Whats On North Queensland - Event calendar for in August

August 2010 Events in North Queensland

Throughout June, July, and August 2010 - MS Readathon - The annual readathon aims to encourage reading while raising awareness and funds for Multiple Sclerosis. Participants will read for 30 days at any time during the three month period. To take part in the challenge visit the website (see also No School Today: Fundraising Activities).
1 August (Sunday) 2010 - National Tree Day - Community tree planting event organised by Planet Ark. To get involved or find your nearest site, check the website.
30 July to 7 August 2010 - Australian Festival of Chamber Music
6 August (Friday) 2010 - 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).
6 to 10 August 2010 - Australian Concerto and Vocal Competition - An annual event that attracts national and international performers and there are categories for soloists and ensembles.
13 August (Friday) 2010 - Friday the 13th - Having a Friday the 13th party? For costumes and ideas see Themes4Parties: Spooky.
14 to 22 August 2010 - Seniors Week Queensland - Recognises the contribution seniors make to the community.
16 August (Monday) 2010 - Cupcake Day for the RSPCA - Bake some cupcakes and host a party to raise money for the RSPCA. Visit the website for more details or to register. (See also No School Today: Fundraising Activities)
20 August to 5 September 2010 - Festival Cairns - The theme for the 43rd annual Festival Cairns is, Telling the Unique Stories of the Region. The event includes free and ticketed events combining visual art, music, dance, film, and a selection of large public events (see Cairns).
21 to 27 August 2010 - CBCA Children's Book Week - Celebrating Australian books, authors and illustrators. The theme for 2010 is "across the story bridge " (see our BCL page on Book Week).
27 August (Friday) 2010 - 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. All funds raised support cancer research, prevention programs and support services for cancer patients and their families (see also No School Today: Fundraising Activities).
To be confirmed 2010 - Hervey Bay Whale Festival - A festival to celebrate the return of the annual migration and extended stay of the humpback whale to the calm waters of Hervey Bay. (See Hervey Bay accommodation.)
To be confirmed 2010 - Queensland Music Festival
To be confirmed 2010 - Townsville to Cairns Bike Ride - An annual fundraiser for cancer research for the Children's Cancer Institute Australia.
To be confirmed 2010 - Townsville Running Festival
To be confirmed 2010 - National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Week
To be confirmed 2010 - Townsville Careers Expo - (For a list of career fairs and open days see Students in Australia.)
To be confirmed 2010 - FOGS Indigenous Employment and Careers Expo - Presented by The Commonwealth Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) and the Queensland Former Origin Greats (FOGS). The expo aims to provide Indigenous job seekers who are looking to secure employment and long-term career opportunities with the chance to connect with Queensland employers and career providers across a broad range of industries. (For a list of career fairs and open days see Students in Australia.)
To be confirmed 2010 - Townsville Cultural Fest - (see BCL Townsville pages)
- To be confirmed 2010 - International Unity in Diversity Conference 2010
To be confirmed 2010 - The Great Pyramid Race and Country Fair
To be confirmed 2010 - National Science Week - Various events around Australia. Visit the website to register or find an event. (For science groups and links in North Queensland see BCL Science.)
To be confirmed 2010 - World Vision 40 Hour Famine - (See also No School Today: Fundraising Activities.)
To be confirmed 2010 - Hearing Awareness Week - Annual, national event which raises community awareness about hearing loss and ways to protect hearing.
To be confirmed 2010 - Burdekin Water Festival - The annual festival is a celebration of the region's plentiful water supply and features a fashion parade, food and a Mardi Gras street parade and party in the town of Ayr.
To be confirmed 2010 - 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.
To be confirmed 2010 - EnviroFiesta
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