Ronald McDonald House Canberra wish list

Ronald McDonald House Canberra is seeking donations of items that will enhance the experience of families who stay while caring for a seriously ill child at Canberra Hospital. Groceries: noodle cups, Cup a soups, coffee sachets, share packs of chips and biscuits, Milo, muesli bars, olive oil, canola oil, shampoo, conditioner, body wash and face wash. Wrapped in Love items: baby toys and rattles, colouring and puzzle books, Textas, crayons and pencils, fidget toys, Matchbox cars, card games, little craft packs, new books for children of all ages, small Lego packs or boxes, play dough. To avoid stockpiling of the same food items donated by our various amazing community members, please contact the RMHC ACT team directly on 6281 5894 (Mon-Fri 8am-6pm). 

Communities at Work winter appeal

Communities at Work is inviting us to support their Winter Appeal – either through an EOFY donation or food and clothing donations. Over 15,000 vulnerable people rely on Communities at Work each year for support with food, clothing, accommodation, transport, friendship, life skills, education and mental wellbeing. With the increasing cost of living, that number has risen rapidly. Your support means some people won’t have to make difficult decisions between paying rent and food, bills or medical care. To get involved, visit commsatwork.org/winter-appeal

GIVIT donation of the week: Disposable masks

If you have any boxes of unused face masks sitting in the back of the cupboard, please consider donating them through GIVIT to assist a medical and counselling service in Canberra. This service is also assisting people in the region who are suffering from financial hardship through their food pantry. As flu season is upon us, they would like to offer face masks to their clients to keep everyone safe and healthy during winter. Generous Canberrans can donate unused boxes of face masks by visiting givit.org.au/whats-needed; Search Category: keyword ‘disposable masks’; Location: ‘ACT’. GIVIT supports more than 400 charities and community groups across the Capital Region by matching your items with people who need them most.  

Kippax Indoor Marketplace

Kippax Uniting Church holds its Marketplace on the 3rd Saturday of the month, with a different theme each time. For the winter market on Saturday 17 June 9am-1pm, our theme is books, CDs, DVDs and records. Community donations are welcome the day before the sale. We will have our usual BBQ, morning tea, a soup lunch, and several local authors coming to sell and sign their books.

Monaro Folk Society

Learn the basics of bush dancing in a friendly and supportive setting with Monaro Folk Society’s experienced teachers, dancing to live, traditional bush music dancing every Monday 6.15-7.45pm from 19 June. 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

The Llewellyn Choir

Our concert ‘A Winter Concert – Durufle and Boulanger’, featuring Maurice Durufle’s Requiem, and three pieces by Lili Boulanger, at Wesley Music Centre, 20 National Circuit, Forrest on Saturday 24 June 7.30pm. Tickets: $40/$35, Students $20, Under 16s $10. Contact: 0421 477 594 or [email protected]

Materials for Arts and Crafts Fair

Immanuel Woden Valley Lutheran Church Women’s Fellowship are hosting an Arts and Crafts Materials Fair on Saturday 24 June 10am-1pm in the Lutheran Church Hall, 37 Burnie Street, Lyons. Come along for fabric, haberdashery, yarns, small range of art materials, patterns, kits and more. Tea and coffee available. Enquiries: 0448 665 537.

Harmonie German Club markets

The Harmonie German Club’s next markets are on Sunday 25 June 9am-1pm with lots of stalls, fresh-baked treats, a German gourmet deli, live music, a jumping castle, a roving accordion player, tasty German street food, and more. Free entry and free parking!

VIEW Club

Gungahlin Day: Our next meeting will be held on Wednesday 28 June 11.45am at Gungahlin Lakes Golf Club, Nicholls. Cost: $35 for two-course lunch. Guest speakers: Seniors Liaison Officer Lina Webber and Senior Constable Jane Kenehan from ACT Policing Community Engagement Team talking about scams. RSVP: Julie on 0422 505 771 by Sunday 25 June 9pm. Guests and visitors most welcome.

Red Shield Appeal

Every day in Australia, 275 people are pushed into homelessness for the first time in their lives. The Salvation Army is seeking donations to the annual Red Shield Appeal so that your tax-deductible gift can be put to work before the end of the financial year. To donate, call 13 SALVOS (13 72 58) or visit salvationarmy.org.au/adam

2023 Community Achievement Awards

It’s time to think about who you would like to thank for their tireless work in the community with nominations open for the 2023 Community Achievement Awards for NSW and the ACT. The awards celebrate those people who have contributed to their community, no matter how big or small! These nominees will be the selfless unsung heroes who dedicate their time to helping the lives of others within their community. More info: visit awardsaustralia.com/nswactcaa, email [email protected] or call 1300 735 445. Nominations close Thursday 24 August, with judging to take place in October. Winners will be announced on Friday 24 November at the 2023 Community Achievement Awards gala presentation dinner.

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.