22 November 2008

DIY Wotz on guide for the weekend of 21 November

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[First filed November 20, 2008 @ 08:10]

Another week has just flown by, there’s a lot to see and do in Canberra this weekend.

What do you recommend?

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how was deisel, el? damn missing him, but unable to make it. do a review for us?

Monday Nights:

Poker at the Eagle Hawk Hotel/Pub. Game kicks off at 7pm. (Rego from about 6.30pm)
$10 Buy in with $10 Rebuys for the first half hour, with an optional $5 top up.

Fun and friendly game and we could always do with some more players !!

This year’s White Ribbon Day celebrations include a community BBQ at Weston Park this Sunday 23 November from 12 noon til 3 pm. All welcome, and men and boys are asked to wear white T-shirt for an aerial photograph of a living white ribbon which will be taken from a helicopter at around 1 pm!

White Ribbon Day is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.

CROOKERS @ LOT33, SATURDAY NIGHT!

Anyone know where abouts the Trackside buses are picking people up in Belconnen?

Doesnt seem to be much info about them!

Marques in the Park, Sunday 10-3, John Knight Park in Belconnen.

Lots of exciting cars to look at.

On Friday night, of course, the Jester Ball at Albert Hall.

And they’ll have to do a good job cleaning up because on Saturday in the same venue is the inaugural Handmade Market.

After all that excitement, Sunday might call for a long sleep in…

Felix the Cat9:42 pm 20 Nov 08

Bonsai show at Botanic gardens this weekend (Sat and Sun I think)

grunge_hippy7:06 pm 20 Nov 08

trackside bitches!

ROCK ON!

The Lucksmiths – Saturday night @ Tilleys. 7:30pm.

Raiders winger Joel Monaghan will be donning the green and gold jersey in the Rugby League World Cup final on saturday night. Carn Raide… I mean Carn Aussies!

Wide Boy Jake3:15 pm 20 Nov 08

No Computer Fair this weekend. Back on at EPIC next Saturday (29th).

copied from http://www.canberrakids.com.au/events – I have deleted contact details, please see the website for any details.

Friday November 21st, 2008
Christmas Fair
Good Shepherd and Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Schools, and Holy Spirit Parish Christmas Fair Come along and enjoy and evening of entertainment. There will be food and drinks, cake stall, chocolate wheel, tombola stall, craft stall, lucky dips, much more. Visits from your favourite characters including Kenny Koala, Prime Possum Join us for a fun filled evening
Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School, Burdekin Avenue, Amaroo ,

FitMums – Fantastic Full Body Workout for Mums!
Do you want to regain your figure, mix with new mums and feel fantastic about yourself? FitMums is for you! Come and join us for a great workout targeting those “Mummy” areas. The children are welcome and our Nanny is on hand to help you get the most from your workout. COME JOIN IN AND BE A FITMUM TOO!
Lake Burley Griffin – near the National Library, 10:30 am – 11:30

Twilight Market Fete
Mountain View Aged Care will holds its annual fete this year with a difference – it will be held at Twilight. Come and enjoy this lovely time of evening, visit the fabulous food stalls for dinner, enjoy the entertainment and the many market stall such as Jewellery, Craft, Scrapbooking, Soy Candles, Folk Art, Ceramics, Homemade Preserves and fun activities for the kids.
Mountain View Aged Care, 4pm – 8pm

Saturday November 22nd, 2008
Christmas Fete
Canberra Seniors Centre is holding a Christmas Fete. Stalls include books, plants, crafts, cakes, Trash and Treasure, Kids Lucky dips and sale of hand painted porcelain. For breakfast there’s bacon and egg rolls and for lunch there’s many delicious dishes for adults and children. We will have Christmas gifts and Christmas cakes for sale.
8am to 2.30pm

Films at Twilight – Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer
Rated PG. 2007 Starring Ioan Gruffudd and Jessica Alba The Silver Surfer is sent to investigate earth as the next target for Galactica, disrupting life for the Fantastic Four. The situation deteriorates when Dr Doom decides he is ready to return. Free ‘round town event. BYO chair. http://www.tams.act.gov.au
Garema Place, Civic, 8.15 pm start
Territory & Municipal Services | Ph. 13 22 81 |

Handmade Canberra’s Upmarket
Come to Handmade market, Canberra’s Upmarket to experience high quality, stylish, unique products created by talented artists, craftsmen, designers and gourmets. See why Canberra’s Handmade Market will be the place to shop for original and handcrafted wares. Albert Hall, next to the Hyatt. 10-6pm Handmade supports Motor Neurone Disease Entry is FREE
Albert hall, 10-6pm

Holy Cross Fete
The Fete will have a White Elephant Stall, Craft, Books, Jams, Cakes, Special Trinkets, Plants, Burmese Food and Free Morning Tea
9:00am – 1:00pm

RSPCA Canberra Milk Pets Party
Pets Party will provide individuals and their beloved pets with an afternoon filled with Jazz, wine, food, market stalls and fun activities for children and thieir Pets. Entry is by a gold coin donation.
RSPCA shelter in Weston, 3pm – 6pm

Monday November 24th, 2008
PARENTS DAY @ Brand Depot
Brand Depot is pleased to introduce even more FREE entertainment weekly so parents and carers can take a break, enjoy a coffee and offer the kids fun entertainment all in the one place. Entertainment is between 10am & 1pm at the FREE Jumbo Jim Play Area. Every Monday FREE Face Painting for the kids.
Brand Depot, Majura Road, Canberra International Airport, 10am & 1pm

The only amazing live music in town on Saturday night that won’t cost you a cent is at The Phoenix.

More for beer.

http://the-riotact.com/?p=9752

The Understudy (Newcastle)
A Disappointing Fireworks Display (Newcastle)
The Ellis Collective

ah man i need to read these things alot more slowly, i just had a brief moment of excitment when it said “gig got cancelled due to unforseen circus”, unforseen circus would have been much better than circs. 😉

Friday: Ami Williamson, Freyja’s Rain and the Rooftop Revellers at the Merry Muse from 7.45pm. http://www.merrymuse.org.au/

No Folkus — gig got cancelled due to unforseen circs.

Monday: Trivia in the Trams at the Tradies at Dickson. Free to enter. Cash and voucher prizes. Register from 7pm, quiz kicks off 7.30pm, all done and dusted by 9.30pm. Special subject: Impersonations.

Les Lozenger11:32 am 20 Nov 08

Looking Glass are playing an impromtu show at The Basement this Saturday (22nd Nov) with Sister Scarlette, Tres Terros and Futility.

Diesel is playing live at ‘The Auditorium’, Vikings Erindale on Saturday night.

Nambucco Deliria10:16 am 20 Nov 08

Trackside!!

The Canberra made film The Young And The Wrestlers premiers at 6.30 tonight at Dendy.

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