Community Billboard 23-29 April
Israel: Four Viewpoints
The Sydney Shove discussion group will invite four speakers to discuss the Israel/Palestine situation, and their thoughts on finding a solution to the long running conflict. Vivienne Porzsolt, spokesperson for Jews Against the Occupation; Graham Hoskin, Postgraduate in Middle Eastern Studies; Paul Reti an agnostic, genetically and neurotically Jewish; and John August, convenor of the Sydney Shove.
When: 7:00-8:30pm, Tuesday 24th April
Where: Glass Room, Joe’s Kitchen, City of Sydney RSL, Level 2 565 George Street
How much: Free
More info here or on 0419683353
Bling the Greedy Wizard Holiday Show at the Powerhouse Museum
Over the Easter break the Powerhouse Museum will host a two week long holiday show inspired in the spirit of Harry Potter. Children can help stop the thieving wizard from stealing beloved objects from the Powerhouse collection through clever riddles and deception.
When: 11:00am, 1:00pm and 3pm each day until Wed 25th April
Where: Powerhouse Museum, 500 Harris Street, Ultimo
How much: FREE with museum admission
More info here
Drug Law Reform and Harm Minimisation
Problems with our current approach to drug use are mounting. What are the options for reform? Is legalisation the answer? The UNSW law society presents a round table discussion featuring Dr Alex Wodak; Dr Caitlin Hughes; Paul Cubit and Rusty Young, who will examine the issues and the options, in a Q&A style forum.
When: 6:00-9:00pm, Thursday 26th April
Where: G04, UNSW Law Theatre, Law Building, University of New South Wales, Kensington
How much: FREE
More info here or 0406 071 668
Knitting Yarns
Learn to knit, bring along your unfinished pieces, practise your skills, or just come along for a ‘yarn’ with some kindred knitters at our new Knitting Group at Green Square Library. Experienced Knitting Instructor Melinda Chadwick will start you on your own simple projects which you can finish at home, and will be available for advice and direction that will enable you to produce your own creations. Maybe you could even make some new knitting buddies and start your own club!
Don’t forget to bring your own wool and needles (4mm needles for 8ply wool or 7 – 10mm needles for ‘fancy’ yarn).
When: 6-8 PM, Thursday 26th April
Where: Green Square Library and Customer Service @ the Tote, Cnr Joynton Avenue & Wolseley Grove Tote Building – 100 Joynton Avenue Zetland 2017
How much: FREE – please book online here or call 9288 5010
More info here
Waverley Council History Walks 2012
Learn more about the history of your local area with History walks, run by Waverley council. This week, get your walking shoes on and join Local studies librarian Kimberly O’Sulivan for the so-called ‘Elephant walk’ from Tamarama to Coogee, and hear some fascinating stories about these beautiful beachfront suburbs.
When: Sunday 29 April, 10AM-2PM
Where: Walk starts at Tamarama Beach
How much: FREE
More info here or call local studies librarian Kimberley O’Sullivan on 9386 7744
Poverty amid plenty: Exploring ideas for a more equitable and sustainable world
As a society we continue exploiting finite resources to fuel further growth and consumption, despite the ecological damage to our world. At the same time economic growth in many western democracies is based on government and personal debt which further destabilises the economy. Is a more equitable and sustainable world possible? If so, how do we achieve it?
Paul Gilding, the former Executive Director of Greenpeace International, has posed these questions to audiences around the world. Now it’s Sydney’s turn. He will be joined by Clover Moore MP, Ross Gittins AM, Economics Editor at The Sydney Morning Herald, Sam Mclean, Deputy National Director at GetUp!; Ben Waters, Director of ecomagination Australia and New Zealand at GE and Rachel Botsman, social innovator and author of the influential book Mine is Yours: How Collaborative Consumption is Changing the Way We Live.
The panel will discuss the workings of the global economy, asking who it benefits and at what cost, before putting forward solutions for creating a resilient, more sustainable and equitable future for all members of our society.
When: 6:30-8pm, Monday 30th April
Where: City Recital Hall, Angel Place, between George and Pitt Street, near Martin Place
How much: FREE but please book beforehand here or on 8256 2222
More info here