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Special Events
VNQ's Community Renewal Project is now online!
Find out all about the Upper Ross Community Challenge at:
www.volunteeringnthqld.org.au/crp/
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For up-to-date information on special events in the Townsville region, the Townsville Community Calendar is the place to look. The calendar is brought to you courtesy of the wonderful volunteers at the Community Information Centre. Perc Tucker Gallery Students Exhibition - JCU Bachelor of Photography Students Exhibition - TAFE Diploma of Visual Arts Students Exhibition - TAFE Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts Far North Drawn Perc Tucker Gallery Pinnacles Gallery
Intangible Streamings Collectors Kiosk- The Collectors Collections Pinnacles Gallery Umbrella Studio
2008 Annual Members' Exhibition
November 21 - January 18, 2009
Members' Exhibition. Umbrella Studio mARTas Gallery
HaBana Nights mARTas Gallery & Cafe Other Exhibitions
Flora Exhibition The Langley Diving Collection Heritage of Helmets Choral Aires in Concert November 23 - 2:00pm Tickets includes light refreshments and are available at the door. For more details Ph: 4779 2495. White Ribbon Day International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women Visit the website and purchase a white ribbon to show your support for eliminating violence against women! Book Launch November 27 - 4:00pm 'Mothering and Attention Deficit Disorder: The Impact of Professional Power' Book will be on sale at the launch. RSVP to Joan Ruffle Beaches Country Fair November 29 - 2:00pm-7:00pm Hand-made crafts, car boot sale, food & drinks, fun for the kids and novelty events. Bring your best toad for the toad races! Movie Premier Australia Register by September 25 Come along and see this new epic movie, with pre-movie food and wine. All proceeds raised go to supporting Qld war veterans past, present and future. For more details or to register contact: Community Network Meeting Planning for 2009 Youth Justice meeting room For more details Heart Foundation Walk December 07 - starts 8:00am For more details or to register contact: Holiday Art Workshops Art Escape Workshops for Children To book - Ph: 4727 9011 2008 Workshops 2009 Workshops |
The Breast Cancer Site Help provide free mammograms to underpriviledged women by visiting this site and clicking on the link there (pink button). Every click helps! Filmania 8:00pm Filmania is a night of local, national and international short films. It is held on the first Thursday of every month. Presented by La Luna Youth Arts The Rhythm Connection Next date: TBA Venue: Gregory Street Amphitheatre For more details contact: Library Events Storytime Knowledge Centre - City Library Aitkenvale Library Magnetic Island Library
Book Clubs Aitkenvale Library Knowledge Centre - City Library Magnetic Island Library Music at the German Club Jazz Country Music Cabaret Townsville German Australian Club For more details Ph: 4755 7844 Bingo - Guide Dogs Queensland February 19-December 31 For more details Ph: 4728 6922 Moondog Blues May 24 - November 29 - 7:30pm Free Blues performances by Moondog & Gurl Feend Country Music Club Fundays June 16-December 14 - 4:00pm-8:00pm Come along for some country music, dancing, food, drinks and fun. www.townsvillecountrymusic.com Community Volunteer Challenge October 30 - April 30, 2009 Open to all residents and groups in the Upper Ross area, this is a great way for residents to get involved in volunteering. Winners will be announced during National Volunteers Week, May 2009. For more details contact VNQ New Bereavement Support Group Bereaved by Suicide Support Group A new group providing support and assistance for people bereaved by suicide. For more details contact: Well Womens Clinic December 01 Consultations on women's health issues with the Mobile Women's Health Nurse. For more details Ph: 4755 7555 International Volunteer Day December 05 Celebrate your volunteers! See the VNQ section for info on VNQ's celebrations. Publishing Seminar How to Publish Your Book Written a book? Thinking about it? Then this seminar is for you! Annual Forum The Annual Australian Women & Leadership Forum Covers practical topics including: Networking, Emotional Intelligence, Communication Styles, Multigenerational Awareness, Key Leadership Attributes. For more details or to book: Stable on the Strand December 19-23 - 5:30pm-9:30pm Townsville's annual Christmas festival is on again! Live entertainment, activities and fun for the whole family. Don't miss it! |
VNQ Presents Volunteer Managers Network Meeting November 18 - 10:00am–12:30pm Topic: Money Matters for Not for Profits Guest Speakers: Shaun Edwards - ATO & Jean Stone - Not for Profit Consultancy Service RSVP to VNQ - Ph: 4725 5990 or Organisational Tax & Legal Obligations Training Day Forum November 18 - 9:00am-1:00pm VNQ Open Day December 05 - Time TBA VNQ have 100 Certificates of Appreciation to be presented on the day. If your organisation would like to nominate a volunteer to receive one, please contact VNQ.
For more details or to book: Townsville Civic Theatre Xavier Rudd The Suzi Quatro Experience and The Australian Status Quo Show Morning Melodies - Flat on your Bacharach John Williamson - Hillbilly Road Tour Army in Concert Peter Pan Hot Summer Night The Magic of Musicals ABBAsolutely fABBAulous For tickets contact: Riverway FURY - November Program Activity Night Afternoon Workshop Workshops The Art of Feltmaking Photographing your Collection
Black Box Comedy Series Tickets: Cabaret Table Seating: $36 Alcohol is permitted for 18+ with Cabaret tickets. Bar on premises. May contain course language and adult themes.
For tickets contact: riverway.townsville.qld.gov.au Upper Ross Trivia Evening November 29 - 6:00pm-9:00pm Last one for 2008! Train Running Day November 30 - 10:00am-3:00pm Trains and remote controlled boats. Enclosed footwear required to ride trains. Last running day for 2008! 3 Blokes and Their Barbies, Christmas Style December 01-14 For more details and bookings: Christmas Craft Fair Annual Fibres and Fabrics Christmas Craft Fair Need a Christmas gift? How about something crafty! Carols by Candlelight December 14 The annual Townsville City Council Carols by Candlelight is on again! Come on down to the Strand and lend your voice for an evening of Christmas song! Christmas Jazz Party December 14 - 5:30pm-9:30pm Tickets: $40 members; $45 non-members Includes full roast dinner and live entertainment by the Stokes Nicholson Big Band, as well as dancing and a raffle. For tickets contact the club or Christmas Day The countdown to Christmas has begun! Time to get the lights ready to decorate the house! Have you done your Christmas shopping yet? |