[First filed: Nov 12, 2009 @ 8:43]
As the heat has ramped up (turned the fan on for the first time last night!) I’m sure so has the summer-ry (late spring?) activities.
So let us know – What are your top picks for events and activities this weekend!

[First filed: Nov 12, 2009 @ 8:43]
As the heat has ramped up (turned the fan on for the first time last night!) I’m sure so has the summer-ry (late spring?) activities.
So let us know – What are your top picks for events and activities this weekend!
Think Tank Music Festival is on today at UC Refectory- Daysend, Lord, Frankenbok, Vee Bees etc. Money goes towards the National Brain Injury Foundation. The event raises awareness for the dangers of drink driving. Doors at 3pm
Tori Amos @ Canberra Theatre tomorrow (Sunday) night
Artsound FM’s annual fund-raising Radiothon continues all this week and culminates in the Open Day.
Live music, book and vinyl and CD and video sale, food, great coffee, wine, tours of the studios.
10am – 4pm
Sunday 15 November
Manuka Arts Precinct
NSW Crescent and Telopea Park (off Manuka Circle)
Near the Manuka Pool
Just down from the Manuka Services Club
Outside Manuka Oval
Oh, look, there’s a map here: http://www.artsound.com.au
92.7FM and 90.3FM in Tuggeranong
Canberra’s arts and music
Mathilda’s Market at Manuka Sunday 15 November
Handmade and limited edition baby & kids goodies – great for Christmas shopping if you have little ones in your life.
Manuka Oval (Bradman Room)
Manuka Circle, Griffith
10am til 2pm. Free entry and parking.
http://www.mathildasmarket.com.au
I have heard that Curtin Primary School has a fete on the 15th too, although can’t find details anywhere.
Yoga Aid Challenge on 15 November:
Join us at the Yoga Aid Challenge across Australia
The Yoga Aid Australian Challenge is a 2 hour Yoga practice held across Australia on Sunday 15th November, 2009.
The event is a fun and safe event for all regardless of age, yoga experience or fitness level.
The event is free to attend and all the money raised goes directly to our charity partners.
ACT GRIDIRON GRAND FNAL
Capital Bowl XVII
Tuggeranong Tornadoes vs WVAFC Gladiators
Kickoff at 5pm Saturday 14th Nov
Greenway Enclosed Oval
Soward Way, Tuggeranong (behind the Centrelink Building)
Free admission, canteen facilities available
From ainslie:
A beautiful market with great gift ideas for Xmas. Arts, crafts, jewellery & accessories, home wares and much more. Saturday 14 November 10am – 3pm in and around The Q Crawford Street Queanbeyan.
Come and play some boardgames (Euro style) at:
The Harmonie German Club from 11AM to 6PM on Sunday (15 November).
49 Jerrabomerra Ave, Narrabundah. Park around the rear and enter through the side door as the main club is not open at this time.
The bistro is open for lunch but there will only be limited bar service.
Come and go as you please, no need to bring anything. All ages OK.
The theme for this month’s contest is the Melbourne Cup. The prize is a
Mind Games gift voucher to the person who wins the most games that contain a horse or jockey/rider.
This event is free.
See you there!
Well I just got my motorbike ACT plated if anyone wants to go for a ride.
Rafe Returns @ MacGregor Hall, Acton
Rafe Morris returns to Canberra, with supports Guillaume Soloacoustic, Drew Walky and Dub Dub Goose.
Details at: http://www.canberramusiciansclub.org.au/html/events/rafe.html
RAFE MORRIS, Guillaume Soloacoustic, Drew Walky, Dub Dub Goose ! ! !
In April 2008, Rafe took his guitar and his girlfriend and left Australia in search of adventure, deliciousness and cheap T-shirts. 587 days, 21 countries, 3 new scars, countless kebabs, a new wardrobe and heaps of new songs later, he’s coming home to share stories and songs with his favourite city.
Along with two of his favourite singer songwriters, Drew Walky and Guillaume Soloacoustic, and Dub Dub Goose, a band which he has been dying to hear, Macgregor Hall will be filled with music, laughs, smiles, drinks and other heart warming things.
When : Saturday, Nov 14. Food and drinks from 6.30pm, music from 8pm.
Where : Macgregor Hall, Corner of Barry Drive and Marcus Clarke St, Civic, Canberra.
How : $12 for those who can afford it, $8 for those who can’t.
All Ages, bring ID to buy drinks – or a permission note from your mum.
Woo!
http://www.facebook.com/rafemorris
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=logo#/event.php?eid=153117442416&ref=ts
Adoption Mosaic (a Canberra-based adoption support group) are hosting a forum for anyone affected by or interested in adoption.
When: Sunday, 15 November
Time: from 1.45 pm
Where: The Southern Cross Club in Woden.
Tickets cost $15 and are available at the door (cash only).
Some of the guest speakers are:
Evelyn Robinson – A birth mother whose son was adopted. She is an Adelaide-based post-adoption counsellor in private practice, and the author of two books on adoption, “Adoption and Loss – The Hidden Grief” and “Adoption and Recovery – Solving the mystery of reunion”.
Gary Coles – A birth father whose son was adopted 38 years ago. He wrote a book called “Ever After – Fathers and the Impact of Adoption”. He is also the Manager of VANISH (the Melbourne-based post-adoption services organisation).
Professor Tom Frame – Director of St Mark’s National Theological College, adult adoptee and author of “Children on Demand: The Ethics of Defying Nature” and “Binding Ties: an Experience of Adoption and Reunion in Australia”.
Margaret Green – Facilitator, adult adoptee.
Ann James – Ann is an experienced teacher and counsellor, has run a variety of workshops on personal development for the general community and adoption agencies, and has made presentations at Australian Adoption Conferences. She is the author of “Choosing Inner Peace – The Duality of Love & Loss Within Adoption” and “Teddy Bear in the Corner”.
Dr Jennifer Andrew – Inter-country adoption parent.
For further information please contact Marg on 0407 435 488 or Robbie via email randrlawrence@ozemail.com.au
Friday the 13th at the Basement (Cohen St, Belconnen) from 8pm until late.
Futility, Scapegoat, Inside the Exterior and Tortured.
A great selection of cracking metal bands; sure to be a huge night.
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