Community Calendar

The Community Calendar is available to all non-profit organisations including residents' associations, schools, clubs, service groups (Rotary, Lions, etc) and sporting bodies. Please send in your community notices including contact details to editor@innerwestweekly.com.au or fax 9689 5529 or post to Inner-West Weekly 142-154 Macquarie St, Parramatta, NSW 2150.

Thursday, August 14

• Parents Without Partners City of Sydney branch information and joining night at Canterbury-Hurlstone Park RSL. Phone Margaret on 95543444.
• The Inner West Carers Support Group meets at Burwood Community Centre, Belmore Rd, Burwood, from 1.30-3pm. Activities include guest speakers, discussions and outings. Afternoon tea is provided. Phone Kyeran on 97443955.
• Toning and Conditioning (hand weights/floor work) with accredited trainer at Concord Senior Citizens Centre, 9-11 Wellbank St, Concord from 3.30-4.30pm. Cost is $4.50. Phone 97435793.
• Sydney Town Chorus meets at 7.30-10pm at Concord Citizens Centre, Wellbank St. Women's four-part harmony, visitors welcome. Phone Adrienne on 0412705564 or Linda on 0419274851.
• Inner West Play and Chat invites young parents under 25 with a child aged 0-5 years to join a free supported playgroup in Burwood from 10am-noon. Phone Liz on 0418444762.

Friday, August 15

• Canadian vision therapist Roberto Kaplan presents seminars on eyesight improvement at the Posture Centre, 174 Concord Rd, Concord, today, tomorrow and Sunday. Dr Kaplan is a former professor of optometry who has written four books on eyesight improvement. Phone Jenny on 0402410821 for program.
• Concord Computer Pals for Seniors' annual general meeting will be held at 2pm at Concord Senior Citizens Centre, corner Wellbank and Bent streets, Concord. After the business meeting, there will be a session on using mobile phones. Afternoon tea is served. Phone Bill on 97136565 or John on 97431243.
• Kidsplus from straight after school to 5pm for games, craft and Bible stories for kids from Years 2-6 and Triple F from 6.30-8.30pm for fun, food and fellowship for Years 6-10 is at St Andrews Anglican Church Hall, Bay Rd near Sibbick St, Abbotsford. Phone Kerryn on 87531982.
• Earthbeats Music for children aged 1-2 years is held at Summer Hill Community Centre, 131 Smith St from 9.30am, 10.30am and 11.30am sessions. Live music, singing, movement, fun learning, interactive and multicultural. Phone 0424967493.

Saturday, August 16

• Caring For Kids at Summer Hill Community Centre, 131 Smith St from 1-5pm. St Johns' accredited first aid course for parents, grandparents and carers.
• St Luke's Anglican Church fete at 17 Burton St, Concord from 10am-2pm. Stalls include Betty Robinson's fabulous cakes, fine foods, treasure box, gift baskets, hoop-la, and white elephant. Refreshments and lunch available. Children's activity stall and a guided tour of the church will be held. Phone 97474483.
• From Mao to Now: Chinese Propaganda Poster and Contemporary Artists Exhibition at Newington Armory at Sydney Olympic Park. Discover China's recent past through 65 Chinese sports and propaganda posters previously unseen in Australia. Open every weekend from 9am-6pm for free. Experience this historic area by bike or foot.
• Blue Palm Markets at Sydney Showground from 9am-4pm. Celebrate the culture of the Pacific Islands. $1 entry, under-12s free.
• Counsellor and family therapist is available at Summer Hill Community Centre, 131 Smith St, by appointment. Call Nicole on 0402092009.
• Kindermusik classes for children 18 months to three years are held at the Summer Hill Community Centre, 131 Smith St from 3.30-4.15pm. Foster a love of learning through fun and music. Visit kindermusik.com.au or phone 0403780107.
• Susan's Yoga is at Summer Hill Community Centre, 131 Smith St from 9.30-11am. Phone 97169756.

Sunday, August 17

• Spice it up is a free live music extravaganza at Newington Armory Wharf at Sydney Olympic Park from noon-3pm. Today see Pambazuka and Badema  an African Gospel acapella group joined by African trio Badema, featuring Moussa Diakite from Mali in Western Africa.
• Interested in embroidery, patchwork or textile art? Join a group or enrol in a class with the Embroiderers Guild of NSW, 76 Queen St, Concord West (near Concord West Railway station) or phone 97432501.
•  Reflexology at Summer Hill Community Centre, 131 Smith St from 10am-4pm. Phone 87537555.

Monday, August 18

• Free morning tea at 10.30am at Concord Senior Citizens' Centre, 9-11 Wellbank St, Concord. Guest speaker is Canada Bay councillor Michael Cantali. Learn how the council operates and ask questions you may have. All welcome. Phone Jan Bedingfield on 0411280828.
• The Haberfield Association will hold a forum on heritage values and whether they help or hinder house values, at its AGM. Three specialists in local real estate will give their opinions. All residents welcome from 7.30pm at the Haberfield Centre (the library), 80 Dalhousie St. Phone 97989798.
• Hands, Heart and Head Playgroup (a Steiner initiative for children and handiwork/craft for parents) is at Summer Hill Community Centre, 131 Smith St from 9-11.30am. Phone Kanika Al Diges on 97632403.
• Burwood Ladies Probus club meets at 10am at Strathfield Golf Club. Guest speakers and outings. Call Katey Ward on 97452138.
• Ashfield Men's Probus Club for retired men interested in good speakers, companionship, tours etc, meets at Club Ashfield, Charlotte St, Ashfield at 10am. Phone 97872838.
• Ashbury Sing Australia Choir welcomes new members. No auditions, relaxed environment, great range of popular songs. Held at Ashbury Public School Hall, Trevenar St, Ashbury, from 7.30-9.45pm. Phone John on 97970354 or Noel on 97057290.

Tuesday, August 19

• Free learner driver workshop for parents and supervisors of learner drivers to support them in their important role hosted by Canterbury Council and the RTA from 6.30-8.30pm at the council building, 137 Beamish St, Campsie. Bookings are essential. Phone 97899571.
• The Sydney Male Choir meets at the Russian Club, Strathfield, on from 7-9pm. New members welcome (auditions apply). Visit www.sydneymalechoir.com.au
• Wednesday, August 20National Seniors invites people aged 50-plus to help lobby on seniors issues. Local branch meets on second Wednesday monthly 10am in the function room at Club Ashfield, 7 Charlotte St. Entertaining speakers, tea and biscuits, entry $2.50. Phone Tony Smith on 97635373.
• Burwood Community Yoga is running beginners yoga courses at the Woodstock Centre at  6.15pm, Fridays at 10am and on Saturday at 8.45am. All classes focus on strengthening the lower back, increasing flexibility and calming the mind. Phone Kelli on 0415970408.
• After School Art Tutoring for 5-8 year olds at Summer Hill Community Centre, 131 Smith St, from 3.30-5pm. Phone Sarah Nolan on 0432963230.
• Quilting and Craft group meets at Summer Hill Community Centre, 131 Smith St from 12.30-3.15pm. Phone Maria Soto on 97899564.

Send your community notices including contact details to editor@innerwestweekly.com.au, fax 96895357 or post to Inner-West Weekly, 142-154 Macquarie St, Parramatta, NSW 2150.