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11 to 13 March 2010 / World’s Greatest Shave
Australia Wide
p. 1800 500 088     www.worldsgreatestshave.com

Going for a new look in 2010? Why not be brave and shave or colour your hair for the Leukaemia Foundation’s World’s Greatest Shave. Funds raised will help the Foundation continue to support leukaemia patients and their families and fund vital research into improve treatments and cures. Check out the website for some great fundraising ideas or to find a public shave event near you! > More details

11 to 14 March 2010 / Taste of Sydney
Centennial Park – Brazilian Fields, Paddington 2021
p.02 9331 7507     www.tastefestivals.com.au/australia

Taste of Sydney, the foodie event of the summer, is returning to Sydney this March even bigger and better than last year. Sydney’s top chefs, the finest artisan producers and discerning gourmands will be mingling in the beautiful surrounds of Centennial Parklands. Discover a dynamic program of tastings, talks and demonstrations in the Taste feature areas against a backdrop of fabulous musical entertainment. > More details

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13 March 2010 / Rotary – Panania Village Markets
Panania Library - Anderson Avenue, Panania
p. 0401 316 325     Click here to email us     www.padstowrotary.org.au

Second Saturday every month. An Arts & craft market including cakes, jams, Rotary BBQ, books, cards, candles, clothing, baby wear and general. > More details

13 to 14 March 2010 / Wine & Waves 2010
Jefferson Park, Merewether Beach - Cnr of Fredrick Street, John Street and Henderson Parade, Merewether
p. 02 4961 3200     Click here to email us     www.wine-and-waves.com

11am – 5pm both days - FREE ENTRY. Purchase your signature wine glass for just $5 and sample the fantastic range of some of the hunter’s finest drops. A weekend of food, wine, music and more, featuring: The best Hunter Valley wines, cuisine from top restaurants, Home grown gourmet produce and products, Live entertainment, Market stalls and Kid’s play zone. All set against the backdrop of the region’s best beach, Merewether and the 25 year-old Surfest Festival. > More details

14 March 2010 / Music in the Park
Oatley Memorial Gardens (opp Oatley Hotel), Oatley
www.oatleylions.org.au

From 11am to 4.30pm come and enjoy FREE jazzzz and other groovy music. No Alternative (Youth Rock Band), Moondance (Jazz & Popular Music), The Peanut Vendors (Jazz Band) and John Mackie-Yuki Kumagai (Jazz Band). Bring along a rug and picnic basket - chairs provided. LIONS SAUSAGE SIZZLE - and fabulous raffle prizes. FOR THE KIDS - jumping castle, face painting & balloons. CHILLOUT - with ice creams and soft drinks. COFFEE & CAKES - provided by Tidz Across the Park Cafe. OATLEY ESTATE WINES Wild Oats Wine tasting. > More details

19 to 22 March 2010 / Kozzie Fest – 170 years since the naming of Mount Kosciuszko
Mt Kosciuszko Memorial Hall - Kosciuszko Rd & Strzelecki Monument in Banjo Paterson Park, Jindabyne
p. 02 6455 1742     Click here to email us     www.kozziefest.com    

The K’Ozzie Fest is an annual, vibrant celebration of the Snowy Mountains, Australia’s diverse multicultural society and the ideals of democracy and freedom. It unites many forms of art and performance – such as music, song, dance, poetry, painting and photography. This year’s festival celebrates the 170th anniversary of the discovery and naming of Mt. Kosciuszko, as well as the 200th anniversary of the birth of Chopin. Come and join us to mark 170 years, celebrate our mountain and honour its namesake! > More details

now to 20 March 2010 / ME Bank Starlight Cinema
North Sydney Oval - Miller St, North Sydney
p. 02 9949 3137     Click here to email us     www.mebankstarlightcinema.com.au

The ME Bank Starlight Cinema is back bigger than ever for a longer, 10 week season. The 2010 Sydney program at North Sydney Oval will open on 13 January kicking off with a preview of the highly acclaimed, very humorous comedy, In the Loop, starring James Gandolfini and David Rasche. ME Bank Starlight Cinema runs from Wednesday 13 January to Saturday 20 March at North Sydney Oval featuring 45 films.. > More details

20 to 21 March 2010 / Manilla Show Society Inc. 76th Annual Show
Manilla Showground - River Street, Manilla
p. 02 6785 1228     Click here to email us     www.tamworth.nsw.gov.au

Miss Showgirl Ball - 27 February 2010, Twilight Rodeo, Horse Events, Cattle Dog and Yard Dog Trials, Pavilion Displays, including Photography, Wool and Horticulture. > More details

23 to 26 March 2010 / NSW Fire Brigades '400 in 4' Charity Bike Ride
Starting from Campbelltown Fire station and riding pushbikes to Wagga Wagga
p. 0417 697 091     Click here to email us     www.400in4.org

2010 will be the 5 th consecutive year that the '400 in 4' Charity Bike ride has been undertaken.The ride is a group of 24 NSW fire fighters ,including an ex olympian,who will ride pushbikes from Campbelltown Fire Station in Sydney to Wagga Wagga over 4 days to promote fire safety and awareness throughout the state as well as raise much needed funds for the Burns Unit at the Childrens Hospital at Westmead. > More details

26 March 2010 / Bandaged Bear Day
Various locations around Sydney including, Martin Place, Circular Quay, Train stations and Shopping Centres
p. 02 9845 3364     Click here to email us     www.bandagedbearday.com.au

Help us celebrate Bandaged Bear’s 21^st Birthday on Friday 26 March! Buy merchandise, donate money or hold your own “When I grow up I want to be…” party during March and raise vital funds for The Children’s Hospital at Westmead. > More details

28 March 2010 / 23^rd Penrith Working Truck Show & Family Fun Day
Museum of Fire – 1 Museum Drive, Penrith
p. 02 4731 3000     Click here to email us     www.museumoffire.com.au

Each year over 200 of Australia’s finest trucks gather at the Museum of Fire for Australia’s Premier Working Truck Show, with all funds directed towards saving our families from the dangers of fire while preserving the heritage of our community’s bravest. > More details

28 March 2010 / Vacy Village Country Carnival
Gresford Road, Vacy
p. 02 4938 8227     Click here to email us     www.vacynsw.com

Family fun day, Jack Russell Races with novice dog races, markets, rides and country food. > More details

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17 to 18 April 2010 / Hunter Valley Steamfest
Railway Precinct - Church St, Maitland
p. 02 4931 2877     Click here to email us     www.steamfest.com.au

Steamfest is again set to thrill people of all ages. Celebrating its 25th Anniversary, this years program features: steam train excursions, “tin hare” vintage diesel train excursions, market stalls, street steam, miniature loco’s, children's entertainment, Powerhouse Museum display and on Sunday the Show 'n' Shine. Speciality Steam journeys include the Foreshore Flyer plus the Great Train Race. When: 9.00am - 5.00pm Cost: FREE, ($2 entry fee into the Rally Ground and various prices for train journeys). > More details

23 April to 02 May 2010 / 15^th Camden Haven Music Festival
Various locations - Port Macquarie and surrounding areas
p. 02 6556 9622     Click here to email us     www.chmf.org.au

Exciting and eclectic music program featuring some of Australia’s favourite musicians in most genres. Come for the great music, the ambience of historic and community venues and the hospitality and stay on for the inaugural Laurieton Lantern Parade on the Camden Haven River 1 May 7pm. > More details

21 to 23 May 2010 / Kiama Jazz & Blues Festival
Various venues in Kiama
p. 02 4232 3322     Click here to email us     www.kiama.com.au

A 3 day festival in beautiful Kiama featuring: James Morrison Quintet with Emma Pask, Blaine Whittaker Big Band with Erana Clarke, Adrian Cunningham, Paul Robert Burton, Andrew Toner, The Bakery and many more! Concert, Cabaret, Dance, Jazz Gospel Service, Free All Day Jazz & Blues on Sunday, Eat to the Beat, Jazz & Blues for breakfast,  lunch and dinner, pub jazz, Jazz Steam Train from Sydney and Rail & Sail adventure. Full programme & tickets available in March. > More details

01 to 31 July 2010 / Call To Arms
Australia Wide
p. 1300 65 65 85     Click here to email us     www.calltoarms.com.au

What is Call to Arms? Call To Arms has now become a national fundraising event, calling on clubs like yours from all sporting codes across Australia to hold a fundraising event to raise money to fight cancer in men. Sporting clubs are encouraged to hold a Call To Arms match where players wear a yellow armband in a show of support and fundraising activities are run in conjunction with their match. > More details

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29 July to 02 August 2010 / Volkswagen Spectacular
Valla Beach Resort, Nambucca Heads
p. 0427 695 203     Click here to email us     www.volkswagenspectacular.com

One of the Largest Volkswagen Car Shows in Australia. Great get together for VW enthusiasts > More details

30 July 2010 / Schools Tree Day
Australia wide
p. 1300 885 000     Click here to email us     www.TreeDay.org

Each year, around 200 000 Australian school students participate in a special National Tree Day event designed just for children – Schools Tree Day! It’s a wonderful opportunity for children to make a tree-mendous contribution to Australia’s natural environment and have lots of fun at the same time. > More details

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01 August 2010 / National Tree Day
Australia wide
p. 1300 885 000     Click here to email us     www.TreeDay.org

National Tree Day, proudly sponsored by Toyota and co-founded by Olivia Newton-John and Planet Ark, began in 1996 and has grown into Australia’s biggest community tree-planting event. Since then, more than 2 million volunteers have planted over 13 million native trees and shrubs. > More details

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