra Bonsai Society Annual Show

The Canberra Bonsai Society Annual Show will be held at Canberra High School, Macquarie on 7-8 October: Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 9am-4pm. There will be free demonstrations at 11am and 2pm daily, up to 80 high quality bonsai from the collections of CBS members, as well as sales by the club and six specialist bonsai vendors. Entry: $7 adults; $5 concession. Canberra High School P&C will hold a sausage sizzle both days 10am-2pm. More info: [email protected]

Victim Support ACT seeks volunteers

Are you looking for a rewarding volunteer role, providing practical and emotional support to victims involved in the justice system? Victim Support ACT are recruiting new volunteers, who help people apply for family violence or personal protection orders, accompany people to criminal hearings and trials, help people write victim impact statements and more. Training for new volunteers will be held in October. To learn more, call 6205 2222 or email [email protected]

Christ Church Hawker Coffee/Op Shop

Saturday 7 October 9am-12pm at Christ Church, Hawker. There will be trash & treasure, books, games and DVD’s, clothes, jewellery, a well-stocked cake stall, craft items and wools, and free tea/coffee and biscuits. All welcome. More info: 0428 266 658.

Canberra Men’s Choir

Wanted: Men to sing Christmas classics. Come and try our open night on Monday 9 October 7.30-9pm at Harmonie German Club, Narrabundah. Join us for 10 weeks of preparing Christmas music. Learn how to sing in four-part harmony. No experience or audition is needed. More info: email [email protected] or visit canberramenschoir.Weebly.com

Monday Evening Bush Dancing

Join the Monaro Folk Society every Monday evening from 9 October 6.15-7.45pm to learn traditional Australian bush dancing in a friendly, supportive setting with our experienced teachers, dancing to live music. At North Canberra Baptist Church, 17 Condamine St, Turner. Cost $7 per session. No commitment required, just a desire to enjoy dancing. More info: monarofolk.org.au

Probus Club

Narrabundah: Our next meeting is on Tuesday 10 October 11.15am at Harmonie German Club, Narrabundah. Guest speaker: Roger Quarterman who will speak about the Spitfire aeroplane and the Battle of Britain. Our club meets on the 2nd Tuesday each month. Members usually enjoy lunch afterwards in the bistro. More info: John on 0432 435 053.

Friends of ANBG Thursday Talks

Friends of ANBG Thursday Talks present Dr Helen Kennedy of the Australian National Herbarium, to talk about the endemic Australian shrub, Melichrus urceolatus (honey gland heath). ANBG Theatrette, 12 October 12.30pm. Gold coin donation desirable.

Come & try Lanyon Little Athletics

Do your kids have lots of energy? Lanyon Little Athletics is holding come and try days on Saturdays 14 and 21 October. Your kids can try running, rolling, jumping and throwing at Banks Oval. Tiny tots from 8am. Little Athletics from 9am. More info: lanyonlittleathletics.org.au 

Referendum Day BBQ & Bake Sale 

Palmerston Primary: Saturday 14 October 8am-4pm at Palmerston District Primary School, Kosciuszko Avenue Palmerston. Cast your vote and grab a democracy sausage and a democracy baked good to support the school community. Snags, cakes, muffins and biscuits will be on sale.

Canberra Flower Club

The Canberra Flower Club meets on the second Tuesday of the month at Downer Community Centre. Next meeting on 10 October will host a demonstration inspired by Ikebana. Entry: $2 to help with the cost of flowers.

Black Mountain Spring Wildflower Ramble

Friends of Black Mountain invite you to our 52nd Black Mountain Spring Wildflower Ramble on Saturday 14 October 9.30am-12pm. Suggested donation is $5. To ensure we have enough guides, booking essential at trybooking.com/CLJIQ or email names and contact details to [email protected]

Harden Kite Festival

There will be lots of free activities for kids and adults and an exciting entertainment lineup at this year’s kite festival on Saturday 7 October 10am-4pm at Harden NSW, around 100km from Canberra. There will also be all-day passes for a range of carnival rides.  

ADFAS Canberra

ADFAS Canberra presents two delightful events in October with art and design history expert, Anne Anderson. First, a lecture on Beautiful Houses: Frank Lloyd Wright, America’s greatest architect, on Tuesday 17 October 6pm at the National Library of Australia. Non ADFAS members wishing to book please email: [email protected] The second event is on Wednesday 18 October 10am at 25 Forster Crescent, Yarralumla, Nordic Vision: Scandinavian Art and Design c.1880-1960; Scandinavian Painting 1880-1914, and, How we got IKEA! Scandinavian Design 1880-1960. Bookings at trybooking.com/CDJXU

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.