BCL: Whats On August Events in Canberra Australia

August 2011 Events in Canberra and the ACT

National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Week
20 to 26 August 2011 - CBCA Children's Book Week - Celebrating Australian books, authors and illustrators. The book week theme in 2011 will be One World, Many Stories (see our BCL page on Book Week).
1 to 31 August 2011 - Fireside Festival is a series of events celebrating winter… it’s all about curling up by the crackling fire, tasting the best winter cuisine, enjoying glasses of nice red wine, discovering new places and experiences, relaxing with friends and family and immersing yourself in winter. The exciting month of events will include everything from degustation dinners, cooking classes, wine tastings, performances, special exhibitions and relaxing B&B packages all with a winter theme – and of course there will be endless hot chocolates, gluhwein and hearty winter food on offer. See the website for event details and register online to receive regular event updates. Make your winter escape an escape to winter…
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To be confirmed 2011 - the events below are carried over from 2010. We are not sure yet when/if they will be on in 2011. To update, please post your new event listing to the forum.
- National Engineering Week - Join in some of the many events celebrating the importance of engineering in our community. Events are being held for high school students, community and engineers.
- Australian Science Festival - (See also BCL Science.)
- Canberrang - Canberra's festival of swing. Various events in venues around Canberra.
- Jeans for Genes Day - Wear your jeans and make a donation to the national children's charity Jeans for Genes. The annual event raises funds for children with genetic disorders (see No School Today: Fundraising Activities).
- National Science Week - Various events around Australia. Visit the website to register or find an event (for science groups and links in the Australian Capital Territory see BCL Science).
- RSPCA Cupcake Day: Grab your favourite recipe, dust off your chef’s hat and get your mixer ready for the sweetest event of the year, Cupcake Day for the RSPCA.
- Hearing Awareness Week - Annual, national event which raises community awareness about hearing loss and ways to protect hearing.
- Legacy Week - The funds raised from this year’s Badge Appeal will help Legacy continue to assist 120,000 widows and 1,900 children and people with disabilities Australia-wide.
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Adelaide and South Australia events, public and school holidays in August. See Adelaide attractions including cinemas, concerts & festivals, historical sites, exhibitions & galleries, music festivals, theatres and Tours.
Brisbane and Queensland events, public and school holidays in August. See Brisbane attractions including cinemas, concerts and festivals, exhibits and galleries, theatre and tours. See also events on the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast & North Queensland.
Darwin and Northern Territory events, public and school holidays in August. See Darwin attractions including cinemas, concerts & festivals, exhibitions & galleries, historical sites, theatres and tours.
Hobart and Tasmania events, public and school holidays in August. See Hobart attractions including cinemas, concerts & festivals, exhibitions & galleries, historical sites, theatres and tours.
Melbourne and Victoria events, public and school holidays in August. See Melbourne attractions including local activities, cinemas, concerts & festivals, exhibitions & galleries, historical sites, theatres and tours.
Perth and Western Australia events, public and school holidays in August. See Perth attractions including cinemas, concerts & festivals, exhibitions & galleries, historical sites, theatres and tours.
Sydney and New South Wales events, public and school holidays in August. See Sydney attractions including local activities, cinema, concerts & festivals, exhibitions & galleries, historical sites, theatre and tours.
New Zealand events, public and school holidays in August. See New Zealand experiences including day tours, rail tours and package tours.

Father's Day in Australia is Sunday 4th September 2011

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