What's on in Queanbeyan?

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

In the lead up to the Red Shield Appeal, the Salvation Army is set to station face painters at Riverside Plaza from 10am to midday. All donations go to the cause. For more information, visit salvos.org.au/redshield

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

Friday, June 10 - Monday, June 13

The Monster Book Fair will be held at the Braidwood National Theatre (opposite the village’s famed bakery) over the June long weekend. A load of book treasures, DVDs, LPs, CDs, and magazines will all be on offer from 9am each day. For more information, phone 4846 1243 or email braidwoodbookfair@gmail.com

Tuesday, June 14

The next meeting of the Queanbeyan Evening Branch Country Women’s Association (CWA) of NSW is set to commence at 7pm at the Farrer Place Clubhouse, Queanbeyan Bowling Club, corner Farrer Place & Campbell Streets, Queanbeyan. Join the CWA at the Queanbeyan Bowling Club for dinner at 6.00 pm, prior to the meeting. The CWA aims to improve conditions for country women and children. They reach that aim in various ways including lobbying for change, helping the local community, creating a network of support and meeting together.  For more information, please contact the branch secretary Nicole Lyons on 0409 323 569.

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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