BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:PHP METHOD:REQUEST UTC-OFFSET:-1000 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100328T010000 DTEND:00000000T010000 DESCRIPTION:Jesma O'Hara, well known and respected international speaker has taught extensively in Australia and overseas on the Hebrew roots of the Christian faith. She will be teaching on recent events in Israel, as well as the Hebrew roots of our Christian faith, and what it means for the Church today. SUMMARY:Church & Israel UID:1020 SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100312T164654 LOCATION:Grace Christian, Civic CONTACT:Olive Tree Ministries\,0409 831 844\ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100529T070000 DTEND:00000000T070000 DESCRIPTION:Finally a mountain bike enduro event that puts together the best of what Canberra has to offer into one wild ride! Capital Punishment incorporates tracks from World Cup & Championship host Mt Stromlo, Mont 24 Hours’ Majura Forest, Sparrow Hill, Kowen, Bruce Ridge and Black Mountain for 100km of pure bliss! For all riders who never know which event to choose in the Capital City, this is the one that will reconcile them all! A 50km option is also available. SUMMARY:Capital Punishment UID:1077 SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100312T164654 LOCATION:Canberra CONTACT:AROC Sport\,0401 564 462\ URL:http://www.arocsport.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100313T090000 DTEND:20100313T090000 DESCRIPTION:This is the sixth year of the festival in Yass and has all the charm of a country fair, with animals to pat, rides for the kids, lots of live entertainment for ages, plus demonstration as well as over 200 stalls with lots of variety to pick from handmade craft, fresh produces, second hand items, jewellery, clothes, books, bags and much much more. Bring a picnic and sit by the river and relax, while the kids enjoy all the activities. This only a one day event starting at 9am to 3pm. entry is by gold coin donation that goes to the locate scouts group. For more information phone Jenny on 02 6226 4443 SUMMARY:6th Annual Giant Market Day Festival UID:1246 SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100312T164654 LOCATION:Riverbank Park main st of Yass CONTACT:Yass Scouts Group\,02 6226 4443\ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100716T160000 DTEND:20100718T160000 DESCRIPTION:Rachel's Vineyard is a weekend retreat designed to bring psychological and spiritual healing to women and men suffering the effects of a past abortion experience. The group is small and the team consists of a facilitator as well as a compassionate and understanding pastor. SUMMARY:Rachel's Vineyard Healing Retreat UID:1256 SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100312T164654 LOCATION:A location close to Canberra CONTACT:Canberra Christian Life Centre\,02 6101 6930\ URL:www.rachelsvineyard.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100326T193000 DTEND:20100328T193000 DESCRIPTION:Australia’s Helping Hand (AU) is holding a fundraising concert at the Canberra Revival Fellowship hall 12 Chandler street Belconnen. Time: 7:30 PM Admission: Adults $25 Pensioners and students: $10 Entertainment by: The Canberra City Band Supported by: The Turner School Band And Bradley For bookings contact Ian Collard on 61346721 – 0416119809 Email: vietnamian@dodo.com.au SUMMARY:Ian Collard UID:1259 SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100312T164654 LOCATION:The Canberra Revival Fellowship Hall CONTACT:Australia's Helping Hand (AU)\,61346721 - 0416119809\ URL:http://www.freewebs.com/vietnamian END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100407T090000 DTEND:20100409T090000 DESCRIPTION:“HEALTH MINISTRY: Christ’s love in action” a 3 day conference April 7-9, 2010 The conference offers pastoral carers, pastors/priests and health professionals, parish/pastoral nurses and anyone else interested in the wellbeing of people two different options: Stream 1: Introducing health ministry to your Christian faith community Stream 2: No health without mental health: No mental health without spiritual health * Learn more about health and healing ministry within the Christian church * Renew your passion for social justice and compassion for vulnerable people * Be equipped and re-invigorated in your ministry, pastoral care or nursing role Sponsored by Australian Faith Community Nurses Association. Conference Venue: Campion Centre, 99 Studley Park Road, Kew Victoria. Please register early to assist planning * $280.00 Full Conference Reg * $450. 00 Full Conference plus Accommodation at Campion Centre (Places are limited so book accommodation direct with the Campion Centre by phoning (03) 9854 8110 to reserve your place) Save $25 for Early Bird Registration by 28th Feb 2010 * $100.00 Day only visitors We have excellent speakers lined up to provide a great learning and fellowship experience for you. For a complete program check our website www.afcna.org.au or contact us at afcna@afcna.org.au or speak to us Phone: (08) 8278 8274; (03) 8746 9929 SUMMARY:Health Ministry:Christ's Love in Action conference UID:1261 SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100312T164654 LOCATION:Campion Centre Kew Victoria CONTACT:Australian Faith Community Nurses Association\,08 82788274; 03 8746 9929\ URL:www.afcna.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100423T070000 DTEND:20100425T070000 DESCRIPTION:TUMUT’S FESTIVAL OF THE FALLING LEAF WHAT Tumut’s annual Festival of the Falling Leaf WHEN 23rd 24th 25th April 2010 WHERE Tumut, NSW Famous for its colourful autumnal landscape, Tumut is 25 minutes off the Hume Highway at Gundagai and ideally located on the Northern element of the Snowy Valleys Way touring route. OFFICIAL GUEST Official Welcoming Snowy Hydro Gala Day, Saturday 24th April 2010 @ 1:30pm Bila Park, Wynyard St adjacent to the Old Town Bridge MAJOR SPONSORS Dairy Farmers Snowy Hydro The Coronation Hotel Tumut Shire Council Coles EVENT HIGHLIGHTS Sunday 18 April: Tumut Lions Festival Fun Run Friday 23 April: Hotel Coronation Gala Dinner; Old Time Barn Dance in the Park Friday 23 April: Supertank Fishing Show; Bush Poetry Saturday 24 April: Snowy Hydro Gala Day (bush poetry, stalls, entertainment, youth and children activities) 8am – 5pm; Coles Parade 12:30pm Visy/Country Energy/Timber Industries Tumut Fireworks Display 6:30pm Old Fashion Bush Dance Tin Shed Rattlers 8pm Sunday 25 April: Forests NSW Mountain Bike Endurance Race DETAILS Festival program www.fallingleaffestival.org FESTIVAL CONTACTS: Bev McDougall, President – 6947 2516; Shelley Jones, Event Coordinator – 6941 2537; sjones@tumut.nsw.gov.au Peter Hlywa Publicity Officer – 0412184124 SUMMARY:Tumut Festival Of the Falling Leaf UID:1263 SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100312T164654 LOCATION:Tumut CONTACT:Tumut Shire Council\,69472516\ URL:www.fallingleaffestival.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100324T190000 DTEND:20100324T190000 DESCRIPTION:Compassion’s new Child Advocate Network (CAN) will be launched. Our Vision is that every Australian Christian is an advocate for children. The new CAN will provide a framework for you to personalise your advocacy for children in ways that suit who you are and the talents you have. You CAN Learn, Speak Up, Take Action, Support, Create, Volunteer and Pray ... in thousands of different ways. Be part of community of like-minded, passionate and committed people, who together are building a grass-roots movement, uniting to make the world a better place for children. SUMMARY:Advocate for the poor in thousands of ways! UID:1272 SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100312T164654 LOCATION:Belconnen Baptist Church, Dallachy Street, Page CONTACT:Compassion Australia\,0448 118 803, (02) 9898 9422\ URL:www.compassion.com.au/can END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100320T090000 DTEND:00000000T090000 DESCRIPTION:'Life Matters' is a day conference being held to explore issues around the beginning of life, from a Christian perspective. Topics will include 'abortion', and 'why do Christians Care?' Keynote speakers include Dr Megan Best (of CASE, New College, Sydney), Dr Chong Ong (Canberra Physician Registrar) and Deborah Garrett (mental health nurse, counsellor, and educator). They will address delegates with compassion, humility and integrity - it will be particularly helpful for anyone in the healthcare profession but is open to anyone interested in attending. Pre-registration recommended to secure a place, please see www.cmdfa.org.au SUMMARY:LIFE MATTERS day conference UID:1281 SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100312T164654 LOCATION:Haydon-Allen lecture hall, ANU, Canberra CONTACT:CMDFA (Christian Medical and Dental Fellowship Aus\,0412910609\ URL:www.cmdfa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100312T193000 DTEND:20100312T193000 DESCRIPTION:There are exciting developments from BCA within the Canberra and Goulburn Diocese. Come and meet Field Staff and hear of the ministry and new directions of Mission by the Society within Australia Chaired by Bishop Stuart Robinson Musical items by Katie de Veau (CD’s for sale) ALL WELCOME Admission by donation SUMMARY:BCA Rally UID:1283 SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100312T164654 LOCATION:St John's, Constitution Ave. Canberra CONTACT:the Bush Church Aid Society\,02 92625017\ URL:www.bushchurchaidsociety.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100314T100000 DTEND:20100314T100000 DESCRIPTION:Footprint Festival in the Australian Gardens Sunday 14 March, 10.00 am – 4.00 pm Be inspired by the beauty of Australian native plants at our day-long environmental festival. The program includes arts and crafts, games, planting activities, gardening and greening workshops and demonstrations, exhibits by earth-friendly organisations and vendors. Food and entertainment available. For more information visit www.anbg.gov.au/gardens. Supported by the ACT Government The Australian National Botanic Gardens Clunies Ross Street ACTON 02 6250 9540 | www.anbg.gov.au/gardens SUMMARY:Footprint Environment Festival UID:1284 SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100312T164654 LOCATION:The Australian National Botanic Gardens CONTACT:The Australian National Botanic Gardens\,0262509540\ URL:www.anbg.gov.au/gardens END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100326T183000 DTEND:20100326T183000 DESCRIPTION:You are invited to attend the launch of my new CD “Con Corazon Abierto” and website www.movinghearts.org.au on the 26th of March at 6:30pm! Launched by Melinda Tankard Reist, social commentator When: Friday, 26th March, 2010 at 6:30 – 8:00pm Where: The Rheinberger Centre, Cnr Weston and Loch Streets, Yarralumla, ACT Cost: $15 to cover drinks and traditional Paraguayan TAPAS! CDs and handicrafts will be available for purchase on the night. CDs are $20 each, handicrafts range in price from $1 - $50. RSVP: By email, phone or SMS by 15 March to Elisabeth_doherty@hotmail.com 0407 081 256/ 02 62313013 SUMMARY:CD and Website Launch UID:1285 SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100312T164654 LOCATION:Rheinberger Centre, cr Weston and Loch st, Yarralu CONTACT:movinghearts.org.au\,0407 081 256\ URL:http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=482014705006 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100522T090000 DTEND:20100523T090000 DESCRIPTION:Trinity Christian School in Wanniassa in the ACT is turning 30 this year. We would love to make contact with all our past students and staff so they can be included in our celebrations and thanksgiving to God for all He has done. Our major celebrations will held on the weekend of May 22 and 23, with various events including a Family Fun Day, a celebration dinner, a thanksgiving service and a barbeque. To register with the school as an Alumni member email Linda Plowman at tcsalumni@tsc.act.edu.au Please let us know your name, any former name you went by at school, phone contacts, mailing address, your email address, the years you attended Trinity and a few lines about your life since leaving Trinity. SUMMARY:30th Birthday Celebrations UID:1287 SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100312T164654 LOCATION:34 McBryde Cres, Wanniassa, ACT CONTACT:Trinity Christian School\,02 6231 4177\ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100408T193000 DTEND:00000000T193000 DESCRIPTION:Robert Taylor is America’s favourite B-list celebrity. His abilities to pull, to drink and to forget his less palatable actions are matched only by his inexplicable ability to schmooze his way out of just about anything (such as crashing a stolen Corvette into a Mexican restaurant on Sunset Boulevard). Luckily, his agent has everything under control and Robbie is about to meet the woman who will change his life forever (or at least for the next week). Performances at Tuggeranong Arts Centre 7:30pm Thursday 8th April 7:30pm Friday 9th April 7.30pm Saturday 10th April 7:30pm Thursday 15th April 7:30pm Friday 16th April 1:30pm Saturday 17th April 7:30pm Saturday 17th April SUMMARY:Play - "When He Was Famous" UID:1288 SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100312T164654 LOCATION:Tuggeranong Arts Centre CONTACT:Canberra Dramatics\,0262931443\ URL:www.canberradramatics.org.au END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR