Ronald McDonald House Xmas Appeal
Christmas is a time for love and togetherness, but for families with sick children, the holiday season can be especially challenging. The financial and emotional burdens they bear can make it difficult to find joy during what should be a time of celebration. Ronald McDonald House Canberra’s Christmas Appeal is an opportunity for you to be a beacon of hope for families staying at the House. Every contribution, no matter the size, will help those relying on the support of Ronald McDonald House Canberra and South East NSW. Donate online at actfundraising.rmhc.org.au/Christmas1360
Gordon Community Centre Giving Tree
The Gordon Community Centre are seeking assistance in brightening Christmas for those being hit hard by the cost of living across the Tuggeranong Valley. Erindale Vikings has offered to be a collection point for donations to the Community Centre that also operates the Lanyon Pantry. For Christmas hampers: Tinned fruit, tinned vegetables, relish or chutney, long-life milk or custard, coffee, tea or hot chocolate, confectionery, bon bons, Christmas cake or pudding, serviettes, chips and nuts, savoury and sweet biscuits, jelly. unwrapped gifts for children: larger toys, large blocks or balls, playmats, dolls or figurines, sports equipment, arts and craft supplies, movie or music vouchers, creams or bath oils or cologne, wallets and bags, electronic items, clothes vouchers. Donations can be dropped off at any of the Vikings venues (Erindale, Chisholm, Lanyon or Town Centre) before 21 December for delivery to Gordon Community Centre.
Boorowa Rotary Markets
The markets will be held Saturday 16 December 9am-1pm at the Old Courthouse Park, Boorowa NSW. The Boorowa Business Chamber has invited Father Christmas to come along and draw the winner of the 2023 Boorowa Spending Spree prize over $3,000! Boorowa Rotary will be hosting the BBQ and are looking forward to a great Market with lots of stalls, food, entertainment and much more.
New Year’s Eve bush dance
Sunday 31 December 8pm until 12.15am at Yarralumla Woolshed, Cotter Road, Canberra. Entry fee (includes tea, coffee, water and cordial): adults $30; Groups and concessions $27; MFS and Dance Delights members, CW readers, and interstate dancers (outside of immediate Canberra/Queanbeyan area) $25; full-time students $20, under 18s free. Please bring a plate of food for a shared supper to be served about 10pm. BYO additional nibbles and drinks if you wish. Info: monarofolk.org.au or call/text 0413 295 004.
Probus Club
Greenway: Our mixed club meets on the second Tuesday of the month 10.30am-12.30pm at Vikings Town Centre Club, Tuggeranong. Our next meeting is on 9 January 2024 when the guest speaker will be Dr Brad Tucker, ANU astrophysicist, who will speak on Space Race 2. Following the meeting, you are welcome to join members for lunch. Outside monthly meetings, the Club has an extensive program of lunches, visits and trips. More info: call Alan on 6294 7207 or visit the Club’s website.
Gifts that show you care
CAREgifts is CARE Australia’s curated online gifts range that supports women to defeat poverty and achieve social justice. Starting from $11 up to $85, you can purchase items such as schoolbooks, mosquito nets, hygiene kits, to stocking a medical clinic, or even providing a child with education for a year. Each donation will ensure items are sent across the world to wherever they are needed most, and will help families grow healthy food, send their children to school or access lifesaving healthcare and clean water. Shop online at caregifts.org.au
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.
