ACT Government Community Noticeboard for 26 September 2009
The Community Noticeboard, is a weekly one-stop location of all ACT Government community engagement activities.
ACT Government Community Noticeboard for 19 September 2009
The Community Noticeboard, is a weekly one-stop location of all ACT Government community engagement activities.
October 2009: Meeting Details
North Canberra Community Council October 2009 Public Meeting Wednesday, 21 October 2009, 19:30 ACT Sports House 100 Maitland Street, Hackett Guest Speaker Russell Yell – Senior Transport Engineer, Cardno “Pedestrian and Cycle Infrastructure Review” The North Canberra Community Council (NCCC) is the umbrella organization for Resident Associations and Community Groups in North Canberra. The NCCC is the one-stop-shop for Government and the community to communicate. The NCCC is run by volunteers and membership is free. As a resident of North Canberra you are invited to become a member and participate in committee meetings. Membership forms will be available at the …
Hackett Neighbourhood Watch – New Newsletter Editor required for 2010
The present editor of the Hackett neighbourhood newsletter is due to retire at the end of 2009. We therefore need a new editor. Anyone with some computer skills, with a concern for the welfare of our Hackett community and a few hours a month to spare, please do consider getting involved. Please ring Jochen Zeil (6247 7515); Dorothy McKenzie (6248 9281) or Patrick McNamara (6249 1669) if you would like to discuss what is involved or if you would consider becoming newsletter editor.
Hackett Community Association Annual General Meeting (22 September 2009)
The next meeting of the Hackett Community Association will occur on Tuesday 22 September 2009, 7:30pm at St. Margaret’s Church Hall, Hackett.
FoMM: Mount Majura Horehound Blitz (20 September 2009)
In this working bee the Friends of Mount Majura will tackle a horehound infested area between two major re-vegetation sites, the National Tree Day 2009 planting area and the drainage line planted with local shrubs to assist the establishment of a wildlife corridor. They hope to achieve some weed free passages between the plantings sites to reduce the spread of seeds by pedestrian traffic. The long term goal is to remove horehound from the whole area which will benefit native revegetation.
ACT Government Community Noticeboard for 12 September 2009
The Community Noticeboard, is a weekly one-stop location of all ACT Government community engagement activities.
Floriade 2009 – Commonwealth Park (12 September – 11 October 2009)
Join in the festivities and rejuvenate your mind, body and soul. This year take time out to visit the Lotus Lounge to experience natural therapies including massage, facials and hand treatments. Hear the queen of soul, Marcia Hines, or be uplifted by the new giant ferris wheel that will open your eyes to spectacular views of the nation’s capital and over a million blooms bursting into life. Join in sporting activities being run by the Australian Institute of Sport, watch cooking and floral demonstrations and draw inspiration from professionally designed waterwise gardens. Help make Floriade a fun experience for everyone …
Citizen Advice Bureau: CONTACT 2009/10 Pre-Order Discount (closes 25 September 2009)
CONTACT is the definitive directory of community services and organisations in the ACT region. It is published each year by the Citizens Advice Bureau and with over 2,300 entries, it is an excellent resource for workers in the community sector, newcomers to the city, and anybody who might want to get in touch with community organisations and services. This year, they are offering you the opportunity to pre-order the latest hardcopy edition (2009/10) at a discounted rate!