Bungendore Fine Art Gallery's latest exhibition 'Happy Memories' featuring Janet Hicks and Doreen Shaw will open today. The exhibition brings together the works of two artists who are inspired by a desire to celebrate love and a deep respect for the natural world. Drinks and nibblies have been organised for a meet the artist session between 2 and 4pm. For more information, phone 6238 1640.

Sunday, July 3

The Queanbeyan Art Society Gallery is set to host the Queanbeyan Riverbank Cafe Art Exhibition from 2pm. The exhibition houses more than 120 works and visitors will have the opportunity to win lucky door prizes. Tea and coffee will also be on hand. For more information, phone QAS president Barry Cranston on 0439 392 709.

Saturday, July 9

The Queanbeyan Red Cross will be holding a stall at the Karabar Shopping Centre between 10.30am and 2pm. There will be lots of winter goodies, including crochet/knitted rugs, beanies, mittens, baby jackets and hoodies, and much more.

Saturday, July 9

Wildcare is set to hold a Bush Dance fundraiser at the Bungendore War Memorial Hall from 7.30pm. Food, fun, and prizes will all be on hand, while the Fabulous Snakebyte Brothers Bush Band will be pumping out tunes for the evening. Tickets are $10 per person or $25 for the family. For more information, including how to book, email: bushdance@wildcare.com.au

Tuesday, July 12

The next meeting of the Queanbeyan Evening Branch Country Women's Association (CWA) of NSW commences at 7pm at the Queanbeyan Ladies Bowls clubhouse. New members are welcome. Guests are invited to dinner at 6pm before the meeting at the Queanbeyan Bowling Club. For further information, please contact CWA branch secretary Nicole Lyons on 0409 323 569.

Sunday, July 17

The Queanbeyan Market will be held in town park, between 10am and 2pm. The market brings together fresh produce, crafts, handmade goods, kids' activities and more, with a strong emphasis on supporting regional farmers, producers and local small business.

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

Saturday, July 24

With a new location and an expanded program in 2016, the Queanbeyan Christmas in July Market Day/Christmas Fair is set to be held at the showgrounds between 10am and 3pm. The market day will host Christmas-inspired food and gourmet treats, handmade Christmas gifts; plus loads of free entertainment. You can even support local charities whilst enjoying mulled wine and sipping eggnog. As always there will be loads of regionally-based makers and producers offering their handmade goodies.

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

Friday, August 5

The music of Joe Cocker will be brought to town when Doug Parkinson arrives at the Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre. Backed up by some of the finest vocals in the country, Parkinson will deliver a deluge of Cocker's greatest hits from 8pm. Tickets are $69 for concession and $79 for adults. For more information, phone 6285 6290.

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