The Village Observer May 2019

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What’s On: Lane Cove MAY PLAZA EVENTS Saturday Sounds - Kahuna: Saturday 11 May, 10:00am – 12:00pm. Community Concert Series - Lane Cove Concert Band: Saturday 25 May, 10:00am - 12:00pm. Children’s Voices for Reconciliation: Thursday 30 May, 10:30am - 12:30pm. Local schools and childcare centres participate in an annual concert as part of National Reconciliation Week. LANE COVE LIBRARY All events are free. Visit www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/library or call 9911 3634 to book. Furoshiki Japanese Gift Wrapping Demonstration: Tuesday 7 May, 10:00am - 12:00pm. Explore a new world of gift wrapping by learning the ancient Japanese art of furoshiki fabric wrapping. Lane Cove’s History in a Street Name: Tuesday 7 May, 6:15pm - 8:00pm. The history of Lane Cove is reflected in the names of its streets. Local Studies staff will discuss the characters and significant events that have shaped the local sense of place. Thursday Tunes - Australian Country Music: Thursday 9 May, 10:15am - 12:00pm. Local Musician Graham Ball will present an overview of Australian music, the individuals who created it and the contemporary music scene. Law Week Talk - Know Your Shopping Rights: Tuesday 14 May, 6:00pm - 7:00pm. Hear from NSW Fair Trading about your shopping rights as part of Law Week. The Convict Stain - Convict Records for Family History: Wednesday 15 May, 6:15pm - 8:00pm. Local Studies staff will assist genealogists locating resources to trace their convict ancestors from the trial to their pardon or certificate of freedom. Crafternoon Tea: Tuesday 21 May, 2:00pm - 3:30pm, Greenwich Library. Enjoy afternoon tea while working on your latest craft project. No booking required.

For more details on these events visit www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au or call Lane Cove Council on 9911 3555.

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Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea: Thursday 23 May, 10:00am - 12:00pm. Gold coin donation appreciated. Toy Swap: Saturday 25 May, check in: 9:30am - 10:30am, swap: 11:00am - 12:00pm. Exchange your children’s toys for something new. Toys must be in working condition. Lane Cove Literary Awards Book Launch: Wednesday 29 May, 6:15pm. Join us for the launch of the Lane Cove Literary Awards 2018: An Anthology and the launch of the 2019 Lane Cove Literary Awards. Thursday Tunes - A Story of Opera: Thursday 30 May, 10:15am - 12:00pm. Local musician Graham Ball will discuss the development of Opera from its birth in Renaissance Italy until the present. Author Talk - Julie Ankers: Thursday 30 May, 6:15pm 7:30pm. Call Me Frank is a collection of 20 autobiographical stories of men over 50 telling it like it is. BUSHCARE Bookings essential: www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/bushcareevents or call 9911 3579. Introduction to Bushcare Workshop: Friday 10 May, 10:00am - 2:00pm. This workshop explains the guiding principles in bush regeneration and is useful for new Bushcare volunteers and those wanting to know more about the program. COMMUNITY SEMINARS How Lonely Are Australians?: Wednesday 8 May, 7:00pm - 8:30pm, Terrace Function Room, Lane Cove Community Hub. Hear the findings of the Australian Loneliness Report, a survey exploring the loneliness levels of Australians and its impact on their health and wellbeing. Book online: www.seminarloneliness.eventbrite.com Staying In Your Own Home Seminar: Wednesday 22 May, 10:00am - 12:30pm, Terrace Function Room, Lane Cove Community Hub. This information session is for older people and their carers who are living in their own homes. Book online: www.lanecovehomeseminar.eventbrite.com


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