July Community Events

3 July – 5 Lands Walk - The 5 Lands Walk is a community-based cultural, physical and spiritual event based in Gosford City. The walk is not a race, nor an extreme bushwalk – it’s a journey through and with the communities of the Central Coast, experiencing the diverse cultural offerings of the communities and the landscape in which they dwell. For more information please visit www.5landswalk.com.au.

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30 July *7pm – 9pm*, Sat 31 July *10am –9pm*, Sunday 1 Aug *10am – 4pm* - Tuggerah Lakes Art Society is holding their 12th Central Coast Annual “Fab Fakes” Art Exhibition this year. A prize pool of $3,500 is to be won and all entries are offered for sale at the exhibition. For further information please visit www.artcentralcoast.asn.au/exhibitions.php.

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24 Jul – 15 Aug - The Australian String Academy presents the 2010 Crossroads Festival and Tour featuring the International Wilhelm String Quartet from the Royal Academy of Music, London. Thur 5th Aug - 6.30pm Worthington BMW – Kariong all tickets $49, incl. light refreshments by Cowrie Catering and Hungerford Hill Wines.
Sun 8 Aug - 2.30pm Greenway Chapel - Green Point Tickets Adults $35, concession available and afternoon tea.
Sun 15th Aug - 3pm Kincumber Uniting Church - Tickets Adults $35, concession available and afternoon tea. For more information please visit www.asa.edu.au/crossroads.html.

August Community Events

September Community Events

July Community Events

24 Jul – 15 Aug - The Australian String Academy presents the 2010 Crossroads Festival and Tour featuring the International Wilhelm String Quartet from the Royal Academy of Music, London. Sun 1 Aug - 3pm Hungerford Hill Winery all tickets $49, incl. High Tea Refreshments at Muse Restaurant. For more information please visit www.asa.edu.au/crossroads.html.

August Community Events

Sun 8 Aug – The Wallsend Winter Carnivale celebrates the best of the west and this year it is also celebrating 25 years of fun, families and supporting the local community and businesses. 35,000 people attend this event in one day, packed to the roof (if there was one) of parades, circus acts, rides, dancing, entertainment, stalls, and brass bands! There is something for everyone at the Wallsend Winter Carnival. For more information please visit www.wallsendwintercarnivale.blogspot.com

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Friday 27 Aug – Sun 29 Aug – Newcastle Jazz Festival. Enjoy a wonderful weekend of great jazz and take the opportunity to catch up with the Australian wide Jazz family. Highlights of the Jazz Festival include a Jazz breakfast, gala dance and a Jazz Gospel. For further information please visit www.newcastlejazz.com.au

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Sat 28 Aug – Sunday 29 Aug – The Our Town Model Show located at the Newcastle Jockey Club, Catham Road, Broadmeadow, is a scale model exhibition featuring award-winning model cars, boats, aircrafts, trains, military vehicles & figurines, wargaming, and lots more. Entry costs $10 for adults, $8 for children/concession and $25 for a family. There is lots of free parking as well as free shuttle buses from Broadmeadow Railway Station leaving hourly. For more information please visit www.ourtownms.com.au.

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Sun 1st Aug – National Tree Day will be celebrating its 15th year this year at King Edward Park, Newcastle. Planet Ark is calling for volunteers to join the campaign and help plant a million new native trees and shrubs this National Tree Day. By taking part, you will have the opportunity to share your expertise and teach future generations how to care for and preserve the local native environment. For more information please visit www.treeday.planetark.org/site/44606.

September Community Events

3-6 September - 2010 Christ Church Cathedral Flower Festival
Christ Church Cathedral, Church Street, Newcastle
Theme: Rejoice! Celebrating Service Organisations of the Hunter
Hours: Official Opening Friday September 3: 7pm-9pm Twilight
Admission: Wine and Flowers Adult $18; Family $30