On Thursday 2 March, Cancer Council ACT is calling all Canberrans to dress up or decorate in purple to raise awareness of Relay For Life just one month before we take to the track. Relay for Life is Cancer Council ACT’s biggest fundraiser event where teams raise funds by walking in relay over 24 hours on 1-2 April, raising much needed funds for local cancer support, prevention and research. Wear something purple, decorate your school or workplace and take a photo to share your purple on social media; tag @cancercouncilact so we can reshare! Register to join us for Relay For Life: relayforlife.org.au/event/act-2023

GIVIT seeks sensory studio voucher

GIVIT is working with a not-for-profit organisation in the ACT that provides family support services to children, young people and their families. They are supporting a 10-year-old boy in foster care who experienced placement breakdown. This young boy has sensory needs so the organisation is requesting support to purchase sensory items such as chew necklaces and fidget toys to assist him during this difficult time. Vouchers for the Sensory Studio or a similar are preferred. Your donation will provide comfort to this child and enable him to adjust while in temporary placement. To fund this request please visit givit.org.au/whats-needed, search Category: keyword ‘sensory support voucher’, Location: ‘ACT’.

Fun at Tuggeranong Uniting Church

Fam@4 is a monthly event featuring creative chaos, fun and games, activities and food for young people and families. Next event is Meet to Eat with scrumptious smoked dinner on Sunday 26 February 4-6pm at Tuggeranong Uniting Church. Visit tuc.org.au to register or for more information. All welcome!

Another Chance Op Shop

Another Chance has a 50% sale on all clothing till the end of February. Ross Smith Cres, Scullin. Open: Monday–Friday 10am-4.30pm, Saturday 10am-1pm. Well-stocked Op Shop; has been described as a little gem by customers. Come and see for yourself.

St Paul’s Ginninderra 50th Celebrations

Open house: Friday 3 March 5-8pm. Free BBQ and refreshments, family entertainment and displays of current activities, history and old photographs. Celebration service: Sunday 5 March 9am, led by the Bishop of Canberra and Goulburn. Our Parish Centre is in the Mt Rogers Community Centre, Curley Street entrance, Spence.

High Tea to raise funds for JDRF

Enjoy a glass of bubbles and a selection of sandwiches, scones and cakes served with tea or coffee, in an idyllic country setting at Gold Creek Station, Victoria Street, Hall on Sunday 19 March 1.30pm. Sheep dog demo, lucky door prize, raffle and silent auction. Ticket sales close Wednesday 15 March COB, for catering purposes. Tickets: $75 (includes one glass of bubbles); 10 for $650; via trybooking.com/CDSVX

Come N Try Scottish Country Dancing Ceilidh

Come and experience the fun of Scottish Country Dancing! Callers from the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society in Canberra will take you through an easy and enjoyable program of ceilidh dances. On Saturday 25 February 2-4pm, with light refreshments to follow, at Majura Community Hall, 2 Rosevear Place, Dickson. Tickets at the door (cash only), $10 adults, $5 for 24 years and under. No experience or partner is necessary. Wear comfortable clothes and flat, soft-soled shoes. Bring a drink bottle or keep cup. More info: www.rscds-canberra.org or RSCDS Canberra Scottish Country Dancing on Facebook.

ACT Budgerigar Club show

ACT Budgerigar Club Inc will hold a show at St Jude’s Primary School, Holder on Sunday 26 February. Free viewing entry to public from 10am. Hundreds of budgies on display. Some birds on sale. More info: Rita on 0417 044 023.

Preloved clothing

Next Red Dove preloved clothing monthly openings at Tuggeranong Uniting Church, Comrie St, Wanniassa, Thursday to Saturday 2-4 March, and 30 March-1 April. Lots of summer specials, women’s, men’s and kids’ items, books, linen, and bric-a-brac. Coffee and cake in cafe and a sausage sizzle on Friday.  More info: Jenny 0409 306 031.

ANBG Autumn Plant Sale

The Growing Friends of the ANBG will hold their Autumn Plant Sale on Saturday 4 March 8.30-11am, unless sold out earlier, at the Banksia Centre carpark. Cashless sales by card only. All proceeds go to support the Gardens. Our plant lists will be available 2 weeks before the sale at anbg.gov.au/friends

VIEW Club

Weston Creek: The next meeting will be held at Canberra Southern Cross Club, Woden on Tuesday 7 March 11.30am. Guest speaker: Mike Dinn, Missions in Space. Cost: $38 for two-course lunch. RSVP to Barbara on 0408 864 616 by Thursday 2 March 5pm.

Bruno Groening Circle of Friends

Film screening of The Phenomenon of Healing on Saturday 4 March 11am-5pm (3-part film, includes 2 breaks) at Currie Crescent Community Centre, Kingston ACT. Free entry; donations appreciated. More info: Linley 0402 248 391.

Belconnen Garden Club

The Belconnen Garden Club is welcoming new members and meets on the third Wednesday of each month at the Raiders Club, Kippax during the winter and out and about at garden-related places of interest during summer. More info: email [email protected]

Canberra Jung Society

Next meeting is on Friday 3 March 7.30pm at MacKillop House, 50 Archibald St, Lyneham (and by Zoom). At 8pm, guest speaker Theodora Volti, a qualified Gestalt therapist, will be presenting ‘Self and Ego: A personal perspective’. Costs apply. Details: 0406 375 670 or CanberraJungSociety.org.au

Online CAP Money Course

A community budgeting and money management course online at no cost at your own computer over 3 Tuesday evenings: 7, 14, 21 March 7-9pm. This online CAP Money Course will help you to develop skills to budget, manage debt, save, and have more control of your finances. Register by Tuesday 28 February at capmoney.org.au or email [email protected] or ring Robert on 0402 007 551.

Tarago Show

The 63rd annual Tarago Show is on Sunday 5 March. Attractions include: Medieval Jousting and Skill at Arms; Braidwood Motor Club; The BaaBaa Bar and The Tuckerbox; Recycled mailbox competition; Hop on your Hobby Horse event; Cow pat lotto, Tarago Tomato Tourney – and more.

Ramsay Health Care Triathlon Pink (& fun run)

Supporting the National Breast Cancer Foundation , Ramsay Health Care Triathlon Pink will hold its first ever Canberra event at Stromlo Forest Park and Leisure Centre on Sunday 19 March. Fun Run options for the whole family also on offer! More info: theeventcrew.com.au/event/triathlon-pink/rounds/canberra/