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THIS WEEKS COMMUNITY SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS To submit your Community Service Announcements to Community Switch (view archives) (conditions apply) It’s on again! the Mmount Kanwary Public School 19th annual Monster Cracker Night in the school grounds, 753 Hinton Road Osterley, on Saturday 28th August, from 4pm.There will be plenty of excitement for all the family with a jumping castle and slide, and a mechanical bull ride. the amazing jonathon will amaze you, plus there will be jukebox entertainment, amusements, hoopla, face painting, a bbq and coffee van, a mega auction and of course, fireworks.Bring a chair or blanket. call 4987 2596 for details. The Festival of Flowers – “Laudate Dominum” will be held on friday 27th and saturday 28th august at St John’s Anglican Church, Westcott street, Cessnock.Cr Alison Davey, Mayor of Cessnock will officially open the festival on friday evening at 6.30pm. The hours on Saturday are from 10am to 4pm.The theme in the church is “famous australians” and in the hall is “nursery rhymes” there will also be a variety of craft displays and a photographic display by cessnock historical society. for details call the church office on 4991 4759. Windale Rugby League Football Club is holding a benefit night at the Lake Macquarie Tavern Mount Hutton this Saturday 28th August. The benefit night is to raise money for Lisa who lost her fiancé John to a heart attack at the age of 37. Lisa is pregnant with her first child and has had to move out of her home and rent it out in order to keep it. The night promises to be lots of fun and there is a variety of ways to support Lisa and her family including a giant tombola and Auction. Call Robert on 0425 284 629 High Tea, a traditional English high flair afternoon tea held late in the day, will be held to raise funds for Carries Place, at 4pm on Sunday 29 August at the 7th Day Adventist Church, 72a Brunswick Street, East Maitland. Entertainment includes a musical performance by spectacular violinist and guest speaker from Carrie’s Place. The cost for this delightful afternoon is $15 per person with all proceeds going to Carrie’s Place who provide a service to women in Maitland moving through from Domestic Violence.Free child-minding for children under 12 will be provided. A White Elephant stall will also be held. Bookings are essential. RSVP on 4932 5199 or at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . This event is organised by the Maitland 7th Day Adventist Church. The next meeting of the NSW Justices Association Lake Macquarie Branch The International Breast Cancer Intervention Study, IBIS-II, is seeking postmenopausal women aged 40 -70 with a family history of breast cancer to take part in this vital study to find out if breast cancer can be prevented. To be eligible for the study women need to be at increased risk because of a family history of breast cancer, or other risk factors such as certain non-cancerous breast conditions. Women must not have already had invasive breast cancer. The study is being coordinated by Australian New Zealand Breast Cancer Trials Group and is available to Hunter women through Calvary Mater Newcastle and The Breast Centre, Gateshead. For more information telephone Freecall 1800 640 709 or register your interest online at www.anzbctg.org. The Singleton Mission Group will be holding their annual Parish Garage Sale and Market Day on Saturday 4th September from 8.30am to 12.30pm.Enjoy a BBQ breakfast from 8.30am, in the grounds of the All Saints Church. High Street, Singleton. Be entertained by music and entertainment throughout the day.There will be a Devonshire Tea, plus: sweet and cake stalls, beautiful craft and plants and produce stalls. Buy a treasure from the HUGE items on offer from the Garage Sale too… All proceeds go to local Missions. The idea of north is performing at soapbox café on Friday 10th September. Licensed restaurant open at 6pm, show starts 8pm. for tickets phone 4961 0223.soapbox café located at life church 15 Denison street Newcastle west.www.idea.com.au There is an invitation to all who finished at duval high school, Armidale nsw in the class of 2000 to celebrate 10 years since leaving school. this includes staff and students of the class who started year seven in 1995 and finished year ten in 1998 or year 12 in 2000.the reunion will be held in the Armidale bowling club on Saturday 4th September from 7pm.please rsvp by 20th august to jenny on 0407 281 864 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Rangers are a dynamic outdoor camping program for children 4 to 18. Weekly meetings include games, badge work including bushcraft, first aid, health, cooking and citizenship. Also includes devotions where we connect with god in a meaningful and relevant way. Tanilba bay rangers meets in the Tanilba bay public school on Thurs 6:30pm to 8:00pm. Cooks hill rangers meet at the YMCA hall in Dawson st, cooks hill. On Fridays at 6:30pm to 8:00pm. For more info please contact Paula on 0423 927 663. Over 50 and wish to learn the computer the easy way? “Computerpals” for seniors Eastlake’s hold classes for seniors at 17 James Street, Charlestown. New members are welcome. Contact Judy on 4945 2042 or joy on 4945 1369. Port Stephens faith ministries are in need of a guitarist for a new home church on Tuesday mornings at Raymond terrace. If this is something that connects with your interests then please email Pastor David bishop at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . The ladies of the Charlestown uniting church, Milson Street, Charlestown, invite senior citizens to join them on the first Thursday of each month, between February and December. There will be a pleasant concert and a light luncheon of sandwiches and cakes between 11am and 1pm, wheelchair access is available. For further information contact Enid on 4943 5353.
If you feel that your child needs that extra edge at school in their studies then why not engage them with some outer school tutoring! Jesmond Learning Centre will match your child’s needs too see their studies and homework be improved! Contact Lydia on 4979 8501 for more info. Places for term 3 are still available but get in quickly!!
Do you have a heart to help and support the elderly people of the hunter region??? Jesmond Neighbour Aid Services are in need for volunteer drivers & carers. This is a flexible voluntary opportunity, made to suit your individual commitments. If you are interested in helping our community’s ageing population to remain safe and independent, this may be a good opportunity for you.
Are you looking for a place to make new friends and work with others to get moving and have fun exercising at your own level??? Then Jesmond Neighbourhood Centre is the place for you. With a exercise program developed by the Heart Foundation and Department of Health, this exciting new adventure has weekly classes you can be apart of. Phone LYDIA on 49798501 for more details or simply go to www.jesmond.org.au.
Hunter Home and Natural Birth Support (Maternity Coalition Hunter Branch) is a volunteer non profit community group that provides objective information and a supportive group for women who desire and/or are considering a homebirth or natural birth and parenting. Hunter Home and Natural Birth Support is active in advocating for increased choices in childbirth and in improving services for pregnant women and mothers. They hold daytime meetings every 2nd Wednesday of the month at Newcastle Foreshore Tram Sheds– these are informal gatherings where they share information, hear birth stories and have access to the library. Coordinator Chrissy Grainger (02) 49 82 5396 - 0418 237 938 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
The ladies of Charlestown uniting church, Milson street, Charlestown, invite senior citizens to join them on the first Thursday of each month for a pleasant concert and light luncheon. There is no charge although any small donation would be truly appreciated. The complex has wheelchair access and a handicapped toilet. Call Enid Hancock on 4943 5353 or the church office on 4943 4019.
City Kids Op shop is open Every Wednesday from 10am til 2pm at Newcastle Christian Centre 85 Tudor Street, Hamilton They sell good quality second-hand children’s clothing With Money raised helping mums in need. Call 49 692 799.
A free Anxiety Support Group is held on the 1st Wednesday of every month at the Jesmond Neighbourhood Centre, located at 44 Mordue Parade, Jesmond. Participants of the Anxiety Support Group have an opportunity to meet in a friendly atmosphere to offer each other support. It is an opportunity to listen to the experience of others and share their own. For more information phone 4979 8555
Improve your local environment and upgrade your school resources, whilst setting a great example to your students. Why not combine environment education and fundraising with the Green Up Clean Up program. This easy to run program is designed especially for schools. For further information please phone 1300 733 788
Did you know that you could dig a well using only your finger? With the simple click of a button or a single phone call, you can become part of the Red Cross Power of Humanity fundraising campaign. You can help provide clean drinking water for thousands of people in developing nations, or a healthy nutritious breakfast to kids who would otherwise go without. There are many ways you can get involved in The Power of Humanity. For more information phone 1800 811 700 or go to www.redcross.org.au |
