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VNQ Presents
Submission Writing Individual Mentoring
July 31 - 9:00am-1:00pm
Individual Sessions: Hourly
VNQ Training Room
Presenter: Gerard Byrne
Cost: FREE
For details or bookings contact:
Volunteering North Queensland Inc
Ph: 4725 5990 or
vnq@volunteeringnthqld.org.au
VNQ's Offices
Unit 6/56 Charles St - Aitenvale
VNQ's training program is run in partnership with the Townsville City Council.
VNQ are on Facebook!
VNQ's Profile Page
Townsville Civic Theatre
Morning Melodies - Singsational
July 27-28 - 11:00am
Stars Dale Burridge and Danielle Everett.
Excess All Areas 2010 Tour
July 27 - 8:00pm
Kevin Bloody Wilson on tour.
18+ only event
Busting Out
July 28 - 8:00pm
18+ only event
Australian Festival of Chamber Music
July 30 - August 07
Programme & times on the website.
www.afcm.com.au
Pimlico Presents
August 13-14 - 7:30pm
Pimlico State High School.
Inside Out
August 17 - 7:30pm
Stars Valerie Bader and Benn Welford.
David Helfgott's Solo Recital
August 19 - 7:30pm
David Helfgott on tour.
The Merry Widow
August 21 - 7:30pm
Opera Queensland.
The Nutcracker
August 22 - 2:00pm
August 23 - 7:30pm
The Imperial Russian Ballet Company.
'On a Wing and a Prayer'
August 28 - 7:30pm
Fiona O'Loughlin on tour.
For tickets contact:
TicketShop: 4727 9797
Riverway
Tashi
July 30 - 6:30pm
August 02 - 9:30am & 11:45am
Riverway Arts Centre
Tickets: $12 per person
John Rowles
August 21 - 8:00pm
Riverway Arts Centre
Tickets: $40 per person
Poetry Slam Heat
August 23 - 4:30pm
Riverway Performing Arts Centre
Annual competition - open to anyone with a love of words and the wish to express themselves.
For more details contact:
Aitkenvale Library - Ph: 4727 8310
www.slq.qld.gov.au
For tickets contact:
Riverway Box Office: 4773 8889 or
riverway.townsville.qld.gov.au
For full performance details visit:
Riverway Events Program
Science On Saturday
August 07-28 - every Saturday
Junior Session - 10:00am-12noon
Senior Session - 1:00pm-3:00pm
(90 minute sessions in weeks 2&3)
NQ Science Education Centre
James Cook University
Cost: $6 pre-paid or $9 on the day.
Bookings Required
www.csiro.au
Workshop
Understanding Epilepsy
August 09 - 2:00pm-5:00pm
Auditorium, Townsville Hospital
100 Angus Smith Dr - Douglas
Cost: $20 mem; $40 non-mem (incl tea)
Bookings Essential
For more details or to book contact:
Epilepsy Queensland
Ph: 07 3435 5000 or
Email: rsvp@epilepsyqueensland.com.au
Cathedral School Carnival
August 13 - 5:00pm-9:00pm
Cathedral School
154 Ross River Rd - Mundingburra
www.cathedral.qld.edu.au
Have a Go Fun Day
August 15 - 10:00am-12noon
Cutheringa Park
Cnr Harold St & Percy St - West End
Try hockey & softball, children's activities, sausage sizzle & more.
www.softball.org.au
Competitive Tenderness
Presented by Townsville Little Theatre
August 18-20 & 22- 8:00pm
August 21 - 2:00pm
Pimlico High School Performing Arts Centre
Fulham Rd - Pimlico
Tickets: Adult $20; Conc $15; TLT mem $15; School Student $10
Tickets from the Ticket Shop:
Ph: 4727 9797
www.townsvillelittletheatre.org.au
Election Day Markets
August 21 - 8:00am-12noon
Kelso State School
Yvette Street - Kelso
Poetry Slam Workshops
Youth - August 22 - 10:00am-12noon
(ages 12 - 18 years)
Adults - August 22 - 2:00pm-4:00pm
Aitkenvale Library Meeting Room
For more details, contact:
Aitkenvale Library - Ph: 4727 8310
www.slq.qld.gov.au
Scottish Dancing
Scottish Country Dancing Ceilidh
August 28 - 6:30pm start
St Mary's Hall
Ingham Rd - West End
Bookings Essential
Cost: Adults $30; School Children $10;
Children -5 free
Dancing, music and more.
For more details or to book contact:
Townsville Scottish Country Dancing Group Inc
Ph: 4771 6115 - Margaret Silke
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RYLA Camp
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards
Program aimed at developing youth with leadership potential over a 5 day camp.
For youth 18-29
Camp - August 2-6
Echo Creek Adventure & Cultural Centre - Tully
Cost: $750 (all inclusive)
Participants must be sponsored.
Registrations now open.
For more details, please contact:
NQET
Ph: 4773 3233 or
Email: enquiries@nqet.com.au
Actively Connect Project
Fitness in the Great Outdoors
July 06 - August 12
Warrina Park - Currajong
Tues & Thurs - 4:30pm-5:30pm
All ages
Fitness and Flexibility
July 07 - August 11
Western Lions Park - Heatley
Wed - 8:30am - 9:30am
Adults 40 years +
REVIVE Your Fitness in Your Park
July 14 - September 01
Western Lions Park - Heatley
Wed - 3:30pm-4:15pm
Children 5-13 years
Wed - 4:20pm-5:20pm
Older children & families
Try Rugby
July 20 - September 02
Warrina Park - Currajong
Tues & Thurs - 3:45pm-4:45pm
Youth
Jump Rope for Heart
August 04 - 25
Western Lions Park - Heatley
Wed 3:35-4:45pm
All school children
The Challenge Games 2010
July 28-29
Townsville Sport Reserve
Athletics Carnival for students with diverse needs.
For more details contact:
Ph: 4725 8902 - Lynne Derry
www.learningplace.com.au
National Tree Day
August 01
See website for venue details
Australia's biggest community tree-planting event.
For more details call:
Hotline: 1300 88 5000
treeday.planetark.org
Community Tree Planting
August 01 - 9:00am-12noon
Booroona Trail - Rasmussen
Free sausage sizzle, refreshments & plant giveaway.
Please wear a hat, covered shoes, long-sleeved shirt & long pants.
For more details contact:
ISS - Ph: 4727 9000
Event Management Workshop
August 04 - 6:00pm-9:00pm
Sports House
3-9 Redpath St - North Ward
Cost: Free
Workshop presented by the Department of Communities, Sport and Recreation Services.
For more details or to RSVP contact:
Ph: 4799 7010 or
Email: sportrec.qld.gov
www.sportrec.qld.gov.au
Fete & Flower Show
August 07 - 9:00am-1:00pm
St. Matthews Anglican Church
cnr Bowen Rd & Charters Towers Rd
Stalls, children's activities, Devonshire teas, raffle, music, sausage sizzle & more.
Townsville Careers Expo
August 09
10:00am-1:30pm & 4:00pm-7:00pm
Ignatius Park College - Cranbrook
Annual expo to help people find careers and study paths.
www.careersevent.com
Dyslexia Workshop
Defining Dyslexia - It's more common than you think!
August 12 - 9:00am-11:30am
Annandale Shopping Centre
67-101 McArthur Dr - Annandale
Cost: $18 mem; $30 non-mem
Bookings Essential
Presented by SPELD (Qld).
To book contact:
Freecall: 1800 671 114
For more details contact:
Email: speld@speld.org.au
www.speld.org.au
Cultural Fest 2010
August 18-22
Strand Park
Admission Fee applies
Annual five-day multicultural event.
Includes concert by Jessica Mauboy
August 20
Strand Park Beach Area
Cost: $37.00
6:00pm - gates open
7:30pm - Cultural Fest Performers
8:30pm - Jessica Mauboy
Tickets available from the Ticket Shop
Ph: 4727 9797
www.culturalfest.org
Annual School Fete
August 20 - 5:30pm-8:30pm
Calvary Christian College
569 Bayswater Rd - Mt Louisa
www.calvaryaog.org.au
Seniors Music Day
August 22 - 12:30pm-3:30pm (TBC)
Alma Bay Park - Magnetic Island
A Seniors Week event.
For more details contact:
Ph: 4727 9000
www.townsville.qld.gov.au
Health Workshop
Integrative Solutions for Optimal Development, Treatment and Prevention
August 28 - 8:30am-5:00pm
The Cathedral School
Ross River Road, Mundingburra
For full details, please visit the website at:
mindd.org
The Commonwealth Respite & Carelink Centre is offering assistance with respite and registration to carers who wish to attend the seminar.
For more details contact:
Commonwealth Respite & Carelink Centre
Homecare Dementia Service - Townsville
Ph: (07) 4728 4411 or
Email: k.harms@bluecare.org.au
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Community Calendar
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 by the wonderful volunteers at the Community Information Centre.
Townsville Community Calendar
Call for Public Opinion
Comments on the Australian Public Service Commission (APSC) are being sought after from people who use their services, as part of a process to revise their values.
To comment or make a submission:
Download a discussion paper from
www.apsc.gov.au
Comments close August 02, 2010.
Disco
Boogie Beats Disability Disco
July 27, August 20 & August 24
12:30pm-2:30pm
Townsville West Community Centre
15 Lonerganne St - Garbutt
Entry fee: $2
Dancing & fun. Food & drink for sale.
For more details contact:
Ph: 4779 7268 or
Email: admin@twcc.com.au
Electorate Forum
July 27 - 7:30pm-9:15pm
Mater Conference Room
Fulham Road, Pimlico
Speakers:
Tony Mooney (ALP)
Mike Rubenach (Greens)
Topics:
Increasing overseas aid
Asylum seekers/refugees
Arts Funding Forum
How to Get Money for Art
July 30 - 2:00pm-4:00pm
School Of Arts Building (Dance North)
Cnr of Stanley & Walker Sts
For arts-workers.
RSVP by July 28.
For more details or to rsvp visit:
www.australiacouncil.gov.au
Free Info Session
Teach English Overseas
August 03 - 6:00pm-7:00pm
Arcadian Surf Life Saving Club
(near the Rockpool)
For more details or to reserve a spot contact:
Ph: 4755 1949 - Sandy Anning or
Email: sandyanning@gmail.com
Spiritus Townsville BBQ
August 03 - 10:30am
The Strand Park
(near basketball court)
Incl discussion & short survey on the Management of Public Intoxication Program.
For more details - Ph: 4771 5707
Music Competition
The Australian Concerto & Vocal Competition
August 06 - 10
Various times, venues & costs
Annual musical competition.
www.nqconcerto.org
Running Festival
August 08 - 10
Tobruk Pool (Start)
www.townsvilleroadrunners.com.au
Italian Film - Viewing
August 08 - 5:00pm
Dance North Theatre
Cnr Stanley & Walker Streets
Tickets: $20 per person (incl. supper)
Film: Kiss me First
Italian with English subtitles
For tickets contact:
Dante Alighieri Office
Ph: 4728 1167 or
Senso Fashion Gallery
Gregory St - North Ward
Ph: 4771 6559
Stress Management Course
August 13 - 10:00am-11:30am
Kirwan Health Campus
138 Thuringowa Drive - Kirwan
Bookings Essential
For more details or bookings contact:
Community Health Intake Officer
Ph: 4799 9500
Free Family Event
Tree of Life
August 15 - 3:00pm-6:30pm
Garbutt State School
76 Chandler St - Garbutt
Displays, arts & crafts, activities, games & more.
Seniors Picnic in the Park
August 18
A Seniors Week Event.
www.townsville.qld.gov.au
IUID Conference
2010 International Unity in Diversity Conference
August 19-20
Rydges Southbank - Townsville
Annual community forum.
www.unityindiversityconference.com
Church Fair
August 21 - 10:30am-6:00pm
August 22 - 9:00am-4:00pm
Townsville Darts Association Hall
Macrossan Street - Annandale
Spiritual Praise Church Fair.
Great Tropical Jazz Party
August 27-29
All Seasons Resort
Mandalay Ave - Nelly Bay
Magnetic Island
Annual Magnetic Island music festival.
For full details visit the website:
www.magneticislandjazz.org
Yoga Fundraiser
September 19 - 2:00pm-6:00pm
16 Ryan St - Belgian Gardens
Cost: $15 Adults; $5 Kids
Come and try a variety of yoga classes.
All proceeds to Save the Children.
(savethechildren.org.au)
www.sundalah.com.au
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