Wall-E is Here-E!
Have you heard of the adorable new animated character Wall E who's making it onto the big screens at Birch Carroll & Coyle? To supporting Camp Quality, BCC are holding a national charity screening of this film with all proceeds going directly back to the organisation.
Sunday, 31st August at 11am in both the Darwin and Casuarina Cinemas. Tickets are only $9 with ALL proceeds raised going to Camp Quality.
Tickets are available from the ticket box or online (no booking fee if purchased online).
YWCA Encore
Encore is a gentle exercise program designed specifically for people who have undergone breast cancer treatment at any time in their lives. It helps to rebuild flexibility and mobility whilst restoring self-confidence, in a friendly supportive environment.
The program is free and runs for 2 hours per week for 8 weeks commencing on Saturday August 30.
Initial contact should be made through the YWCA of Darwin on 89818323.
Walk your way to a Guinness World Record!
Step up to the challenge on September the 1st at 1:30pm, join the rest of Australia and win the Guinness World Record by walking just 1km down the road with thousands around Australia!
Register online now at www.thegiantwalk.com.au or call 8985 8025.
Darwin Water Polo - Wet Season Competition
Come and try Water Polo, enjoy a beverage and a sausage sizzle. Sign-on night is Wednesday September 3rd at 630pm, game fee is only $4.00 per night.
Held at the Parap Pool, ages 13 and up can participate.
Please contact via email here for further information.
Celebrate Cyprus Style
Cyprus Community invites you to their annual Food & Wine Festival on Saturday September 6 at 5pm.
With free entry there’ll be Traditional Dancing, Live entertainment, Kids Rides, Wine Tasting and Cypriot Cuisine.
Go El-Naturale in Darwin!
Darwin Holistic Health Centre is presenting a herbs and natural remedies night for healthy pregnancy’s, birth experience and post natal care on Tuesday August 26 at 7-8pm.
For more information please contact the centre on 8948 0174 or visit www.darwinholistic.org
Attention: Responsible Pet Owners!
PAWS Darwin is running a desexing campaign throughout the month of August as a part of national desexing month.
Desexing is and important part of pet ownership, particularly in male animals where it decreases roaming, fighting, and helps prevent the euthanasia of many unwanted puppies and kittens.
To help encourage the desexing of male cats and dogs throughout August, selected Darwin, Palmerston and Humpty Doo veterinary hospitals are heavily discounting their prices down.
Commodore Cruisers!
The street commodores cruise for charity is finally coming to Darwin this Sunday 24th August 2008!Departing Hidden Valley at 10am you can check out Darwin’s hottest cars, cruise the racetrack and grab yourself a bite to eat.
It’s only $35 to enter and each entrant receives a gift bag. Come and help raise money for the Starlight Children’s Foundation.
Sunday stroll through the Markets?
Head down to the Knuckey Lagoon markets the 3rd Sunday of each month from 8am.
The markets are located at the Knuckey Lagoon reserve on Brant Road.
Food and refreshments are available and stalls are wanted. Follow the signs of McMillans Road. Fruit and veg, ice cream and art and craft stalls are wanted.
Knuckey Lagoon Bush Market
Come and enjoy brunch in the bush every 3rd Sunday of each month at the Knuckey Lagoon Reserve, 3 3 2 6 Brandt Rd. You can set up your own stall or browse others throughout the markets.
Phone 8985 5406 or 0411 189 803 for more information.
Breastscreen NT
One in eight women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. Breastscreen NT is seeking women aged 50 – 69 years for free breast cancer screening.The procedure uses x-rays to detect the cancer at its earliest stages. Make an appointment today.
Women aged 50-69 years without any breast symptoms are strongly encouraged to have a screening mammogram every two years.
Call 13 20 50 to make an appointment
Fantastic Foreign Foods!
The Driver Primary school is holding an International Food Festival on the 11th of September.Each class will prepare dishes chosen from a country from the 2008 Olympics and will be selling it on the night.
The festival starts from 5:30 to 9pm, at the Driver Primary School
For details phone 8935 9000.
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