February 2010
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Monday, 1 February 2010
Top Gear Live hits Sydney! 9.00am
Featuring rally cars, outrageous stunts, flames, noise and motoring mayhem, it also boasts the world’s first indoor loop-the-loop, performed by the fearless Stig.
Tickets start from $69 and include access to an Australian tour extra, the Top Gear Live Festival, before and after the live show.
Buy now from Ticketek or go to www.topgearlive.com.au
Doorknock Appeal All of February
In 2008, the Society provided Canberra’s most underprivileged people with $1.2million of assistance through the conferences and retail centres, and $3.5 million towards community service, and it is essential that these services continue to help support underprivileged people in Canberra.
Please be generous with your donation when someone knocks on your door or send your donation to PO Box 642 Mawson, ACT 2607.
If you would like to volunteer, please contact Marlene Plumb marlene.plumb@svdp-cg.org.au.
Tuesday, 2 February 2010
Top Gear Live hits Sydney! 9.00am
Featuring rally cars, outrageous stunts, flames, noise and motoring mayhem, it also boasts the world’s first indoor loop-the-loop, performed by the fearless Stig.
Tickets start from $69 and include access to an Australian tour extra, the Top Gear Live Festival, before and after the live show.
Buy now from Ticketek or go to www.topgearlive.com.au
Wednesday, 3 February 2010
Top Gear Live hits Sydney! 9.00am
Featuring rally cars, outrageous stunts, flames, noise and motoring mayhem, it also boasts the world’s first indoor loop-the-loop, performed by the fearless Stig.
Tickets start from $69 and include access to an Australian tour extra, the Top Gear Live Festival, before and after the live show.
Buy now from Ticketek or go to www.topgearlive.com.au
Thursday, 4 February 2010
Top Gear Live hits Sydney! 9.00am
Featuring rally cars, outrageous stunts, flames, noise and motoring mayhem, it also boasts the world’s first indoor loop-the-loop, performed by the fearless Stig.
Tickets start from $69 and include access to an Australian tour extra, the Top Gear Live Festival, before and after the live show.
Buy now from Ticketek or go to www.topgearlive.com.au
Dru Yoga in Turner-commencing Term 1 6.15pm
Dru Yoga classes are held at the Canberra Seniors Centre, 10 Watson St Turner on Thursdays from 6.15pm to 7.40pm starting February 4, 2010. Please contact Robyn on 6257 1445 or by email Dru.with.Robyn@gmail.com
CA Brumbies v NSW Waratahs (Pre-Season Match) 7:30pm
(Pre-Season Match)
Viking Park, Wanniassa
Thursday, 4 February, 2010
Kick-off: 7:30pm
Tickets – available from Vikings Clubs and Brumbies Rugby, Austin Street, Griffith
Grandstand: $20 (Only available from Vikings Erindale)
General Admission: Adult: $10/Child (5-18yrs): $5
‘Stand As One’ and become a CA Brumbies member in 2010. Visit http://www.brumbies.com.au
Friday, 5 February 2010
Free Community Lunch 12 noon till 1:30pm
All welcome
The Bald Archy Prize 2010 daily 10am-4pm
The Bald Archy prize and its controversial judge Maude, the sulphur-crested cockatoo, have been tapping into the larrikin side of the Australian sense of humour for the last 17 years. Created as a spoof of that more serious competition, the Bald Archy Prize provides artists of all styles and standards with a genuine opportunity to create portrait paintings of humour, dark satire, light comedy or caricature ranging from the hilarious to the bizarrely vulgar.
Winning subjects over the years have included Kerry Packer, Amanda Vanstone, Edmund Capon, Shane Warne, Dame Edna Everidge, John Howard and Pauline Hanson, Robbie and Gai Waterhouse, Rupert Murdoch, Jeff Kennett, Cardinal George Pell and Tony Abbott, and Princess Mary and Prince Frederick of Norway, as well as the 2009 winner, Bart Cummings.
For the second year running the exhibition previews in Canberra as part of the Multicultural Festival. It then moves to Sydney, where the winner will be announced, before going on tour throughout Eastern Australia.
Presented by Watson Arts Centre and Peter Batey OAM, founder and director of The Bald Archy Prize.
Watson Arts Centre, Aspinall Street, Watson.
Top Gear Live hits Sydney! 9.00am
Featuring rally cars, outrageous stunts, flames, noise and motoring mayhem, it also boasts the world’s first indoor loop-the-loop, performed by the fearless Stig.
Tickets start from $69 and include access to an Australian tour extra, the Top Gear Live Festival, before and after the live show.
Buy now from Ticketek or go to www.topgearlive.com.au
Training & Work Experience Opportunity In Children’s Services
(Certificate III in Children’s Services)
Final Registration will be at 9.30 am on the 8th February 2010
at the Tuggeranong Community & Function Centre
(Attendance is mandatory to gain a spot in this Government funded course)
call 6100 6674 or visit nuskills@nuskillslearning.org for more information.
Saturday, 6 February 2010
Cam Whites Hillside Dirt Jam 5pm
Training & Work Experience Opportunity In Children’s Services
(Certificate III in Children’s Services)
Final Registration will be at 9.30 am on the 8th February 2010
at the Tuggeranong Community & Function Centre
(Attendance is mandatory to gain a spot in this Government funded course)
call 6100 6674 or visit nuskills@nuskillslearning.org for more information.
Top Gear Live hits Sydney! 9.00am
Featuring rally cars, outrageous stunts, flames, noise and motoring mayhem, it also boasts the world’s first indoor loop-the-loop, performed by the fearless Stig.
Tickets start from $69 and include access to an Australian tour extra, the Top Gear Live Festival, before and after the live show.
Buy now from Ticketek or go to www.topgearlive.com.au
Premier Futsal Academy Training 9:00am-11:00am
The second training program is scheduled to run between the 6th of February and 3rd of April 2010
Baby & Kids Market, Canberra 0900 to 1200
WHEN: Saturday, 6 February 2010
WHERE: Fitzroy Pavilion, Exhibition Park (EPIC), Flemington Rd, Mitchell
Always from 9am to 12pm.
Plenty of free parking.
Always indoors.
Cash sales only.
Entry $3, kids FREE!
For further information please visit our website – www.babykidsmarket.com.au or Tel: 1300 55 44 76
YMCA of Canberra 8am -12pm
Mueller Street - next to tennis courts
YMCA Garage Sales are the perfect place to find great deals on a range of goods.
SALE INCLUDES:
Clothing, Books, CDs/Records, Manchester, Fabrics, Toys/Games and Bric-a-brac.
Take advantage of the YMCA's famous deals:
$5 a bag Children's & Adults Clothes.
$10 Boxes of Books!
~ All goods reduced to clear - best offers accepted ~
Don’t miss out on a bargain, come along and see what great deals you can find!
Funds raised through YMCA Garage Sales go toward supporting community programs.
Kippax Fair Craft Markets held fortnightly on saturday mornings. 8.30am - 2pm
Held fortnightly inside the centre.
Calvary Chapel Op Shop 8.00AM - 1.00PM
Free coffee and cake to enjoy while browsing the goods for sale. This is held on the first Saturday of every month except for January at Calvary Chapel UPC located on the corner of Maclaurin Cr and Plunkett St in Chifley ACT 2606.
Opening times are from 8.00am to 1.00pm. Come along and find a bargain or call on 6281 2330 for any enquiries.
Sunday, 7 February 2010
Top Gear Live hits Sydney! 9.00am
Featuring rally cars, outrageous stunts, flames, noise and motoring mayhem, it also boasts the world’s first indoor loop-the-loop, performed by the fearless Stig.
Tickets start from $69 and include access to an Australian tour extra, the Top Gear Live Festival, before and after the live show.
Buy now from Ticketek or go to www.topgearlive.com.au
Training & Work Experience Opportunity In Children’s Services
(Certificate III in Children’s Services)
Final Registration will be at 9.30 am on the 8th February 2010
at the Tuggeranong Community & Function Centre
(Attendance is mandatory to gain a spot in this Government funded course)
call 6100 6674 or visit nuskills@nuskillslearning.org for more information.
Monday, 8 February 2010
Top Gear Live hits Sydney! 9.00am
Featuring rally cars, outrageous stunts, flames, noise and motoring mayhem, it also boasts the world’s first indoor loop-the-loop, performed by the fearless Stig.
Tickets start from $69 and include access to an Australian tour extra, the Top Gear Live Festival, before and after the live show.
Buy now from Ticketek or go to www.topgearlive.com.au
Tuesday, 9 February 2010
Top Gear Live hits Sydney! 9.00am
Featuring rally cars, outrageous stunts, flames, noise and motoring mayhem, it also boasts the world’s first indoor loop-the-loop, performed by the fearless Stig.
Tickets start from $69 and include access to an Australian tour extra, the Top Gear Live Festival, before and after the live show.
Buy now from Ticketek or go to www.topgearlive.com.au
Top Gear Live hits Sydney! 9.00am
Featuring rally cars, outrageous stunts, flames, noise and motoring mayhem, it also boasts the world’s first indoor loop-the-loop, performed by the fearless Stig.
Tickets start from $69 and include access to an Australian tour extra, the Top Gear Live Festival, before and after the live show.
Buy now from Ticketek or go to www.topgearlive.com.au
Wednesday, 10 February 2010
Top Gear Live hits Sydney! 9.00am
Featuring rally cars, outrageous stunts, flames, noise and motoring mayhem, it also boasts the world’s first indoor loop-the-loop, performed by the fearless Stig.
Tickets start from $69 and include access to an Australian tour extra, the Top Gear Live Festival, before and after the live show.
Buy now from Ticketek or go to www.topgearlive.com.au
Thursday, 11 February 2010
Top Gear Live hits Sydney! 9.00am
Featuring rally cars, outrageous stunts, flames, noise and motoring mayhem, it also boasts the world’s first indoor loop-the-loop, performed by the fearless Stig.
Tickets start from $69 and include access to an Australian tour extra, the Top Gear Live Festival, before and after the live show.
Buy now from Ticketek or go to www.topgearlive.com.au
Friday, 12 February 2010
Top Gear Live hits Sydney! 9.00am
Featuring rally cars, outrageous stunts, flames, noise and motoring mayhem, it also boasts the world’s first indoor loop-the-loop, performed by the fearless Stig.
Tickets start from $69 and include access to an Australian tour extra, the Top Gear Live Festival, before and after the live show.
Buy now from Ticketek or go to www.topgearlive.com.au
Shooting Birds - Nicely! 8:00pm
Two part course over the evenings of 12 & 13 February. $40 for both sessions or $30 for one. Proceeds to Wee Jasper P & C. Bookings essential
Part of the Wee Jasper Arts & Crafts Fair and Wee Jasper Naturally. See visitweejasper.com.au for details.
Saturday, 13 February 2010
Caving in Wee Jasper. 1:00pm
Go underground into one of Wee Jasper’s wild caves with cavers from Canberra Speleological Society.
A great chance to take part in an exciting wild adventure activity and learn something about what lies beneath your feet and see beautiful cave formations.
All participants must be OVER 10 years of age. $25 per person, pay cash on the day. Telephone the Wee Jasper Reserves Trust on 02 6227 9626 or see visitweejasper.com.au for more info - a Wee Jasper Naturally weekend. Bookings essential.
Wee Jasper Arts & Craft Fair 9:00am
Enter your Wee Jasper inspired Art or Craft in any medium - entries close 15 January. It's a Wee Jasper Naturally Weekend. See visitweejasper.com.au for more information.
Proceeds from the weekend go to the Wee Jasper Reserves Trust and the Wee Jasper P&C.
Sketchbook Workshop with Amanda McLean 9:00am
Learn how to make the most of your sketchbook and your camera, recording your inspiration, tonal notes and more - using different media.
Part of the Wee Jasper Arts & Craft Fair and a Wee Jasper Naturally Weekend. See visitweejasper.com.au
Paddy Pallin Adventure Race Series 10am-3pm
Teams of 3 navigate around a secret course and find their way from checkpoint to checkpoint on foot, bike and kayak.
Heaps of fun for beginners and seasoned racers alike with an option of Novice, Classic and Advanced Course featuring extra bonus legs!
Kayaks, paddles, PFDs, maps and race instructions are provided. Put a team together and come experience the most fun you’ll have outdoors, you won’t regret it!
www.arocsport.com.au - info@arocsport.com.au - 0401 564 462
Trivia Night 6:00pm
Prizes for winning teams, fun for the whole family.
$10 per person (maximum 10 people per table - No minimum)
For more info, and for Tickets, please contact Erindale OR Calwell Shoe Repairs:
61621545 - Erindale
61621747 - Calwell
Top Gear Live hits Sydney! 9.00am
Featuring rally cars, outrageous stunts, flames, noise and motoring mayhem, it also boasts the world’s first indoor loop-the-loop, performed by the fearless Stig.
Tickets start from $69 and include access to an Australian tour extra, the Top Gear Live Festival, before and after the live show.
Buy now from Ticketek or go to www.topgearlive.com.au
Sunday, 14 February 2010
Top Gear Live hits Sydney! 9.00am
Featuring rally cars, outrageous stunts, flames, noise and motoring mayhem, it also boasts the world’s first indoor loop-the-loop, performed by the fearless Stig.
Tickets start from $69 and include access to an Australian tour extra, the Top Gear Live Festival, before and after the live show.
Buy now from Ticketek or go to www.topgearlive.com.au
Volleyball Open Day 10:00am to 2:00pm
Hosted by the ACT Dragons Volleyball Club
Date: 14 February 2010
Time: 10:00am to 2:00pm
Where: AIS Volleyball hall (behind the main public pool)
This Valentine’s Day come and try volleyball at the AIS – it’s free and open to all skill levels and all ages.
There will be social matches, skills workshops, health and fitness information, a BBQ lunch and a high level exhibition match, showing the speed, excitement and skills of the game.
It’s a day to experience the sport of volleyball.
Come and chat to existing members, share some lunch and have some fun.
Contact: Peter McCurdy
Phone: 0408 188 195
Email: actdragons@gmail.com
Web: http://dragons.volleyballact.com.au/
AFL NAB Cup Round 1, Western Bulldogs v Brisbane Lions 4.40pm
Canberra Equine Hospital Car Boot Sale and Open Day from 10am
Ever driven past our hospital on the way to Sydney or Yass and wondered what it is like on the inside?
We are holding a car boot sale and open day on Sunday 14th February (Valentine's Day) from 10am.
- Bring your car and sell some unwanted goods (saddlery, horse gear and even horse floats!)
- come and wander through the trade stalls and see what is on offer; from Horseland and CRT to local riding schools, studs and horsey products.
- have lunch at the sausage sizzle provided by Rotary.
- there will be tours of the hospital, a raffle with great prizes and a 'guess the weight of the horse' competition.
please ring 62418888 to book your position for the car boot sale (numbers limited).
All proceeds from the day go to Pegasus Riding for the Disabled.
Tuggeranong Panthers Volleyball Open Day 1pm-5pm
Come and try one of the world's most popular sports and join the ACT's leading volleyball club! All ages and skill levels welcome!
Date: February 14
Where: Tuggeranong Town Park, Anketell St Tuggeranong
When: 1pm-5pm
Need more info? Head to http://panthers.volleyballact.com.au
Monday, 15 February 2010
Free screening for ANUFG - New Moon 8pm
To start off 2010 we will be hosting a free screening of New Moon. Everyone welcome and there is no obligation to join.
For more information about the group, and our screening program (Feb to July), go to our website www.anufg.org.au
Fighting The Scammers - How The ACCC Tackles Scams 6-7.30pm
Location: Lecture theatre, Innovations Building Rd, ANU
Speaker: Therese Dupè
Free Admission
Every year thousands of Australians fall victims to all manner of scams and scammers. The victims come from all walks of life and all have lost substantial amounts of money- in some cases hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Therese Dupè will be speaking about how the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) deal with scams and scammers. Along the way she will discuss the background of the ACCC and provide an overview of scams and why they succeed. She will also provide information about the SCAMwatch website and the Australian Consumer Fraud Taskforce.
Therese Dupè is the Assistant Director of Enforcement Operations for the ACT and National Projects, Australian Competition and Consumer Competition. Ms Dupè has been in the ACCC for 10 years, 7 of them dealing with scams.
No need to book but please note theatre hold 106.
Dinner will follow the lecture. If you would like to RSVP please contact Nick on 6262 5966 or act1@skeptics.com.au.
Any media enquires about SCAMwatch should be directed to the ACCC.
Canberra Skeptics Website: http://finch.customer.netspace.net.au/skeptics/
Fighting The Scammers - How The ACCC Tackles Scams 6-7.30pm
Speaker: Therese Dupé
Free Admission
Every year thousands of Australians fall victims to all manner of scams and scammers. The victims come from all walks of life and all have lost substantial amounts of money- in some cases hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Therese Dupé will be speaking about how the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) deal with scams and scammers. Along the way she will discuss the background of the ACCC and provide an overview of scams and why they succeed. She will also provide information about the SCAMwatch website and the Australian Consumer Fraud Taskforce.
Therese Dupé is the Assistant Director of Enforcement Operations for the ACT and National Projects, Australian Competition and Consumer Competition. Ms Dupé has been in the ACCC for 10 years, 7 of them dealing with scams.
No need to book but please note theatre hold 106.
Dinner will follow the lecture. If you would like to RSVP please contact Nick on act1@skeptics.com.au.
Any media enquires about SCAMwatch should be directed to the ACCC.
Canberra Skeptics Website: http://finch.customer.netspace.net.au/skeptics/
RING A BELL FOR BEN 2010 ALL DAY
In Canberra, you will hear the bells of St Paul's Cathedral, Manuka pealing.
OCF is a successful Australian charity willing to journey to the edge of
science to find cures for childhood cancer. OCF targets those cancers with the lowest survival rate. The very nature of these cancers means cures don't come easily. To answer the challenge OCF identifies some of Australia's most progressive researchers and gives them the independence and the funds to do some of their best work. And it is delivering results.
Who is Ben?
Ben Clarke was diagnosed with Stage 4 Neuroblastoma in late 2006. Ben was treated at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead. He went through aggressive treatment and remained positive and strong, an inspiration to his family, friends and community. Sadly Ben passed away in early 2008. His mum, Melissa Clarke has worked hard to raise awareness and much needed funds to support OCF’s research programs that target difficult-to-treat childhood cancers such as neuroblastoma.
“Our beautiful, gorgeous son left us on Friday 25th January 2008 at 6.15pm.
Ben was so very brave and strong throughout his battle and it is ironic that his favourite games on his beloved X-Box were all battle games: Call of Duty, Spiderman, Ulimate Alliance, Battlestations – a metaphor for his own battles, which while so bravely fought were sadly unable to be won.
I miss my Ben every day, his wicked sense of humour, his inquisitiveness, his companionship and his love”.
Ben’s Mum, Melissa.
MEDIA CONTACT
Sara Irvine
Director
sazcom
+61 402982002
FOR THE ONCOLOGY CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION (OCF)
Wednesday, 17 February 2010
Foster Care Information Session 1:00pm-2:00pm
Calwell Preschool Parent Association (PPA) 2010 Annual General Meeting 7pm
The 2010 Calwell Preschool Parent Association Committee will be elected at this meeting.
Children are welcome however childcare is not available.
Saturday, 20 February 2010
Yoga Retreat 8am-3pm
Get back to basics and give yourself some time out. Be refreshed as you enjoy a balance of dynamic and strengthening postures, relaxation, meditation, breathing techniques, restorative yoga and reflections.
Activities are catered for each individual, from those new to yoga, returning to yoga, to experienced participants seeking a challenge.
Spend a day at one of Canberra’s best kept secrets, a secluded hideaway in peaceful surroundings, only 10mins from Civic. A delicious vegetarian lunch is also provided.
Limited places available, REGISTER NOW at www.SimplicityRetreats.com
Antiques & Collectables Valuation Day 10 am - 2 pm
Campbell High 20 Year Reunion 6pm
20 Year Reunion
Date: Saturday, February 20, 2010
Time: 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Location: All Bar Nun
Street: MacPherson Crescent, O'Connor
ICW Insanity 5:30pm
Featuring: ICW Champion Russell the Love Muscle, Rob Mezzenger, ICW Tag Team Champion The Gimp with Teddybear, Blade Mathews, Devious Dave and many more.
Also featuring: The wedding of Roxy Lovell & Rex.
ICW Insanity
Saturday 20th February 2010
Belconnen Community Centre
Doors Open 5:30pm - Show starts 6pm
Adults: $10 -- 13-17yrs: $8 -- 5-12yrs: $5 -- Kids under 5yrs: FREE
For more info, please visit the ICW Website: www.insaneasylum.com.au
Kippax Fair Craft Markets held fortnightly on saturday mornings. 8.30am - 2pm
Held fortnightly inside the centre.
Sunday, 21 February 2010
Movie Extra Tropfest 3.00pm - 11.pm
Movie Extra Tropfest - Sunday 21 February 2010
The popularity of Movie Extra Tropfest, the world’s largest short film festival, continues to grow rapidly in the national capital. In 2009 over 23,000 movie fans enjoyed the fine weather, great venue and pre-screening entertainment making the 17th annual Movie Extra Tropfest the best in Canberra to date.
Each year Movie Extra Tropfest receives over 700 film entries, made specifically for the festival. Film entrants are required to follow a few essential guidelines – the film must be a maximum of 7 minutes and must include the Tropfest Signature Item (TSI). The TSI for 2010 is ‘Dice’.
Start planning your trip to the 2010 Movie Extra Tropfest to ensure you enjoy all the features of the event including:
TropJr – a Short Film Festival for Kids, By Kids, presented by the Australian Television Film Foundation www.tropjr.com/
Delicious on-site catering –Tropfest Canberra again brings you a truly delectable outdoor eating experience (come back in January for full menu details)
Two Premium Seating Areas, – for those seeking greater creature comforts for their movie viewing experience
Pre-Order Picnic Hampers – you don’t have to lug the esky. Arrange to have sumptuous food waiting for you!
For further information click here
www.events.act.gov.au/?/event/view/149
The Canberra Blues Society's Monthly Blues Jam Doors open @ 1:00pm
Your opportunity to jam with some of the best blues musicians in the Canberra Region or just sit back and enjoy the great music in a friendly atmosphere.
Venue: The Statesman Hotel Curtin
Host Band: MAMA'S BLOOZ HOUSE
Entry only: $2.00
Bring your instrument and or your voice and jam with some of the best blues musicians in the Canberra Region in front of the largest audience of blues fans
Tuesday, 23 February 2010
Shake Your Family Tree 9.30 am - 5 pm
Shake Your Family Tree
Tuesday 23 February 9.30 am – 4 pm
For more information 6212 3600
Unearth your family history, or learn more about how to, at our open day.
Our National Archives’ office offers a range of activities including:
• talks
• preservation workshops
• demonstrations
• help to get you started
• how to use RecordSearch, our online database.
So shake you family tree and dig into our files. You may be surprised at what you find.
Free event
Wednesday, 24 February 2010
Calwell Preschool Parent Association (PPA) 2010 Annual General Meeting 7pm
The 2010 Calwell Preschool Parent Association Committee will be elected at this meeting.
Children are welcome however childcare is not available.
Foster Care Information Session 6:30pm-7:30pm
Terry Connolly ORGANised Walk 7:00am
Join more than 1,000 Canberrans and residents of the region in a morning run, jog or walk around Lake Burley Griffin. The walk will kick off at Regatta Point and circle around the lake via the Kings Avenue and Commonwealth Avenue bridges.
There’ll be a free barbeque breakfast on the grass at Regatta Point afterwards, and families, friends and pets are very welcome.
Gungahlin Day VIEW Club 11.30 am
invites women of all ages to meet for lunch once a month for friendship and fun and to listen to a guest speaker.
noon, Wednesday 24 February 2010
at Functions @Federation, Gold Creek Village, O'Hanlon Square, Nicholls ACT
Cost: $23.
RSVP by Monday 22 February to 62302892.
Saturday, 27 February 2010
United Taekwondo Registration Day 8.30am to 6pm
This is a great way to find out more information about martial arts if you have ever considered giving it a go. United taekwondo is open to everyone. We cater for adults and children and all skill levels. We work not only on the traditional techniques and self defence skills but also on self confidence, motivation, fitness and flexibility. This is something that sets United Taekwondo apart from other martial art or fitness centres. So come along and find out more information about taekwondo or contact Chief Instructor Brett on 0404 496 835 for more information.











