Kippax Indoor Marketplace

On Saturday 15 July 9am-1pm at Kippax Uniting Church (opposite Woolworths carpark). Market stallholders bring their own items for sale, and our sale of pre-loved goods in our hall this month is all things craft-related, plus handmade items, a cake stall and come and try calligraphy and card making. Also enjoy our morning tea and our barbecue offerings. Community donations are welcome on 14 July (fabrics earlier please so we have time to measure and price).

GIVIT seeks pillows

GIVIT is working with an overnight accommodation service for men over 18 sleeping rough across the Capital Region. This program has supported more than 300 men experiencing homelessness in the past two years and has assisted many others in their transition to long-term accommodation. They are calling for the donation of new pillows for their crisis accommodation service. Many of their clients are experiencing long-term homelessness along with mental illness or living with a disability. Canberrans can donate new pillows or fund the purchase of new pillows, with 100% of funds received by GIVIT used to purchase these items. To donate or fund, visit givit.org.au/whats-needed; search Category: ‘Pillow’; Location: ‘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.

Hawker shops consultation

Local residents and customers of Hawker Village shopping centre are being asked for their views about proposed changes to the precinct. Woolworths is running a six-week public consultation, ending on 13 August, to seek views about replacing the current Woolworths Metro with a much larger supermarket. Proposals include basement parking and changes to neighbouring buildings and public spaces. Information will be presented at the Belconnen Community Council’s public online meeting on Tuesday 18 July 7pm (check belcouncil.org.au/events for details). Public drop-in sessions will be held at Hawker shops on 19 and 22 July 1-4pm and an evening workshop will be held on 19 July (registration required). Written submissions are also invited. More info: woolworthshawker.com.au

Community group, Friends of Hawker Village (FoHV), formed in 2010 in response to the original Hawker shops proposals, is taking an active interest in the latest proposals. For information: friendsofhawkervillage.wordpress.com/

Charity Stall

Relay for Life Team, the Bold Bandannas, will hold a stall at Bunnings Majura on Saturday 15 July 9am-5pm to raise funds for cancer research, prevention and support services. There will be: homemade preserves, pickles, chutney, lemon butter, and sugar-reduced preserves; a range of handsewn items, including children’s dress-up clothes; handknitted doll’s clothes; covered coat hangers; crocheted hand towels; bootees, and cot blankets We have an amazing range of beanies, scarves, and knee rugs. More info: call Jan on 6231 0761.

VIEW Club

Woden: The next meeting will be held at the Canberra Southern Cross Club, Woden, on Tuesday 25 July 11.30am. Cost: $34 for a two-course lunch. Entertainment will be provided by the Heart and Soul Singers, and the theme for the day will be Christmas in July. RSVP to Monica on 0412 664 195 by Wednesday 19 July.

Probus Club

Wanniassa: Our club meets at 10am the third Thursday of the month at Greenway Views. Next meeting 20 July. Join us to hear interesting guest speakers after enjoying morning tea in the company of other retired people whose interests include theatre, lunches, coffee mornings and day outings. Phone 0490 413 093 or email [email protected]

ANBG Thursday Talks

On 20 July 12.30-1.30pm at ANBG Visitor Centre Theatrette. Dr Nina McLean and Nathan Kay from ACT Parks and Conservation will talk about ‘Fire Recovery in Namadgi National Park’, the recovery plan and monitoring of two endangered Sphagnum Bogs and Associated Fens after the 2020 Orroral fire burned 80 per cent of Namadgi National Park. The objective of the plan is to preserve the bogs in perpetuity as a viable community across the natural geographic range. More info: [email protected]

Mead-Winter Ball

The Monaro Folk Society presents the Mead-Winter Ball on Saturday 22 July 2-5pm at Folkdance Hall, 114 Maitland St, Hackett. This special event will feature live music played by Strathmannan, led by Kate Scott, and calling by Jude Stuart. You don’t need dance experience or a partner. All dances taught and called. Please bring a plate of refreshments to share. Non-alcoholic mead, cordial, tea and coffee will be provided. Tickets, cash only at the door: adult $25, concession $23, MFS and Dance Delights $20, student $10, under-18 free. More info: monarofolk.org.au

Zonta Birth Kit packing day

For the first time since 2019, Zonta Club of Canberra Breakfast is opening our annual Birth Kit packing day to the public on Saturday 29 July in O’Connor. There will be a morning and an afternoon session, each with a maximum of 80 people. Zonta International works in partnership with several global organisations to pack a supply of Clean Birth Kits to pregnant women in need living in rural communities around the world. Kits are given to mothers through community outreach programs, supplied to health facilities for use by doctors, midwives and nurses or distributed to traditional birthing attendants. They are designed to support hygienic practices and environments during childbirth in under-resourced settings. If you’re unable to attend but would like support this event, a $5 donation will cover the cost of one kit. Donations can be made direct to Birth Kits Foundation Australia via www.bkfa.org.au (donations $2 and over are tax deductable). Tickets through Humanitix: events.humanitix.com/birthing-kits-packing-day

Friends of Canberra Olympic Pool

On Saturday 29 July 4pm at Canberra Olympic Pool, cnr Allara St and Constitution Ave, Friends of Canberra Olympic Pool will meet to approve a constitution and office bearers. We intend to apply for incorporation under the ACT Associations Incorporation Act 1991. All welcome. More info: email [email protected]

Omnia social group

Would you like to meet new people and forge new friendships while enjoying a wide range of social activities? Omnia Adventurers and Social Club could be the place for you! Our activities include drinks and dinner on Friday nights, regular walks around town, bushwalking, movie and gallery outings and more. If you would like to meet us, please email [email protected]

Dragons Abreast Canberra

Save the date! Our next Come and Try dragon boating event is on Saturday 21 October 9-11am at Grevillea Park, Menindee Drive, Barton – look for the pink marquee. A short welcome and some on-land paddling technique instruction will be followed by around 30 minutes of easy paddling, then morning tea where participants can chat with other women who have experienced breast cancer. Come and Try events are free of charge. RSVP to Megan on 0414 508 250 or email [email protected].