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August 2008 Events in
Darwin and the Northern Territory
- 9 June to 3 August 2008 -
Deckchair
Cinema - outdoor movie screenings during the dry season
organised by the Darwin Film Society.
- 4 August (Monday) 2008 - Picnic Day (Public Holiday) See
BCL's School and
Public Holidays page
- 5 July to 4 August 2008 -
The
Darwin Cup Carnival
- 18 July to 4 August 2008 - Desert Symphony - A new
collection of oil paintings by Brisbane artist
Des Rolph. Opening night Friday 18 July, from 6pm.
Harriet Art Space, 2/2 Harriet
Place, Darwin. For more information call Paul Johnston on 8941 2220.
- 8 to 12 August 2008 -
Garma - The Garma Festival, Australia's most
significant annual indigenous cultural event.
- 8 to 24 August 2008 - Olympic Games in Beijing,
China. (See our Beijing Olympics
page.)
- 11 August (Monday) 2008 - Children's Class, Scottish
Country Dancing - This class is for children aged 8 to 13, of
all nationalities; beginners are welcome. It takes children from
beginners level and develops rhythm, phrasing, physical control and
balance and social mixing. $30 annual membership and $3.00 per class
attendance. Free first year membership for school teams of eight or
more. For more information call 89279203.
- 14 to 22 August 2008 -
Parap School 50th
Anniversary Reunion - Open to all past students, staff and
parents. Events include Birthday Ball, Golf Day and School Fete. For
more information email gail.plej [at] ntschools.net (See
BCL Reunions)
- 14 to 31 August 2008 -
Darwin Festival is your artistic gateway to Northern Territory
and South East Asian and Pacific cultures.
- 15 August (Friday) 2008 - Borroloola Show Day (Regional holiday only)
See BCL's School and
Public Holidays page
- 15 to 17 August 2008 -
World
Vision 40 Hour Famine (See also
No
School Today: Fundraising Activities)
- 16 to 24 August 2008 -
National
Science Week.
- 16 August (Saturday) 2008 - Social Scottish Country Dancing
- 12 consecutive lessons in Social Scottish Country Dancing, each
Saturday, from 1-3 pm, for only $40. No prior experience needed - we'll
teach you! No need to bring a partner. Good fun, good company, keep
healthy, fit and and alert, and make friends. For ages 10 to fit 90s -
whole families can dance together! After completion of the course there
are regular weekly classes to attend, all run at Malak Community Centre
by internationally qualified and experienced teachers. For more
information call 89279203.
- 22 August (Friday) 2008 -
Daffodil
Day - support the Cancer Council Australia by buying a
bunch of daffodils or Daffodil Day merchandise, volunteering at a
merchandise stall, selling merchandise at your workplace or school, or making a
cash donation. For more information call 1300
65 65 85. (See also
No
School Today: Fundraising Activities)
- 30 August (Saturday) 2008 -
Annual
Henley-On-Todd (Alice Springs) The Territory's longest
running iconic event! Join in, have fun, or just enjoy the hilarity
from under the shade of gum trees on the edge of the dry Todd River
bed, and help raise funds for charity.
- April to October 2008 -
Mindil Beach Sunset Markets - Enjoy the tastes of five continents all in the space of a
leisurely walk along the stunning setting of Mindil Beach, Darwin. The market is famed for
the huge range and quality of its art and craftwork. Thursdays 5pm-10pm and Sundays 4pm-9pm.
- See September
events in Darwin & the Northern
Territory
More What's on in Darwin and the Northern Territory
What's on in Australia and New Zealand
- 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.
- Canberra and ACT events, public and school holidays in
August.
See Canberra
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.
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