CITY NEWS HIGHLIGHTS
- Newcastle Steering Group established for AFC Asian Cup - 20 May 2013 - AFC Asian Cup Australia 2015 and The City of Newcastle have established a Newcastle Steering Group to drive activities in the city in the lead-up to the international event.
- Newcastle joins world library - 17 May 2013 - Fifty books from Newcastle libraries are ready to join the world library and we need volunteers to take them on holidays…and leave them behind.
- Night time economy for discussion - 13 May 2013 - How we live, work and play during the night time is the focus of a new discussion paper released today, Monday 13 May, on Newcastle’s night time economy.
- The Force: 150 Years of NSW Police - 09 May 2013 - From bobbies to blue heelers: new exhibition uncovers the little-known stories behind the Force,
- Newcastle 2036, forecast data now available - 09 May 2013 - Want to know what Newcastle people will be doing 20 years from now? Find out with the click of a button with new population forecasting data, forecast.id, now available on The City of Newcastle’s website. more news »
- Wacky Wombat Playtime @ Beresfield Library - Wacky Wombat Playtime, Beresfield Library, 10.30am $3 per child
- Wacky Wombat Playtime @ City Library - Wacky Wombat Playtime City Library, 10.30am. Cost: $3 per child Session: 45mins
- Wacky Wombat Playtime @ Hamilton Library - Wacky Wombat Playtime Hamilton Library, 10.30am. Cost: $3 per child Session: 45mins
- Wacky Wombat Playtime @ Adamstown Library - Wacky Wombat Playtime Adamstown Library, 10.30am. Cost: $3 per child Session: 45mins
- Wacky Wombat Playtime @ Wallsend Library - Wacky Wombat Playtime Wallsend District Library 10.30am. Cost: $3 per child Session: 45mins
- Wacky Wombat Playtime @ New Lambton Library - Wacky Wombat Playtime New Lambton Library, 10.30am. Cost: $3 per child Session: 45mins
- Wacky Wombat Playtime @ Stockton Library - Wacky Wombat Playtime Stockton Library, 10.30am. Cost: $3 per child Session: 45mins
- Newcastle City Farmers Market - Newcastle farmers produce at the Newcastle Showground, Griffith Street, Broadmeadow.
- Adamstown Markets - Produce, gifts, crafts and a whole lot more can be purchased at the Adamstown markets.
- Toronto Markets - Toronto Markets are held at Lions Park in Anzac Parade, Toronto
- Morisset Markets - For gifts, homeware, garden, crafts, animals, toys and jewellery come along to The Morisset Markets.
- Maitland Markets - Produce, gifts, homewares, garden crafts, toys and more.
- Warners Bay Markets - Produce, gifts and craft are available at Warners Bay markets.
- Rock & Rhyme Time at City Library - Rock & Rhyme Time, City Library, each Monday @ 2.00pm. (Except School Holidays) Free, fun activity for under 3's (with their parents or carers please!)
- Newcastle Industrial Heritage Assoc - Meetings for all people interested in industrial heritage.
- Hunter Street Markets - Excitement, colour and a swag of fun are set to enliven the heart of the Newcastle CBD.
- Hunter Street Markets - Excitement, colour and a swag of fun are set to enliven the heart of the Newcastle CBD.
- Hunter Street Markets - Excitement, colour and a swag of fun are set to enliven the heart of the Newcastle CBD.
- The Olive Tree Market - The Olive Tree Market is Newcastles dedicated artisans market.
- Storytime @ Wallsend - Storytime is designed to introduce the magic of books to children under the age of five!10.30am Free
- Push-bike workshops - Help fix/check your own bike OR choose one to help fix & keep - Bike fixing & traffic skills workshops (stop cars annoying you) - Donate bikes/parts or get parts. Buy or borrow : 2nd hand or library bikes.
- Rock & Rhyme Time at Wallsend District Library 3rd Tuesday - Rock & Rhyme Time, Wallsend Library, 1st & 3rd Friday of each month @ 2.00pm. Free, fun activity for under 3's (with their parents or carers please!)
- Rock & Rhyme Time at New Lambton Library - Rock & Rhyme Time, New Lambton Library, 2nd Thursday of each month @ 2.00pm. Free, fun activity for under 3's (with their parents or carers please!)
- Baby Book Time - Adamstown Library - A literacy program designed for parents and their babies, two years and under.
- Baby Book Time - Beresfield Library - A Free literacy program designed for parents and their babies, two years and under.
- Avoca Beachside Markets - Avoca Beachside Markets 4th Sunday every month Heazlett Park Foreshore Avoca Beach. Central Coast's premier artists and musicians market 9am-2pm www.fixxevents.com.au
- Storytime @ City Library - Storytime is designed to introduce the magic of books to children under the age of five!10.30am Free
- Storytime @ City Library - Storytime is designed to introduce the magic of books to children under the age of five!10.30am Free
- Showerhead exchange - The Hunter Water Showerhead Exchange Program is run in partnership with local councils and provides customers with an opportunity to save thousands of litres per year with one simple change.
- Baby Book Time - Wallsend District Library - A Free literacy program designed for parents and their babies, two years and under.
- Baby Booktime - Wallsend District Library - Tuesdays - A Free literacy program designed for parents and their babies, two years and under.
- Baby Book Time - City Library - Mondays - A Free literacy program designed for parents and their babies, two years and under.
- Baby Book Time - City Library Fridays 9.30am - A Free literacy program designed for parents and their babies, two years and under.
- Storytime - Hamilton Library - Storytimes are held for children under five at Hamilton Library. Free. Commences 10.30am
- Storytime - New Lambton Library - Storytime is designed to introduce the magic of books to children under the age of five!10.30am Free
- Baby Book Time - Hamilton Library - A Free literacy program designed for parents and their babies, two years and under.
- Baby Book Time - Mayfield Library - A Free literacy program designed for parents and their babies, two years and under.
- Baby Book Time - New Lambton Library - A Free literacy program designed for parents and their babies, two years and under.
- Baby Book Time - Stockton Library - A Free literacy program designed for parents and their babies, two years and under
- Rock & Rhyme Time - Wallsend Library 1st Friday - Rock & Rhyme Time, Wallsend Library, 1st & 3rd Friday of each month @ 2.00pm. Free, fun activity for under 3's (with their parents or carers please!)
- Knitting & Craft Group @ Wallsend District Library - Knitting & craft group meets at Wallsend District Library 1st Friday each month. BYO materials.
- Discover the best of Australian women's fiction authors - Discover the best of Australian women's fiction authors
- Storytime - Wallsend Library - Storytime is designed to introduce the magic of books to children under the age of five!10.30am
- Down Town Ball 2013 - Supporting Down Syndrome in the Hunter Region. Fundraising Gala Ball, 3 Course Dinner, Drinks & live music from local band.
- Blue Gum Hills Mens Shed - Monthly meeting held first Friday of the month, contact us or come along to the meeting.
- Blue Gum Hills Mens Shed Meetings - Monthly meeting of Blue Gum Hills Mens Shed, first Friday of the month at 9.00am all welcome.
- Wildlife Photographer Exhibition - Lovett Gallery Exhibition, Wildlife Photographer of the Year, 7 June - 10 August 2013
- Storytime - Stockton Library - Storytime is designed to introduce the magic of books to children under the age of five!10.30am Free
- Go4Fun - Free fun program for kids to become healthier, fitter and happier!
- ACO Richard Tognetti Presents ACO2 - Richard Tognetti directs brilliant music for string orchestra by Vivaldi, Bartók, Stravinsky and Handel, with magnetic young German cellist Daniel Müller-Schott.
- ACO Brahms Piano Quintet - A “born story-teller”, American pianist Jeremy Denk joins Richard Tognetti and the Australian Chamber Orchestra to perform Brahms’ powerful Piano Quintet plus Bach, Nancarrow and Ives.
- ACO Mozart Clarinet Concerto - Arguably the world’s best clarinettist, Martin Fröst performs the ever-popular Mozart Clarinet Concerto with the Australian Chamber Orchestra.
- Health Harmony Soul Expo - 3 Days of health, wellbeing and spirituality with over 100 exhibitions and leaders, a popular psychic reading room and celebrities on stage daily.
- The Newcastle Herald Hill 2 Harbour Challenge - Newcastle's premier running event, the Newcastle Herald Hill to Harbour Challenge will be held on Sunday 7 April 2013 and entries are now open!
- Health Harmony Soul Expo - 3 Days of health, wellbeing and spirituality with over 150 exhibitions and leaders, a popular psychic reading room and celebrities on stage daily
- Cartooning for Beginners - City - Newcastle Region Library, School Holiday Activities 7-25 January 2013.
- Cold and Frosty Drawing - Newcastle Region Library, School Holiday Activities 7-25 January 2013.
- Cold and Frosty Drawing - Newcastle Region Library, School Holiday Activities 7-25 January 2013.
- Drum Beats - Wallsend - Newcastle Region Library, School Holiday Activities 7-25 January 2013.
- Fractured Fairytales - City - Newcastle Region Library, School Holiday Activities 7-25 January 2013.
- Fractured Fairytales - Wallsend - Newcastle Region Library, School Holiday Activities 7-25 January 2013.
- Fractured Fairytales - New Lambton - Newcastle Region Library, School Holiday Activities 7-25 January 2013.
- JD's World of Magic - City - Newcastle Region Library, School Holiday Activities 7-25 January 2013.
- JD's World of Magic - New Lambton - Newcastle Region Library, School Holiday Activities 7-25 January 2013.
- Multicultural Tales - Wallsend - Newcastle Region Library, School Holiday Activities 7-25 January 2013.
- Multicultural Tales - Beresfield - Newcastle Region Library, School Holiday Activities 7-25 January 2013.
- Multicultural Tales - Lambton Park - Newcastle Region Library, School Holiday Activities 7-25 January 2013.
- Multicultural Tales - Stockton - Newcastle Region Library, School Holiday Activities 7-25 January 2013.
- Multicultural Tales - Hamilton - Newcastle Region Library, School Holiday Activities 7-25 January 2013.
- Feathered Friends - Wallsend - Newcastle Region Library, School Holiday Activities 7-25 January 2013.
- Making Picture Books - City - Newcastle Region Library, School Holiday Activities 7-25 January 2013.
- Pirate Pete - Mayfield - Newcastle Region Library, School Holiday Activities 7-25 January 2013.
- Pirate Pete - Adamstown - Newcastle Region Library, School Holiday Activities 7-25 January 2013.
- Paper Fold Artworks - Wallsend - Newcastle Region Library, School Holiday Activities 7-25 January 2013.
- Paper Fold Artworks - New Lambton - Newcastle Region Library, School Holiday Activities 7-25 January 2013.
- Paper Fold Artworks - City - Newcastle Region Library, School Holiday Activities 7-25 January 2013.
- Paper Fold Artworks - Wallsend - Newcastle Region Library, School Holiday Activities 7-25 January 2013.
- Pom Pom Critters - Beresfield - Newcastle Region Library, School Holiday Activities 7-25 January 2013.
- Pom Pom Critters - City - Newcastle Region Library, School Holiday Activities 7-25 January 2013.
- Printmaking and Drawing - Wallsend - Newcastle Region Library, School Holiday Activities 7-25 January 2013.
- Printmaking and Drawing - City - Newcastle Region Library, School Holiday Activities 7-25 January 2013.
- Rockin' in the Park with Sally - Newcastle Region Library, School Holiday Activities 7-25 January 2013.
- Rockin' in the Park with Sally - Newcastle Region Library, School Holiday Activities 7-25 January 2013.
- Swimming Pool Fun - Lambton Pool - Newcastle Region Library, School Holiday Activities 7-25 January 2013.
- Swimming Pool Fun - Mayfield Pool - Newcastle Region Library, School Holiday Activities 7-25 January 2013.
- Swimming Pool Fun - Beresfield Pool - Newcastle Region Library, School Holiday Activities 7-25 January 2013.
- Swimming Pool Fun - Wallsend Pool - Newcastle Region Library, School Holiday Activities 7-25 January 2013.
- Swimming Pool Fun - Stockton Pool - Newcastle Region Library, School Holiday Activities 7-25 January 2013.
- The Big Draw - Newcastle Region Library, School Holiday Activities 7-25 January 2013.
- 30 Below - Newcastle Region Library, School Holiday Activities 7-25 January 2013.
- 30 Below - Newcastle Region Library, School Holiday Activities 7-25 January 2013.
- Comic Jam - Day Two & Three - Newcastle Library & The Loft Youth Venue present Comic Jam.
- Cartooning for Beginners - City - Newcastle Region Library, School Holiday Activities 7-25 January 2013.
- Cold and Frosty Drawing - Newcastle Region Library, School Holiday Activities 7-25 January 2013.
- Cold and Frosty Drawing - Newcastle Region Library, School Holiday Activities 7-25 January 2013.
- Cold and Frosty Drawing - Newcastle Region Library, School Holiday Activities 7-25 January 2013.
- Drum Beats - Wallsend - Newcastle Region Library, School Holiday Activities 7-25 January 2013.
- Fractured Fairytales - City - Newcastle Region Library, School Holiday Activities 7-25 January 2013.
- Fractured Fairytales - Wallsend - Newcastle Region Library, School Holiday Activities 7-25 January 2013.
- Fractured Fairytales - New Lambton - Newcastle Region Library, School Holiday Activities 7-25 January 2013.
- JD's World of Magic - City - Newcastle Region Library, School Holiday Activities 7-25 January 2013.
- JD's World of Magic - New Lambton - Newcastle Region Library, School Holiday Activities 7-25 January 2013.
- Multicultural Tales - Wallsend - Newcastle Region Library, School Holiday Activities 7-25 January 2013.
- Multicultural Tales - Beresfield - Newcastle Region Library, School Holiday Activities 7-25 January 2013.
- Multicultural Tales - Lambton Park - Newcastle Region Library, School Holiday Activities 7-25 January 2013.
- Multicultural Tales - Stockton - Newcastle Region Library, School Holiday Activities 7-25 January 2013.
- Multicultural Tales - Hamilton - Newcastle Region Library, School Holiday Activities 7-25 January 2013.
- Feathered Friends - Wallsend - Newcastle Region Library, School Holiday Activities 7-25 January 2013.
- Making Picture Books - City - Newcastle Region Library, School Holiday Activities 7-25 January 2013.
- Pirate Pete - Mayfield - Newcastle Region Library, School Holiday Activities 7-25 January 2013.
- Pirate Pete - Adamstown - Newcastle Region Library, School Holiday Activities 7-25 January 2013.
- Paper Fold Artworks - Wallsend - Newcastle Region Library, School Holiday Activities 7-25 January 2013.
- Paper Fold Artworks - New Lambton - Newcastle Region Library, School Holiday Activities 7-25 January 2013.
- Paper Fold Artworks - City - Newcastle Region Library, School Holiday Activities 7-25 January 2013.
- Paper Fold Artworks - Wallsend - Newcastle Region Library, School Holiday Activities 7-25 January 2013.
- Pom Pom Critters - Beresfield - Newcastle Region Library, School Holiday Activities 7-25 January 2013.
- Pom Pom Critters - City - Newcastle Region Library, School Holiday Activities 7-25 January 2013.
- Printmaking and Drawing - Wallsend - Newcastle Region Library, School Holiday Activities 7-25 January 2013.
- Printmaking and Drawing - City - Newcastle Region Library, School Holiday Activities 7-25 January 2013.
- Rockin' in the Park with Sally - Newcastle Region Library, School Holiday Activities 7-25 January 2013.
- Rockin' in the Park with Sally - Newcastle Region Library, School Holiday Activities 7-25 January 2013.
- Swimming Pool Fun - Lambton Pool - Newcastle Region Library, School Holiday Activities 7-25 January 2013.
- Swimming Pool Fun - Mayfield Pool - Newcastle Region Library, School Holiday Activities 7-25 January 2013.
- Swimming Pool Fun - Beresfield Pool - Newcastle Region Library, School Holiday Activities 7-25 January 2013.
- Swimming Pool Fun - Wallsend Pool - Newcastle Region Library, School Holiday Activities 7-25 January 2013.
- Swimming Pool Fun - Stockton Pool - Newcastle Region Library, School Holiday Activities 7-25 January 2013.
- The Big Draw - Newcastle Region Library, School Holiday Activities 7-25 January 2013.
- 30 Below - Newcastle Region Library, School Holiday Activities 7-25 January 2013.
- 30 Below - Newcastle Region Library, School Holiday Activities 7-25 January 2013.
- Book Club - 3rd Wednesday - Newcastle Region Library3rd Wednesday Book Club, City Library. Bookings phone: 49745300
- Book Club - 1st Tuesday - Newcastle Region Library 1st Tuesday Book Club, City Library. Bookings phone: 49745300
- Book Club - 1st Thursday - Newcastle Region Library 1st Thursday Book Club, City Library. Bookings phone: 49745300
- Book Chat with Peter Trist - Newcastle Region Library Book Chat with Peter Trist, City Library. Bookings phone: 49745300
- Bookbusters - Bookbusters
- Bookbusters - Bookbusters
- Bookbusters - Bookbusters
- Bookbusters - Bookbusters
- Bookbusters - Bookbusters
- Bookbusters - Bookbusters
- Bookbusters - Bookbusters
- Bookbusters - Bookbusters
- Storytime Bilingual @ City Library - Storytime is designed to introduce the magic of books to children under the age of five!10.30am Free bookings essential
- Storytime @ Wallsend Library - Storytime is designed to introduce the magic of books to children under the age of five!10.30am Free
- PBR Brendon Clark Invitational - World Class Bull Riding Event featuring the best bull riders from Australia and overseas inside the Newcastle Entertainment Centre. 3 hours of the Toughest Sport on Dirt wrapped in a rock concert atmosphere.
- Sydney to the Hunter Cycling Classic - A 5 star cycling classic that proudly supports the life-saving work of ONE80TC, a charity whose mission is to help turn around the lives of men battling with addictions and other life controlling issues.
- Musica Viva presents Tokyo String Quartet - Do not miss this opportunity to celebrate the final performances by a landmark ensemble of our time.
- Musica Viva presents Jian Wang and Bernadette Harvey - Prodigious Chinese cellist joins with ardent Australian pianist in wild and passionate works by Brahms, Bach, Vine, Puts and Schnittke.
- Musica Viva presents Elias String Quaret - Leading British ensemble the Elias String Quartet make history with a Hindson premiere and masterpieces from Haydn and Beethoven.
- Musica Viva presents Angela Hewitt - The pre-eminent Bach pianist of our time performs the Art of Fugue.
- Author - Frances Watts - Author - Frances Watts
- Author - Frances Watts - Author - Frances Watts
- Bookbusters Bookclub - Wallsend District Library - Children's Bookclub - Bookbusters meets 1st Tuesday each month at Wallsend Library @ 4pm.
- Bookbusters Bookclub - New Lambton Library - Children's Bookclub - Bookbusters meets 1st Wednesday each month at New Lambton Library @ 3.30pm.
- Flatrock Bodysurfing Invitational - The Flatrock Bodysurfing Invitational is Australia's only bodysurfing contest held on reef. The contest is open to those who receive an invitation to compete, keeping the standard at the highest level.
- The Ghost Inside - Get What You Give Australian Tour With Special Guests Emmure, Antogonist AD, Hand of Mercy
- Yoga for Beginners - Yoga beginners are welcome to join us for a Yoga Class every Wednesday. Cost is only $12. There is no need to book, just turn up on the night. Bring a Yoga mat if you have one.
- Climate Action Newcastle Meeting - We are a committed group of local residents from all backgrounds working together to address the single biggest issue facing humanity: Climate Change. Your input and involvement in creating a low emissions future is vital to the future of our region and the planet. Please join CAN on our common path towards a truly sustainable future.
- Climate Action Newcastle Meeting - We are a committed group of local residents from all backgrounds working together to address the single biggest issue facing humanity: Climate Change. Your input and involvement in creating a low emissions future is vital to the future of our region and the planet. Please join CAN on our common path towards a truly sustainable future.
- Climate Action Newcastle Meeting - We are a committed group of local residents from all backgrounds working together to address the single biggest issue facing humanity: Climate Change. Your input and involvement in creating a low emissions future is vital to the future of our region and the planet. Please join CAN on our common path towards a truly sustainable future.
- Climate Action Newcastle Meeting - We are a committed group of local residents from all backgrounds working together to address the single biggest issue facing humanity: Climate Change. Your input and involvement in creating a low emissions future is vital to the future of our region and the planet. Please join CAN on our common path towards a truly sustainable future.
- Climate Action Newcastle Meeting - We are a committed group of local residents from all backgrounds working together to address the single biggest issue facing humanity: Climate Change. Your input and involvement in creating a low emissions future is vital to the future of our region and the planet. Please join CAN on our common path towards a truly sustainable future.
- Climate Action Newcastle Meeting - We are a committed group of local residents from all backgrounds working together to address the single biggest issue facing humanity: Climate Change. Your input and involvement in creating a low emissions future is vital to the future of our region and the planet. Please join CAN on our common path towards a truly sustainable future.
- Climate Action Newcastle Meeting - We are a committed group of local residents from all backgrounds working together to address the single biggest issue facing humanity: Climate Change. Your input and involvement in creating a low emissions future is vital to the future of our region and the planet. Please join CAN on our common path towards a truly sustainable future.
- Newcastle Mens Shed Meetings - Meeting 1st Tuesday of the month, new members are welcome!
- JDCHR Hunter Region All British Display Day - Hunter Region All British Display Day around the Frog Pond & Oval,Foreshore Park, from 10:00 till 16:00
- Engineering Spookiness: entanglement, teleportation and the like - The well-travelled quantum engineers Alice and Bob arrive in York and experience the spooky world of quantum physics. They experience “superposition”, “entanglement” and “teleportation” – phenomena which, although weird, can be used in quantum engineering to do very useful tasks.
- Yoga for Beginners - Yoga beginners are welcome to join us for a Yoga Class every Wednesday. Cost is only $12. There is no need to book, just turn up on the night. Bring a Yoga mat if you have one.
- Dave Arkless Memorial Artistic Encouragement Fund 2013 Grant Round is Open - Are you aged 12-25 and live in the Hunter region? Do you have an idea for an arts or community project? Would you benefit from professional development? The Dave Arkless Memorial Artistic Encouragement Fund is offering small grants and mentoring through The Loft Youth Arts and Cultural Centre. Applications close on June 1, 2013.
- The Newcastle Retirement Village Expo - This is an opportunity for retirees who are interested in gathering information or looking to make the move to a retirement village to meet with representatives from many different villages, all under one roof.
- The Newcastle Retirement Village Expo - The Adamstown Club Free Entry 10am -3pm This is an opportunity for retirees who are interested in gathering information or looking to make the move to a retirement village to meet with representatives from many different villages, all under one roof.
- Disney On Ice presents Princesses & Heroes - Enter a world of wonder where heroes and hearts prevail when Disney On Ice presents Princesses & Heroes comes to the Newcastle Entertainment Centre from 20 to 23 June 2013.
- Andrew Strong: The Commitments - Australian Tour 2013. Over 18's
- Newcastle & Lake Macquarie Careers & Training Expo - The Career & Training Expo gives students an opportunity to speak directly with leading education and training providers and some of the Hunter’s largest employers about career and training options.
- Raid My Wardrobe – Quality Preloved Fashion Event - Come celebrate our 3rd birthday with fabulous fashions, vibrant vintage, creamy cupcakes, gold recycling and lots of prizes.
- DesignTECH - Lovett Gallery Exhibition: DesignTECH on exhibition 17 May - 6 June 2013. Free Entry
- Copyright & Resale Royalties - Create Your Event!
- Comic Jam - Exhibition Wallsend District Library, 17 June - 20 July 2013. Free Entry
- Now and Then - Lovett Gallery: Now & Then on exhibition 16 August - 6 October 2013. Free Entry
- Panoramas of forgotten places - Local History Exhibiton: Panoramas of forgotten places. On exhibition until 8 June 2013. Free Entry
- Walk Safely to School Day - Walk Safely to School Day is an annual, free community event seeking to promote road safety, health, public transport and the environment to primary school aged children.
- Newcastle Toy Library - Newcastle Toy Library, located at New Lambton Library, Regent Street, New Lambton
- School Holiday Activities @ City Library - School Holiday Activities @ City Library
- Women's Workshop - The Great Divide - At this workshop you will learn why males & females are different (not the obvious ones) and how to value them instead of seeing them as annoying. Presented by Sue Collins from Dynamic Relationships. Cost is only $10 p/p which includes morning tea. Bookings are essential on 4947 0031 or email info@bnc.asn.au
- Four Week Basic Computer Course - This is a basic computer course that will cover: saving documents; opening documents; typing etc. It starts 8th May 10am - 12pm OR 4th June 12.30pm - 2.30pm. Total cost for 4 weeks is $20. Bookings are essential on 4947 0031.
- Parkway Drive - Parkway Drive's 10 year anniversary tour is coming to Newcastle in September
- Sing Along to the Shows! - Sing along with favourite numbers from stage and screen with SING ALONG TO THE SHOWS! at 2pm, Saturday 18th May, in the Dungeon, Adamstown Uniting Centre. Share the pleasure of making music with friends.
- McGrath Foundation High Tea - The McGrath Foundation is bringing the pink magic to the Hunter Region with our signature McGrath Foundation High Tea. The McGrath Foundation's Ambassador and Director, Tracy Bevan, and CEO, Kylea Tink will be on hand to host an afternoon full of fun, with great entertainment and gorgeous prizes available. Enjoy a lovely afternoon with the ladies in your life, sipping champagne and savouring the delicious treats on offer, so buy your tickets today!
- Art Bazaar Cruise Market - May - Create Your Event!
- Stockland Presents 'The Home Expert Panel' - A seminar on everything you need to know about buying, building and making a new home. Hosted by The Block: All Stars judge, Darren Palmer.
- The Other Film Society (TOFS) - The Other Film Society screens foreign, independent and unusual films every Wednesday in a cosy space at The Commons, Hamilton - perfect for a winter film night.
- Four Week Basic Computer Course - This is a basic computer course that will cover: saving documents; opening documents; typing etc. It starts 8th May 10am - 12pm OR 4th June 12.30pm - 2.30pm. Total cost for 4 weeks is $20. Bookings are essential on 4947 0031.
- Parent's Group - Struggling with Teens - This group starts on Tuesday 7th May 2013 & will run for 4 weeks. Guest speakers will be from Drug & Alcohol; Adolescent Counsellor; Suicide prevention & Police Liaison Officer. Total cost is only $10.00. Bookings are essential on 4947 0031.
- Free Workshop - Basic Home Maintenance for Women - This is a FREE hands-on workshop for women to learn odd job repairs like replacing washers; using a drill; fixing a fuse; plaster repairs & lots more.Free lunch is included but bookings are essential on 4947 0031.
- The Wiggles Live in Concert - The world’s most popular children’s entertainment group, The Wiggles, is heading out on the road to introduce their new team
- You Am I - You Am I present live performances of Hourly Daily and Hi Fi Way back-to-back
- Floating Vessels Mimicking the sea, Echoing the Land. - Opening of a Ceramics and fibre installation at the Back to Back Gallery, Cooks hill
- Gurty Season Launch - Do not miss our HUGE 2013 SEASON LAUNCH!
- Free Workshop - Basic Home Maintenance for Women - This is a FREE hands-on workshop for women to learn odd job repairs like replacing washers; using a drill; fixing a fuse; plaster repairs & lots more.Free lunch is included but bookings are essential on 4947 0031.
- Four Week Photography Class - You will need to bring your own camera along to this group. Classes will cost $10 (total for 4 weeks). Bookings are essential on 4947 0031 or email info@bnc.asn.au
- Gallery 106 opening - Framed and unframed original artwork by members of the Newcastle Printmakers Workshop on display in this exciting new contemporary exhibition space, Gallery 106
- The 2013 Hunter Multicultural Services Expo - The Multicultural Neighbourhood Centre has been successfully organising the Hunter Multicultural Services Expo for the last few years. Last year we had 28 information stalls by Government Departments and Service Providers who showcased, provided information and answered enquiries of the community and especially people from Multicultural Backgrounds. Come along to the 2013 Hunter Multicultural Services Expo to find out more about the services and programs available in the Hunter Region and to celebrate diversity and enjoy multicultural food tasting and performances.
- Yoga for Beginners - New to yoga? Try these basic yoga poses to get stronger, more relaxed and more flexible. Bookings are not required. BYO mat & cost is $12 per class. Phone 4947 0031 or email info@bnc.asn.au.
- 4 Week Photography Class - You will need to bring your own camera along to this group. Classes will cost $10 (total for 4 weeks). Bookings are essential on 4947 0031 or email info@bnc.asn.au
- Community Rainforest Planting Day - Habitat in Harmony is lucky to be one out of 20 projects to be given funding to repair our native habitat garden. We are having a community planting day and you are invited! All are welcome, including kids. Please join us for the celebratory BBQ afterwards. For more information, call 4947 0031.
- WotOpera - WotOpera unlocks the creative potential of young people. Over eighty students from four Newcastle high schools have written four operas that showcase their creativity, talents and boundless imaginations.
- The Greasy G's - Guitarist, Luke Greenhalgh, joins up with Andrew Geraghty on Keys to create a sensational musical treat at the Underground @ The Grand. Tim Evans on Drums, Brandon O'Donnell on Bass and Simon McCabe on Tenor Sax complete the Band. Jazz and improvised music will be heard at its best.
- The Rehab Brass Band - The Rehab Brass Band will play anything form Traditional Mardi Gras to Funk, Jazz and Blues.
- AutoCAD Fundamentals – PLUS - This course covers the core topics for working with AutoCAD Plus 12 months access to self-paced E-Learning.
- AutoCAD - Beyond the Basics - This course is intended for established AutoCAD users to reinforce and build upon prior knowledge obtained in AutoCAD Fundamentals or equivalent.
- Author Visit - Steve Worland - Author Visit - Steve Worland
- Community Rainforest Planting Day - Habitat in Harmony is lucky to be one out of 20 projects to be given funding to repair our native habitat garden. We are having a community planting day and you are invited! All are welcome, including kids. Please join us for the celebratory BBQ afterwards. For more information, call 4947 0031.
- Women's Workshop - The Great Divide - Belmont Neighbourhood Centre & Dynamic Relationships, present a workshop on why males & females are so different. Discover how to value our differences instead of seeing them as annoying. Cost is $10 which includes a light lunch. Bookings are essential on 4947 0031.
- Climate Change Forum - Lessons for Renewal - Renowned UK Engineer Allan Jones MBE will speak with a local expert panel. Allan's approach is reducing CO2 emissions in Woking and London by 70% in 30 years.
- Linedancing - Easy to Intermediate - Love line dancing? Why not put on your jeans and boots and come along. Have fun, exercise and make new friends. Experienced dancers also welcome. Cost is $5.00.
- FREE Home Maintenance for Women - This is a FREE hands-on workshop for women. You will learn how to do odd jobs around the house such as replacing washers, using a drill, fixing a fuse, plaster repairs and lots more. Cost is NIL. Bookings are essential on 4947 0031.
- Author of The People Smugglers - Author Robin de Crespigny will be visiting Newcastle Library 17 June 2013, 5.30pm. Author of The People Smugglers.
- Wacky Wombat Sessions - Wacky Wombat Sessions
- Wacky Wombat Sessions - Wacky Wombat Sessions
- Wacky Wombat Sessions - Wacky Wombat Sessions
- Wacky Wombat Sessions - Wacky Wombat Sessions
- Wacky Wombat Sessions - Wacky Wombat Sessions
- Wacky Wombat Sessions - Wacky Wombat Sessions
- Wacky Wombat Sessions - Wacky Wombat Sessions
- Book Club: Book of the Month - City Branch Book Club Enjoy a lively discussion on the chosen book of the month.
- Book Club: Read, Share and Swap - City Branch Book Club. Read and share a book of your choice. Bring it along to swap, share and discuss with the group.
- Book Club: Movie Bookclub - New Lambton Library Movie Book Club. If you enjoyed the movie you will love the book. The Movie Book Club meets to discuss books that have made it to the big screen.
- Book Club: Read, Share and Swap - New Lambton Library Bookclub. Read and share a book of your choice. Bring it along to swap share and discuss with the group.
- Book Club: Book of the Month - Wallsend Library Bookclub. Enjoy a lively discussion on the chosen book of the month.
- Book Club: Book of the Month - Wallsend Library Bookclub. Enjoy a lively discussion on the chosen book of the month.
- Book Club: Read, Share and Swap - Wallsend Library, Read and share a book of your choice. Bring it along to swap share and discuss with the group.
- Wacky Wombat Sessions - Wacky Wombat Sessions
- Wacky Wombat Playtime @ Wallsend Library - Wacky Wombat Playtime Wallsend District Library 10.30am. Cost: $3 per child Session: 45mins
- Storytime @ Wallsend Library - Storytime is designed to introduce the magic of books to children under the age of five!10.30am Free
- Storytime @ Beresfield Library - Storytime is designed to introduce the magic of books to children under the age of five!10.30am Free
- Storytime @ Mayfield Library - Storytime is designed to introduce the magic of books to children under the age of five!10.30am Free
- Storytime @ Adamstown Library - Storytime is designed to introduce the magic of books to children under the age of five!10.30am Free
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