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October 2008 Events in
Canberra and the ACT
- See what's on at the
Australian
National Botanic Gardens this month
- Parliamentary
sitting dates 2008
- 1 October (Tuesday) 2008 - Entries open for
ACT Cat Alliance
Championship Cat Show
- The Champion Cat Show will be
held on 1 & 2 November. Contact wsca [at] bigpond.com for further details.
- 3 October (Friday) 2008 -
National Walk to Work Day - Walk all or part of the way to work
in order to achieve better health and cleaner air. Sign up today to become a
Walking Class Hero or Corporate Ambassador - register at
The Pedestrian Council
- 3 to 5 October 2008 -
Tainn Hunter Classic Charity Softball
Tournament - Mixed slowpitch tournament that donates all
proceeds to Ronald McDonald House Charities, Telstra Childflight and the
Hunter Medical Research Institute. Teams, volunteers and sponsorship sought.
For more information please contact Jannette Cass-Dunbar at tainnhunterclassic [at] gmail.com.
- 3 to 6 October 2008 - Conflux a
multi-streamed event exploring all things related to speculative fiction.
It is a not for profit venture organised by volunteers.
- 4 & 5 October 2008 -
Murrumbateman Moving Feast - 13 local wineries offer gourmet
meals matched with their wine. Free wine tastings and fresh produce market.
For more information call the Yass Valley Tourism Information Centre on (02)
6266 2557.
- 4 & 5 October 2008 -
Willowglen 4x4
Challenge - Two days of 4wd Teams competition, 15 minutes from
Tarago. Cost $20/day, $40 for w/e per adult. Kids under 17 free (must be
accompanied by an adult). Camping available, see
website for
more information.
- 5 October (Sunday) 2008 - Daylight Saving starts (2.00 am) NSW, ACT,
Victoria, SA) See
BCL's Time Zones page for more information.
- 6 October (Monday) 2008 - Labour Day Public Holiday
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7 to 10 October 2008 -
Pan
Pacific Netball Championships, the biggest junior international
event of the year proudly hosted by Netball ACT. The Pan Pacific games are
open to all clubs, schools and districts from any country that borders the
Pacific Ocean, and competitions are open for the following age groups: 13's,
14's, 15's, 16's, 17's and 18's.
- 8 October (Wednesday) 2008 - ACT Dementia Network: 'People with
dementia and the National Gallery' - Dr Mike Bird will talk about
the Pilot Program and present results from the evaluation that was done with
people with dementia and the National Gallery. RSVP essential, call 6255
0722.
- 10 October (Friday) 2008 -
RSPCA
Happy Tails Day (See also
No
School Today: Fundraising Activities)
- 10 October (Friday) 2008 - Mental Health
Day 2008
- 10 to 12 October 2008 -
Canberra Festival of 1 Act
Plays
- 6 September to 11 October 2008 -
Ranger Guided Activities
- Free and low-cost ranger-guided activities around Canberra's
parks and nature reserves. See native animals and learn about Australian
history, conservation, and endangered species. Ideal for families and
children. Activities include: bush regeneration; bush songs and poetry;
scavenger hunt; wombat, kangaroo, and platypus walks; guided forest walks;
dance activities; and Indigenous art and craft.
- 12 October (Sunday) 2008 -
GetUp! Climate Torch Relay Grand
Finale - The theme of the relay and the accompanying petitions is
in support of a 50% reduction in Australia's greenhouse gases by 2020.
10:00am at Reconciliation Place where we will make a huge human sign and
then walk to Parliament House to present the torches and petitions. Plus
entertainment, food and more.
- 13 September to 12 October 2008 - Floriade
21: Films That Shaped Our Nation - Themed floral display with over a million spring bulbs and annuals.
This year's theme for the 21st anniversary is Australian films. Commonwealth Park, Canberra.
There are also a number of events on at locations around Canberra - for more
information see the
Floriade
Trail. Events include:
- Every Saturday - Digital Video Workshops - Discover
the tricks of nature-based digital filmmaking. Learn camera techniques,
how to plan a story and in-camera editing. 2:00pm at the Australian
National Botanic Gardens. Cost applies. Bookings essential through the
Visitor Centre on 6250 9540
- 29 September to 12 October 2008 -
Films at Twilight - Free movies on the big screen at 7.30pm at
Garema Place, Civic. Plus 'Tilt in the City' street theatre from 5:00pm.
Limited seating available.
- 13 October (Monday) 2008 - ACT of School Term 4 begins (Australian
school holiday dates)
- 15 October (Wednesday) 2008 -
National Ride to Work Day
- 1 September to 16 October 2008 -
Tiwest
Night Stalk - A national citizen-based spotlight survey to
determine numbers and distribution of Australian native species and feral
pests. Anyone can do it, all you need is a torch and a sense of adventure.
See the
website for instructions and a spotter's log.
- 16 October (Thursday) 2008 - Hartley Lifecare Trivia Night
- A fundraising trivia night with cash prizes and charity auction for
Hartley Lifecare (a not-for-profit
organisation supporting people with physical and complex disabilities, their
carers and families). 7pm, Hellenic Club, Woden. Tickets $15 - to book call
Sandy Anderson on (02) 6289 6804.
- 16 October (Thursday) 2008 - David Pereira &
Friends Concert - Cellist David Pereira, pianist Kimberly Michael,
and harpist Alice Giles will perform to raise funds for The Mental Health
Foundation (ACT). Hosted by Mary Porter AM MLA. 8:00pm at Albert Hall. Tickets $65. For bookings call the
Mental Health Foundation (ACT) on (02) 6230 7629.
- 16 to 18 October 2008 -
Canberra Short Film Festival -
Seminars, forums, networking events, and screenings - all within the
bohemian atmosphere of the Canberra Short Film Festival. Dendy Cinema,
Canberra Centre.
- 17 & 18 October 2008 -
Canberra
International Riesling Challenge
- 18 October (Saturday) 2008 -
ACT Legislative
Assembly election
- 20 October (Monday) 2008 - Public Speaking for Adults and Young
People - Presented by the Canberra Communicators Toastmasters Club.
Young People (12 to 17 years): 5:25 pm to 6:30 pm, Adults: 7:00pm to 8:30pm
at Belconnen Library.
- 23 October to 2 November 2008 -
Canberra International
Film Festival - The program features a selection of
feature films and documentaries from around the world as well as Australian
new releases. Dendy Cinema Complex.
- 25 October (Saturday) 2008 - Joint House Catering Staff Reunion
- (See BCL Reunions)
- 26 October (Sunday) 2008 -
Tuggeranong Indoor Community Market - Community market on the last Sunday of every month with
arts, craft, jewellery, collectibles, home wares, exotic items, aromatherapy
and scrap-booking supplies. 10am - 2pm, Tuggeranong Community Centre,
Cowlishaw St, Tuggeranong.
- 27 October (Monday) 2008 - Compassion Australia Indonesian
Dinner - Learn about Compassion Australia's work in Indonesia and
experience Indonesian food and culture. 6:30pm, Hughes Baptist Church, Groom
St, Hughes. $20, BYO drinks. RSVP by 17 October to Simon Ow on 0422 265 937.
- 27 October (Monday) 2008 -
National Breast Cancer
Foundation Pink Ribbon Breakfasts - host or attend a fund
raising breakfast to coincide with Pink Ribbon Day.
- 31 October (Thursday) 2008 - Halloween - see
Halloween
party products and costumes for children and adults
- 31 October (Friday) 2008 -
Canteen National
Bandanna Day - Proceeds go to CanTeen's community
efforts. (See also
No
School Today: Fundraising Activities)
- 31 October to 2 November 2008 - National Capri & Classic Small
Ford Muster - Friday - 7:00pm Meet & Greet and Night Cruise. Saturday
- 8.30am Breakfast,
10:00am Observation Run, 1.30pm Show & Shine, 7:00pm Dinner & Trivia Night. Sunday
- 9:00am Breakfast, 10:00am Economy Run, 12.30 Lunch & Farewells. For
more information contact KathleenRevill [at] bigpond.com
- 31 October to 2 November 2008 -
Stonefest is
Canberra's biggest two-day music festival. Lineup includes Grinspoon, The Dandy Warhols, Faker and Regurgitator. University of Canberra.
Tickets $80.30. Book online through
Ticketek
- See November events in Canberra & the ACT
October 2009
More What's on in Canberra and the ACT
What's on in Australia and New Zealand
- Adelaide and South Australia events, public and school holidays in
October.
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
October.
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
October.
See Darwin
attractions including
cinemas,
concerts &
festivals, exhibitions
& galleries,
historical
sites, theatres and
tours.
- Hobart and Tasmania events, public and school holidays in
October.
See Hobart attractions including
cinemas,
concerts &
festivals, exhibitions
& galleries,
historical
sites, theatres and
tours.
- Melbourne and Victoria events, public and school holidays in
October.
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
October. 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
October.
See Sydney attractions
including local activities,
cinema,
concerts &
festivals,
exhibitions
& galleries,
historical
sites,
theatre
and tours.
- New Zealand events, public and school holidays in
October. See New
Zealand experiences
including day tours,
rail tours
and package tours.
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