Community Billboard: Friday 30 April – Friday 7 May

Red Shield Appeal

It’s that time of year when the Salvation Army will comes knocking on our doors for the annual Red Shield Appeal. The money raised goes to feeding the hungry, providing beds for the homeless, providing refuge to victims of abuse and assisting in finding employment.

When: Saturday 29 & Sunday 30 May

Other info: https://salvos.org.au/more/

Library & Information Week

Woollahra library is hosting a number of events for Library week.

When: 24 – 30 May

28 – 30 May Book Fair

Where: Woollahra Council, 536 New South Head Road, Double Bay.

Other Info: 9391 7100; https://www.woollahra.nsw.gov.au/events/events_list/free/libary_and_information_week_2010

Reconciliation Week

Bus Trip to Kamay Botany Bay National Park – Experience the Burrawang Walk and walk in the footsteps of Aboriginal people who have lived in the area for over thousands of years.

When: Thursday 3 June

9.45am – 3pm

Where: Bus Pick up from Bowen Library, Anzac Pde Marourbra to Kamay Botany National Park.

Cost: Free, bookings are essential, call 9399 0902.

More info: gary.ella@randwick.nsw.gov.au

Knitting for Teens

Come along and learn knitting basics alongside experienced knitters in a relaxed atmosphere.

When: Tuesday 1 June

4.00pm-6.00pm

Where: Bowen Library and Community Centre, 669 – 673 Anzac Parade Maroubra

Cost: Free, bookings essential call 9314 4888.

Other Info: Samantha.Sheppeard-Boros@randwick.nsw.gov.au

National Whale Day

Celebrate National Whale Day, a day for all Australians to celebrate their love of whales, as well as draw attention to some of the threats whales face today. Guest speaker Environment MInister Peter Garrett.

When: Saturday 5 June

10.30am

Where: La Perouse Museum, Botany Bay

Cost: Free

More Info: www.ifaw.org

Rangers on the Run

Interactive performances introducing children to backyard bugs.

When: Sunday 30 May

11.00am-3.30pm

Where: Bondi Pavilion Forecourt and Colonnade

Cost: Free

World Environment Day

When: 5 June

Waverley Art Prize

Entries are now open until 4 June. There is over $11,000 in prizes.

Other Info: 9387 2461; https://www.wwac.org.au/

E-Waste Collection Day

The type of items you can drop off are TVs, toasters and phones but not whitegoods or smoke detectors. By dropping your e-waste off here you will be preventing heavy metals leaching into our soils and aquatic systems.

When: Sunday 6 June

9.00am-3.00pm

Where: Syd Einfeld carpark, Bondi Junction

More Info: eleanorr@waverley.nsw.gov.au or call 9369 8242