Wesley LifeForce is inviting the community to attend a discussion revolving around community suicide prevention. The discussion is set to be held at the Queanbeyan Library, 6 Rutledge Street, from 5.30pm to 7.30pm. Bookings are essential and can be made by calling 1800 100 024. RSVP’s are due no later than Tuesday, May 17. For more information, visit www.wesleymission.org.au

Tuesday, May, 24 - Thursday, May 26

A Getting Ready Together gathering to prepare Aboriginal people with disability, their families and carers for the introduction of the NDIS will be held at the Coachhouse Marina Resort in Batemans Bay. The gathering will feature key presenters from the National Disability Insurance Agency and Ageing Disability and Home Care Service. There will also be practical workshops on support planning, self managing funds, path planning and NDIS terms and languages. Bookings are essential and can be made by contacting Stephanie Rooney at the Illawarra Aboriginal Corporation on 02 4228 1585.

Thursday, May 26

The Association of Australian Decorative & Fine Art Societies Inc. will hold their May lecture at the Comfort Inn Airport International, Queanbeyan, from 2pm. International lecturer Lucia Gahlin will give a lecture on ‘Wonderful Things! Tutankhamun’s Tomb and Treasures’, with refreshments to follow. Members receive free entry after showing their badge, while non-members are welcome but required to pay a $25 entrance fee. For more information, phone 6299 5631.

Saturday, May 28

Wildcare will be holding a basic macropod course at the Wamboin Community Hall between 8.45am and 4.30pm. New members are encouraged to come along. For more information, phone Laurel on 6297 8806.

Saturday, May 28

Queanbeyan Uniting Church will be holding its Jumble Sale between 9am and midday on the corner of Crawford and Rutledge Streets. Pick up a bargain and indulge in some treats. For more information, phone 6297 9046.

Sunday, May 29

The Carwoola Community Association will be holding it’s annual Carwoola Village Bazaar & Car Boot Sale between. A wide assortment of collectables, pre-loved household goods, locally-adapted plants, kid’s/adult clothes, toys, horse gear, books, tools and workshop equipment, and general bric-a-brac will be on sale, together with bacon & egg rolls, a sausage sizzle, great coffee from Lecafecafe and snacks to sustain the whole family. The Bazaar will run between  9am and 12.30pm at the Stoney Creek Community Hall at Gathering Place, off Douglas Close. Proceeds support the Carwoola Community Association’s activities through the year. For more information, phone 0421 231 240.

Saturday, June 4

The Illawarra Tafe Choices Day is set to be held between 9am and midday at the Queanbeyan Campus on the corner of Buttle and MacQuoid Streets. The Choices Day is recommended for anyone looking to start a new career, upskill, or explore their options for the future further. For more information, phone 1300 766 123 or email illa.courseinfo@tafensw.edu.au

Saturday, June 18

The Kaleidoscope Choir will perform a number of spiritual tunes at the Queanbeyan Uniting Church from 2pm. Favourites such as Swing Low Sweet Chariot, Nobody Knows the Trouble I’ve Seen, Deep River, Ol’ Man River, and Battle Hymn of the Republic will all be included in the concert. For more information, phone 6297 1859 or 6166 0187.  

Sunday, June 19

The Queanbeyan Market will be held in the Town Park between 9am and 1pm. Fresh produce, crafts, handmade goods and activities will all be on hand.

Saturday, July 23

The Lions Club of Queanbeyan are set to hold a three-course dinner dance in support of two local organisations at work in the community, St Benedict’s Community Centre and Cystic Fibrosis ACT. Food, fun, and dance will all be available while Sydney band New Rendition will be on hand to provide the tunes. Tickets cost $70 per person. For more information, phone Liz Broomfield on 6284 4611, Ron Jokhan on 0419 229 298, Karri McNaught on 0418 753 339 or email lionsclub.qbn@gmail.com

Sunday, July 31

Registrations are open for Cystic Fibrosis ACT’s annual 6500 Santa Speedo Shuffle. Register up-to-six Santas in a team if you dare to strip to your speedos and brave the Canberra cold to run a course on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin as many times as possible in 65 minutes. Funds raised will go towards supporting more than 100 people and their families in Queanbeyan and surrounding areas living with cystic fibrosis. The cost of registration is free, however a minimum of $2000 must be raised in order to participate on the day. For more information or to register, visit: www.cfact.org.au

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