Community Events

The Toronto Bridge Club will commence the New Beginners Bridge Lessons on Wednesday 3rd July 2024. Bridge is a fascinating. Game of Cards for all ages. I f you are interested in learn this card game of skill please contact the Toronto Bridge Club at torontonsw@outlook.comfor times of the morning Classes, Afternoon Supervised Play, and Evening Class Times. We look forward to welcoming you

Back to Back Galleries “Is That the Time?” July 5 – 21
Opening Celebration: 5.30 – 8.00 pm Friday July 5 with the artists, Varelle Hardy, Margaret McBride, Faye Collier, Pat Davidson, Corinne Bowden, Margot Dugan, Bronwyn Greive and Sue Stewart.
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The artists of Athena have been considering the element of time in their recent work. A very diverse and sometimes complex theme, it can also retract into the record of a transient thought or a fleeting glance.
Rapid changes to technology have many of us fearing our own demise as well as the end of all time.

Celebrating our connection to Worimi Country.
Arrive by 10.00am for the Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony by Worimi man, Brett Chambers.
Join us for dance workshop, bush foods walk, cultural burn demonstration (Local Land Services), dot-painting workshop and art gallery exhibition by Jason Russell. Bush foods tastings in the Kookaburra Cafe.
Prices: Adults $10, Child (3-15yrs) $5, Family (2A 2-3) $25. Dot-painting workshop $35 per person.
Bookings via Humanitix
https://events.humanitix.com/naidoc-week-event

Maitland Community Markets are run by Hunter River Agricultural & Horticultural Association at the Maitland Showground with over 100 stalls each month.

Connect with nature! Join us for a family day of fun and learning through nature-based activities and play. Interactive displays with many agencies such as National Parks & Wildlife Service, Hunter Water, Hunter Wetlands, Hunter Bird Observers, and more! Nature craft, treasure trove trail, market stalls, jumping castle, face painting, sausage sizzle, Kookaburra Cafe & Gift Shop, Hunter Performing Arts Band.
Tuesday, 9th July, 10am – 2pm.
Price: Child (3-15yrs) $5, Adults $10, Family (2A 2-3 Ch) $25

Newcastle Budgerigar Club – Open Day

The Public is invited to attend the Open Day. Features will include Membership Information Table with questions answered & advice given; the Service Section will be operating – accessories, medicines etc.; Members will have surplus birds available for those wishing to obtain new stock. Admission is Free.

Date: SUNDAY 14 July 2024

Time: 11 am – 12.30 pm

Location: Lakelands Community Hall
135 Ambleside Cct. LAKELANDS

Admission is FREE

Further Information – Patricia M: 0438325767

Everyday Moments Are Everything.
Become a foster carer.
Are you passionate about making a difference in a child’s life? Life Without Barriers in Newcastle is seeking caring individuals or families interested in becoming foster carers.
By opening your heart and home to a child in need, you can provide them with stability, love, and support during a crucial time in their life.
If you’re interested in learning more about foster care and how you can make a positive impact, please contact Life Without Barriers today. Together, we can create brighter futures for children in our community.
Visit our website for more information or email Lee.Laws@lwb.org.au
Life Without Barriers – Because Every Child Deserves a Loving Home.

Friends of Grossmann and Brough Houses invite you to the 2024 Grossmann Lecture, delivered by Dr Peter Hobbins of the Australian National Maritime Museum, exploring the theme: Maitland under attack? Defending the Hunter region in World War II.
What sort of credible threat could have materialised in the Hunter and were we prepared for it? This presentation considers the prospects of naval, military and aerial attacks in the Hunter region, from toxic gases to warship broadsides.
The annual Grossmann Lecture will be accompanied by homemade canapes and a complementary glass of sparkling wine, to be enjoyed in the delightful gardens of Brough and Grossmann Houses, Church St, Maitland.
Book on Eventbrite – Adult $28, Concession & National Trust Members $25
All funds raised help to maintain our1870 Victorian townhouses.

I am so excited to raise money for the Cancer Council and to be part of Stars Of Newcastle.

Join me at Hoyts Charlestown for “Fly me to the Moon” starring Channing Tatum.

We will be in our own cinema, 6pm start time with a little introduction about the Cancer Council and the movie starting at 6.30 pm.

Tickets from 123tix.com.au

Ticket includes snack popcorn and small drink, goodie bag and one raffle ticket.

Raffle prize and opportunity to buy Scrubba Body Lip Balm for $15 with $5 from each lip balm going to the Cancer Council.

Thank-you