DIY weekend guide - 23-25 Oct 2009

Dragonsabreast Corporate Challenge Dragon Boat Regatta!

In October each year, on the weekend nearest to Australia’s Breast Cancer Day, Dragons Abreast ACT holds its Corporate and Social Challenge Regatta. The Pink Lady Shield, generously donated by Brendan Smyth MLA, is awarded each year to the fastest team. The Sylvia Flaxman Cup, donated by the Flaxman family, is awarded to the social team most in keeping with Dragons Abreast aims of participation and inclusiveness. The Maggie Sharp Award is for an all female crew.

There are 34 teams competing from around Canberra, including government departments and schools.

8:30-2:30 on Saturday! Should be a great day!!

Live Evil (the band responsible for a rash of heavy metal tribute shows, including the sold out Iron Maiden and Dio shows) are playing at the Wanniassa Tavern friday night from 9-30. A boozy night of classic heavy metal: Iron Maiden, Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne.

Gambling with the Climate – a performance by comedian Rod Quantock.
Lawns in front of Parliament House
24 October 1.30pm

This Saturday won’t be like anything you’ve ever seen before.

In more than 170 countries, over 4000 actions will be taking place to highlight the important number 350.

The latest science tells us that 350 (parts per million) is the level of carbon dioxide that we need to fall below to have a chance of a safe climate (we are currently at 387), and a global campaign has been launched to get there: 350.org

Canberra’s 350 action, on the lawns in front of new Parliament House, will include a performance by comedian ROD QUANTOCK, with games, festivities and prizes for the best dressed (come as a polar bear, politician, polluter – anything)!

It’s called ‘GAMBLING WITH THE CLIMATE’ and it kicks off at 1.30pm! It’s fun, free, and everyone is welcome!

This Saturday, let’s all be part of one voice across the world for a safe climate!

Spread the word!
• Forward this email!
• Invite your friends on Facebook.
• Print off and hand around some (local or general) fliers.
• Spread the word using 350.org.
• Let your community know (work bulletin boards, school newsletters, etc)

http://climateactioncanberra.org/events/

sancha paza, cuaba and lagavulin at university house gardens in 10 hours.

but who’s counting.

ACT Gridiron Round 9

Saturday 24 Oct

Game 1 – 12:30 – Centurions v Tuggeranong Tornadoes
Game 2 – 3:00 – Gladiators v Uni of Canberra Firebirds

@ Greenway Enclosed Oval, Soward Way (behind Centrelink building), Tuggeranong

+1 for Chat Noir.

Well, not me. I’ll be living the 30-something urban professional’s dream of minding other people’s kids.

LoveBumps and girlfriends are going. Last weekend they all ‘had’ to buy lingerie that matches their dresses. Frak! With that dress code, I want to go!

http://region.com.au/?p=14230

speedway sunday from 10 am

Friday Night at The Potbelly:

The Chuffs
Ffat Controller
Scaramouche

Saturday Night at the Basement:

Megafauna Fest – A HUGE night of hard Rock and Metal featuring:

Looking Glass, Hytest (NSW), Kimbo (VIC), Radical Surf Ninjas From Hell On Fire, The Chuffs, Inside the Exterior, Buttnugget, Super Best Friends, Bent Hen, Leisure Suit Lenny + More.

All proceeds donated to the Australian Cancer Research Foundation.

For more details, see:
http://www.myspace.com/megafaunafest

You can watch Roller Derby on Stateline.
ABC1 Friday at 7.30pm Repeated Midday Saturday.

Impro Match Point

Sunday, 25 October, 8 pm
Tickets : $5!
Woden Tradies
Book on 0416 007 197.

A unique ‘never to be repeated’ night of improvisation with scenes and stories created from audience suggestion that will flow from comedy, cute and quirky to melodrama and potentially dark drama.

A great night for those audiences who are fans of improvisation shows like Who’s Line Is It Anyway? and Thank God You’re Here as well as those people looking for an INEXPENSIVE new type of theatre experience.

See http://www.impro.com.au/shows.php?from=ra for all the details

Bungendore Rodeo, rodeo grounds 5km past Bungendore on the coast road. All day Sunday.

Canberra Girls Grammar School Fete

For more info: http://www.cggs.act.edu.au/pages/page682.asp

The Roller Derby is booked out?! (>.<) Didn't know it was ticketed. 🙁

Computer Fair, Uni of Canberra Recreation Centre (off Ginninderra Dr) Saturday 10AM-3PM. Admission $3.00, kids free.