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August 2010 in Pine Rivers, Redcliffe & Caboolture
- Throughout June, July, and August 2010 - MS Readathon
- The annual readathon aims to encourage reading while raising awareness
and funds for Multiple Sclerosis. Participants will read for 30 days at
any time during the three month period. To take part in the challenge
visit the website
(see also
No
School Today: Fundraising Activities).
- 23 April to 1 August 2010 -
Fun With Weights and Measures - From hogsheads to
macaroni noodles, yards of beer to knitting needles, rods to roods,
and pinches and pitches. The strange ways we have measured capacity,
distance, weight, time, currency, temperature and quantity. Pine
Rivers Heritage Museum Old Petrie Town Dayboro Road Whiteside.
- 30, 31 July & 1 August 2010 - Pine Rivers Show
at Lawnton Showgrounds
- 30, 31 July & 1 August 2010 -
Splendour in
the Grass - The 2010 is the 10th Splendour in the
Grass, an annual alternative music and arts festival usually held in
Byron Bay. In 2010 the festival will be held in Woodford.
-
5 to 14 August 2010 -
The
Ekka - Royal Brisbane Show.
- 9 August 2010 - The Ekka Show Holiday for the Moreton Bay Region. (Pine Rivers, Redcliffe and Caboolture)
(source Wageline)
- 11 August (Wednesday) 2010 - The Ekka show holiday in Brisbane
- 11 August (Wednesday) 2010 - The Heritage Talks:
Forensic Archaeology - Paddy Waterson from the Department
of Environment and Resource Management will answer the question:
"What can human remains tell us about yesteryear?" Free, morning tea
included. Pine Rivers Heritage Museum Old Petrie Town Dayboro Road
Whiteside QLD. 10 am to 11:30am.
- 12 August to 31 October 2010 -
Summers Past - The showcase of photographs from the
National Archives of Australia vividly reminds us of Australians'
endurng love affair with the sea. For those who grew up in Australia
in the 1950s and 1960s, these photographs should gently stir
memories of idyllic summers spent at the beach. Pine Rivers Heritage
Museum Old Petrie Town Dayboro Road Whiteside.
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13 August (Friday) 2010 - Friday the 13th
- Having a Friday the 13th party? For costumes and ideas see
Themes4Parties: Spooky.
-
21 to 27 August 2010 -
CBCA Children's Book Week
- Celebrating Australian books, authors and illustrators. The theme for
2010 is "across the story bridge " (see our
BCL page
on Book Week).
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To be confirmed 2010 - National
Engineering Week - Join in some of the many events celebrating
the importance of engineering to our community. Events are being
held for high school students, community and engineers.
- To be confirmed 2010 -
The Brisbane International Film Festival
- To be confirmed 2010 -
National
Science Week - Various events around Australia. Visit the
website to register or find an event.
- To be confirmed 2010 -
Seniors Week
- Recognises the contribution seniors make to the
community.
- To be confirmed 2010 -
Cupcake Day for the RSPCA
- Bake some cupcakes and host a party to raise money for the RSPCA.
Visit the website for more details or to
register.
(See also
No
School Today: Fundraising Activities.)
- To be confirmed 2010 -
Moreton Bay
Region Sustainable Living Expo - An annual expo featuring
products, services, information, and activities related to living
sustainably.
- To be confirmed 2010 -
Hearing Awareness Week
- Annual, national event which raises community awareness about
hearing loss and ways to protect hearing.
- To be confirmed 2010 -
Daffodil
Day - Support the Cancer Council Australia by buying a
bunch of daffodils or Daffodil Day merchandise, volunteering at a
merchandise stall, selling merchandise at your workplace or school, or making a
cash donation. All funds raised support cancer research, prevention
programs and support services for cancer patients and their families. (See also
No
School Today: Fundraising Activities.)
- To be confirmed 2010 -
The
Bridge to Brisbane Fun Run - Including a 10km race, a 5km
walk, a wheelchair race and entertainment at the Ekka showgrounds. With all proceeds going to The
Queensland Institute of Medical Research (QIMR) for skin cancer
research.
- To be confirmed 2010 -
Legacy Week
- The funds raised from this year’s Badge Appeal will help Legacy continue
to assist 120,000 widows and 1,900 children and people with disabilities
Australia-wide.
- To be confirmed 2010 -
National
Tree Day - Community tree planting event organised by Planet Ark. To get involved or find your nearest site,
check the website.
- To be confirmed 2010 -
National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Week
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Check courses starting in
January, February, March,
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Learn a new skill for fun or work.
- ToursToGo
- online bookings for tours around Australia. Lots of Queensland tours.
- Brisbane Forest Park
has picnic areas, walking tracks and lookouts and runs school holiday
programs
- Clubs & Community Groups
for links to club sites and regular meeting times
- Moreton Bay Regional Council Libraries
- Tours and adventure in the Greater Brisbane area
with BCL.com.au
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