Community Billboard: 12 to 18 September
Our Generation Film Screening
Join Amnesty International and former ABC foreign correspondent Jeff McMullen as they present ‘Our Generation’, a film awarded the ‘Best Campaign Film’ prize at this year’s London International Documentary Festival. This story has been silenced by the Australian Government for years and is now being driven into the mainstream media by the remote Yolngu people of Northeast Arnhem Land. The films objective is to show Australian Aboriginal people’s struggle for land, culture and freedom. The film explores the ongoing clash of cultures that is threatening to wipe out the oldest continuing culture in the world.
When: Tuesday, September 13, 2011 – 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Where: Pitt Street Uniting Church
Cost: Donation (approx $10)
More Info: Email – Liz Watson from Amnesty International Pitt Street Group to RSVP
Randwick Eco-Living and Bike Fair
When: Sunday, September 18 – 10:30am – 3:00pm
Where: Randwick Community Centre, 27 Munda Street Randwick (turn off Bundock Street into Hendy Avenue then right into Munda Street)
Cost: FREE
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The Woollahra Philharmonic Orchestra
With only four community concerts per year, the Spring Sounds concert from the Woollahra Philharmonic Orchestra is always a popular event on the Woollahra community calender. This event includes pieces featuring Sibelius, Vivaldi, Richard Strauss and Tchaikovsky.
When: Sunday September 18, 2011
Where: St Columba Church, corner of Ocean and Forth Streets, Woollahra.
Cost: Tickets are $25 adult and $15 pensioner / student, available at the door.
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Disability Expo
With the announcement of Commonwealth and State Government initiatives, this expo provides families affected by disabilities a unique opportunity to discuss, with professionals, diagnosis, early intervention, standard and alternative treatments, education, post school options and employment services.
When: Saturday, September 16 – Sunday September 17, 2011
Where: Comfort Inn Hunts Liverpool, Cnr York St & Hume Hwy
Cost: Gold coin donation
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Eurofest 2011
Eurofest has been run annually at the Ararat Reserve for 2 decades now and it isn’t hard to see why. After all, where else in Sydney would you find Viking fights, live crocodiles and the chance to shoot air rifles, alongside Latvian folk and flamenco dancers, while you quench your thirst with a tasty food and a European beer?
Twenty nationalities will be represented, with delicious food stalls to match.
This will be an event for the entire family. Even for dads: as part of their annual charity ride, Sunday morning will see the arrival of approximately 200 Harley Motorcycles. A craft tent, fireworks, amusement rides are available for children.
When: Saturday, September 17 – Sunday, September 18, 2011 – 9:00am – 7:30pm
Where: Ararat Reserve, Bantry Bay, Frenches Forest (free shuttle bus from Bantry Bay Rd / Warringah Rd)
Cost: Adults $5.00, students and pensioners $3.00 under 15 years are free
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Second Hand Saturday Ultimo
Second Hand Saturday is a community garage sale.
There will be great bargains from over 50 household stall, with bric-a- brac , clothing, homeware. Plus information from Pyrmont Ultimo Landcare, Ultimo Commuity Garden and local community groups.
Rotary will have a sausage sizzle and there will be children’s activities.
When: Saturday, September 17 – 9:00am – 1:00pm
Where: Quarry Green, on Quarry Street, between Jones Street and Bulwara Road Ultimo 2007
Cost: FREE
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Taylor Square Spring Fair
When: Saturday, September 17 – 9:00am – 4:30pm
Where: Taylor Square, Sydney
Cost: FREE
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