June 16 - 22, 2013: Issue 115
 ASGMWP - Guringai Festival 2013- Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 10.00am until 12.00pm. Free Event:
“The Sapphires” is an inspirational tale set in the heady days of the late ‘60s about a quartet of young, talented singers from a remote Aboriginal mission, discovered and guided by a kind-hearted, soul-loving manager, with 12 nominations at the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) Awards.  
Guringai Festival 2013 - Events in Pittwater
Indigenous Walk - Ku ring gai National Park
Peninsula CommUNITY of Schools Art Exhibition
Wednesday 26 June, 5pm – 7pm
Wheeler Heights Public School, Veterans Parade, Wheeler Heights
Gold coin donation. UNITY in our community! An exhibition of artworks by students from Kindergarten to Year 12 who attend the Peninsula Community of Schools. The collection of artworks reflect the Guringai Festival’s theme: “Live Life Loudly”, the Reconciliation
theme “Say Something” and the 2013 NAIDOC theme “Yirrkala Bark Petitions 1963” Enquiries: Sharon.smithies@det.nsw.edu.au
Northside Aboriginal Artists & Craftspersons Exhibition
Friday 28 – Sunday 30 June, 10am – 7pm
Mona Vale Memorial Hall, 1606 Pittwater Road, Mona Vale (Next to Mona Vale Library) Free entry. A 3-day selling exhibition of works by Aboriginal artists living and working on the Northside of Sydney and particularly the Guringai Lands of the Northern Beaches. Painting, collage, photography, video, pottery, jewellery.
Exhibition opening event: 6pm – 8.30pm Friday 28 June
On Saturday 29 June there will be two workshops with weaver/painter Keri Kenton: 10.30am and 2pm Event cost: $15 per child or adult. Enquiries: Clair Jackson 9913 9922 ljackson@vtown.com.au
Bangaly Performance
Sunday 30 June, 7pm- 9pm
Mona Vale Memorial Hall, 1606 Pittwater Road, Mona Vale (Next to Mona Vale Library)Free event. Bangaly is a local Aboriginal group that will amaze you. Mother, Sister and Brother singing, with Cody playing the didgeridoo; they are Deadly! Enquiries: Neil Evers 9999 3045 www.asgmwp.net
Re-discover Bush Tucker of the First People of Australia
Sunday 30 June, 1pm – 2.30pm or 3pm – 4.30pm
Mona Vale Memorial Hall, 1606 Pittwater Road, Mona Vale (Next to Mona Vale Library) Free event. Meet Jess Relton and Les McLeod when they will talk about Bush Tucker, Traditional foods like homemade jams and cheese will be made using native herbs for flavour, you can taste test and purchase food on the day.
Enquiries: Neil Evers 99993045 www.asgmwp.net
Aboriginal Cultural Performance for Children
Wednesday 10 July, 11am – 12.15pm
Mona Vale Library, 1 Park Street, Mona Vale
Admission: $10. Come along and enjoy the didgeridoo, face painting, song and dance, Aboriginal art and storytelling. For children aged 5 to 12 years. Under 7 will require parental supervision. Bookings essential: Sharelle Ravenscroft 9970 1600 www.pittwater.nsw.gov.au/library
Festival Booklet of all Events, all areas HERE  
 LATIN SUNDAY SESSIONS
- ITS SO GOOD WE'RE KEEPING IT GOING IN AUTUMN! - FREE Live Entertainment from 5pm in the Beer Garden SUNDAY afternoons. Avalon Beach RSL
Duo performs each week, rotating roster includes: Taigo Passos, James Willings, Josh Fergus, Marco dAvila, Dave Calandra, Fernando Aragones, Nick Downey, Tiago de Luca, Angelo Francalanci & more.  
Australian National Maritime Musueum - Events March to October 2013
 Rescue exhibition - Opens 16 March
Search and rescue operations take place every minute, every hour, every day, all around the world. From the air to the sea and on land, responsive operations are lifelines to many people in times of need. But what does a rescue scenario really involve? Find out in this hands-on exhibition.
 International Fleet Review voyage - Register your interest
HMB Endeavour, replica will be one of the nine Australian and eight international tall ships sailing into Sydney Harbour on 3 October to mark the beginning the International Fleet Review celebrating the centenary of the Royal Australian Navy. Register your interest to sail with Endeavour as paying voyage crew. http://endeavour.anmm.gov.au/Sail-with-us
 Kids on Deck: Amazing Antarctic Sundays - 10 am - 4 pm - For ages 5-12 years
Craft your own spyglass telescope, print a bandanna, design a flag or sculpt a ship. Dress up in pirate costumes to perform your own adventure or make stories and siren songs come to life in the mermaids' cavern.
$8.50 per child. FREE for members & Big Ticket holders. Adults general museum fees apply. No booking required.
ONLINE EXHIBITION Sydney's home furnishing stores, 1890-1960
 Until the 1960s, Sydney-siders usually 'went to town' to shop for furniture and furnishings for the home. There were dozens of specialist furnishing stores and department stores with furnishing sections in the city centre. Many were concentrated in 'furniture precincts', first along George Street and then from the 1920s around the city circle railway stations and the southern part of Pitt Street.
The decline of home furnishing shopping in central Sydney from the late 1950s was influenced by rising rents, lack of parking and a general population move to the suburbs. Shopping patterns also changed with the development of drive-in suburban shopping centres, the first opening at Top Ryde in November 1957.
A legacy of the city stores is their trade literature such as catalogues and associated ephemera: those used to illustrate this exhibtion are part of the Caroline Simpson Library and Research Collection (CSL&RC) at the Historic Houses Trust of NSW.
Written and researched by Michael Lech, Assistant Curator. August 2007.
Sydney Northern Beaches Woodturners Inc 
Sydney Northern Beaches Woodturners - Monthly Demonstration - Wood Turning Demonstration on the third Sunday of the month: 16th Jun 2013, 9am-2pm The aim of our group is to bring together people who are interested in woodturning and to assist new members to participate in the craft of woodturning. At the same time we aim to socialise and have fun. We are active in supporting local community groups and charities. We make cash donations as well as donations of toys and equipment made by our members. Come and see us at the Narrabeen RSL Club, Nareen Pde, North Narrabeen. Workshop Open every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday between 9 am and 12 noon. Cost: $2 for insurance & a cuppa (If you want to join there is a $25 yearly subscription fee). Contact: Jack Butler on 9999 4290 or email: johnbutler@optusnet.com.au . Website: https://sites.google.com/site/woodturner60/
 MWPHS - Manly Warringah Pittwater Historical Society - Established 1924
One of the oldest suburban historical societies in Australia, the Manly, Warringah & Pittwater Historical Society has kept the only continuous record of northern beaches achievements, local historical mementoes, documents and research. Membership: here
 AVALON COMPUTER PALS FOR SENIORS
AVPALS is a volunteer organisation dedicated to helping seniors improve their computer skills. Started in 2000 it now has 20+ trainers and many hundreds of students. At a really low cost (about $30 a school term) they can provide one to one training on most matters connected with computing. From the smallest problem (how to hold the mouse!) to much more serious matters, there is a trainer who can help. The training rooms are under the Catholic Church in Avalon and training is conducted Monday to Friday from 9am to 4pm. For more information visit AVPALS web site www.avpals.com or or phone 02 8064 3574
 SNBSWE is a symphonic wind ensemble that rehearses every Thursday evening during school terms. The band consists of adult amateur and professional musicians who play a wide repertoire of music. If you play an instrument and are looking for a great musical experience with good company, come and see if you like what we do. The Ensemble serves the local Northern Beaches community through regular concerts. It provides opportunities for experienced brass, percussion and woodwind musicians to play high grade symphonic repertoire. The Ensemble allows people to continue playing their instruments after leaving school, therefore giving the experience of music for life. Contact: Denise Morgan 9999 0655. More at: http://www.snbswe.org.au/
 
 Pittwater Camera Club
More at: Profile and http://pittwatercameraclub.org/
All Meetings are 7.45 for 8pm - 10pm - BYRA Hall, 1842 Pittwater Road, Bayview
Monday June 17
DSLR Video Photography has most of us wondering how to achieve great results. Come along and here well respected photographer Pieter de Vries shed light on a very difficult subject. Free for visitors to the club.
Monday July 1
This will be a fun night for members. Camera phones are so popular today so Tim Hixson will be joining us to give some valuable tips on using a camera phone – he will then judge our efforts. Visitors are made welcome.
Monday July 15
Fire up your laptops and bring them along for this FREE 'Hands On' workshop which is all about 'Photoshop'. For those with limited or no skills this workshop is for you. And if you are more experienced there will be something here for you to learn as well. Practice along with the tutors. Everyone welcome at the FREE workshop.
Monday August 5
The topic for tonights competition is ‘Street Photography’. Come along and see what our member ‘photo journalists’ have captured.
Free for visitors to the club.
Monday August 19
Mastering Textures in Images is the title of tonight’s presentation by Christine Nelson. Free for visitors to the club
Monday September 2
The ever popular Len Brown will be our guest judge tonight and the competition topic will be ‘Food’. This should be a delicious evening.
Free for visitors to the club.
Monday September 16
'It's All About The Light' is the subject of this 'Hands On' workshop. With various lighting means, including soft boxes and other lighting forms we will be learning how to take better images with the use of directional lighting. We will have photographic models on the night so we can practice along with our tutors. This promises to be a great learning curve for us all. And as always it is, free for visitors to the club.
Monday October 14
Our members have been given the very hard task of capturing time – without including clocks or other timepieces. Gavin Roberts will determine the winner of this novel competition. Free for visitors to the club.
Monday October 28 – TBA
November 4
Susan Buchanan joins us as guest judge tonight for our Open competition. Free for visitors to the club.
Monday December 3
Tonight the very best images of the year will be on display for you to see. One lucky photographer will be awarded 'Photographer of the Year' and the best projected images, colour and mono prints of the year will also be determined by our well respected photographer and judge, Philip Ramsden. A light supper will be served following the judging.Family, friends and visitors are all welcome.
Narrabeen Lagoon free activities – register now for bushwalks and kayak tour
 Friends of Narrabeen Lagoon Catchment
has organised a series of spectacular
events to celebrate the wonders of this
beautiful part of Sydney. These activities
are FREE but you must register in advance. All participants will receive a free DVD – “Caring for our Catchment” and an informative brochure and map.
Eco Paddle on Narrabeen Lagoon – Sunday July 28
Tony Carr, President of Friends of Narrabeen Lagoon Catchment, will lead this paddle to both Deep and Middle Creeks. The Lagoon supports a wide range of threatened flora and fauna, but is under threat of urban development. Beautiful Deep Creek attracts migratory birds from as far away as Russia and Middle Creek has recently been the subject of a substantial remediation programme. A relaxing 2 to 3 hour paddle. Easy - no previous kayaking experience required, tuition given. BYO boat or hire kayak can be arranged. To register email tonycarr@ozemail.com.au or call 0417 502 056.
REGISTER TO ATTEND - DON’T JUST TURN UP ON THE DAY. NUMBERS ARE LIMITED.
Kayaks provided by an organisation independent of Friends. 
Splendour In The Grass 2013 - WEBSITE |
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Do you enjoy orchestral music? Hate travelling far to hear good music? Wish to support local musicians? Why not come to the Northern Beaches Orchestra's next concerts featuring soloists from the orchestra? When: Wednesday June 19th. Where: St Augustine’s College, Brookvale. Time: 7.00pm Tickets: Adult $10, Concession $5, Children $3 When: Saturday June 22nd. Where: Pittwater High School, Mona Vale. Time: 7.00pm. Tickets: Adult $15, Concession $10, Family $20 (2 Adults, 2 Children) Tickets available at the door, or at www.nbo.org.au Program includes: Die Fledermaus by Johann Strauss Jr ¨ Trumpet Concerto in E-flat major -1st mov. by Joseph Haydn ¨ Flute Concerto -1st mov.by Leopold Hofmann ¨ Horn Concerto No. 3 in E-flat major -1st mov.by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart ¨ Les filles de Cadix by Leo Delibes ¨ Radetzky March by Johann Strauss Sr.  
 Results Screening of 'Mary and Martha' - Saturday, June 15, 2013, 4:30pm, Long Reef Golf Club, 25 Anzac Ave, Collaroy
Get Tickets Winter Movie Magic! AUSTRALIA'S SECOND SCREENING of the deeply moving movie 'Mary and Martha' will be held Saturday June 15, 4:30-7pm. Don't miss out!! This extremely touching movie stars Hilary Swank and Brenda Blethyn, and has proven to be an eye-opening experience for people who are interested in the the topic of malaria. See their comments here: http://youtu.be/c4vsY-wQXYI We are very proud to be showing this film for the second time in Australia and are very much looking forward to seeing you!! The RESULTS team
 Sly Dogs Unplugged at Church Point Cafe
Live music on Sunday mid-afternoon
The Sly Dogs will be doing some "winter healing" unplugged every second Sunday at Church Point Cafe on the deck. First session is this coming Sunday May 12th, Mother's Day, bring mum along and relax. Other dates are: July 14th, August 11th.
 Solo exhibition in Newtown - Tracy Ponich Head to Newtown and take in IT'S SPRING... LOOK CLOSELY, a Head On Photo Festival 2013 exhibition. Eleven large-scale macro images capture nature's patterns, textures and colour. This is an exploration of the details of spring, sometimes elegant - and sometimes bizarre. 1 May – 30 June 2013
Newtown Library
8 – 10 Brown Street, Newtown NSW Add On, a group exhibition 131 photographers, 131 images, including Scotland Island Photographer Tracy Ponich’s work. See quirky, intriguing Add On 2013, one of the main Head On Photo Festival events. 15 – 25 May 2013
Depot II Gallery
2 Danks Street, Waterloo NSW For more information, visit: www.feathermark.com.au  
 Big news - we're going to focus on the mighty Hawkesbury River over the next few months with three paddles that will cover over 75kms of the prettiest part of this historic waterway:
3rd Annual Hawkesbury Happening from Wisemans Ferry to Spencer - Monday June 10 (Queens Birthday)
Our paddle from Wisemans to Spencer was the most popular we ran last year. One way, with the tide for boat owners and hirers. Many people think this twisting, turning section of the mighty Hawkesbury is its prettiest. Lovely pull in spots for lunch/breaks. You'll hear what it's like to do the 15 hour Hawkesbury Classic paddle - and who knows, you might even decide to give it a go this October! Car shuffle will be organised. Hire $85. Boat owners also welcome - $55. Grade Easy/Medium.
Perfect Pittwater in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park - Sunday June 23
Spend a day on colourful Pittwater, famous for its myriad of bays and coves, where we'll cruise from McCarrs Creek Reserve to Elvina and Lovett Bays, made famous in the Susan Duncan book Salvation Creek. We'll walk through the bush to a waterfall and paddle the Creek. Then to the historic YHA Hostel for BYO lunch and some magnificent views. See wonderful homes in isolated splendour. Inspect the hideout of 50s Russian spy Vladimir Petrov. Paddle led by Adrian Clayton. $85pp, includes kayak hire. Easy/medium
Leisurely Lane Cove River – Saturday July 27
Friends of Lane Cove River Committee members will introduce us to this tranquil waterway, centrally located near Sydney Harbour. It’s a gentle, meandering river with tree-clad banks, impressive sandstone rock formations and a fascinating history. We’ll even pass Fairyland and learn about Australia’s most intriguing murder mystery! We’ll explore the river from the weir at Fullers Bridge to the harbour. Compact beach for a snack and swim. 11-4pm. $85 per person. Easy paddle ideal for less experienced kayakers.
Narrabeen Lagoon Eco-Paddle – Sunday July 28
The Lagoon supports a wide range threatened flora and fauna, but it is under threat of urban development. This paddle is organised by Friends of Narrabeen Lagoon Catchment and led by its president, Tony Carr! We’ll explore the astonishing Deep Creek, which attracts migratory birds from as far away as Russia and Middle Creek, which has recently been the subject of a substantial remediation programme. An easy 2-hour paddle suitable for less experienced kayakers. Only $55pp.
Hawkesbury Happening #2: Sackville to Wisemans – Sun Aug 4
The 2nd stage of our 3 part journey down the Mighty Hawkesbury River. From tiny Sackville we wend our way eastward with the tide, passing cosy settlements, majestic sandstone outcrops, exquisite bush and some lovely riverside homes. The book and more recently play, The Secret River comes to life as we take in the scenic splendour of this amazing river and acknowledge the important part it played in our European and Aboriginal history. Hire $85pp, Own Boat $55. Easy/Med.
NEW: The Cascades Walk & Paddle - Sun August 11
You'll love this combined paddle and walk. Beyond the Roseville Bridge lie the remnants of a huge Cedar forest. The logs were dragged by horse to The Cascades, where there was a dam with a timber floodgate. The logs were washed down Middle Harbour Creek and loaded onto a barge destined for Sydney. Lush bushland with a defined track, spectacular waterway. Full day starting at Davidson Park. $85, includes kayak hire. Easy/medium.
Coral Sea Kayaking Fantasy - August 18 to 26
Includes Hinchinbrook Island & the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park
Off the tropical coast of North Queensland lie 15 continental islands, 11 of which are National Parks surrounded by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. On this extraordinary week, you'll paddle the coast of Hinchinbrook Island and take in 5 other islands with their heady mix of abundant marine life including dolphins and migrating whales, sheltered, sandy beaches and towering granite peaks. Good value at $2,165 per person.
Email Tony for full itinerary. A deposit of $350 is all that's needed to secure your spot.
Hawkesbury Happening #3: Brooklyn-Spencer return - Sat Sept 7
Completing our 3 part exploration of the Hawkesbury River, we start our journey at the Deerubben Reserve, beside the F3 bridge over the Hawkesbury. This is where the 111km Hawkesbury Classic Kayak race finishes. We pass through the Milson Island channel to Bar Point, onto Big Jim’s Point and the quaint village of Spencer. Popran National Park on one side, Marramarra on the other. Spectacular views all the way. Kayak hire $85 or bring your own boat $55. Grade Easy/medium.
PLAN YOUR OWN TRIP. If you have a dozen or so friends who'd like to join you on a trip we can put on a special, exclusive day for you. Any day, anywhere. Ideal for that holiday reunion with friends. Make it a morning, afternoon or full day event - or a twilight paddle and head off to a restaurant afterwards.
KAYAKING T-SHIRTS now available. Pittwater pic on the back with our theme, "The World looks better from Water Level". Wear the shirt: show everyone you are a kayaker! Small to Extra Large sizes. $25 by mail order or pick one up when you do a paddle. We can also help you with gloves, Aquashoes and Dry Bags. Get the gear and go!
PAY FOR YOUR TRIP by forwarding the participation fee as specified to the following Westpac account, with your name in the message field:
Freedom Outdoors
BSB 032 123 Account 22 32 86
No transfers, cancellations or refunds in the week leading up to a day paddle.
Paddle updates by clicking on:
www.freedomoutdoors.com.au
.jpg?timestamp=1367379997781) The Mitchell Library - State Library of NSW
Discover the curiosities of our amazing collections and historic Mitchell building direct to your mobile device.
Mitchell Building Discovery Tour delves into the rich history of the Mitchell building with stories about its founders, builders and benefactors, and the many fascinating objects it contains.
AMAZE: The Michael Crouch Gallery features 60 incredibly rare and often quirky objects from the Sir William Dixson collection, including the only known pirated copy of Charles Dickens’ Pickwick Club, 1838.
The Greatest Wonder of the World exhibition tour - includes interviews with curator Alan Davies about this internationally significant collection of 19th century photographs of goldfield life in NSW and Victoria, including little-known stories not featured in the exhibition.
Avalon Beach RSL
HEATS HAVE STARTED!!! - EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT FROM 8:30PM. HEATS FROM SAT 6TH APRIL TO SAT 8TH JUNE. VENUE FINAL SAT 15TH JUNE
Are you Australia's next singing sensation? - Now's your chance to get noticed! Starting in April, Avalon Beach RSL Club will be holding heats for the Karaoke World Championships.
There are weekly prizes, venue prizes, state prizes & the national prize: Airfares to Finland to represent Australia at the KWC 2013 World Finals, accommodation, $2,000 spending money & more
FOR ALL THE DETAILS PLUS TERMS & CONDITIONS PLEASE CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE KWC WEBSITE. 
Until Thursday 31 December 2015 All kinds of crimes could get you a job on Macquarie Street … Explore Australia’s convict history at the World Heritage-listed Hyde Park Barracks. Learn about the forced transportation of convicts, their daily lives and how they built the colony. Wander the streets of 1820s Sydney on our giant map, try on a set of leg-irons, lie in a convict hammock, look for your relatives on the convict database, and discover the intriguing stories of some of the 50,000 convicts who passed through the barracks doors between 1819 and 1848. Bring your kids for dress-ups and our convicts Kids' Trail. Hyde Park Barracks is a World Heritage site. Address: Queens Square, Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSW 2000 Contact: 02 8239 2311 Admission: Adult $10, Child/Concession $5, Family $20, Members free. 10am-5pm daily.
PUBLIC SYDNEY: STOP, LOOK, LIVE!
All around you in Sydney’s public spaces people are doing the most unexpected things. This exhibition celebrates the unusual stories of the city’s public buildings, parks and street corners, and may answer some of your burning questions about strange things you have seen happening in our shared spaces.
Explore some of our most loved sites – Bennelong Point, the Museum of Sydney, Hyde Park, Central Station and Town Hall – and see how we, the public, are shaping them. Discover what a handmade cedar coffin, a silver trowel and an ASIO surveillance picture can tell you about the remarkable history of Town Hall, or what a 2-tonne cannon has to do with the iconic Sydney Opera House.
Tell us your stories – online and in the exhibition – and share the things that make you stop, look, and embrace life in your public spaces. Alongside the exhibition, this blog will explore the public spaces of Sydney,.
Sponsor:
The Sydney Morning Herald
Museum of Sydney
Saturday 30 March - Sunday 8 September 2013
Address: Corner Phillip and Bridge Streets, Sydney, NSW 2000
Contact: 02 9251 5988 or for Education bookings: 8313 5612
Admission: Adult $10 I Child/Concession $5 | Family $20 | Members free |
Hours: Open daily 10am — 5pm | Closed Good Friday and Christmas Day
Photo: Playing lacrosse in The Rocks, 2012. Photograph © James Horan
Storytime for preschoolers
Held every Wednesday morning at Avalon Library 10:30am - 11am
Avalon Library Storytime is held every Wednesday morning from 10.30am at the Library. Hear stories, listen to music and enjoy craft activities. Sessions run for between 30 and 40 minutes. Suitable for preschoolers, 3 to 5 years of age.
Venue: 59A Old Barrenjoey Road, Avalon (above the Recreation Centre). Cost: Free however bookings are essential. Bookings: Phone: 9918 3013 or email avalonlibrary@ozemail.com.au
Storytime at Mona Vale Library
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Mornings, 10- 10.45am
Mona Vale Library Storytime is held three mornings per week during school terms. Hear stories, sing songs and enjoy craft activities. Sessions run for approximately 45 minutes. Suitable for preschoolers, 3 to 5 years of age. Venue: Mona Vale Library, 1 Park St, Mona Vale. Cost: Free. No bookings required
 Pittwater RSL
 JAMES MORRISON - Saturday 15th June 2013
Doors open 7pm Dinner 7.30pm Show 8pm - Members - $70 Non-Members - $75 Show Only - $40
Australian National Maritime Museum
 Vivid Sydney, the countdown begins
24 May - 10 June
For the first time, the museum will light up as part of the exciting Vivid Sydney program. Inspired by upcoming exhibition East of India - Forgotten trade with Australia, our rooftop will come alive with the colours of India.
Stay up late Join us every Friday and Saturday night during Vivid for DJs, bands, bar and Indian-inspired flavours at Yots cafe`. For a full program, visit our website http://www.anmm.gov.au/vivid
 East of India – Forgotten trade with Australia
Opens 1 June
In an Australian first, this exhibition explores our colonial links with India, the power and monopoly of the English East India Company and its subsequent decline. Featuring objects from international collections including the Victoria & Albert Museum, British Museum, and the Royal Collection.
http://www.anmm.gov.au/india
 Family fun day: Excellent Endeavour
Sunday 19 May | 11 am - 3 pm
Uncover the stories behind our tall ship HMB Endeavour replica in a day of family fun. Learn seamanship skills, build your own paper tall ship in Kids on Deck or take part in interactive performances and character tours.
For ages 5 - 14 years and adults
$10 child, $10 adult, $45 family
Includes HMB Endeavour, family fun day activities and galleries.
FREE for members. http://www.anmm.gov.au/events
 Talks & tours
We have some fascinating talks and tours happening this month - from maritime archaeology to Antarctic expedition, there's sure to be something to spark your interest.
Day tour: Fort Scratchley and Newcastle Maritime Museum - 16 May
Talk: World War 1 at sea - 19 May
Talk: Michael AW, Antarctic expedition leader - 26 May
Cruise: Japanese midget submarine attack anniversary - 31 May
Book online http://www.anmm.gov.au/events
 Exhibition: Elysium Antarctic Visual Epic
Open until 3 November
In 2010 a team of wildlife photographers, filmmakers and scientists embarked on an expedition from the Antarctic Peninsula to South Georgia. This stunning photographic exhibition captures the expedition, life above and below the ice, and the magnificence of this great wilderness.
Related event
Talk: Michael AW, Antarctic expedition leader - 26 May
http://www.anmm.gov.au/elysium
 Exhibition: Rescue
Open until 14 July
Search and rescue operations take place every minute, every hour, every day, all around the world. From the air to the sea and on land, responsive operations are lifelines to many people in times of need. But what does a rescue scenario really involve? Find out in this hands-on exhibition.
http://www.anmm.gov.au/rescue
 MAHJONG - AVALON ACTIVE SENIORS GROUP
Avalon Active Seniors Group Invites experienced Mahjong players to join a new group. Thursdays 1-3pm: $2.00 per session at Avalon Recreation Centre. Phone Julie: 0403 820 261.
 Barrenjoey Lighthouse Tours
Every Sunday, throughout the day, from 11am to 3pm. Tours take approx 30 mins. Phone 9472 9300 on the day to check tours are going ahead. Meeting place: Meet at the top (steep and hard 20-minute walk on uneven ground) at the keeper's cottage. Cost: $5 adults, $2 children. 
Our Senior Lecturer, Linn Wiggins, will be running the following 2 one-day workshops between Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd June 2013 in Sydney NSW:
Women's Wellbeing & ABFE:
This one day workshop will teach a woman how to easily and effectively use the Australian Bush Flower Essences to help her achieve emotional and spiritual balance in the following areas of her life:
Menstruation, Relationships, Sexuality, Family Planning, Fertility, Pregnancy and Birthing, Motherhood, Body Image, The Wounded Feminine, The Workplace, Menopause, Common Health issues, Graceful ageing
Graceful Ageing & ABFE:
Our Graceful Ageing workshop aims to show you ways to journey through life in an eloquent and graceful way, no matter what your biological age is. We will share with you how a wholistic approach to life and ageing can positively affect your wellbeing and the way you look.
As you move through the cycles of your life you will be confronted with many mental, emotional and spiritual challenges. The storms in life can be an opportunity for you to mature, to deepen your character, find your purpose, and become the best possible version of yourself. Regardless of your years, graceful ageing is mastering the art of progressively redefining yourself in a positive, edifying and mature manner. Your Life is precious. Discover how you can begin to make the most of every day, so your journey can be a more meaningful and enriching everyday experience, throughout all the seasons of your life.
Details for these 2 workshops are:
Venue: Kamaroi Rudolf Steiner School
220 Forest Way, Belrose NSW
Date & Time:
Women's Wellbeing & ABFE - Saturday 22nd June 2013
Graceful Ageing & ABFE - Sunday 23rd June 2013
9.30am to 6.00pm (both days) Registration: 9.00am
Contact (For more information or for bookings)
Sharon Selvage
Phone: (02) 9450 1388
Email: uschi@ausflowers.com.au
Cost: $175.00 per workshop if prepaid by JUne 7th 2013 (or $199 thereafter). Attend both the Women's Wellbeing and Graceful Ageing & ABFE workshops for the discount price of $325.00 early bird. (Prices include morning/afternoon tea and 10% GST.) Group discounts and other discounts are available.
BOLSHOI BALLET - QUEENSLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE - 30 MAY – 9 JUNE 2013
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